Riley Parsons

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basic info

  • human, australian
  • gender: nonbinary
  • pronouns: she/they
  • sexuality: gay ace
  • age: 34
  • birthday: may 15, 1964
  • gift: magic, agrokinesis/mind control

backstory

  • a journalist working for the hangarin journal
  • born and raised in nevadeen
  • skilled writer. won multiple writing awards in her youth
  • pursued journalism to satiate her inquisitive nature
  • invited onto the paragon by paulo, to document their greatest feats. was overjoyed at the prospect of being in close proximity with powerful people (and the potential dirt she could get on them)
  • in the months leading up to the maiden voyage, she attempted to interview many of staff members and invitees, with varying degrees of success

personality

  • craves novelty
  • a social butterfly, loves engaging conversations
  • wants Juicy stories worthy of people's attention
  • values charisma as well as being able to spin things in a way that would really catch people's eyes
  • gets bored easily if topics don't strike at some emotional. she might even make something interesting happen if things are too quiet for her liking
  • ironically enough, she despises people who try to snoop in her business or can detect bs

physique

  • 5'7"/~170cm; average build
  • pink hair that is neck length
  • pink eyes
  • athletic; nimble
  • inherited mind control and agrokinesis from parents. doesn't know she's born with magic (probably for the best)
  • magic limit (agrokinesis): very weak due to not practicing. could only make a small flower grow
  • magic limit (mind control): very weak due to not practicing. can only control someone for ten seconds, and the person must be nearby

relationships

General Info

family: ??? (???); ??? (???)
  • she's tried to interview eli before, catching them in plays, but they dismiss her. "begone, tabloid writer. i will Not waste my time with the likes of You"
  • syn's drinking buddy. ever since he told her he's audra's manager, she's been wondering if he's got newsworthy dirt. if she wants to learn juicy inside info from the manager of a famous musician, it'd be best if she stays on his good side
  • gets along with nayvie. interviewed them, and they happily recounted how they rose to become an inspector through brute force. she's... noted not to cross them
  • doesn't pay too much attention to cruise staff who aren't already well-known or don't have close ties to powerful people

Major Relationships

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relationship standing
artist - song
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name
relationship standing
artist - song
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name
relationship standing
artist - song
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Minor Relationships

name
relationship standing
angelo badalamenti - audrey's dance
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other info

  • loves mint and mint flavored things. really likes that cool menthol sensation
  • favorite animal is the horse
  • insists she is apolitical when it comes to the topic of magic. but, if there is a story that involves the arcane in any capacity, she's eager to spin it to pin the blame on them, knowing it will get people reading
  • willingly misrepresents stuff to get more attention; reliant on sensationalism
  • goes out for long runs in her off time
created: ~2010-2011

reference notes

  • different outfits okay
  • outfit shown in reference: white fedora with a dark pink band, dark purple blazer, lanyard with her work id, burgundy crop pants, pink sneakers. keeps a notepad on hand

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