Cassiwynda "Cassie" de la Cruz

Diego Gonzalez (a.k.a. Cassiwynda de la Cruz, Cassie)

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Generally fit, has a lithe body, without a lot of muscle definition, save from her stomach and legs. She is agile from being a gymnast.

Body Features

B Cup breasts, dark skin, long fingers. Nipple, clit and labial piercings. On her upper chest, the base resting inside her cleavage, she has an intricate light tattoo of a stylized cross with a skeletal woman depected on it, a symbol of Santa Muerte. Around her neck, is a red and gold chain with small red crosses. Another symbol of Santa Muerte.

Facial Features

Elf ears, upturned almond eyes, smaller nose. She has a small nose piercing on the right side of her nose, as well as 4 piercings per side on her ears. For now, they only have small chrome studs.

Identifying Characteristics

Elf ears

Apparel & Accessories

She prefers gothic styles. Reds and blacks make up most of her clothes. Usually, she wants to be fairly covered up. That has been changing a little. But not much. She also has a Eagletech Tomcat bow that was an Elfline's special, the Shadowbow. The same bow Cassie uses in Elflines. Ths, and a data chip, and the Santa Muerta necklace she gave Penny are her most treasured possesstions.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Diego Gonzalez

Diego Gonzalez was born on August 31, 2021, at Heywood General Hospital to Miguel and Diana, members of the Valentino Gang. Groomed to follow in their footsteps, his childhood was made harder by the aftermath of the 4th Corporate War and the Fall of the Towers.
A physically weak child, Diego was often bullied and mocked by peers. Despite his parents ensuring he was educated; he endured severe abuse. His father offered no sympathy, telling him to "be a man." At 12, Diego fought back against a bully, Rafael Hernandez, breaking his nose and kicking him in the groin. Humiliated, Rafael vowed to torment Diego daily—and kept his promise.
At 16, Diego met Emma Johnson, who became his ally, and first girlfriend, in high school. Fiercely protective, Emma often defended him from bullies, making it clear that anyone messing with Diego would answer to her.

Cassiwynda Is Born

As Diego wrestled with identity issues, he confided in Emma and decided to transition to a woman, choosing the name Cassiwynda after her Elflines Online character. At 18, Biotechnica performed the procedure, convincing her to adopt their Elf FantaForm package—a birthday gift from her parents.
Starting university as Cassie gave her a fresh perspective on life. However, Emma wasn’t as supportive of the change and broke off their romantic relationship, though they remained friends. Emma now works as a Trauma Team security officer.
Cassie’s first year of university was a blur of relationships, parties, and general education, but her confidence grew. She took up archery and sword classes and decided to pursue medtech in her second year. There, she met Hannah Mitchell, a corporate daughter connected to Trauma Team. They spent a year together, and when Cassie proposed marriage, Hannah cruelly rejected her, saying she’d never marry "a non-corp girl, much less an exotic," adding that exotics were "just for fun." Devastated, Cassie withdrew from serious relationships and grew resentful of the subtle disdain she perceived from corporate elites.

Danger Gal

Excelling in her medtech program, Cassie expected a job offer from Trauma Team but instead received one from Danger Gal. Preferring a company that valued exotics, she accepted. Though she still lived in a container home, Danger Gal provided one adjacent to their clinic, allowing Cassie to embrace corporate life on her own terms.
Cassie’s first friend at Danger Gal was her trainer, Detective Sergeant Rachel Stuart. Cassie impressed Rachel with her weapon skills and evasive maneuvers. Rachel insisted she learn to handle the standard-issue handgun, leading to regular shooting lessons. During these sessions, Cassie met Penelope Perez, the best woman she had ever known.
Both Heywood natives, Cassie and Penelope bonded quickly and began dating. Their relationship blossomed over three years, with coworkers often joking that Cassie “glowed” after their nights together. Cassie gave Penelope a Santa Muerte pendant as a protective charm for her dangerous work. They seemed destined for marriage.
In Cassie’s second year at Danger Gal, she was partnered with Detective Agent Tanya Miyamoto, a nekochan known for her impulsiveness. Every investigation with Tanya turned into an unpredictable adventure, often dragging Cassie into trouble. Despite the chaos, they worked well together until Cassie’s 25th birthday, when she requested a transfer to a new partner.

Penny Kidnapped: A New Focus

Before the transfer was finalized, Penelope disappeared. Her container showed no signs of a struggle, but the broken chain of her Santa Muerte pendant was found behind a chair, hinting at foul play. Cassie reported it to her superiors, but they deemed it insufficient evidence to allocate resources.
Desperate, Cassie turned to Rachel for advice. Rachel introduced her to a fixer, warning her to be cautious but acknowledging that sometimes the shadows were the only way to find answers. That night, Cassie began moonlighting as a medic for hire, determined to uncover the truth about Penelope’s disappearance.

Gender Identity

Cassiwynda is a transwoman, the man she was forced to be is no longer.

Sexuality

Lesbian, strict. She may flirt with men, but thats because she tends to just be a flirt.

Education

Public School Education in Heywood.
Night City University, Degree in Medical Technology: Pharmacology, Surgery and Paramedics/Cryotechnology, Graduated 2040 Cum Laude
Danger Gal Security Course, Completed 2041

Employment

Danger Gal 2041 - 2046

Mental Trauma

PTSD from being bullied throught school.
ADHD
Depression: From Parents lack of care, and then disappearance.

Intellectual Characteristics

Highly curious, she enjoys science as well as solving cases. She only works with detectives, not being one herself, but she has learned a lot from the two detectives she's worked with, the most from Detective Tanya Miyamoto, mostly how to get out of trouble.

Morality & Philosophy

Cassie is very compassionate, and would love to help everyone. She has gone into SNC to help people close to the border, sometimes with the blessing of Danger Gal. She has no compunction about killing, she has lived in Night City all of her life. She just prefers not to. She is highly protective of children and exotics, and will show extreme anger to people who threaten children and peaceful exotics. She has been targetted herself by anti-exotic bigotry.

Taboos

Hurting a child outside of possible self defense.
Using medical knowledge for torture or as a weapon.
Breaking her word.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

She wants to find Penny. Outside of that, she wants to help people. Anything else will likely come.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

She is generally good at science. Anatomy and greater Biology are her favourites. She is also a gifted surgeon. She is learning therapy, but needs a lot of her own first.

Likes & Dislikes

She generally likes people, but is often disappointed. Though, she really doesnt have much patience for uppity corpos. She often skirts the line between annoying them and getting fired.

Social

Contacts & Relations

• Friends:
• Rachel Stuart: Sergeant in the Danger Gal Enforcement Division. Trained me, and put me in touch with a Fixer
• Tanya Miyamoto: Detective in Danger Gal Enforcement Division, Tanya always gets Cassi involved in shit
• Take Two: Friend from University: Medtech College
• Nathan "Paladin" Reynolds: Childhood friend from Heywood, kept touch while in Uni.


• Enemies:
• Rafael Hernandez – Enforcer in Valentinos. Ex bully that if he knew who she was would make her life hell. His family lost a lot when her parents betrayed the Valentinos.


• Tragic Love Affairs:
• Emma Johnson – When I came out as a transwoman, she supported me, but she broke up with me. Still friends, and still supportive. Works at Trauma Team (2038)
• Hannah Mitchell – I wanted to have a deeper relationship... she just wanted experiences with an elf. (2040)
• Penny Perez – She disappeared, and is why Cassi has taken up edgerunning to try and find her (Age 2046)

Family Ties

Both of her parents have dissappeared. She really doesn't care much anymore, though its a tad depressing at times. She now is looking for a new family.

Religious Views

Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte: AKA Santa Muerte - Very devout follower.

• Always provide hope to the hopeless
• Death is not judgmental. Do not judge people for whom they are.
• Death is inevitable, do not fear it. Help the dying and suffering to not fear their coming death
• If you are able, help the disenfranchised. Provide what you are able
• If you must kill, do so as quickly and painlessly as possible.
• Be not cruel in your workings, show compassion to all, even those against you.

Social Aptitude

She has a lot of confidence but is not particularly charismatic. Her jaded side slips out and she can get condescending. To corpos, she always speaks derisively, just to the point of annoyance. She is definitely not great at talking to people, and can get socially awkward fast.

Mannerisms

Spinning small objects in her fingers when bored or thinking.
Touching and turning her rosary when nervous.
Touching the tips of her ears when bored
Using scoffing language when talking to Corpos
Tapping nails on hard surfaces.

Hobbies & Pets

Sewing - she is learning how to make her own clothes. Painting - Dark images and dead bodies

Speech

Her voice is melodic and higher pitched, thanks to the sculpt. When she greets people she says "Well met" a lot

Alignment

Neutral Good to Chaotic Good

Current Status

Looking for signs of her ex, Penny

Age

25

Date of Birth

August 31

Birthplace

Heywood General Hospital

Current Residence

Container 1, Medical Building 4, Danger Gal

Pronouns

She/Her

Sex

Female

Gender

Trans Woman

Presentation

Feminine

Eyes

Dark Brown, almost black, almond shape

Hair

Long, Sleek, Shiny Black (Techhair)

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Flawless caramel brown skin (Chemskin)

Height

5'6"

Weight

125

Quotes & Catchphrases

May the Shadows take you!

Belief/Deity

Santa Muerte

Known Languages

Spanish, Street Slang

Her main outfit

Her Boots

Bodice Style

Light Tattoo on Chest: Santa Muerta Cross

Santa Muerte Rosary