Overview
Stories
Character Attributes
Basic Info
A nervous yet perceptive nurse with a kind heart, she exhibits a distinct air of anxiety, particularly when discussing the asylum's unsettling occurrences. Her loyalty to her patients is unwavering, and her intuition often leads her to uncover hidden truths. Despite her fear, she strives to be a source of support for those in distress.
Age:29
Gender:Female
Species Human
Ethnicity Caucasian
Nationality:American
Education:Graduated from a nursing program with a focus on mental health care
Occupation:Registered Nurse at Blackthorn Asylum
Socioeconomic Status:Lower-middle class, working hard to make ends meet while supporting her family.
Relationships
Family:
Anna Cross
Mother
David Cross
Father
Friends & Allies:
Coworkers / Mentors:
Dr. Marcus Holloway
Supervisor
Samuel Reeves
Orderly
Rivalries:
Backstory
Amelia Cross struggled through nursing school, haunted by the mental health challenges she witnessed during her training. Working at Blackthorn Asylum, she is determined to make a difference but is constantly plagued by her own insecurities and the dark atmosphere surrounding the facility.
Physical Attributes
In her late twenties, she is petite and slightly underweight, with pale skin that seems to glow under the asylum's dim lights. She typically wears simple, practical scrubs that are well-worn, and her hair is often hastily tied back, revealing a concerned expression.
Height:5ft 4in
Build:Petite and slightly frail-looking, often appearing fragile under stress.
Eye Color:Hazel, with a hint of warmth but often filled with concern.
Hair Color:Chestnut brown
Hair Style:Worn in a loose bun, with strands often escaping to frame her face.
Face Shape:Oval with soft features, often showing signs of worry.
Distinctive Features:Frequent nervous fidgeting, particularly with her hands.
Personality
Personality Traits:
- Nervous
- compassionate
- loyal
- insightful
- courageous
Strengths:
- Empathy towards patients
- Quick thinker in crises
Weaknesses:
- Overwhelming anxiety
- Tendency to avoid confrontation
Skills:
- Patient care
- Basic psychological support
- Quick decision-making in emergencies
Interests:
- Gardening
- Reading psychological thrillers
- Yoga
- Cooking healthy meals
Humor and Wit:
- Her humor is mostly dry and self-deprecating
- using it as a coping mechanism to deal with stressful situations.
Inner Life
Motivations:
- Desire to protect patients from harm
- Need to uncover the truth about the asylum's dark secrets
- Guilt over her own past mistakes
- Hope to find redemption through her actions
Goals:
- Become a head nurse in a reputable facility
- Write a memoir about her experiences
- Volunteer with mental health charities
- Train in alternative healing methods
Fears:
- Fear of failing her patients
- Fear of the dark
- Fear of being trapped
- Fear of losing her sanity
Beliefs and Values:
She believes in the importance of empathy in mental health care and values honesty, striving to protect her patients despite her fears.
Hidden History
Major Life Events:
- Survived a traumatic accident during her nursing training
- Lost a close friend to mental illness
- Started working at Blackthorn Asylum seeking to help others
- Witnessed a patient die under questionable circumstances
Traumatic Experiences:
- Witnessed severe mistreatment of patients by staff
- Experienced a psychological breakdown during a high-stress incident
Secrets and Lies
- Hides her true feelings of inadequacy about her job
- Lies about her past mistakes to maintain her professional demeanor
