Name: Eleanor "Elle" Rife
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Date of birth: March 15, 1917
Job: Investigative Journalist for The New York Herald Tribune
Appearance:
Tall and slender woman with wavy shoulder-length copper red hair, striking emerald green eyes, high cheekbones, and fair complexion with light freckles across her nose. Usually wears tailored 1940s suits in dark colors (navy, charcoal), pencil skirts, white blouses with subtle ruffles, and modest heels. Carries a leather messenger bag and always has a small notebook in her pocket. Wears minimal makeup except for signature red lipstick.
Personality: Determined, analytical, and persistent. Maintains professional composure even in unsettling situations. Naturally curious with a sharp wit. Sometimes comes across as distant due to her focus on work.
Strengths:
Exceptional investigative skills
Quick thinking under pressure
Strong writing abilities
Network of reliable sources
Abilities:
Expert at gathering information
Skilled at gaining people's trust
Proficient in shorthand writing
Able to piece together complex stories
Photography skills
Backstory: Eleanor moved to New York to pursue journalism against her family's wishes. Started as a secretary at the Tribune but proved her worth during the war years when male journalists were deployed. Made her name covering suspicious deaths in the city, leading her to specialize in cases with mysterious circumstances. Lives alone in a small apartment in Manhattan, dedicated to her career in an era when women were expected to be homemakers.
Sayings:
"There's always more beneath the surface"
"Truth isn't always what it seems"
"Stories don't tell themselves"
"Follow the silence, that's where the story lies"
Dialogue Examples:
"I understand this might be difficult to discuss, but every detail matters."
"The public has a right to know what's happening in their city."
"Sometimes the most important part of a story is what isn't being said."
"I've seen enough crime scenes to know when something doesn't add up."