Character Name: Evelyn "Eve" Harper Age: 27 Occupation: Cryptid Investigator and Podcaster Personality: Inquisitive, sarcastic, and slightly reckless Appearance: Short, wavy auburn hair, always tied back in a messy bun. She wears vintage leather jackets over graphic T-shirts featuring obscure conspiracy theories. A silver necklace with a compass charm hangs around her neck, an heirloom from her grandmother. Backstory: Evelyn grew up in a small town surrounded by forests, where local legends of mysterious creatures and strange phenomena sparked her imagination. After earning a degree in journalism, she found herself disillusioned by traditional media and decided to combine her passion for storytelling and the unexplained. She started a podcast called Echoes of the Unknown, where she investigates cryptids, paranormal activity, and urban legends, often traveling to remote places.

Quirks:

Carries an old tape recorder for "authentic" interviews, even though she could use her phone.

Has an irrational fear of ducks but is completely unphased by ghosts or shadowy figures.

Ends every podcast episode with the line: "The truth might be stranger than fiction, but it's out there waiting to be found."

Motivations: Evelyn is driven by a desire to uncover the unknown and give a voice to those who believe in things others dismiss. Her ultimate goal is to discover a cryptid that proves once and for all that myths have truth hidden within.