Samara Asan

"'All people are born with the same ability yet are robbed of the chance to explore it.' -Samara to Jason."Samara Asan was the owner of an unnamed book shop on the outskirts of Wall Maria. She is a minor character and the adoptive mother of Jason Zhong.

Appearance
Samara is of middle-eastern origin, sporting tan skin and sunken dark eyes. She has a wrinkled, set face and drooping lips that have been described as a permanent smile. She has long, dark hair she wears in two braids by her sides, often with flowers or ribbons braided in. Samara is usually seen wearing wrapped garments that are maroon and beige. She is described by Jason as having a nurturing, welcoming air.

Personality
Samara is a caring, nurturing woman who is the perfect image of motherly love. She accepts Jason into her humble home with unconditional love and teaches him, yearning for his success. Having lived a long life, Samara is also very wise, offering advice and guidance to Jason when he struggles to adapt and making changes for his comfort. She is reserved and quiet, often deep in thought and thinking before she speaks.

History
Samara was born in Wall Maria and was discriminated against because of her middle-eastern origins. Her family was very poor and her father opened a book shop, often providing sanctuary and illegal exchanges for gangs in exchange for protecting and providing him with books to fill the shop. Her father was killed by gangs when he no longer needed help, and it is unknown what happened to her mother. Years later, Samara took over the bookshop, no longer having to deal with gangsters as many of them were captured or retired.