Mariamne Parry-Jones, 23.

Rich young wastrel, dabbles in spiritualism, thinks of herself as psychic and artistic. Spent the war with a maiden aunt in the depths of north wales, while mummy rolled bandages and daddy moved model soldiers around on a big map. Daddy is New Money, something to do with stocks. She intends to marry well, preferably to a dishy young chap who likes parties and dancing. When married will probably become a patron of some animal welfare charity. Tends to be dressed in rather bohemian but fashionable clothes (lots of scarves and feathers over flapper dresses, pretty much). Good looking if a little fuzzy around the edges - hair not *quite* perfect, too much eyeliner, etc etc etc. Is a bit prim, though she tries hard to be properly loose and bohemian.

Traits, by your rating scheme:

• Psychic: fair. Shows no real aptitude for it, and refuses to cheat because she just *knows* she really is psychic. Is technically perfect with interpreting things like the 1920s equivalent of tarot or palmistry - which don't require physical objects to move - but it's all learned-by-rote.
• Gossip: great. people tell her things, although she's terribly indiscreet.
• Wealth: good. her parents dote on her somewhat, so she has a healthy allowance.
• Discretion: poor. can't keep a secret to save her life, although she's *just* sensible enough not to tell whoever she's in love with about it.
• Persuasion: fair. she's good at convincing people when something is true or when she really believes something, but she's a terrible liar.
• Fainting: superb. can be relied upon to faint at the faintest hint of physical pain, over-exertion, fear or surprise.
• Piano-playing: great. come on, she went to a finishing school, they had to learn to play an instrument or sing. she turned out to be good at this, and can switch between formal scores and jazzy improvisation easily.

Was at school with Duchess. They weren't particularly close, but of course she heard *stories* about Duchess and her scandalous behaviour even then. Is infatuated with William Mallory, whom she met in London. He's pretty oblivious to her interest, but agreed to invite her up to stay for the week (if there's some event, she's attending it and this is why he invited her to stay). Also knows Elizabeth Reed from debutante balls in London, and often accompanied her when she sang at events like this.