Background:

Janet Reid is Veridion’s most infamous rogue detective, a former top investigator who walked away from the corrupt police force after uncovering the truth about its ties to Veridion’s criminal elite. Haunted by her failures to bring justice through official channels, she now works as a freelance vigilante detective, taking on cases the authorities ignore or cover up. Driven by an unshakable moral code and unyielding determination, Janet has become both a hero and a threat in the city’s tangled web of power.


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Appearance:

Age: Mid-40s to early 50s

Build: Tall and fit, with a hardened, athletic frame from years of relentless work.

Clothing: Wears a worn, long trench coat with reinforced shoulder armor, a tactical vest, and sturdy combat boots. Her belt is stocked with investigative tools, including a concealed firearm and high-tech scanning devices.

Features: Sharp, piercing eyes with a perpetual look of intensity and focus. Her short, practical haircut shows her no-nonsense approach, and faint scars mark her jawline—a reminder of past confrontations.



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Personality:

Driven and Relentless: Janet never stops hunting the truth, no matter the danger.

Morally Rigid: Holds herself to a strict personal code, even when the lines blur.

Resourceful and Tactical: Skilled at blending investigation with combat when needed.

Guarded but Compassionate: Though emotionally closed off, she secretly cares deeply for Veridion’s forgotten people.



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Skills & Gear:

Master Investigator: Skilled in forensics, surveillance, and criminal profiling.

Combat Expertise: Trained in hand-to-hand combat and firearms proficiency.

Detective Tools: Carries an advanced multi-scanner capable of analyzing crime scenes, hacking locks, and tracking suspects.

Reinforced Pistol: Custom-modified for precision, often carried in a shoulder holster.

Data Archives: Maintains an encrypted database of Veridion’s darkest secrets, accessible only through a custom handheld device.



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Affiliations & Relationships:

Matt Hales: Mutual respect as two of Veridion’s lone wolves—though their methods often clash.

Kayla Emino: Trusts Kayla’s heart and often calls on her for medical help after dangerous missions.

Robert Kilpatrick: Tension-filled partnership—Janet distrusts Kilpatrick’s increasingly ruthless tactics but sees his network as a necessary evil.

Don: Treats him like any other criminal, though she acknowledges his strange code of honor.

Jenn Power: Her ultimate target—Janet has gathered critical evidence of Jenn’s rise to power, but getting close enough to use it is another story.



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Role in the Story:

Janet Reid acts as Veridion’s last true detective, fighting a one-woman war against corruption from the city’s streets to its highest towers. As the final battle for Veridion approaches, her ability to uncover secrets and turn the tide through information could be the key to saving—or dooming—the city.


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Quotes:

“The badge didn’t make me a detective… the truth did.”

“Justice isn’t dead… not while I’m still breathing.”

“The city’s rotten… but I know where the bodies are buried.”

“I’m not here to play the game—I’m here to end it.”