"...Is this what you government people do all the time? It's a little exciting."
- Mel Valance, "The Painting of the Lordly Tailor Shrouded in Mystery"
An aloof woman recruited to work in the Department of Malignant Mysteries by Misty Clue. Unlike most of the other hires in the department, Mel wasn't poached from another government agency, having just been a working civilian.
Height
5'6"
Details
Heavy makeup, large brass earrings
Eyes
Brown
Stature
Relaxed; general air of indifference
Hair
Brown
Skin
Fair white, leaning tan
Gestures
On the whole, Mel's movements are somewhat reserved, keeping her arms and legs as close to her center of mass as she can reasonably manage.
Voice
A husky alto with a hint of disinterest, Mel speaks using simple phrases, preferring to cut to the chase.
Fears
Mannequins
Dense forests
Stinging insects
Quirks
Mel has a habit of commentating and criticizing what happens around her. Thankfully for her reputation, this happens in her head.
Mel is quick to respond to any implied sleights against herself. Usually with a biting sleight of her own.
Mel has a very sweet tooth, and is a frequent patron of local LA businesses.