Personality: Rue is highly intelligent, curious, and analytical. She’s the quiet observer in the group, using knowledge and logic as a way to feel secure and maintain control in a chaotic, otherworldly environment. She’s introspective and often detached but deeply driven by her desire to uncover the mysteries of the world around her, especially as she becomes more connected to the strange occurrences around her. Her loyalty to her long-time friend, James Hawthorne, compels her to follow him on this dangerous journey despite her initial hesitations. Rue’s complexity comes from her inner battle between her need for logic and the growing realization that not everything can be explained rationally.

    •    Key Traits: Inquisitive, introspective, cautious, logical, loyal.

    •    Role in the Story: Rue’s insights and quiet observations become increasingly important as the group faces the unknown. Her connection to the otherworld will grow stronger as the story progresses, adding depth to her character as she confronts the mysteries that challenge her logical worldview.

Voice Description:

Rue’s voice should reflect her introspective and logical nature. She speaks with calm precision, often thoughtful and measured in her responses. There’s an underlying curiosity in her tone, but it’s often tempered by skepticism. As the story progresses and the stakes rise, her voice may show frustration or uncertainty, especially when her logical understanding is tested by the supernatural events around her. Overall, Rue’s voice should convey intelligence, restraint, and the internal tension of someone trying to make sense of a world that defies explanation.