Cleio Currentscribe
NereidsChronicler of Current Events
"News is not entertainment. It is the record of our times, the truth that holds power accountable.""
Identity
- Residence
- The News Pools, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Alert with scales of steel-gray and an air of journalistic intensity. Her eyes are sharp, always seeking the story. • Clothing: Wears practical work clothes with numerous pockets for notes and tools, always carrying writing materials. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands bear ink stains; wears a pendant marking her as a master chronicler.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were merchants; she has siblings who work in other professions.
- Allies - Sources who trust her; readers who value her work; fellow journalists who share her principles.
- Rivals - Those she's exposed; officials who want to control the news; competitors who question her methods.
Personality
- Traits: Curious, persistent, principled, surprisingly courageous
- Mannerisms: Asks questions constantly; takes notes obsessively; follows leads relentlessly.
- Voice: Clear and direct, with a tendency to ask uncomfortable questions.
Backstory
Cleio has been chronicling current events for fifteen years, building a reputation for accuracy and courage. She's exposed corruption and celebrated heroism. She believes the truth must be told regardless of consequences.
Daily Life
Cleio investigates stories, interviews sources, and writes chronicles of current events. She publishes her work and teaches journalism to apprentices.
Secret
She's been protecting a source who committed a crime, rationalizing that the story was more important than the law.
Story Hooks
- 1 Cleio needs help investigating a dangerous story that other journalists won't touch.
- 2 She's seeking help protecting a source from those who want to silence them.
Narrative Value
Source of current information; quest giver for investigation missions; principled ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════