Character that directs one elsewhere (9)
I believe the answer is:
reference
I believe this is a double definition.
'character' is the first definition.
(as in a character reference)
'that directs one elsewhere' is the second definition.
(a reference directs a reader elsewhere)
(Other definitions for reference that I've seen before include "Short note showing the source of information" , "Book in which to find authoritative facts" , "Recommendation to a potential employer" , "Allusion, mention" , "Recommendation by a former employer" .)