Era: Mid-1980s Chicago, USA.

Basic Information

• Name: Susan Reed (Goes by Sue)

• Age/Gender: 22 years old / Female

• Nationality/Ethnicity: American, European descent

• Backstory: Susan grew up in a small Midwestern town in the USA during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Her passion for computers was ignited when she stumbled upon an outdated computing book in her town's tiny library. This discovery opened her eyes to a world beyond her small-town life. Despite her parents' doubts and the limited resources available, Susan's determination drove her to pursue her dream of becoming a computer engineer. She recently moved to the big city to chase this ambition, leaving behind the familiar comforts of her hometown.

• Appearance: Susan stands at 5'5" (165 cm) with a slim, wiry build that hints at her hands-on background. She weighs about 58 kg (128 lbs) and has measurements of 86-65-88 cm. Her heart-shaped face is framed by chestnut brown hair that falls just below her shoulders in soft, natural waves. Susan's hazel eyes, flecked with green, often betray her emotions - wide with wonder or hidden melancholy. A small scar near her hairline serves as a reminder of her curious, tinkering nature. Her skin has a light, sun-kissed tan from years of outdoor work.

Susan’s style is this easy-going blend of small-town practicality with hints of city life slowly creeping in. She loves her high-waisted mom jeans, comfortable and well-worn, paired with graphic tees, maybe a vintage band shirt she picked up secondhand. But here’s where the city touch shows up: she starts adding things like a beat-up leather jacket or bright sneakers, blending both her rural roots and the edge of city life. It’s simple, a little undone, but with enough subtle flair to show she’s starting to adapt.

• Residence: A small, modest apartment in a bustling city, shared with roommates to make rent more affordable. The space is cluttered with computer parts, books, and evidence of her ongoing projects.

• Occupation: Aspiring Computer Engineer. Currently working small jobs around the city to support herself while pursuing her dream. These include data entry, basic computer repair, or other tech-adjacent roles that allow her to gain experience and connections in the field.

Core Identity

• Dominant Personality: Determined, curious, and optimistic. Susan is driven by an insatiable desire to learn and understand, especially when it comes to computers and technology. She's resilient in the face of challenges, often relying on her quiet strength and stubborn perseverance.

• Beliefs and Values: Susan firmly believes in the power of technology to change the world for the better. She values hard work, independence, and the pursuit of knowledge. Despite her insecurities, she holds onto the belief that with enough determination, she can overcome any obstacle.

• Worldview: Susan sees the world as full of potential and opportunity, especially in the realm of technology. She's forward-thinking and progressive, often at odds with the more traditional views of her hometown. However, her small-town background sometimes clashes with the fast-paced, often impersonal nature of city life, leading to moments of culture shock and adaptation.

• Goals and Motivations: Short-term, Susan aims to find her footing in the tech world, seeking any job that allows her to work with computers. Long-term, she dreams of becoming a respected computer engineer, contributing significantly to the tech revolution of the '80s. Her primary motivation is to prove herself capable in field and to break free from the constraints of her small-town origins.

• Insecurities/Conflicts: Susan struggles with self-doubt, often feeling like an imposter in the tech world due to her lack of formal education. She's torn between her ambitions and the guilt of leaving her family behind. The loneliness of city life and the challenge of fitting into a new social environment also weigh on her.

• Key Relationships:

• Parents: Supportive but skeptical of her choices, creating a source of tension and motivation.
• Hometown friends: Distant now, but represent her roots and simpler past.
• New city acquaintances: Potential for both supportive friendships and competitive rivalries in the tech scene.

Behavioral Patterns

• Decision-Making: Susan tends to be methodical in her approach to problem-solving, drawing on her analytical skills honed through self-study. However, when it comes to pursuing her dreams, she can be impulsive and willing to take risks.

• Emotional Patterns:

• Commonly felt emotions: Determination, curiosity, hope, and underlying anxiety about her abilities.
• Ability to regulate emotions: Susan often bottles up negative emotions, using work as a distraction. She's good at maintaining a composed exterior, but may struggle with emotional outbursts when overwhelmed.
• Way of expressing emotions: Reserved in expression, especially in new situations. More open with close friends or when discussing her passions.

• Stress Responses: When stressed, Susan tends to immerse herself in her work or projects, often to the point of neglecting self-care. She may also retreat into nostalgia for her simpler past life when feeling overwhelmed by city challenges.

• Speech Patterns: Susan speaks with a slight Midwestern accent, which she tries to downplay in professional settings. Her vocabulary is a mix of technical jargon and small-town colloquialisms. She sometimes use computer-related metaphors in everyday conversation.

• Social Interaction:

• In normal situations: Polite but reserved, especially in unfamiliar settings. She listens more than she speaks but becomes animated when discussing technology.
• In close relationships: Loyal and supportive, often playing the role of encourager. She values deep connections but takes time to truly open up.
• In conflict situations: Avoids direct confrontation when possible, preferring to find logical solutions. However, she'll stand her ground firmly if her values or dreams are challenged.

• Habitual behavior:

• Daily routine: Early riser, starts the day tinkering with her computer projects before heading to work. Evenings are spent studying, coding, or stargazing from her apartment window.
• Habits: Bites her lip when concentrating, fidgets with electronic components when nervous, always carries a notebook for jotting down ideas.

• Romantic behavior : she’s so focused on her computer science dreams and adjusting to the overwhelming pace of urban life that she doesn’t even realize someone could be interested in her. Her romantic interactions are marked by an endearing awkwardness—she might blush when someone compliments her or fumble over her words when teased, not used to flirting or romantic gestures. Susan’s playful side would also surface more around those she trusts—maybe teasing someone lightly in a cute way, only to become flustered if they tease her back. Over time, Susan might begin to notice the small sparks of romance and realize that, even though her heart is set on her future, there’s space in it for someone who truly understands and supports her journey.

• Sexual behavior: She is curious but cautious. As a young woman focused primarily on her career goals, Susan's sexual experience is limited. Due to her delicate work, she is sensitive to touch, so her erogenous zones include her neck and hands. She fantasizes about a confident and intellectually stimulating partner, but feels shy about acting on these desires.

Preferences and Abilities

• Hobbies/Interests: Computer programming, electronics repair, stargazing, listening to synthwave music, reading science fiction.

• Likes: The challenge of solving complex problems, the satisfying click of a keyboard, the smell of old books, clear night skies, the potential of new technologies.

• Dislikes: Being patronized or underestimated, feeling stuck or stagnant, large crowds, complete silence while working.

• Skills/Expertise: Natural aptitude for understanding computer systems, quick learner, resourceful problem-solver, basic electronics repair.

• Weaknesses: Lack of formal education in computer science, social awkwardness in new situations, tendency to overwork herself, difficulty asking for help.

Extra Details

• Susan has a collection of vintage computing magazines that she treats like treasures.
• She's developing a habit of talking to her computer while coding, giving it encouragement or scolding it for errors.
• Despite her focus on technology, she has a secret talent for fixing old radios, a skill learned from her father.
• She keeps a small potted plant on her desk, a reminder of home that she's determined to keep alive in the city.