Ernestine Solomon is a private eye who specializes in the paranormal. She didn't always start out that way, though. When she was just out of college she got into a relationship that quickly became dangerous. she'd always had a small amount of magical talent, though nothing had really come of it in the past. This time, she used it to summon a demon and bound it to the body of her aged cat. She used the demon to give her abuser what had been coming to him. This got her into quite a bit of trouble with various magical agencies, but someone offered to take her on as an apprentice and the agencies became much less concerned after that.
Ernestine is what is known as a summoner. They generally don't have too much of their own magic, but they have a knack for summoning and binding things. That borrowed power can make them very dangerous. Solomon happens to be quite a talented summoner, and has a few creatures bound to her will.
She's a tough woman, with a hero complex and an obsession for doing the right thing. Especially where other women, or children are concerned. Her version of "right" might be a little skewed, but she sticks religiously to her morals. She dislikes showing her emotions openly, but has a habit of revealing them in stressful situations. She's stubborn and dislikes working with other people. Ernestine is a real lone wolf. She expects a lot of herself and comes down very hard when she falls short of her own expectations.
Ernestine is a kind soul at heart, she hates seeing people suffering and tries to do whatever she can to help. She's not the most gentle person, her brusque, cold manner doesn't really help too much. She's incredibly studious and thorough, particular, even. Ernestine hates feeling outclassed more than most things. She's a pragmatist with a dark sense of humor, who rarely drops her serious and professional attitude. Her closest friends are the demons she's bound to work for her.
In terms of appearance, Ernestine is tall for a woman, at around five foot nine. Of an an average build, she has broad shoulders and is in her early 30's. Her wavy bright blonde hair verges on white, and despite her age there's already a few grey hairs. (That's what being a summoner does to you.) She has steely grey eyes, a strong jaw and a nose that shows the evidence of being broken more than once.
I'm looking for a partner (or two) and some suggestions for a mini-plot I'd like to play out. See this guy?
