The Meeting - Character Ideas

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Detective Chief Inspector Shane Clifford is a strong and independent police officer who enjoys his job. At times he can be selfish and always expects things to go his way, but is considerate when he needs to be. Shane's parents sent him to a private boarding school, wanting him to get the best education possible. Growing up he wanted to be a lawyer, he studied and trained for many years in his life to follow that same path as both his parents but unfortunately he didn't quite make it. Shane's previous relationship soon ended and he didn't take it well, with little support from his parents, he had lost his way. After a long time feeling sorry for himself, he finally picked himself up and got into the police force. Now, as a very successful investigator, he is back to his old self and is just as assertive and independent as ever. Shane is very quickly thrown into the centre on a major investigation and finds it challenging but is too proud to ask for help. It is clear that Shane is struggling and mistakes are starting to show in his work. His boss decides on hiring another investigator to become Shane's partner, however Shane doesn't take the news well. He thinks that having a partner will make him look weak in front of his other colleagues. He instantly makes up his mind about what his new partner will be like and is convinced he won't like them.

 

Detective Investigator Annie Richards has lived a quiet and sheltered life in a small village just outside of the city. Annie left her local school wanting to be a successful pianist, however she had no outside contacts and the little money she received from her job at the café wasn't enough to buy her own equipment. She found it very hard to get into the industry and when her career as a musician did not work out, she committed herself to a career in the police force. Slowly over the years, she has moved up the ranks in her job with a few obstacles along the way, but Annie has grown tired of the same old cases in the village, she wants something bigger and more exciting so decided that it's time that she made some changes in her life. In just a few months Annie has secured herself a new job at the head police station in the city, moved out of her parents house and into a new flat and left her old life behind. Moving to the city has given her news goal that she wants to achieve such as making new friends with people outside of working, experiencing things she has never done before and finding a long term relationship. Annie enjoys a challenge and is looking forward to her first day at work where she will meet her new partner DCI Shane Clifford.


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