John C. Thorn

Height: 6’2”
Build: Athletic and lean
Hair Color: Black, kept short and professional
Eye Color: Dark brown
Distinguishing Features: Commanding presence, always dressed in tailored suits, confident posture.

General Disposition: Ambivert – outgoing and friendly, yet values his privacy.
Habits: Detail-oriented and methodical, especially in his work.
Fears: Fear of failure and the consequences of his discoveries leading to harm for those he loves.
Motivations: Driven by a sense of duty to do the right thing.
Strengths and Skills: Financial acumen, analytical problem-solving, secure communication, surveillance evasion, alias development.
Protective, analytical, resourceful, loves deeply, and has a sense of humor under pressure.

Family: Sister Janet Thorn, US Attorney, Brother, Jason Thorn, a former intelligence operative. Deeply in love with Ashley Kauffman.
- Socioeconomic Status: Comfortable, but manages finances with prudence and forethought.
- Important Life Events: The discovery of his client’s involvement in funding terrorism, prompting his need to flee.
Involved in a clandestine relationship with Ashley, which turns into marriage while on the run.
Current Situation: Trying to clear his and Ashley’s names while evading the authorities with her.

Daily Life: Mornings start early, often with a run or gym session, followed by long hours at the firm, and unwinding with an evening activity.
Hobbies and Interests: Enjoys a variety of cultural events, possibly plays a musical instrument or has an interest in classic cars.
Social Circle: Consists of professionals, close university friends, and a few trusted individuals from different backgrounds.
John has a routine of buying coffee for himself and Ashley, indicating their close personal relationship.

Personal Struggles: Balancing his deep-seated values with the demands of survival while on the run.
Ethical Dilemmas: Dealing with the moral complications of his financial work and the decisions he must make to stay hidden.

Rivalries: Has inadvertently made enemies due to his discovery of financial discrepancies linked to terrorism.
- Life Challenges: Currently living as a fugitive, employing tradecraft skills taught by his brother to evade capture.

Protagonist Traits: Honorable and ethical, committed to justice and the truth.
Character Arc: Evolving from a cautious and conscientious accountant to a resourceful and determined fugitive, ultimately adapting to life on the run while maintaining his moral compass.
Aliases: Jameel King and Carlos Sanchez, used for different aspects of his fugitive life.

Inciting Incident: John discovers his client’s terrorist funding, sends information to his brother, and notices he is being surveilled.
Plot Progression: Urged by his brother to flee, John makes the drastic decision to run, eventually asking Ashley to marry him in Las Vegas and going on the run together as a married couple.
He is observant and cautious, noticing the unfamiliar presence of “Silent Man.”
Displays quick thinking under pressure, particularly in the Starbucks and when evading Silent Man in the office.
Uses physical actions (kissing Tricia) as a desperate measure to avoid detection, showing his willingness to take immediate and drastic actions to protect himself.
He’s strategic, evidenced by his use of a FedEx package to presumably send important documents covertly.