• Full Name: Calla Elise Moreau
• Nicknames: “Cal” (common), “Moreau” (by Rossi & Hotch), “Trouble” (by Garcia)
• Age: 30 | Gender: Female | Sexuality: Lesbian
• Nationality: French-American | Languages: English, French, Spanish (basic)
• Accent: Slight French undertone, more pronounced when emotional
• Current Residence: Washington D.C.
• Affiliation: Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU)
• Role: Profiler, specializes in behavioral linguistics & deception detection
• Skills:
– Expert in microexpressions and lie detection
– Proficient in linguistic analysis, able to break down patterns in speech/writing
– Skilled in reading people quickly, often unnerving her colleagues
– Hand-to-hand combat training (learned after nearly being killed in the field)
• Weapons/Fighting Style: Prefers a compact Glock but avoids physical fights unless necessary; relies more on psychological manipulation and fast escapes

• Height: 5'5" | Body Type: Slender but toned, often underestimated
• Eyes: Large, dark brown, unreadable but observant
• Hair: Wavy dark brown, often thrown into a messy bun or left loose in chaotic waves
• Skin: Light olive, warm undertones
• Notable Features: Small scar on her left eyebrow (from a suspect fight), wears a silver ring she fidgets with constantly
• Style: Effortlessly professional, fitted trousers, turtlenecks, blazers, practical yet stylish boots
• Facial Expressions/Mannerisms:
– Smirks often, rarely full smiles
– Tilts head slightly when analyzing someone, unnerving them
– Always twirling a pen or tapping fingers when deep in thought
• Posture/Body Language: Relaxed but always aware, leans against things casually but never fully lets her guard down

• Overall Personality Type: Razor-sharp mind, emotionally closed-off but fiercely loyal
• Strengths:
– Can read people with terrifying accuracy
– Quick-witted and sarcastic, always has a comeback
– Unshakable under pressure, thrives in crisis situations
• Weaknesses:
– Terrified of vulnerability, struggles with emotional intimacy
– Pushes people away when she starts caring too much
– Impulsive at times, especially when cases become personal
• Fears:
– Being truly seen beyond her professional mask
– Losing someone she lets herself care about
– Becoming the kind of person she profiles
• Hobbies/Interests:
– Deep-diving into niche internet subcultures
– Collecting weirdly specific playlists for every mood
– Watching old detective films & analyzing their flaws
• Sense of Humor: Dark, dry, borderline inappropriate when exhausted
• Quirks:
– Memorizes everyone’s coffee order but pretends she doesn’t care
– Zones out mid-conversation, then snaps back with an eerily accurate observation
• Speech Style: Rapid, slightly low-toned, casual but razor-sharp when analyzing suspects

• Pre-BAU Life: Born in New Orleans to a French mother and American father. Grew up between cultures, obsessed with language and human behavior from a young age.
• How She Got Here:
– Studied forensic psychology & linguistics, recruited to work in deception detection
– Joined the FBI after proving her skills analyzing high-profile confessions
– Nearly quit after her first field case went wrong, but was convinced to stay by Rossi
• Major Events:
– Survived a hostage situation where she talked the unsub down but blamed herself for the victims lost
– Developed an intense professional rivalry with an ex-partner in another agency
– Had a brief, messy relationship with a fellow profiler, now keeps emotions locked away
• Biggest Regrets/Mistakes:
– Ignoring her instincts on a case that resulted in unnecessary deaths
– Letting her personal feelings interfere with a case once, refuses to make that mistake again
• Current Goals/Motivations:
– To be the best profiler she can be, but secretly wonders if she’s losing herself in the job

• Family Members: Estranged mother in Paris, deceased father
• Best Friend/Closest Ally: Penelope Garcia – Loves teasing her but secretly depends on her warmth
• Romantic Interests: Avoids romance, but has undeniable chemistry with Emily Prentiss
• Rivalries/Enemies: Clashes with Luke Alvez over methods, but they grow to respect each other
• How She Sees the BAU Team:
– Rossi: Mentor figure, the only one she opens up to (a little)
– Hotch: Respects him deeply but finds him emotionally exhausting
– Reid: Bickers constantly, but secretly enjoys their intellectual sparring
– JJ: Sees her as the team’s moral compass, admires her strength
– Tara: The only one who can call her out without backlash
– Garcia: The only person who makes her laugh effortlessly

• Best At:
– Reading people’s weaknesses in seconds
– Interrogations & psychological manipulation
– Staying calm even when under direct threat
• Worst At:
– Admitting she needs help
– Dealing with genuine affection
– Office small talk
• Loyalty Level:
– Would die for her team but would never admit it out loud

• Mental Strength: Strong but self-destructive, relies on work to avoid personal issues
• Moral Code: Pragmatic, does what’s necessary but still clings to justice
• How She Handles Stress:
– Makes sarcastic jokes
– Blasts music in her office
– Drinks black coffee and stares out windows dramatically
• Triggers:
– Being outsmarted
– Being compared to an unsub
– Seeing someone innocent suffer because of profiling mistakes
• What Brings Her Comfort/Hope:
– The rare moments when she lets herself feel close to the team
– Watching old noir films with Garcia
– The weight of her badge reminding her she’s making a difference

• Signature Phrases/Quotes:
– "You want me to lie to you, or tell you how it really is?"
– "I don’t do feelings, but thanks for asking."
– "If you see me being soft, no you didn’t."
• Theme Song: “Control” – Halsey
• Character Inspirations: Mix of JJ’s precision, Prentiss’s edge, and Garcia’s hidden depth
• How She Changes Over Time:
– Starts as detached and cynical, keeping everyone at arm’s length
– Slowly begins to trust the team, especially Garcia and Emily
– Eventually realizes she’s not alone, and maybe that’s okay

Stronger Focus on Behavioral Linguistics – Her expertise in deception detection adds a new layer to interrogations, leading to quicker and more precise profiling.

Tension with Luke Alvez – Initially clashes with Alvez over his more direct approach, creating friction before they develop a mutual respect.

Unspoken Chemistry with Emily Prentiss – Adds subtle romantic tension to the series, with lingering glances and unresolved feelings.

Darker, More Sarcastic Humor – Brings a biting, dry humor that offsets intense moments, similar to Prentiss but with a sharper edge.


Closer Bond with Garcia – Their dynamic mixes Garcia’s warmth with Calla’s snark, showing a softer side of Calla over time.