Rhiannon Jade, joined the "Jade Family" at the tender age of 8. Both her parents had died the year before and the Uncle she'd been left with was a cruel, heartless man who saw her more as a free servant than family. She run from his home after only a few shorts months with him and had been making her way on the streets of the town (whose name she doesn't even remember now) as a deft pickpocket when a band of "Travelers"  came through. She'd attempted to pick the wrong pocket, only failing when one of the other Jade children saw her and cried out, and the woman she'd been trying to steal from had been impressed with her skill and the nimbleness of her fingers. When the woman offered to take her away from the town she was living in she jumped at the opportunity. Even at such a young age she knew her options on the streets were few and this woman was offering her an escape.<br/><br/>She'd officially been the woman's (Tia Jade) daughter for the past 17 years until she too passed away leaving Rhiannon with a wealth of knowledge, far superior skills at weaning people of their money, and her wagon. A rickety looking thing that look like it should fall apart at the briefest puff of wind but that continued to roll through even the harshest winter storms. Rhiannon is also an expert on fixing up the mechanics that keep her wagon running, but doesn't bother with tinkering much beyond that.<br/><br/>At 25, she enjoys traveling on her own or with "cousins" when she comes across them from time to time. She makes her money where, and how she can; often dancing or singing for her supper, or more if the right man makes the right offer. She doesn't shy from her first skill set either and more than one townie has lost their money to her light fingers while being lost in her pretty blue eyes and none the wiser for it.<br/><br/>Pretty and delicate as she looks, she's not to be underestimated. Soft skin and large eyes hide an intelligent mind and her delicate form conceals a surprising strength and skill. She's talented with the knives often concealed by her full skirts, and the many scarves she favors are rarely just for decoration. Being her enemy is<em>not</em>a safe proposition if one enjoys being able to breath.<br/><br/>(http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae282/caela_ecub/Blondes/Gypsy-1.jpg)<br/><br/><br/>Just a thought for a character, easily tweaked as needed...let me know what you think!