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Character Sheet

Name: Lindsay River
Age: 31
Occupation: Investigative Journalist

Appearance:
Lindsay has an almost angular look to her face, with sharp cheekbones and a defined jawline that give her an air of intensity. Her brown hair is kept in a messy, shoulder-length bob, often tucked behind her ears to keep it out of her face while she’s working. Her eyes are a striking pale blue, constantly scanning her environment with an air of suspicion. She dresses in simple, functional clothing—dark jeans, a fitted shirt, and a jacket that’s often worn out at the cuffs. She wears minimal makeup, just enough to keep a professional look. Her hands are calloused from constant writing and typing, and she carries a camera with her everywhere—always ready to capture anything unusual.

Personality:
Lindsay is determined, fiercely independent, and relentlessly driven. She's a skeptic to her core, constantly questioning what others tell her, and unwilling to take things at face value. Her sharp intellect is both her greatest strength and her Achilles' heel; it often isolates her, as she has trouble relating to people who don't share her analytical mindset. Though she hides it well, Lindsay struggles with a deep-seated fear of being vulnerable or making mistakes, which can manifest as irritability or even coldness toward others. She's incredibly resourceful, and while she doesn't trust easily, she would fight tooth and nail to protect those few she allows close. Beneath her tough exterior, there's a deep-seated empathy, though she rarely lets it show.

Background:
Lindsay grew up in a small, somewhat neglected home with her father and younger brother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother, who left, has been absent from her life ever since. She left for college at 18, determined to escape the town's stifling atmosphere and make a name for herself. Over the years, Lindsay’s investigative reporting led her to cover high-profile cases—corruption, injustice, and cover-ups—making her both respected and feared in her field. After years of working in the city, Lindsay returned to Havenwood in search of something more elusive: the truth behind a series of mysterious events that have always haunted her hometown. She hasn’t been able to shake the unsettling feeling that something darker lies hidden beneath the town’s idyllic surface. Her father still lives in Havenwood, but their relationship is strained—he’s a quiet man, preferring to stay out of her way, and their talks are rare and often tense.

The Touch:
Lindsay’s connection to the paranormal manifests in recurring episodes of déjà vu and unexplained feelings of being watched. She sometimes feels as if certain places in Havenwood “recognize” her, like she’s stepping into something that knows her name even if she doesn’t know it yet. Occasionally, she’ll hear whispers when she’s alone, but it’s never clear where they come from. There’s a particular old house near the edge of town that seems to trigger these sensations more than any other place, drawing her back to it time and again, even though it’s been abandoned for years. Lindsay is also plagued by nightmares that sometimes seem to predict events, though she has yet to fully understand what they mean or why they occur.

Weaknesses:
Lindsay's greatest flaw is her tendency to push herself too hard—she's so obsessed with uncovering the truth that she often sacrifices her own mental and physical health. She suffers from occasional bouts of insomnia and anxiety, sometimes leaving her feeling disoriented or unprepared for the risks she faces. Her inability to trust others fully means she often works alone, even when it would be wiser to ask for help. She's also extremely stubborn, refusing to give up on a story or idea even when it clearly puts her in danger. This often leads to reckless decisions and, at times, a dangerous lack of self-preservation.

Motivations:
Lindsay is determined to uncover the hidden truths of Havenwood—truths that seem to have eluded the town for generations. She’s not sure why she feels so compelled to investigate the town’s strange occurrences, but she suspects that it’s connected to her own past in some way. There’s a deep need for closure, to uncover the secrets her father refuses to speak about, and to understand the eerie pull she feels toward the abandoned parts of town. She wants answers, and she wants to expose whatever lies beneath the surface of Havenwood. However, her motivations are clouded by an underlying fear: that what she uncovers may be something too dangerous to confront, or that it might shatter the fragile sense of control she’s managed to maintain over her life. Despite this, she can’t turn away, and she refuses to leave until she has the answers she’s searching for.

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