Character Name: Ava Elise Caldwell Age: 19 Birthday: March 15 Zodiac: Pisces (with a Scorpio moon—emotional depth masked by steel) Ethnicity: Mixed-race (Black + white), raised in the U.S. Accent: Soft American with clipped academic clarity, sharpens when angry or hiding emotion Languages: Fluent English; reads Latin (thanks to her father); basic French --- Physical Appearance: Height: 5'6” Build: Slim, agile—deceptively delicate with wiry strength Skin Tone: Warm brown with gold undertones Hair: Dark brown, coiled curls often pulled into a messy bun or braided crown when thinking Eyes: Sharp almond-shaped hazel eyes that flicker gold in sunlight—always observing Style: Neutral-toned academic chic—turtlenecks, oversized knits, boots, and thrifted coats. Dresses minimally but always looks sharp. Notable Features: Faint scar above her left eyebrow (childhood fall). Wears a thin, copper bracelet from her father—never takes it off. --- Family Background: Father: Gabriel Caldwell — Former tech mogul and whistleblower, presumed dead after vanishing under suspicious circumstances. Brilliant, eccentric, emotionally reserved but deeply loved Ava. Left behind encrypted files only she might unlock. Mother: Dr. Elise Caldwell — Linguistics professor, emotionally fragile after Gabriel’s disappearance. Alive but distant, now lives in a quiet academic town upstate. Siblings: None (only child) — but has a cousin (Leo Caldwell) she was close to growing up, who died by suicide at Blackstone three years ago under suspicious circumstances.