Maria/Introduction

Life wasn't easy for Maria growing up as a Romany child of the streets. Getting by when and where she could, she's moved about, calling no place home for long. Her short stature and friendly appearance were some of her only advantages, often overlooked and underestimated. The girl's quick hands and disarming look made her a natural at snatching a roll out of a bin at a bakery unseen, or slipping a wallet from a pocket.

The gypsy girl's ancestry is a melding pot that most recently includes a strong strain of Faerie blood. Those familiar with Fae who notice her combination of a pixie-like stature, proclivity for picking up what doesn't belong to her, and her general good-hearted nature might very well suspect at her Piskey heritage.

The other side of her family brings in her strong Romany blood, and with it a heritage that ties back to the Silent Strider Garou. Maria has spent some time in various Septs along the way, but never for long. Eventually something calls to her, whether the streets or her Strider blood that pulls her on down the way.

Maria's near constant companion the last half decade is a German Shepherd named Rex. The dog is smart as can be and has played a big role in keeping the waifish girl safe from the dangers of the darker city streets.