Ash is entitled to a large inheritance from his parents but must first prove himself to his adventuring father who disapproves of his love for nature and awe of the phoenix-like characteristics of nature. Ashe's mom runs the family business and dad is a well-known (but not famous) adventurer. Ash loves getting together with them to talk about his latest discoveries and interesting people he's met. His dad loves him but thinks he could do better if he gave up on this strange obsession with fire and flame. His mom just bakes him cookies for his next trek out with his friends. Ash has often been described as “Just so gosh darn perky!” and has a lot to learn about the difficulties that life can bring. His little fire spirit friend, Paraffin, appears as a gecko lizard with flames for eyes.

Ash is an inheritor of an important artifact.