Name: Evelyn "Evie" Thatcher Age: 27 Appearance: Evie is a petite woman with short, fiery red hair and piercing green eyes. She has a constellation of freckles across her nose and wears round glasses that constantly slide down. Her casual attire usually includes a leather jacket and scuffed boots, contrasting with her soft demeanor.

Personality: Evie is fiercely curious and a bit clumsy but has a heart of gold. She's an eternal optimist, often seeing the best in people even when it isn’t obvious. Her quick wit and quirky humor make her a joy to be around, but she struggles with overthinking and can be hesitant when it comes to big decisions.

Background: Evie grew up in a small seaside town, where her love for storytelling and mysteries blossomed. She worked as a journalist before turning her attention to writing novels about unsolved crimes. She is currently working on her third book, which she hopes will finally win her the recognition she craves.

Skills and Interests: Evie has a knack for finding clues others might miss and is excellent at connecting the dots. She loves collecting vintage typewriters, drinking too much coffee, and exploring abandoned buildings for inspiration.

Quirks:

She always carries a small notebook and pen, jotting down ideas or random observations.

Evie has an odd fear of squirrels but keeps it to herself.

Her lucky charm is a keychain shaped like a tiny compass that she’s had since childhood.

Goal: Evie’s dream is to uncover a real-life mystery that could inspire her next bestseller while proving to herself that she’s braver than she believes.