Played by Kristen

Name: Norah Parker
Nickname: None
Age: 20
Birthday: November 3, 1987
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Status: Single
Job: Painting a mural at the Fresh Mex
School: Taking classes at the Community College
Religion: Christian, non practicing
Chronic diseases/Other Illness: Asthma
Allergies: tobacco smoke, some molds
Smokes: No
Drinks: No
Favorite color: Blue and all of its variations

Height: 5’2"
Build: Average
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark brown
Complexion: Fair
Glasses: None
Scars: Usual childhood scars from falling off of bikes and out of trees
Tattoos/Piercings: Standard lobe piercings
Usually wears: What’s comfortable and suits her at the time.
Never wears: Fur

What She's Wearing:

Personality

Norah’s generally a good-natured girl with an easy smile. She’s quick to laugh when she thinks something funny, and slow to whine when something isn’t going her way. But like any teenager, she’s got her helping of angst and secret crushes. Easygoing in most situations, though known to go shy every once in a while when she’s unsure of herself, Norah will stand back and watch what’s going on to get her bearings. Perhaps it’s from having attempted conversations with her father shut down so often that she’s hard pressed to talk openly about herself and what’s going on in her mind.

Watching her mother work, Norah’s picked up on a few diplomatic PR tricks to help keep those around her at ease and open. Whether she uses these tricks or not depends on the situation. She is a teen, and she had moods like a teen though she keeps the pissy parts under control more than not, but everyone has their days and Norah is no exception.

Norah loves life, and the living of it. Every day brings something new. A new lesson, a different inspiration for painting or dancing. The flow of life itself if a joy. That roller coaster, that at the end of it looks and seems so short no matter it’s actual length.

Personal History

She lives with her mother, father, and older brother. Norah’s relationship with her father is strained. She knows that he loves her and has a hard time showing it, but that doesn’t make the fact that they don’t talk any easier. Any attempt to discuss things with him ends in a monetary transaction much to Norah's disappointment. Norah would love to have a relationship with her father but as it stands currently that doesn't seem possible.

With her mother, Norah’s relationship is better. While she can talk to her mother it’s difficult at times with the busy schedule Jennifer keeps. Still they do find time to spend together occasionally, but that time doesn't make up for the all but being ignored by her father.

A decent student, Norah has been known to make the occasional C to accompany her usual A, B average particularly when it comes to math her least favorite subject.

All in all Norah's a fairly average kid. Sure she's lived a comfortable life, but like everyone else she has her issues that are on auto-subscribe. Mostly those issues are family related, but she has issues with herself as well. Little things like appearance, her self-worth, and the like. Usually those hit fleetingly, but Norah has been known to have her days in the gloomies.

When she was younger, Norah found a love and a way to express herself through art. Starting with crayons and paper, an occasional wall. Over the years Norah developed her talent and find new mediums and genres to create with and in. Painting became a favorite pass-time with acrylics being the main focus. Norah signed up for every art class she could through school, and put her pieces in different shows. Norah didn't always place in the shows, but she had fun and enjoyed looking at the other artists work as much as she enjoyed creating her own works.

Job

Painting a mural at the Fresh Mex.

Norah also does Child Care around town for different families. She really loves the kids.

Living Situation

Address: 4 Jefferson Street

Visit her house

Does she live alone: No, she lives with her parents Gabriel and Jennifer, and her brother Justin.

Lives in town since: She was born in Pleasant Port

Transportation

A Saab 9-3; a 19th birthday gift from her parents.

Family Background

Dad	Mom	Justin

Class Schedule

Relationship With Other Characters

Adela Martinez - Is the owner of Fresh Mex where Norah is in the process of painting a mural. One of several reasons Norah likes Adela is because she does allow Norah to paint, and encourages her in the process. Their conversations are easy, and often punctuated by a splash of color or a new inspiration for the mural.

Justin Parker- Her older brother and one of her closest friends. She adores Justin and thinks he's the best big brother in the world.

Micah Lewis- Norah knows him from the Leisure Club and from being friends with Dana, who is Micah's room mate. She enjoys his company and thinks of him as a pretty good friend.

Saleisha Factor- They knew each other in highschool and were friendly to each other, but never friends. The two became close once they started college together and Saleisha started to date Justin.

Jonathan Zimmerman- Knows him from Fresh Mex. Thinks he's a little weird, but is more often than not amused by him and his comments.

Luciana Moretti-McKinnon- She met Luciana through Cadissy and now baby sits for her and Josh's kids.

Fletcher Montgomery- She thinks he's generally pretty funny, but knows he's a player and she steers clear of guys like that. Still, she doesn't mind being around him, and has made it very clear he's never getting in her pants.

Scott Archer- She knows Scott from Fresh Mex and adores him. She finds him one of the sweetest people with an infectious personality.

Grayson Cleyburne- Norah knows him from the Leisure Club and often ends up in the pool as the same time as him.

Relationships With NPC

Ashley Hodge - There's no love lost between the two Ashley and Norah. As much as Norah dislikes confrontation when Alanna was spreading rumors about Maddy, Norah didn't do or say anything. Then there's the deal with her brother. As far as Norah's concerned Ashley's using her brother as a "fall back boy" and she doesn't appreciate the use.

Cadissy Dresden - It all started with a woman looking for a babysitter and Norah was happy to step up. She adores the Tobias and Abigail. That their mother spends so much time with them, so much fun time at that causes pinpricks of jealousy, but she's delighted for the kids, and is equally delighted to have been welcomed into that picture.

Dana Jenkins - Dana's always had a special place in Norah's life. Certainly good friends, some would call them best and Norah wouldn't argue. When Dana was going through her rough patch, Norah wanted nothing more than to help her, but the older girl pushed her away and locked everyone out. Norah didn't give up, and her patience won through. The two are hanging out again, and Norah couldn't be happier that her friend's going to have a baby!

Fionn Gallagher - From the moment the two met at Fresh Mex and got to chatting, Norah adored Fionn. That he loves Bowie as much as she does, can quote Princess Bride with her, and sing along to the Labyrinth only sealed their friendship. Fionn is right up there with her brother, and not just because he lets her borrow Sal from time to time, or gives her piggy back rides. He is her best guy-friend. Period. No questions, no negotiations.

Jenka Walton-D'Aubigne - Jenka used to take care of Norah while her parents were out. While in her care, Norah discovered the joys of paint and color. Being allowed to paint on walls, chairs, whatever was available, Norah's deep love for painting had begun. When Jenka moved Norah continued to paint, and as she grew older she started focusing more and more on painting and exploring the different genres of the art world.

Speak Out

{What Pleasant Port Citizens have to say about Norah}

Gabriel Parker: "Norah is too sweet for this world. At some point she's going to realize that real life doesn't have anything to do with Disneyworld."

Justin Parker: "For the most part, Norah's a great sister. In fact, I can honestly say that she's my favorite sister. She brings a sense of normalcy to the family which can be calming sometimes."

Alanna Campbell: "Norah has that special light around her that makes her shine even in the darkest room. It's not only her huge smile, it's also her big heart. I love her, and I feel we'll be friends forever, no matter where the future leads us".

Geraldine Sullivan: "Norah is a smart kid. Very smart. I'm not a huge fan of the 'sins of the father' way of thinking so I really could not care less who her father is or is not. She's Norah not Gabriel."

Dana Jenkins: "She's a really sweet person, sometimes she can be a little too sweet. I consider her one of my best friends, even if we haven't been as close lately."

Asher Cohen: "Norah, Norah, Norah. She's the daughter I never had the chance to have with my wife. She is living proof that good can come from well...not so good. I guess I would call her a 'light in the darkness.' It's been amazing to see her grow up into such a wonderful young lady. She reminds me of my Annabell."

Fionnegan Gallagher: "She's a crackerjack. She gives Sal love when I'm away, and gives me love when I'm there! How much better can a friendship get? Besides, it's so stimulating to be her hat. Yeah, if you don't get it, you just don't."

Cadissy Dresden: "She's a great girl who I'm sure will grow into a wonderful woman. She's fantastic with Trick and Abby, and they love her. I couldn't give her a better recommendation than that."

Fletcher Montgomery: "Sweet girl and a lot of fun to chat with. She seems pure, but there's something about her that makes her seem like she knows more than she lets on."

Life

Activities: Painting, Art Club

Likes: Painting, reading, swimming, cheering her brother on in sports

Dislikes: Slushy days {not quite rain, not quite snow}

Favorite Films: Labyrinth {1983}, The Princess Bride {1987}, My House in Umbria {2003}

Favorite song: anything with Josh Groban in the vocals. Other than that she's quite eclectic.

Favorite quote: “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” -off the back of a Starbucks Grande cup.

Favorite Actress: Maggie Smith

Favorite Actor: Alan Rickman

Love Life

Status:  Single

Crush: no one

First Kiss: at 14 with a boy named Ian at summer camp

Longest Relationship: six months in senior year

Ever Had a Broken Heart: no, sad yes, but never broken

If You Want to Win Her Heart, You Have to Be: yourself

3 Things She Can’t Stand in Boys: arrogance, greasey hair, and sloppiness

Does She Believe in Love At First Sight: to a certain extent, yes

Virgin: yes

When Did She Loose His Virginity? still waiting to

For Her, Love Is? unknown

For Her, Sex Is?: something she'd like to experience

Questionnaires

What Makes You...

...Joyfully Smile?:  painting

...Laugh Out Loud?: Jeff Dunham

...Get on the Dance Floor?:

...Cry Your Eyes Out?:

...Really Sad?:

...Smirk?:

...Hide in a Corner?:

What is...

...Something About You That No One Knows?:

...Your Most Prized and Important Material Possession:

Secrets

Norah's Room

{these are a few of her favorite things}

Tink Collectable	Prismacolor Pencils	Theo's Snow Globe
Favorite Plush	Swarovski Butterfly	Jewelry Box

Norah's Art