Frances Bryce owns the Den of Antiquity; an antique store in Jamesport, Mo. Frances is a little eccentric and expresses this through her unusual attire. She loves to dress in long clothing as if she were living in the age of the items she is selling. Her hair is always pulled up tight and she does not wear any makeup. This may be why she has never attracted a man even though she has a very good figure and good features.

Merry Weaver is a beautiful, stylish and classy lady, but she is very shy and modest. She has beautiful light¡¦colored hair. Merry spends a lot of money on nice things including clothes. She has recently become a widow.

Senator Phyllis Bluster is a widow. She is a very sexy woman, who enjoys other men knowing that she is attractive. It may even be the way that she acts and carries herself that makes her so attractive. She is stylish and very sophisticated. The Senator graduated with a degree in business from an eastern college and has always been on top of every situation until her husband died. Now, she is a little confused and is still in a state of shock.

Levi Strauseman is an Amish man who is very devoted to his wife and 15 adorable children. He is a horse trader and travels all over the United States with his driver, Edsel. Levi is a quiet and well-mannered man. He has one little flaw¡¦¡¦he likes to chew on an unlit cigar and wear an old trench coat when the church bishops aren¡¦t around. He dresses similar to the TV character Columbo.

Richard (Richie) McGreedie is the local banker. He looks and acts like the typical banker. He is a college graduate and is very polished. He has a lovely wife and two children. Richie is being encouraged to run for mayor of Jamesport in the next election.