Isabelle

Beautiful, smug and self assured, Isabelle is the youngest of the prostitutes at the Red Fox and widely regarded as the prettiest. Somewhere in her mid to late teens, she can often be seen cavorting with wealthy old men in the boxes of the theatres, usually laughing merrily at the vauadville acts. About the town she wears pearl and cream garments of rich fabrics, adorned with lace and finery, turning the heads of many an amourous man and jealous wife. Since she has never cared to moderate herself, Isabelle has a great many critics amongst the local women and has on several occaisions gotten into public brawls and cat fights. Isabelle was born in Takshendal but speaks with a Skavvian accent. She is tall, strong, very blonde and quick of temper.

Hilda Grimbleflax

A slender, yet sturdy woman in her middle years. Her strength of personality is immediately evident in her bearing and open manner. Quick to voice her opinion she can often seem fiery and aggressive, but lurking beneath the spitfire one may glimpse a perceptive and prudent woman. Hilda Grimbleflax is the proprietor of the Red Fox coffee house, which is known locally as a private bawdy house. She is usually well dressed, if some what casually. She wears no make up and despite her profession she is not a prostitute. She was once married to a young soldier, but he was killed in some distant war.

Due to her candour and general disposition, Hilda Grimbleflax is very popular with the locals, both amongst the back street poor, the armorial district academics and the many actors, artists and other petty intellectuals.

Note that prostitution is legal in Takshendal due to the teachings of both the Church of Holy Law and the Church of Divine Grace, though it is generally considered something of a shabby, unimpressive trade. Some few prostitutes do make a name for themselves however and one or two become rather famous due to the company they keep. Hilda Grimbleflax is known to employ five girls; Aimeé, Isabelle, Sandrine, Marissa and Kit Kindle.

Note also that coffee is a rare drink in Takshendal, imported in limited supply from Axor.