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A driven, idealistic reporter who builds The Globe after being fired. He is a natural leader who binds a loyal team of colleagues, pursuing fearless, populist stories. His integrity is tested as the rival press schemes against him, but he fights to keep truth at the paper's core.

A daring figure who claims to have survived a Brooklyn Bridge jump, catalyzing Mitchell to launch The Globe. He represents risk-taking impulse and the lure of sensational headlines that grab public attention. His presence forces the newsroom to chase headlines and stoke controversy.

Ruthless publisher of The Star who sees The Globe as a threat to her empire. She masterminds strategic pressures, withholding supplies and leveraging influence to sabotage rivals. Her ambition exposes the darker sides of media power and profit.

Inventor of the Linotype, whose machine promises speed and revolutionizes printing. He is a cautious genius who helps The Globe become viable, turning a personal dream into a newsroom-wide transformation. His invention changes the economics and scope of journalism.

An eager rookie on The Globe, full of energy and curiosity. He embodies the risks of frontline journalism, and his injuries from sabotage underscore the personal costs of a sensational press war. His presence shows the stakes behind every daring story.

Veteran reporter who provides guidance and steadiness in the newsroom. He represents experience and loyalty, helping shape Mitchell's bold, sometimes reckless, ambitions with practical wisdom. He anchors the team with institutional memory.

Mitchell's early partner who dreams of a new journalism, providing the initial capital and press equipment. He embodies entrepreneurial optimism and the notion that fresh ideas can disrupt a stagnant press landscape. His faith in a rival newspaper’s power fuels the Globe's launch.