💋 Character Breakdown for Blazers & Secrets: The Women Who Run the Room

Because power looks best in heels — and blood wipes off silk.

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👑 The Corporate Executive – The Power Queen

Vibe: Sharp, untouchable, and terrifyingly competent. Always closing deals—or cover-ups.
Costume (from your closet):
Tailored power suit or pencil dress, bold lipstick, heels, statement necklace, killer perfume.
Easy to buy: Briefcase, Bluetooth headset, oversized sunglasses.
Props: Champagne flute, leather portfolio, “confidential” folder.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Command every conversation.

• Smile when you lie.

• Make “synergy” sound like a threat.
  Sayings:

“This meeting could’ve been an email—or an interrogation.”
“Success looks good on me. Murder looks… fine too.”
“It’s not personal. It’s quarterly.”

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☕ The Startup Founder – The Girlboss Disruptor

Vibe: Half caffeinated, half chaos, fully convinced this homicide is “part of the brand arc.”
Costume (from your closet):
Trendy blazer over a tee, high-waisted jeans, white sneakers, messy bun.
Easy to buy: Cold brew, fake investor pitch, laptop stickers.
Props: Tablet, notepad with doodles labeled “vision board.”
Quirks & How to Act:

• Talk like you’re manifesting Series A funding and a confession.

• Replace panic with buzzwords.

• Apologize to no one. Ever.
  Sayings:

“We’re pivoting to… non-lethal solutions.”
“Failure’s part of the process. So is manslaughter.”
“I’m not bossy—I’m pre-revenue assertive.”

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💄 The Shady Consultant – The Secret Weapon

Vibe: Elegant, dangerous, and deeply untrustworthy. Never breaks a sweat—only hearts and NDAs.
Costume (from your closet):
Silk blouse, cigarette pants or skirt, heels, dark sunglasses.
Easy to buy: Clipboard, fake contract folder, Bluetooth earpiece.
Props: Phone that’s always on silent, pen for signing lies.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Laugh mysteriously instead of answering questions.

• Pretend you “work in strategy” and refuse to elaborate.

• Leave mid-scene for “another meeting.”
  Sayings:

“I don’t disclose. I deliver.”
“I’m paid to make problems disappear.”
“You didn’t hear it from me—because I didn’t say it.”

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📉 The Middle Manager – The Woman on the Edge

Vibe: Exhausted. Juggling spreadsheets, secrets, and her sanity.
Costume (from your closet):
Blouse, cardigan, pencil skirt, sensible shoes. Hair that’s 90% dry shampoo.
Easy to buy: Clipboard labeled “Performance Review: Everyone Fails.”
Props: Coffee cup, stack of fake HR forms.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Nervous laugh every five minutes.

• Mutter things like “I’m fine” through gritted teeth.

• Whisper, “I’ll take the fall if it means I get a raise.”
  Sayings:

“If one more person says ‘circle back,’ I’ll scream.”
“I didn’t kill anyone. I delegated it.”
“I’m holding it together… barely.”

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💰 The Financial Advisor – The Money Maven

Vibe: Elegant, calculating, and could hide embezzlement behind a smile.
Costume (from your closet):
Power blazer, silk blouse, gold jewelry, sleek hair, expensive-looking heels.
Easy to buy: Calculator, prop money, business cards.
Props: Ledger, phone with “market crash” alerts.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Say “diversify” like it’s a threat.

• Constantly check fake stock prices.

• Smile sweetly while cooking the books.
  Sayings:

“Cash flow hides a multitude of sins.”
“Invest in assets… not honesty.”
“I can balance anything—except morals.”

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🎤 The Publicist or Agent – The Spin Doctor

Vibe: Chic, unflappable, and perpetually one latte away from snapping.
Costume (from your closet):
All-black ensemble, red lipstick, oversized tote bag.
Easy to buy: Press pass, fake NDA folder, clipboard.
Props: Phone, coffee, PR “talking points.”
Quirks & How to Act:

• Smile through chaos.

• Whisper, “We can control this narrative.”

• Call every disaster “a learning opportunity.”
  Sayings:

“We’re not lying—we’re reframing.”
“I don’t cover scandals; I curate them.”
“No comment. But make sure you spell my name right.”

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🏗️ The Real Estate Developer – The Deal Diva

Vibe: Glamorous, persuasive, and will bulldoze anything (including rivals).
Costume (from your closet):
Structured blazer dress or fitted jumpsuit, gold hoops, slick ponytail.
Easy to buy: Clipboard, toy house, blueprints.
Props: Tape measure, fake property deed, phone.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Flatter everyone like you’re negotiating a kingdom.

• Refer to everything as “prime real estate.”

• Gesture dramatically while describing square footage.
  Sayings:

“I always close the deal—and sometimes the coffin.”
“The market’s competitive. So am I.”
“Demolition is just… aggressive remodeling.”

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🧳 The Former CEO – The Fallen Queen

Vibe: Bitter, glamorous, and nursing a very expensive grudge.
Costume (from your closet):
Tailored pantsuit or sleek sheath dress, big jewelry, big energy.
Easy to buy: Fake news clipping (“CEO Ousted”), prop glass of wine.
Props: Old nameplate, resignation letter, oversized sunglasses.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Drop names like bombs.

• Complain about “incompetent successors.”

• Swirl your drink like it’s plotting revenge.
  Sayings:

“I didn’t get fired—I got freedom… and a settlement.”
“They’ll regret crossing me.”
“Power never really leaves. It just rebrands.”

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🕵️ The Corporate Spy – The Silent Observer

Vibe: Smart, secretive, and two steps ahead. Knows everyone’s dirt but says nothing.
Costume (from your closet):
Neutral outfit — blouse, blazer, dark pants, sensible flats.
Easy to buy: Fake USB drive, magnifying glass, notebook labeled “Internal Audit.”
Props: Hidden recorder, fake ID, “classified” folder.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Linger near conversations but never join in.

• Pretend to take “notes.”

• Give people cryptic looks mid-sentence.
  Sayings:

“I’m just here for the data.”
“Everything’s on a need-to-know basis.”
“Trust is overrated.”

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🏦 The Bank Teller – The Polished Professional

Vibe: Sweet smile, sharper secrets. Balances ledgers—and lies.
Costume (from your closet):
Blouse, cardigan, pencil skirt, pearls, tidy bun.
Easy to buy: Fake cash, calculator, name tag.
Props: Ledger, pen-on-a-chain, “Ask About Our Rates” sign.
Quirks & How to Act:

• Smile just a little too wide.

• Offer “receipts” for everything—including confessions.

• Speak like every interaction is a transaction.
  Sayings:

“Would you like that in cash… or silence?”
“My drawer’s balanced. Are you?”
“I don’t make mistakes—I compound them.”

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Playhouse Producer/Director – The Drama Behind the Drama

Vibe: Glamorous, unflappable, and definitely the one pulling the strings backstage. Known for funding “visionary” plays that no one understands — or for rewriting history (and budgets) when it suits her.

Costume (from your closet):

• Silk blouse or structured blazer, tailored slacks, or a pencil skirt.

• Statement jewelry (pearls or chandelier earrings).

• Heels or ankle boots with “power stride” energy.

• Optional: A director’s scarf or dramatic shawl for flair.

Easy to Buy:

• Clipboard, script, or fake playbill labeled “A Killer Production.”

• Sunglasses, headset, or prop megaphone.

• Gold pen or call sheet labeled “Cast of Suspects.”

Props & Accessories:

• Schedule or “production budget” folder.

• Headset or lanyard badge (Producer, Visionary, Chaos Manager).

• Coffee cup that says “Don’t Talk to Me, Talk to My Assistant.”

How to Act:

• Speak like everything’s a performance.

• Give stage directions to everyone: “Louder! With feeling!”

• Gasp dramatically and whisper, “Not during my premiere.”

• Call ordinary tasks “acts” and arguments “creative differences.”

Quirks:

• Critiques the lighting in every room.

• Insists the show must go on, even at a crime scene.

• Quotes famous lines out of context.

Sayings:

“The spotlight’s heavy, darling — but I bear it well.”
“Every tragedy needs a strong female lead.”
“If this is improv, someone better start taking notes.”

Acting Tips:

• Use expressive hands and theatrical pauses.

• Flatter others with faint insults. (“You’re brilliant… in your own rustic way.”)

• When cornered, declare: “This is all off-script.”

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🖼️ Auction House Director – The Glamorous Broker of Secrets

Vibe: Polished, persuasive, and just suspicious enough to make you wonder what she’s sold — or who. Everything about her glitters, including her half-truths.

Costume (from your closet):

• Sleek dress or suit set in black, navy, or champagne.

• Classic heels, clutch, and statement watch.

• Hair smooth and immaculate — like her public image.

Easy to Buy:

• Fake gavel, catalog binder, or brochure titled “Private Auction: Confidential.”

• Champagne flute, “Sold” sign, or name tag: Director of Acquisitions.

Props & Accessories:

• Clipboard, rolled-up papers (like blueprints), or gold pen.

• Pair of opera glasses or monocle for effect.

• Fake jewelry or diamond appraisal loupe.

How to Act:

• Speak softly, make everyone lean in.

• Appraise people like merchandise.

• Constantly jot down “bids” no one made.

• Treat scandal like a business opportunity.

Quirks:

• Calculates imaginary prices for everything in sight.

• Names gossip as “lots.” (“Lot 7 — betrayal, slightly used.”)

• Says “confidential” five times per conversation.

Sayings:

“Everything has value — even the worthless.”
“I can’t discuss the buyer… or the body.”
“Sold! To the highest suspect.”

Acting Tips:

• Keep your smile still — like it’s trademarked.

• Speak with icy elegance and low menace.

• Pause after every joke, expecting applause.

• When accused, chuckle and say, “Darling, I only deal in authenticity.”

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🖋️ Museum Curator / Cultural Executive – The Keeper of Taste and Secrets

Vibe: Brilliant, intimidating, and suspiciously calm — the kind of woman who describes murder as “an unfortunate curatorial oversight.”

Costume (from your closet):

• Tailored pantsuit or chic midi dress, trench coat, statement brooch.

• Silk scarf, glasses, and polished loafers or heels.

• Monochrome palette with one dramatic accent (crimson lip or gold pin).

Easy to Buy:

• Clipboard or folder labeled “Private Exhibit Notes.”

• Fake ID badge (Museum Director / Chief Curator).

• Brochure or catalog titled “Artifacts of the Damned.”

Props & Accessories:

• Magnifying glass, fountain pen, notebook, exhibit tags.

• Tablet for “restoration notes.”

• Fake champagne glass or tea cup for “donor meetings.”

How to Act:

• Treat every conversation like a gallery tour.

• Describe people like art: “Lovely composition, questionable execution.”

• Gently correct everyone. Constantly.

• If caught off guard, say “Fascinating — I must research this.”

Quirks:

• Adjusts scarf when uncomfortable.

• Uses art metaphors for everything.

• Never raises her voice — it’s beneath her.

Sayings:

“Tragic, but conceptually fascinating.”
“Murder? Very… avant-garde.”
“If it’s stolen, I prefer the term ‘reacquired.’”
“Art imitates life — and life just got messy.”

Acting Tips:

• Maintain composure like you’re always being filmed.

• Pause before answering, as if curating your words.

• Handle objects reverently — even your drink.

• When the drama peaks, whisper: “This belongs in the archives.”

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👜 Closet Quick Tips for All Three Roles Above (Directors/Curator)

• Think “museum gala meets luxury scandal.”

• Neutrals + one bold statement piece = authority with flair.

• Add gloves, pearls, or a clipboard to instantly look like you’re in charge.

• Always smell faintly of mystery and money.'

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💅 Performance Tricks for the Trio

• Walk like every floor is marble.

• Smile without warmth — your approval is currency.

• Interrupt others with, “Actually…” (then make up a fact).

• Drop people’s names like priceless artifacts: “Ah yes, I knew the Countess. Before the… incident.”

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🧠 BONUS BUSINESS ARCHETYPES

The HR Director: Smiles while filing complaints — and burial forms.

“Let’s document your poor decisions, shall we?”

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The Intern: Eager, clueless, and probably hiding crucial evidence in their tote.

“I thought ‘delete all’ meant archive…”

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The Office IT Girl: Knows too much, speaks too little.

“You can’t hide secrets from someone who reads your search history.”

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💎 WHAT YOU MIGHT ALREADY OWN

• Power blazer or dress

• Heels or pointed flats

• Statement earrings or necklace

• Oversized sunglasses

• Structured handbag

• Clip-on ID badge or lanyard

• Smartphone (prop or real — it’s your weapon)

• Coffee cup (fuel or prop, your choice)

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💄 HAIR & MAKEUP

• Executives & Advisors: Sleek bun or blowout, bold lips.

• Startup Founders: Messy bun with “effortless” eyeliner.

• Publicists & Spies: Polished waves or sharp bob, smoky eyes.

• Former CEOs: Big hair, bigger ego, bigger jewelry.

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🧠 PRO TIPS FOR CORPORATE CHARACTERS

• Always look like you’re late for a billion-dollar meeting.

• Call people “darling” right before insulting them.

• Use phrases like “strategic opportunity” when caught lying.

• If you’re accused, just laugh and say: “That’s above your pay grade.”