Who's in the basement E room

Hint 1 of 10:

Curved E .. bent E .. arched E .. Archie

Hint 2 of 10:

Tough, unyielding .. strong E .. hard E .. Hardy

Hint 3 of 10:

Tramp .. tricks E .. bimbo E .. Loose E .. Lucy

Hint 4 of 10:

Powdery debris ... dust E ... Dusty

Hint 5 of 10:

Chattering E ... talking E ... gabbing ... Gabby

Hint 6 of 10:

Gambling E ... betting E ... bet E ... Betty

Hint 7 of 10:

Tatting: lace crocheting ... Lace E ... Lacey

Hint 8 of 10:

Deals sounds bogus E ... conning me E ... con E ... Connie

Hint 9 of 10:

Shiny, yellow ... metal? ... gold E ... Goldie

Hint 10 of 10:

Confused ... unclear E ... dazed E ... Daisy