Name: Ethan Parker Jr.
Race: Human
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Profession/Role/Position: Official reporter/journalist for the government. Whenever press is involved, Ethan is the one to write the articles, hold press releases in the stead of an official, if need be, and he works with the local media outlets, mostly the newspaper outlets. He basically writes propaganda and reports on the changes made to law and policy.
Appearance: Ethan has chin-length black hair that he keeps neatly combed to the side away from his face when he’s working. His doe eyes are bright hazel and he has lighter olive complexion, but can tan very well. He's not tall, 5'7”, nor is he particularly fit. When he’s not working, the suit comes off and the sweaters come on. No matter the weather, he prefers to wear long-sleeved tops and jackets because of a faded self-inflicted scar he has on his forearm. He has a few others on his inner thigh and the side of this stomach. He’s older than he looks by a few years. If he smiles, it lights up his whole face.
Equipment: He has a notepad and pencil on his person at all times and two cellphones, one for work and the other for his other connections. He also keeps a small, handheld recorder. He has one handgun in case of emergencies.
Magic: None. Every once in a while, he’ll dabble in new age magical medicine.
Personality: Ethan experiences strong emotions and feelings of anxiety, but he keeps it all bottled up inside. He would like to trust people, but he keeps his distance and spends a lot of time alone because of his own out of habit. In one-on-one situations far detached from work, he’ll loosen up, often with the help of alcohol, and socialize like he wants to. Sometimes, he’ll go through bouts of depression, but otherwise he’s determined and focused. He’s an excellent actor when he’s not under pressure. Lying is a skill he developed to survive in this town.
Bio: Ethan’s father, Ethan Sr., is a government official and has been in politics for as long as Ethan Jr. can remember. From childhood, he was groomed to follow in his father’s footsteps whether he wanted to or not, which he really did not. He made a few attempts to escape and follow his true dream of becoming a romance novelist, but it never worked out. Some of the worst years of his life were before Operation Freedom and anyone who knew him during that time would know him to be very quiet, very stiff and antisocial from being at his father’s beck and call.
When Operation Freedom came into play, he went searching for them and offered them some information. Over time, he earned their trust and became the eyes and ears on the inside.
Misc: He’s a known regular at the Houston Library and works with the Texas Times. It’s likely he would have visited most venues and businesses in town as well as the Police Department for an interview for whatever article he’s writing or if they’re the type to keep up with politics, they would have seen his face during press releases.
Company/Organization: The Government and Operation Freedom.