Ashley Graham

Biographical information Date of birth: c. 1984[1][2] Race/Nationality: Caucasian/American Occupation: University student Status: Alive Biological information Sex: Female Height: 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) Powers / Skills Heavy equipment skill Resourcefulness Evasion skills Stealth Speed Indomitable will Hobby Attend sorority parties Goals Remove her parasite. Escape Iluminados. (both succeeded) Family President Graham (father) Friends / Allies Leon Kennedy (love interest) Luis Sera †

Enemies Jack Krauser † Osmund Saddler † Bitores Méndez † Ramón Salazar † Verdugo † Pesanta †

Ashley Graham (アシュリー・グラハム, Ashurī Gurahamu?) (born c.1984) was the daughter of former President Graham. In 2004, Graham was victim to an international conspiracy to turn influential American citizens into hosts for a mind-control parasite, Las Plagas, and was rescued in a classified government operation.

Biography In Autumn 2004, Graham was abducted by Jack Krauser while on her way home from Massachusetts college. The operation was carefully coordinated with the use of an imposter Secret Service detail who feigned engine trouble to move her into an another vehicle and subdued. From there Graham was held captive within a shipping container and smuggled to Spain, where she was escorted to the mountainous region of Valdelobos.[3] Upon arrival, she became a host to the Superior Species Plaga and was kept within a church while it grew within her. The operation was overseen by Los Iluminados, a paramilitary and cult active in Spain which planned to use her as a Manchurian Candidate who could turn Supreme Court Justices, Generals, CEOs and influential Congressmen into puppets of its leader, Osmund Saddler.[4] Information leaks from an unknown source led the US government to investigate Valdelobos, though fears of a mole within their ranks greatly curtailed US-STRATCOM's rescue operation, and Leon S. Kennedy was sent out with a Cuerpo Nacional de Policía detail to confirm her presence in the village.[5][6]

After rescuing Graham from her cell, the two met with the cult leader, Osmund Saddler, who revealed that Graham (as well as Leon) had been administered with one of the Plaga parasites, and that Saddler was planning to return Graham to the President in order to infiltrate and command the United States government from within.[7]

After escaping Saddler and the villagers, the two found their way into Ramón Salazar's castle, and later, into Saddler's island complex. Graham would repeatedly be recaptured by Los Iluminados during Leon's mission and subsequently rescued each time. Within the island complex, the two found a laser surgery machine built by Luis Sera with the purpose of removing a Plaga internally from its host's body. Leon and Graham used the machine on themselves, destroying their Plaga parasites and thus, removing Saddler's only leverage on them.[8]

After Saddler was eliminated, Leon and Graham made their escape from the collapsing island on a jet ski left by Ada Wong. Graham offered Leon to come over to her place for "some overtime", which Leon politely declined. Afterwards, the both of them were picked up by American authorities.[9]

Ashley Graham's personality in Resident Evil 4 is described as generally cheerful and kind, though she can also be prone to complaining or getting angry when faced with conflict. She is depicted as being vulnerable, relying on Leon's protection, and potentially harboring romantic feelings for him. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Cheerful and Kind: Ashley is generally portrayed as a positive and friendly character. Vulnerable: She is shown as being in need of Leon's help and protection throughout the game. Can Get Angry: Ashley expresses frustration and anger in certain situations, such as when confronted by crude remarks or when she and Leon face dangerous obstacles. Possible Romantic Feelings: There are hints of a potential romantic connection between Ashley and Leon, particularly through their interactions and her expressions of gratitude for his help, according to the Capcom Database. Dependent on Leon: Unlike her previous appearances, Ashley cannot be left alone and will follow Leon, though she can be given instructions to stay close or keep her distance.

wears the orange, sleeveless turtleneck sweater and green plaid skirt. However, she now has an asymmetrical bob haircut, a dark orange coat with a lion insignia, a red scarf, and brown stockings. In later parts of the game, she loses the coat and scarf, revealing a silver necklace. Ashley Graham is celebrated for her curvy and voluptuous figure, which she proudly embraces as a plus-size model. Her body type is often described as hourglass-shaped, with a balanced proportion between her bust, waist, and hips. she also has green eyes

Ashley doesn't have any hand-to-hand combat skills, giving her no means of direct attack against her enemies. While by no means "out of shape", she isn't "fit" for combat, lacking the physical training which Leon and Ada possess. Her small frame and light weight generally make it easier for enemies to re-kidnap her from Leon.

When a player-controlled Ashley escapes the grasp of a cultist, she causes him no damage, unlike Ada and Leon, who can both behead their opponent with a counter-attack. When controlling Leon, Ashley can't escape an enemy's grasp alone; Leon must free her by attacking the enemy, without hitting Ashley. If Leon is careless enough to attack her in any way, Ashley will die instantly. However, Ashley is not without her positives, as she can crawl under smaller areas than Leon can. Her light build also allows Leon to easily catch her from falling, and give her a boost on his shoulders, so she can unlock doors or get items for him. This ability is especially important in the castle, as Leon helps her reach a high place to pull the cranks that would open the way.

Ashley also drove heavy machinery at least once in the game to make progressing possible. When players control Ashley, she makes up for her lacking abilities by throwing lanterns at her assailants, burning them alive. She may not be a strong person, but she is not totally helpless, as she makes up for it by occasionally using her wits, and usually sticking by Leon's side. In the GameCube version only, she may suplex a cultist if she gets him on his knees by pushing a door into him.