Shy, sweet, and book smart, Usagi is a college applicant hoping the prize will pay for her tuition.
"I read all the testimonials! Everyone said it was life-changing."
Background
Born to a Japanese father and an American mother, Usagi has spent her whole life in the Midwest. She's brilliant on paper and fell just short of a scholarship anyway. Her family does well enough to disqualify her from most aid, but not well enough to pay for school.
Why she joined
She was digging through FAFSA paperwork when an email invitation landed in her inbox. After reading glowing testimonials on the show's website, she said yes. Bentley Hart sent her plane ticket himself, all expenses paid.
Play style
Usagi plays sneaky. She thinks around problems instead of through them, and she uses her small size and quick feet to slip out of sight or out of trouble before anyone notices she's gone.
Strengths
Book smart. Quick on her feet. Creative problem solver. Easy to overlook.
Weaknesses
She believes people. She trusted a stranger's email, a website's testimonials, and a host's smile, and she'll trust the next friendly face too. She needs this money badly enough that walking away has never once crossed her mind.