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Jenna Bellview is twenty-eight years old and a barista in Greensville.

Jenna Bellview grew up in a large Christian family, the youngest of five children. The family might have been considered odd by a good portion of Greensville, but they were always quite happy the way they were. They were very tight-knit, and since all the kids were home-schooled, Jenna’s siblings became her best friends. Some might say she lived their shadows, as her siblings were known to lead in song worship at church and volunteered often with the church. They were so close that Jenna didn’t really notice that she was often overlooked by people outside her family until she was older. While she never saw her life as bad, there was a time Jenna strayed from her family and her faith that she regrets more than anything. While many a man has broken her heart over the years, a neighborhood boyfriend she had at 16 lead her down the wrong path. Jenna became dishonest, and was constantly covering for her boyfriend’s criminal activity and his violence against her and others.  Eventually, through the intervention of a friend from church, she came back to her family and no longer speaks to her ex. Still, she worries about him forcing his way back into her life. Jenna has grown a lot since her teenage years. Humbled by her experience with her ex, she became gentle, altruistic, and even more committed in her faith. She is very dutiful in all aspects of her life. She’s never late to church, work, or a hang out with a friend. Still, she didn’t grow in all the ways she should have. She is still very eager to please and can sometimes be blindly obedient. Because she is so manipulable, she is sometimes taken advantage of by people with authority. As an adult, she is beginning to establish herself outside of her family, beginning with finally moving out of her sister’s house and into an apartment of her own. It’s the first time she’s ever lived alone, and she’s still struggling to adjust. As all of her older siblings are getting married and starting families of their own, Jenna is feeling like she’s falling behind. Jenna has a degree in music education and is very creative, but she has had trouble finding a job since graduating. She works as a barista and spends most of her free time babysitting her nieces and nephews. She finds ways to slip creative endeavors into her day though - doodles here and there, taking her film camera on her outings with the little ones, and taking her home made holiday decorations very seriously. She wants to keep moving forward with her life, making more art, teaching, falling in love. It all seems so far away, though, that she’s wondering if God is hearing her prayers at all.

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Avery Goodmanis twenty-six years old and a Resident in Greensville.

Avery was born to flighty parents in suburban New Jersey, but moved to Greensville when she was still very young. She lived a relatively normal life up until she was sixteen. Her parents decided to move back to New Jersey. At the time, Avery’s older brother Aiden had started a band that was gaining momentum. Wanting to stay the course and keep close to his band, Aiden decided to stay in Greensville. Avery, who was almost done with high school and had recently started her own band wanted to stay behind with him. Somehow the siblings convinced their parents to let them stay behind in Greensville. Avery was more focused on finishing school than keeping up with her band, The Forgetting Curve, but the band sill played local shows every now and then. The line up included Avery’s best friend, Ross, Aiden’s best friend, Adam, and a newcomer who auditioned for the band, Shane. The group was inseparable, and by the time Avery graduated high school, they’d made enough noise to land a spot on the Vans Warped Tour. That was really the start of The Forgetting Curve’s touring. Avery loved being in a touring band, but after 5 years things started to slow down. Avery and the band’s guitarist, Adam, had dated and broken up. Shane, the bassist, finally settled and married his long time girlfriend. The band didn’t really want to make music as The Forgetting Curve anymore. They split amicably to pursue other opportunities, but remain close friends even three years later. Avery, however, wasn’t done working in the scene. Unable to play drums in any other outfit, she started touring with bands here and there as a roadie before managing a band for a bit. She’s started to settle for a “normal” job as a production assistant at a venue in the city, but has returned to her childhood home in Greensville. Avery is energetic and eccentric. She’s passionate, but it’s easy for her to get distracted. That’s why she was so adamant about finishing school before she started touring. She’s also very friendly, though her sarcastic side may come out once in a while. She loves to joke around, really. However, when it’s time to work, she works. She doesn’t want to let her easily distractible nature get the best of her and always tried to do the best job she can. In her relationships, Avery is fiercely loyal. She attributes this to her brother who she has a very close relationship with. Both siblings have had the same core group of friends for years. Even after her band split up, Avery keeps in contact with all members, including the bandmate she dated. She is very reluctant to give up good friends, and very eager to make more. Positivity does have to give way to the negative sometimes, though. For Avery, it usually manifests in impulsivity. Her quick judgements might get her into trouble. When betrayed, she also deeply hurt. Depending on the situation, she may lash out, but it’s more likely for her to take time for herself and mourn.

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