Dr. Ruby Blake (Redux)

Dr. Ruby Blake
Name: Dr. Ruby Blake

Nickname: N/A

Gender: Female

Age: 45

Race: Human

Sexuality: Asexual

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Lore/Backstory: Dr. Ruby Blake is a doctor of genetics at the University of Chicago Medical Center specializing in genetic manipulation. She's also an accomplished pianist and composer, having written several symphonies over her career. Dr. Blake was born into a wealthy family that owned a pharmaceutical company, which she later inherited after her father died. Her mother committed suicide shortly thereafter, leaving behind only one note: "I'm sorry." Dr. Blake started her own business as a geneticist, and soon began experimenting with human DNA. Using information from her family history and medical records, she created a new strain of mice, discovering many of their traits are genetically based. This led her to begin investigating the genetics of humans. After three years of research, she discovered that there were certain genes present in all humans, yet absent from those living on Earth, specifically those found on the planet Piater. The missing genes were present in the bodies of the original settlers, and had been passed down through generations. Dr. Blake used this knowledge to create a serum capable of restoring these genes; however, it required large amounts of blood for its creation, so she founded a clinic where people could donate blood voluntarily. However, once word got out about the serum's existence, the clinic became a target of mob violence, and Dr. Blake was forced to flee with her friend Dr. Violet Tremaine. They traveled across the country before finally settling in New York City, where they established a private clinic to continue their research. They continued receiving donations from the public, but Dr. Blake was still unable to create enough serum to treat all the patients who needed it, and the clinic quickly ran out of money. Dr. Blake then created a special serum for herself, using her own blood, that would restore her mutated body parts. When the serum failed to work on her, she began taking more and more, eventually becoming addicted to it and needing injections every few days. Meanwhile, she and Violet continued their research, discovering the location of the last remaining colony on Earth, located on the north pole. They journeyed to the colony, finding it deserted and abandoned. After returning home, Dr. Blake decided to shut down the clinic, fearing that the serum might be dangerous if used by others. However, it was too late - a gang of thugs had broken into the clinic and stolen the serum from Drs. Blake and Tremaine. The two women tried desperately to stop them, but were overpowered and knocked unconscious.

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