Pearl Duke

Pearl Amy Duke, otherwise known as Ruby Redmond Hardall, is one of the protagonists of the TV show The Girls In The Band, later also appearing in the book Quick Succession.

History
She was born on July 1, 1983, in Canada as Ruby Redmond Hardall to Annie Hardall and her abusive husband. When Mr. Hardall was arrested for rape and domestic abuse, Annie was admitted into a mental hospital and Ruby, age 3, passed into the child protective services.

When she was 13, she was adopted by gay Chicago couple Charlie and Mark Duke and had her name changed to Pearl Amy Duke.

She took an IQ test and was found to be smart enough to move a year ahead to freshman year of high school. When she began going to school in her new home in Schaumburg, Illinois, she met 14-year-old Jane Durain, and the two became close friends.

She was introduced to Durain's two other best friends, Bonnie Bell and Crystal Towner, and in February 1998, the four formed a band called "The Girls In The Band."

In November 2001, the band were signed to the American Experiment record label.

In 2002, Pearl and Durain began a romantic relationship. They married in 2006.

When she was 37, the band broke up (on good terms) upon the death of Bell's mother and her following depression.

In 2031, Jane, at the age of 50, was fatally shot by Betty Brandt while making a speech. Pearl chased down and apprehended Brandt, leading to her arrest.

Appearance
Pearl is a tan, slightly chubby female, 5'6" in height. Her everyday wear is a pink v-neck t-shirt, black leggings, and blue flip-flops. In concert, she wears a black tuxedo. At her wedding, she wears a pink tuxedo with daisies peppering the lapel.

Personality
Pearl is a bit of a neat freak, with strong OCD. She has horrible anxiety, and is very emotionally sensitive. She is a shy individual, and hates strangers.

Appearances

 * Pilot

Trivia

 * She is based off of Paul McCartney of The Beatles.
 * She was born on Canadian independence day.
 * She was voted "most puny" in high school.
 * She thinks her best quality is how considerate she is.
 * She wishes she were braver.
 * She thinks Jane is an amazing partner, Bonnie is relatable, and Crystal is good for staying entertained.
 * Jane thinks she's "soft and precious."
 * Bonnie thinks she's "always the rational one."
 * Crystal considers Pearl her best friend.
 * She hates her stutter.
 * She is spiritual, but not religious.
 * Her strangest dream was a wet dream about Jane.
 * When she writes songs without Jane, she cuts her hair first.
 * She has never met her grandparents.
 * She has many pet peeves.
 * She loves dogs.