Although the cause of death was reported as accident – plane crash, Alison, a 27-year-old government politician, is convinced that her half brother, Nicolas Sparkle, was murdered.

She is a Spanish Hindu who defines herself as asexual. She has a post-graduate degree in philosophy, politics and economics.

Physically, Alison is not in great shape. She needs to lose quite a lot of weight. She is very tall with bronze skin, blonde hair and green eyes.

She grew up in an upper class neighbourhood. Having never really known her parents, she was raised in a series of foster homes.

Alison’s best friend is a government politician called Tomas Sullivan. They get on well most of the time. She also hangs around with Salma Bailey and Marcia Morales. They enjoy painting together.