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Name: Emile Raymond

Age: 26

Residence: Atlanta, Georgia

Occupation: Cashier/ Drag Performer

Biography: By day, Emile seems like just your average, ordinary young man who works as an ordinary job. However, by night, Emile turns into an entirely diferrent person. Under his drag persona "Tea-Rex", Emile takes part in shows in nightclubs all over Atlanta, and is one of the more known drag queens in his city. Emile takes joy in having an extragavanza nightlife, often going out and partying with his fellow queens until 1 or 2am. Because of his job, Emile is a very social, outgoing and humorous person, loving to 'read' his fellow queens. However, he is also aware of his jokes, never making one that crosses into the territory of insults.

Background: Emile was born in France, but moved to Atlanta with his family when he was 10. He came out as gay at 15 years old. His mother supports him, while his father initially had a negative reaction, but eventually came round. Emile said that he was grateful to have supportive parents, knowing that many other people in his community doesn't. Hoever, he recently ended his 2-year relationship because his boyfriend, Daniel had to move across the country to California, and they feel like the distance would not work out for them.

Character Archetype: Hero

Strategy: Emile admits to being just a casual viewer of the show, not all-too-familiar with the strategic aspects of the game. Thus, Emile wants to link up with someone who has a grasp of the strategies. He plans on being his normal self and being a charming and easy-going guy and focuses on relationships with other. However, he also states that he would not be afraid of standing up for himself when necessary, saying that 'you do not mess with a drag queen and expect to get away with it'. Another note is that while he isn't the strongest guy there is, he will still try his best to participate in camp life.

Strengths: Emile prides himself on his social skills, and says that he is aware of others' perception of himself.

Weaknesses: Emile says that he isn't a physical guy at all, saying that he can't win a challenge to save his life. He hopes that won't be his downfall, and that he won't be stuck around alpha males who only focuses on challenge strength.

Other information: Emile stands at 5 foot 7 and has a slim but lean build. He also speaks with a French accent, a result of his childhood in France.