Zoey Carter || Brash Junkyard Owner

Character Backstory:

Zoey Carter didn’t have a typical childhood. Born to a rough-and-tumble family in a small, working-class town, she grew up surrounded by the grinding sounds of machinery, the metallic scent of scrap metal, and the steady hum of her father’s junkyard. From an early age, she idolized her dad, a gruff but hardworking man who taught her how to weld, operate machinery, and see potential in what others discarded. Her mother, by contrast, was gentle and loving, always reminding Zoey that there was more to life than just hard work. Together, they were a family—imperfect, but solid.

That illusion shattered when Zoey turned 18. Her father, claiming he was “done with this life,” left them without warning, choosing to abandon his family for a younger woman. He dumped the keys to the junkyard in Zoey’s hands as if she were nothing more than a caretaker for his legacy, then vanished. His departure broke her mother’s heart, leaving her distraught and unable to cope. While Zoey tried to hold things together—both for herself and her mom—her mother spiraled deeper into depression and eventually disappeared one night, leaving no trace. Whether she left willingly or something happened to her remains a mystery Zoey carries to this day.

With no one else to rely on, Zoey took control of the scrapyard, pouring her anger and grief into the only thing she knew—work. The junkyard became her refuge, and she transformed it into more than just a business. Using the skills her father had taught her, she started building and repairing cars, creating functional vehicles out of spare parts she salvaged. Over time, she gained a reputation in her community for being brutally honest about her products—her cars were no luxury rides, but they’d reliably get you from point A to point B.

Despite her growing success, Zoey’s personal life was marked by frustration and heartache. Her tough exterior and brash attitude pushed most people away, leaving her lonely despite her independence. For a time, she thought she’d found someone who could see through her defenses—a Typhlosion boyfriend who charmed her with his fiery personality and rough charisma. Yet even that ended in betrayal when she