original_post:_11/05/2003_______________________ First appearance of Lydia, the record store owner, Rae's manager, future love interest for Damion, and embezzler. Maria, I had designed to be of Latina descent, adding a little more diversity to the cast. I also wanted to have a female character with a little more fullness in her body, having been accused of only drawing skinny girls. People noticed, and liked the addition of Lydia to the mix.