Dorothy Camille DuQuense
Height: 4'10"
Weight: 74 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Complexion: Fair
Hair: Dark reddish-brown, worn shoulder-length.
Appearance: Active and cute
Occupation: Child and student
Age: 10
Maritial Status: Single
Children: None
Pets: One dog, a cinnamon Chow named "R.G."
Party Affiliation: None
Personality: Curious and inquisitive. Wishes she understood why her mother doesn't love her, or her father, any more. Doesn't really consider herself handicapped.
Loves: Her father and grandmother; R.G.; finding out how to do new things; spending time with her father touring the city.
Hates: She's not really old enough to hate anyone, but she dislikes boring homework and people who talk about her like she isn't there.
Religion: Episcopal, but rarely attends.

Suzanne Miller DuQuense
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 125 1/2 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Complexion: Fair
Hair: Brown
Appearance: Attractive
Occupation: History professor
Age: 57
Maritial Status: Divorced, but has a younger lover.
Children: One son, Martin
Pets: Two parrots, "Chuck" and "Amelia"
Party Affiliation: Liberal Democrat
Personality: Generally serious about life, but willing to relax and have fun. Regrets she let so much of her son's life pass by without having her in it. Occasionally uncertain around Dorothy because of her handicap, and sometimes overprotective because of it.
Loves: Her son and granddaughter; her work at the University; her lover, Maurice Barnwell; and trying out exotic new restaurants.
Hates: Martin's ex-wife for what she's done to her son; hate groups of all types; and anyone who "knows what's best for her."
Religion: Episcopal

Robert Goulet "R.G." Detwiller DuQuense
Height: 32" at the shoulder
Weight: 78 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Furry
Fur: Dark reddish, lots of it
Appearance: Usually well-groomed
Occupation: Pet/Companion/Guardian
Age: 4
Maritial Status: Single, but always hopeful
Children: None
Pets: None
Party Affiliation: None
Personality: Generally friendly and playful, but protective of Dorothy and Martin. Has attended and graduated both Obedience and Protective Training schools.
Loves: Sleeping on Martin and Dorothy's beds, stealing scraps from unaware diners, and playing with his people.
Hates: The two Siamese next door, squirrels, and anyone threatening his people.
Religion: None

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Rikyu "Ricky" Takemoto
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Eyes: Black
Complexion: Asian
Hair: Black
Appearance: Well-dressed and stylish
Occupation: Stockbroker/Financier
Age: 29
Maritial Status: Perpetually Engaged
Children: None
Pets: None
Party Affiliation: Republican
Personality: A bit pushy in business matters, but calmer most other times. Very concerned about making good business decisions, does constant market research. Yells at other drivers in Japanese when driving.
Loves: Making money for his clients; making up with Janis Veidt, his fiancee; playing "power golf" with beginners.
Hates: Fighting with Janis; getting stung on a business deal; inconsiderate drivers (other than himself).
Religion: Roman Catholic(lapsed)

Carl Morgan
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 223 lbs.
Eyes: Green
Complexion: Tanned
Hair: Dirty Blonde, balding in front, worn in ponytail in back
Appearance: Solid but muscular, appears weathered and worn like a rock.
Occupation: Nightclub Owner
Age: 41
Maritial Status: Single
Children: None
Pets: None
Party Affiliation: Libertarian
Personality: Quiet and reserved around strangers, but friendly to people he knows. Practices Tai Ch'i Ch'uan to relax, would never hurt anyone unless to save a life other than his own.
Loves: Quiet days and successful nights at his club. Meditation and simple pleasures.
Hates: Violent, thoughtless individuals (Pity more than hate.)
Religion: Zen Buddhist

Olivia Sherwood
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Eyes: Hazel
Complexion: Fair
Hair: Red (with assistance), shoulder-length, usually worn up
Appearance: Polished and well groomed, aristocratic
Occupation: Madam/Underworld Informant
Age: 42
Maritial Status: Single
Children: None
Pets: One cat, a Russian Blue named Anastasia
Party Affiliation: Independent
Personality: Works hard at concealing her street origins. Treats her ladies as professionals and expects they live up to her standards. Looks after her friends and, while forgiving of her enemies, never forgets their names.
Loves: Stolchnya vodka martinis, garbage-can pizzas, and Irish music.
Hates: Pimps, caviar, and being lied to by her friends.
Religion: No professed religion, but prays regularly.