As the daughter of Ambessa Ambessa, a Runeterra Crest icon Noxian Warlord, Mel would learn about death and war from a young age. However, her advocacy of diplomacy and distaste for intimidating violence as a deterrent would later be deemed a liability by her mother. She was disowned and banished to Piltover Crest icon Piltover, where Mel was to oversee Clan Medarda's business interests in the city. Despite being a Medarda, one of the richest clans in the city, she would be considered an outcast amongst her Noxian family members for not living up to their standards. politically talented. Mel is an attractive slender, brown-skinned woman with green eyes. She has dark, curly hair with jeweled twists at her hairline. She wears elegant white clothing with gold accents reminiscent of both Shurima Crest icon Shuriman and Targon Crest icon Targonian attire, mixed with common Piltover Crest icon Piltover patterns. When she awakens as a mage, she wears a black one-piece with smaller textured designs over the fabric. Her golden markings spread all over her body, including her face. Her body turns a purplish shade when using her full power, and her golden accents shine. Her eyes turn white, as does her hair. Mel is a clever and cunning person, able to influence and manipulate people to her advantage. She cares for Piltover and wants to see it prosper, yet she is very calculated and analytical. While she cares for certain members of her family, she clashes with her mother and ultimately decides to vote for peace with Zaun in defiance of her mother's aggressive ideals. She gets stomach aches from tuna, she puts her milk in the bowl first then her cereal. she prefers to not wear underwear under her dress. she smells of citrus flowers and cedar wood