New Life

Anessa Mitchelle the keyboardist in the band Dark Evolution. Just hired after the release of their first record.

Background
Anessa was a sweet and loving child, truly Daddy's little girl. She adored him, looking up to him, and they spent a lot of time bonding together. He took her fishing, to the playground, to fairs, the circus and carnivals. He bought her first piano (toy piano), and encouraged her when she began to show an interest in music.

He was her biggest fan, watching and clapping at each of the performances she put on for him and her mother. Each performance included a few 'pieces' played on her piano, and a dance, accompanied by her voice.

Over the years, she dabbled in gymnastics, learning stretches and tumbling. She had more interest in the floor routines, than anything else, and when 'forced' to practice the uneven bars or vault, she chose to drop out instead of being made to do what she didn't want to do. It didn't stop her from practicing at home the things she learned that she loved, and often incorporated some of the moves into her dancing.

In her down times, Anessa could often be found doodling. Whenever she could, she would have music on, and it was fun for her to let the music guide her pencil. It didn't take long for her to try sketching objects around the house. She would get frustrated, on occasion, and her perfectionism wouldn't let her rest until she worked and worked to improve her drawing until it was a more accurate rendering of what she was attempting to sketch.

As she grew older, she soon discovered that she had an ear for music. It didn't really surprise her father, as he knew early on she had an affinity for music. She would sit, and listen to a piece over and over again, until she was able to pick out the notes on the piano. After hours of practice and focused dedication to the task, she was able to recreate the music, without aid of sheet music.

It wasn't until her twelfth birthday that her wonderful world as she knew it, fell apart. With know explanation, her father left their family, packed his bags and walked out the front door. Her mother had an emotional breakdown, leaving Anessa to fend for herself, mostly. She ended up taking care of her mother, while trying to go to school, handle homework, and clean the house. When she could, she lost herself in her music. She struggled with the unanswered questions, and the responsibilities leveled on her shoulders that no twelve year old should have to bear.

Compounding the issues, was the onset of puberty. It wasn't enough to lose her father, but to have her hormones raging too, made things very difficult for her. She was lucky her English teacher in middle school took pity on her, giving her poetry as an outlet to express her feelings. Between her music, dancing and poetry, it helped young Anessa survive with most of her sanity intact.

Throughout her life, she rarely got hurt, and even when she did, it was nothing serious, so her abilities never had the chance to surface, leaving Anessa to believe she was less than unique, despite her musical abilities.

She was a lovely young woman, and if she had the thought to show an interest in any of the boys in her class, she would have had many a rival for her affections. As it was, she was too bitter from her father's abandonment to even consider giving any of the boys a chance to win her heart.

Boys weren't the only thing Anessa let slide. The instant she hit high school, she became even more resentful of having to spend her days in boring classrooms.. except for the music electives. She refused to do homework, only doing enough to make sure she passed each class.. although she seriously considered dropping out.. that is until she turned sixteen and went for a job at the local music store. They stressed how important a high school diploma was, and that she could only remain working there, if she kept her grades up. So, even though she cut classes, and paid little attention when she /was/ in them, she did her best to at least graduate and earn her diploma.

As she neared graduation, she noticed an ad for a local band seeking other members, and she jumped at the chance. She even missed her own graduation ceremony to make it to the auditions. Not that she missed getting her diploma, but it wasn't nearly as important as realizing her dreams.

The minute she was accepted as a member of the band, Anessa took what money she had saved up from her two years of working, and found an apartment. It wasn't much, a little studio apartment that she sparsely furnished, but it suited her. She didn't need much.

Personality

 * Rebellious: Anessa has a rebellious nature, that if she's feeling to confined or restricted, she rails against that which she feels is restricting her beyond what she feels is reasonable.
 * Loyalty: If someone earns her trust, she is loyal, even unto death (if necessary).
 * Giving Heart: She enjoys doing things for others, especially those who are struggling in their own situation or place in life. She respects other's dignity when helping, trying to preserve their pride. With her friends, she likes to do little things that make them smile, or feel good, cheering them up if they are down.
 * Stubborn: When she sets her mind on something, it's difficult to sway her from that point of view, or path she's decided on.
 * Passionate: Whatever she does, she throws her whole self into it, including her emotions.
 * Good With Money: She tends to be frugal, looking for the best buys to make the most of what little money she has. That's not to say she doesn't splurge, but she's careful to budget it so she never has to worry for money. At this time, she has no debt to her name.