Physical Description
Melody is pretty average looking in build, though she is quite tall (5'8") and has a small bust. She has pointed ears, but not as pointed as a full Starsailor's -- more Legolas than Deedlit for you fan-types. She also has webbed toes -- not normally visible, unless she's barefoot, obviously. She normally wears her hair long, loose and parted down the middle, though she did toy with short hair when she was younger.
Personality
Melody is a difficult person to get along with. She tends to brush people off, assume they are either idiots or want something from her, and in general act like a snide, sarcastic, bitch. Once you get beneath this act, however, you have a truly loyal and sympathetic friend -- albeit one that will not hesitate to whack you in the butt if she thinks you are being an idiot. Melody is very perceptive, and tends to notice things about people -- especially Humans and Starsailors. Melody is very self-reliant and has problems asking for help. She's got a hell of a contrary streak, mostly when it comes to authority figures. She also has a small inferiority complex, especially since she knows that her attitude keeps people at a distance.
Melody's hobbies mostly include music (she can play piano and guitar), though she also is multi-lingual -- as much as a job skill as a love for language.
History
The survivor of a freak teleportation accident, Melody was adopted by Phillee as a teenager. She attended a program to get her Communications Specialist's certification and joined SSEP -- mostly because both Riki and Phillee were involved in it, as well as for a love of novelty. Like the rest of the crew of the Ankaa -- her first assignment -- she was marooned on Hinode, and is now reliant on Riki's newfound magic to get them back to the Ankaa and home.
Relationships
- Melody is very close and very loyal to Riki -- they are best friends, despite the occasional argument.
- Phillee is Melody's mother, and probably the woman she is closest to. their relationship is much more like a set of sisters, as it can be argued Melody now takes care of Phillee as much as the other way around.
- Melody takes an initial dislike to Alri, seeing her as someone who could easily manipulate a very clueless Riki. However, after the two talk it out, they become friends.
- Melody isn't quite sure whether to be amused or annoyed by Kai, so she tolerates him.
- Melody would like to smack Philandre, for much the same reasons she didn't like Alri at first (triggering her creep sense for flirting with a friend who has flat-out said he's not interested). Unlike Alri, Philandre has yet to do anything that redeems him in Melody's eyes.
Special Abilities
Telepathy/empathy, minor telekinesis, minor psychometry, short-ranged teleportation, element-based magic. As a part Starsailor, she has perfect pitch, the ability to hold her breath for longer than average, and better hearing than most.