Keeper

Took me forever to shade... ^^;;<br />
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Name: Keeper<br />
AKA: The Keeper of the Inner Well, Well Dweller, Lonely Guardian, Lonely Spirit<br />
Age: Unknown (speculated to be near 400)<br />
Family: None<br />
Boyfriend: None<br />
Personality: Usually a docile and gentle fox spirit. She is constantly lonely, but usually prefers it that way. She's very friendly to those who find her unless they are a threat to her or her home. She is unfortunately incapable of love or romance. She gave those things up for her job. She is ancient yet beautiful and mysterious. Beware when she is angered, though, for she will blow you away with her fire manipulation.<br />
History: Nothing is known about her past. Keeper the fox has been guarding the Inner Well for as long as she can remember, which is a really REALLY long time. She doesn't remember her own age anymore, forgetting the passing of time since she became the Keeper of the Inner Well. Neither does she remember her name, where she is from, or anything about her past. But she prefers it this way. Keeper will never show anyone the Inner Well unless they are in desperate need of it's power. She has sworn her life to the Inner Well, much like Knuckles has sworn his to the Master Emerald. The only difference is that her guardianship will last an eternity.<br />
What is the Inner Well?: The Inner Well was once thought to be the Fountain of Youth. This is, however, not true. The Inner Well is an ancient underground well. The water within the well can heal any injury or disease, but that is why it is hidden. If everyone in the world knew where it was, everyone would seek it's powerful water. Why is this so bad? Because there is a very limited amount of water within the well. Keeper was assigned to make sure that if anyone found the Inner Well, they wouldn't exploit it's healing powers for money or power.