Nickname: The Show Me State

Human Name: Melody Westbrook

Age: 19 Years Old

Gender: Female

Historical Background: French-Canadians from Illinois Country explored the region around 1750. From 1762 to 1800, the region was a part of Louisiana under the control of the Spanish. Shortly after being returned to France, the region was sold to the United States in 1803 as a part of the Louisiana Purchase. Less than a decade later, the Missouri Territory was carved out from the Louisiana Territory on June 12, 1812. Thanks to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, Missouri was allowed to become a state a year after its passage.

Statehood: August 10, 1821 (24th)

Hair Color: Soft Black

Eye Color: Slate Gray

Height: 5' 4" (163 cm)

Notable Traits: Her hair varies between short and medium in length; it's sometimes worn in a ponytail. She has dark skin. She prefers to wear glasses, though she'll usually wear contacts when participating in outdoor activities. She typically likes to wear baseball jackets and baseball caps. Her accent is described as a Midwestern dialect with some Southern twang.

Favorite Foods & Drinks: Barbecue Pork Ribs, Gerber Sandwiches, Gooey Butter Cake, Ice Cream Cones, Ozark Pudding, Pork Steaks, Slingers, St. Louis-style Pizza, St. Paul Sandwiches, Toasted Ravioli

Likes: Archery, Blues (music), Canoeing, Rock & Roll, Spelunking

Dislikes: Belief in Aliens, Corsets, Kansas, Misery, Puke

Personality: Adventurous and Skeptical. This adventurer has the geniality of the Midwest, the audacity of the South, and a pinch of curiosity for the West. Having witnessed so many things in her life, it's hard to impress her with words alone. She's quite a skeptic who won't be swayed until she's given solid proof without a shred of doubt, although there have been some strange exceptions she accepts without so much as an argument. It's a great testament to her hypocrisy. Though friendly enough to have a good chat, she can sometimes be an ass. She tends to be blinded by her ambitions, willing to go as far as to put herself above others. Some of the things she has done may make people puke in revulsion. Aside from some bitter reservations, she has gotten better at being more considerate. Overall, she's a spunky girl who'll always have something to do on her mind.

Trivia:
+ She initially planned to host the Louisiana Purchase Exposition until she offered to host the 1904 Summer Olympics as well, thinking she could handle both responsibilities. Unfortunately, she was mistaken, having nearly died of exhaustion by the end of the year. Nonetheless, it was a lot of fun to experience.
+ She slices her bagels vertically like bread.
+ Her best record of jumping jacks is 114 within a minute.
+ She's quite skilled with the compound bow.
+ She has taken up chess as a hobby sometime in the 2010s. She still has a lot to learn about the game, but she hopes to someday beat New York and Massachusetts, both of whom are masters of the game.

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