Character Bio: Phillip Evans

Age: Elder

Occupation(s): Policeman (formerly), Retired (currently)

Traits: Can't Stand Art, Angler, Loves the Outdoors, Charismatic, Family-Oriented

Sign: Cancer

Favorites: Blue, Pancakes, Country Music

Unlike his wife, Phillip Evans has not led an exciting or varied existence. Having lived in Riverview his entire life, he's not fond of change and tends to resist it in all forms. Isabel has often tried to get him to try more things, insisting that change isn't as scary as it seems, but his fear of the unknown has always held him back from chasing the same kind of opportunities that Isabel always has. He likes to tell her that she is his big adventure, a statement that warms Isabel's heart long enough for her to drop the subject. 

While he comes across as rather stern, Phillip is a compassionate and caring man underneath his gruff exterior. His guarded countenance and brevity made him a perfect candidate for the police force, and he served his community well over the past  thirty years. Now that he's retired, however, Phillip enjoys fishing and hiking, hobbies that he will never be too old to pursue. 

While he initially disliked Moe- whom he saw as a stranger who took his daughter away, despite the fact that she moved to Barnacle Bay long before she met Moe- he has recently begun to get along with his son-in-law much better than he used to. Perhaps part of Phillip will always resent the change that took Jane away from him and sent her to Barnacle Bay, but at least he realizes now that it wasn't Moe's fault. And, of course, living near his daughter again has made him more agreeable in general. Additionally, the two are both avid fisherman, a fact that will provide ample groundwork for a better friendship, should the two men choose to take advantage of the opportunity. 

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Character Bio: Moe Pesce

Age: Adult

Occupation(s): Fisherman (formerly), Doctor (currently)

Traits: Workaholic, Good Sense of Humor, Handy, Angler, Loves the Outdoors

Sign: Gemini

Favorites: Orange, Spaghetti, Classical Music

The hub around which the entire family centers, Moe is a family man at heart. He spent the majority of his time in Barnacle Bay waiting to find Mrs. Right, and when he met Jane Evans, he knew he finally had. While the beginning of their relationship was quite rocky (thanks to one Chase Cruz), Moe eventually won her over with his kind nature and hilarious jokes. 

A short while after the birth of their twins, Sophie and Ethan, the Pesces picked up and moved to Twinbrook, though Moe was initially against the idea. But he has always had a hard time saying no to Jane, and up until recently, their marriage has always been a harmonious one built on equality and communication. But Moe's jealous nature, combined with Jane's nosiness and Chase's interference, led to a sizable rift in their relationship, one that is only just now being repaired. Over the past few years, Moe has had to learn to curb his jealousy and control his emotions, and he's become a better person for the experience. 

Of course, that isn't the only struggle Moe has had to deal with in recent months. While he's devoted to his family and would do anything for them, his workaholic nature has begun to show up in full force, making it hard for Moe to juggle his family and his career. He likes being good at what he does, and he likes feeling as if he's making a difference. But while his family has always been enough to curtail that selfish streak, his recent problems with Jane have made it easier for some old habits to come slipping back in. It isn't apparent to everyone else yet, but Moe has begun spending more and more time at the office, and it's difficult for him to fight his natural instincts. 

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Character Bio: Angela Morris

Age: Adult

Occupation(s): Stylist (formerly), Day Spa Owner (currently)

Traits: Friendly, Artistic, Excitable, Adventurous, Neurotic

Sign: Aquarius

Favorites: Turquoise, Cookies, Pop Music

While her parents moved to Simssouri decades ago from Shang Simla, Angie has lived in Twinbrook her entire life. Unlike the majority of her high school friends, she never moved away, choosing to carve out a life for herself in the small swamp-filled town instead. Despite this, Angie possesses an adventurous spirit, and is always ready for new opportunities, wherever they might pop up. 

Throughout high school, she had a good eye for fashion, and it wasn't long before her art teacher suggested that she give the fashion industry a try. Angie spent the next few years honing her style, and it wasn't long before she was hired as a stylist at the local salon. It was there that she met Jane Pesce, a meddling reporter who would later become a close friend. It was also there that she reconnected with Matt Schtick, an old acquaintance from high school who would later attack her for knowing too much about his evil plans. 

It's hard to imagine anybody who would want to harm Angie intentionally, however. Her kind nature and friendly countenance make it easy to get along with her, and she's someone who simply doesn't hold a grudge. You'd have to burn quite a few bridges with Angie before she wrote you off for good. Naive, easily impressionable, and trusting to a fault, Angie is a perceptive person nonetheless, and she will always tell you the truth if it's within her power. She's a good friend to have in your corner, though she may try to make you over without your noticing! 

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Character Bio: Izzy Pesce

Age: Child

Occupation(s): Student

Traits: Clumsy, Loves the Outdoors, Easily Impressed

Sign: Capricorn

Favorites: Pink, PB&J, Songwriter Music

Named for her maternal grandmother, Izzy is the youngest of the Pesce clan, and one of the quietest. Next to her brother and sister, Izzy tends to be forgotten, so it's no surprise that not much is known about her. She hasn't featured much in the Pesce's adventures, but that's sure to change as she grows up and finds her own niche.

Of course, she's already starting to find her own path in life. Now that she's out of her toddler years, Izzy is proving to be almost as intelligent as her siblings, although her artistic talent skews more towards ballet and music than painting or writing. Her parents enrolled her in a class shortly after her birthday, and she quite enjoys it. When she's not in school or at her ballet lessons, Izzy can often be found playing outside in the dirt. But lest anyone immediately peg her for a tomboy like her sister, one glance at her appearance proves otherwise. She's completely enamored of anything pink, and much of what she wears or decorates her room with is absolutely drenched in the color.

Socially, Izzy is a bit... odd. She has yet to make any real friends, despite her parents' best efforts, and she seems content to hang out with her siblings or simply by herself. With her overactive imagination and complacent temperament, Izzy is happiest when left to her own devices, and it's led to some difficulty interacting with her classmates. Unbeknownst to her, Jane and Moe have even begun discussing taking her to see a therapist. Only time will tell how her strange brand of confidence and social misfit will develop.

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Character Bio: Isabel Evans

Age: Elder

Occupation(s): Chef (formerly), Retired (currently)

Traits: Over Emotional, Good Sense of Humor, Family Oriented, Natural Cook, Artistic

Sign: Taurus

Favorites: Pink, Tri-Tip Steak, Classical Music

Ah, Isabel Evans- the proud matriarch of the family. Kind, emotional, and supportive to a fault, there isn't much that escapes this formidable elder's attention. She's a shameless gossip, and she enjoys knowing exactly what's going on in every corner of her neighborhood. Many a neighbor or passerby has been irritated to glimpse Isabel hiding behind a hedge, pretending to garden. It's easy to see where Jane gets her meddlesome ways from! 

But of course, she's much more than simply Jane Pesce's mother. Isabel has led a colorful and adventurous life, and while she's made her share of mistakes, she looks back on her past with pride and contentment. After all, how many Sims can say that they've studied with monks in Shang Simla, or that they were once a model in Starlight Shores? Not many! Isabel enjoys recounting each and every one of her adventures to those who will listen. In fact, other people often have a hard time escaping one of her fond reminiscing sessions. 

Originally from Riverview, Isabel has had a lifelong love of traveling and exploring all that life has to offer. Her true love, however, has always been cooking. She became a chef soon after her marriage to Phillip- the other love of her life- and spent the next forty years doing what she loved. She counts herself lucky to have found a job she enjoyed so much, and those who have ever tasted her cooking agree. She has a distinct talent in the kitchen, especially when it comes to desserts. While she is now retired, Isabel still enjoys cooking for her family and loved ones- and bringing a pie over provides the perfect excuse for a little gossip! 

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Character Bio: Lucy Jenkins

Age: Teen

Occupation(s): Student

Traits: Adventurous, Photographer's Eye, Friendly, Perfectionist

Sign: Virgo

Favorites: Blue, Egg Rolls, Pop Music

Lucy is a fairly happy-go-lucky girl, and you'd never know from looking at her that her mother was brutally murdered when she was just a child. After Amy's death, Lucy was raised by her father, Chase, whom she'd never met before (as he didn't know of her existence until then). While their initial relationship was awkward, Lucy now gets along quite well with her father, and has become an energetic, friendly, and intelligent teen. 

Shortly before starting high school, Lucy and her father moved to Sunset Valley to escape the memories of Amy (as well as her murderer, Matt Schtick). Lucy was fairly unhappy about the move, especially since she'd become very close to the Pesce twins- Ethan in particular. But whatever potential feelings were there were cut short when she moved, and Lucy has since had to form new friendships- and new relationships. 

Much like her mother, Lucy has quite a busy social life, especially when it comes to guys. Fortunately, however, Lucy did not quite inherit all of her mother's self-centered ways, and she tries to treat everyone fairly. But she can get caught up in her own life at times, and like Amy, she doesn't always realize when she's hurting others.To her credit, however, she's always quick to try to fix something if she perceives that she's messed up. 

While she is a member of the popular group in her new school, Lucy's hobbies and interests skew more towards the artistic- something she definitely inherited from her mother. She's an avid photographer, and she entertains ideas of traveling the world and capturing it all on her trusty Hikon QX40di Gladiator. 

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Character Bio: Sophie Pesce

Age: Teen

Occupation(s): Student

Traits: Loves the Outdoors, Easily Impressed, Athletic, Rebellious

Sign: Aquarius

Favorites: Spiceberry, Cookies, Indie Music

The troublemaker of the Pesce clan, Sophie has done everything from set the house on fire to convincing her brother he could fly if he jumped off the swingset. She seems to live for causing mayhem, but underneath her mischievous exterior is a caring, compassionate girl who enjoys being around the people she loves.

Unlike her brother, Sophie would rather be outside playing sports than cooped up inside. The two couldn't be more different; her brother is quiet, unassuming, and intelligent, while Sophie is brash, reckless, and outgoing. But you'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of siblings who get along better. They have always been partners in crime, covering up one another's mistakes and aiding and abetting the other when they get in trouble.

Sophie is also the more popular of the Pesce siblings. Her natural affinity for soccer and karate have given her a nice perch in high school society, but she's always wary of the popular clique, choosing to be around her fellow athletes instead. She's an established tomboy who hates dressing up, which has made her feel rather like she's the unpretty one in her class. She has a hard time accepting her looks, though she'll never outwardly admit this.

While she's never been a straight-A student, Sophie genuinely loves English and tends to actually make an effort in that class. She entertains hopes of being a famous author one day- though she'll have to survive long enough to become one!

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Character Bio: Jane Pesce

Age: Adult

Occupation(s): Teacher (formerly), Reporter (formerly), Freelance Writer (currently)

Traits: Good, Family-Oriented, Bookworm, Hopeless Romantic, Childish

Sign: Capricorn

Favorites: Violet, Indie Music, and Crepes

Throughout her childhood and teenage years, Jane developed a reputation as a sweet child with a penchant for meddling. She's the type of person who tends to become a mother hen in just about every situation, and whether they like it or not, she's determined to protect the ones she loves- often from trouble she's caused.

After graduating from Riverview University, Jane moved to Barnacle Bay- a decision that her parents, Isabel and Phillip Evans, still resent- and promptly met two gentleman by the names of Moe Pesce and Chase Cruz. While her initial impulse led her to choose Chase, Jane quickly regretted it when the relationship soured and even became violent on one occasion. Fortunately for her, Moe was there to pick up the pieces, and it wasn't long before she fell deeply in love with him.

After their marriage and the birth of their twins, Sophie and Ethan, the Pesces moved to Twinbrook, hoping that the change of scenery would provide a fresh opportunity for a peaceful life. What they found in Twinbrook, however, was far from peaceful. With the arrival of Chase, new tensions, and an old murder that just begged for Jane to solve it, their first few years in Twinbrook were certainly eventful.

But Jane isn't one to complain about the past. Instead, she looks to the future, obsessively worrying about her family and friends instead of herself- even when she probably should. Despite her intelligence, Jane has a habit of being rather foolhardy and impulsive, which can often lead her into trouble. A lot of trouble. She has a curious streak a mile wide, and once she gets something into her head, she's hard-pressed to let it go- even when it leads her into worse and worse situations. While she listens to common sense most of the time, there are certainly times when her nosiness gets the better of her and she simply has to know.

Her tenacity, intelligence, and tendency to rush in where angels fool to tread make her an excellent candidate for a reporter, but after her recent ordeal at the hands of the late Matt Schtick, Jane resigned from the newspaper and took up a job as a freelance writer, doing occasional pieces for various publications around Simissouri but spending most of her time working on a novel of her own. It's possible that the events of the Amy Jenkins case will provide the inspiration for her novel- but Jane won't reveal any spoilers to her friends and family, no matter how much they beg her.

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