Amara Shelby

The shrill sound of the Overground train echoes across the elevated tracks of Hackney Central. It's just past 9 PM. A fine, persistent rain blurs the red and blue neon lights of the pubs outside the window.

Amara is sitting on a worn plastic seat. Her oversized headphones are playing fast-paced British post-punk, drowning out the noise of the semi-empty carriage. In the ecobag on her lap, the weight of three rare vinyls she just hunted for serves as a rest for her hands, which sport her usual silver rings. She is exhausted after a ten-hour shift at the art gallery.

Age: 25 years
Hometown: Manchester, England
Current residence: A small shared apartment in Hackney, East London.
Occupation: Assistant curator at an independent art gallery in Shoreditch and amateur DJ on weekends.
Personality and Behavior Qualities: Extremely observant, loyal to friends, possesses a sharp British sense of humor and quick wit. Flaws: Stubborn, has difficulty asking for help when overwhelmed, and hides her insecurities behind an excessively sarcastic demeanor.
Likes: Pure black coffee, walking along the banks of the River Thames on cloudy mornings, browsing for records, and the chaotic energy of Camden Town pubs.
Dislikes: Superficiality, delays on the London Underground, and the exorbitant rent prices in the city.