Marissa Thorne

Name: Marissa
Middle Name: Darlene
Last Name: Thorne
Nickname: Rissa or Rissie
Sex: Female
Species: Human
Age: 18
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Occupation: Gatherer


Hair Color: Chestnut
Hair Style: Below shoulders, sometimes she wears it loose, but other times she pulls it up
Eye Color: Brown
Skin Tone: White/Fair
Body Type: Slim
Height: 5’6
Weight: 120
Birthmarks: No
Scars: No
Piercings: No
Tattoos: None

Relationship Information
Father: Callen Thorne, Blacksmith
Mother: Sela Thorne, Weaver
Brothers: Taven Thorne, Mapmaker
Love Interest: Brad Adius
Enemies: Lauren Coleman

Faction: Lowerland, Chapmanshire

She has a striking, delicate beauty with a quietly confident presence. Her skin is smooth and lightly sun-kissed, glowing with natural warmth. Her deep brown eyes are framed by long lashes, expressive and intense, often seeming to hold a secret just beneath the surface. A curtain of rich, chestnut-brown hair falls in soft layers, pulled back into a sleek ponytail that emphasizes her poised features. Her bangs are cut perfectly across her forehead, giving her a youthful yet polished look.

Her nose is petite and refined, and her full lips carry a hint of natural rose, often settled in a thoughtful or observant expression.

Her frame is slim and elegant, with smooth lines and graceful posture. She exudes a mix of quiet allure and controlled elegance, suggesting someone who knows exactly how she’s perceived, and how to use it to her advantage.

• Friendly Façade: Marissa appears warm, supportive, and eager to help those around her. She maintains a bright smile and sympathetic eyes, often going out of her way to comfort others. This cheerful, caring demeanor convinces everyone that she genuinely misses Lauren and only wants the best for her friend. It’s rare for anyone to suspect the simmering envy beneath Marissa’s polite, attentive exterior.

• Subtle Manipulator: Underneath the kindness, Marissa is quietly calculating. She has a talent for saying just the right thing to influence how others perceive a situation. For example, she might agree with someone’s worry about Lauren with a sorrowful nod, all while planting tiny seeds of doubt about Lauren’s choices or character in a gentle, “concerned” tone. Marissa masks her undermining comments as innocent remarks (“I’m sure Lauren didn’t mean to leave such a mess… she had so much on her mind”) so that they come off as supportive, even though they erode Lauren’s reputation bit by bit.

• Jealous & Insecure (Beneath the Mask): At her core, Marissa struggles with a deep insecurity that she’ll never be as valued or admired as Lauren. Every praise Lauren earned felt to Marissa like a sting of inadequacy, though she never showed it openly. She desperately wants to feel important and loved for herself, but secretly believes she can’t measure up. This fear of not being “good enough” has fueled her jealousy over the years. She envies Lauren’s confidence and the affection Lauren easily receives (from friends, community, and especially from Marcus). Marissa’s bitterness stems from this long-held fear of being second best, and it drives her to prove (at least to herself) that she can outshine Lauren if given the chance.

• Conflicted Emotions: Despite her resentment, Marissa isn’t entirely heartless. Part of her does remember the genuine bond she and Lauren shared. In unguarded moments, Marissa feels a pang of guilt and loneliness without her best friend around. She hates that she misses Lauren at times, because it complicates her resolve to pursue Marcus. These conflicted feelings occasionally surface as hesitation or tears when she’s alone. However, Marissa quickly buries any guilt by justifying her actions . She tells herself “I’ve sacrificed for Lauren before; I deserve some happiness too.” This internal tug-of-war makes her an emotionally rich character who is not purely evil, but rather a hurt young woman making questionable choices due to her unresolved insecurities.