( MADELYN CLINE, CIS WOMAN, SHE/HER ) EMERY SINCLAIR the TWENTY-SIX year old is said to remind people of CRUMPLED UP PIECES OF TORN SHEET MUSIC SCATTERED ON A HARDWOOD FLOOR AND THE PULSATING LIGHTS OF A CLUB DRIPPING DOWN WAVES OF BLONDE HAIR. they are known to be DETERMINED and RECKLESS which makes sense when you think about how they are an ASSOCIATE AT BOOKS & BEATS who lives in WALNUT PARK.
ABOUT EMERY: She was sweet like honey, but all I can taste is the blood in my mouth.
CHARACTER BASICS
FULL NAME: Emery Sage Sinclair
NICKNAME(S): Em, Emmy
AGE: Twenty-Five
GENDER & PRONOUNS: Cis Woman, She/Her
FACE CLAIM: Madelyn Cline
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Blonde, dyed pink ends
HEIGHT: 5′6″
DATE OF BIRTH: March 7th, 1997
ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces
MAJOR: Music Theory
HOGWARTS HOUSE: Ravenclaw
OCCUPATION: Drummer, Employee at Books & Beats
HOMETOWN: Deadwood, South Dakota
PIERCINGS: Double lobes on both ears, Stud in right side of nose
TATTOOS: tbd
CHARACTER HISTORY [TW: Mentions of a Toxic Relationship, Illness, Cancer, Gaslighting, Abuse]
Born in Deadwood, South Dakota Emery was always surrounded by music. Her father John often kept a guitar close by, finding his voice early on in Emery’s life to provide her with the musical childhood that would mold her future. It was something to pass the time after a long day, the stress from the tireless work of building and managing clients in need of a proper defense. From the time her hands were large enough to play each chord she fell in love, her mind racing until she was able to focus on the symbols displayed on the sheets in front of her. She couldn’t help but allow it to take a front seat to her studies, music became the constant in her life while her father traveled in attempts to keep the cash flow consistent and pay off her mother's medical bills. Her mother was lost at an early age due to an aggressive form of spinal cancer, one where Emery was too young to remember, most of her days were occupied by her drum set and the neighbors next door. She met a boy named Axel when she was 17 and he wanted her in his band, this is when Emery realized she enjoyed sitting behind a drum kit and controlling the rhythm more than anything. His band took off during College, providing Em with the desire to leave their hometown and tour around the country. Things started off great, seeming like it was plucked out of a Netflix romcom with their happy ending in reach. Axel changed, the fame and groupies caused him to nitpick every performance and blame every mistake on Emery rather than except responsibility. He would gaslight Em into thinking she was the problem, yelling at her to release his frustrations instead of dealing with them another way. One day things escalated, Emery caught him backstage with a girl who’d been following a few shows of their latest tour and he backed her into a corner, punching the wall beside her head. He wanted her to believe her actions caused his and Emery was stuck choosing between her passion and her mental health. She didn’t have to think about it for long, mid tour Axel decided to leave Em behind in the dust by ultimately deciding to replace her and remove the female representation from his band completely. He said a manager wanted a different look for the band but it didn’t take long for the brunette to put all the pieces together — his girlfriend needed to disappear so groupies would fall at his feet. He needed to remove all possible competition from the stage so he’d look obtainable. It disgusted Emery beyond belief and caused the abrupt end to their relationship, but she couldn’t help but blame herself for went wrong on the flight back home. The girl found herself wanting more, perfection, the ability to construct a message with the beat that tied all her visions together. The blonde couldn’t help but fixate in the mirror, harsh words from Axel sticking in her mind telling her she wouldn’t measure up. She needed a change and settled back into her hometown with a new career opportunity selling records and books. Since tour she was hesitant to play music again, but her desires wouldn’t let her put it down altogether; she found the perfect way to maintain some creativity with choosing the music that played throughout the store. She’s been back in Deadwood full time for officially a year, determined to overcome her anxiety and put together a band that’ll help put some memories behind her.
WANTED CONNECTIONS
her first: she lost her virginity to a good friend in high school, they two were close and she didn’t want her first time to be some random hookup so the pair decided to take things to another level. they remained close until emery started dating axel who slowly put a wrench between them, not allowing emery any time to speak. they drifted apart like axel wanted, this friend keeping a close eye on her wishing he could do more. he kept up with her band, proud of her for going after her dreams while on tour and then suddenly she wasn’t on the posters anymore and she was home. (open)
like a brother: the protective friend who hates axel more than she does, even to this day she doesn’t know how that’s possible. she’s there when he needs her and vice versa, they wouldn’t let anything bad to happen to one another and are around to offer a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen...the brother she didn’t know she needed. (open)
childhood neighbor: two two grew up in the trailer home side by side, emery often seeking comfort when she was home alone and quickly being welcomed by their family as an honorary member. their mother wouldn’t let emery go hungry and sit at a dinner table alone and it just became tradition. the two could vent whenever they needed and they were always just a few steps away. (open)
the lookout: the friend that sat by during emery’s relationship with axel, seeing what it did to her and now keeps their eyes peeled for anyone who catches the blonde’s eye that could potentially hurt her the same way. they mean well, but the temptation isn’t someone they approve of. (open)
the temptation: as hard as she tries to resist him, he persists with a smirk on his face, sweet words, and hot breath against her neck. she tells herself she hates him because she wouldn’t dare to let herself get close to someone like that again especially someone with a reputation for cheating. but how long can she resist that damned smile? (open)
friends with benefits: he’s around whenever she needs, no matter the time or situation. she can’t deny loving the fact that the two of them can shut off the world and push their feelings to the back of their minds. (open)
the music seeker: a regular at the record store. someone that emery was able to pick up on their tastes and select music she thinks they’d enjoy and save it behind the counter for when they came in again. they often find themselves not being able to decide and putting one of two choices back so emery makes sure to save that for them as well. at first they’d go crazy looking for the record, swearing they knew it was in the store until ultimately going up to the counter to inquire about it’s location and emery had it saved the entire time. (open)
the one who left: she needed them more than she knew, someone she met when everything was falling apart and the two quickly became close friends. they left without warning, later returning to deadwood to explain that it was their father’s doing. they had an entire future lined up for them and this was supposed to be the world behind them. the mechanic she knew was gone and replaced with a clean cut individual in a suit. emery thought they were back to stay, ready to do what they wanted and rekindle a childhood friendship...until they left again. (open)
the pseudo mom: it was no secret that emery went through most of her childhood alone, her mother’s funeral being a big thing in a small town. she met emery and instantly felt a connection to her...felt responsible for her well being, the rest was history. (open)
the lost protective: looking out for her for years didn’t come easy with her dating record, still they can’t help wanting to make sure she’s alright. she does the same and they always keep in touch whether it’s with a movie night or a random text to grab pizza. she was gone for a while, traveling and doing the thing she loved most, now that she’s back she hopes they can get back to that. (open)
one night stand
bad influence
childhood best friend
close friends
frequent run in on a night out
co-workers
friends she’s had all her life
unlikely friends
