Easily recognizable by her black skin, Gretchen tended to shift from Hold to Hall to Weyr, knowing few people. Her first 'home' once she'd left the clan was Ista Hold; there she ran a black-market with the help of certain Fortian riders and Southern Boll holders. The rumor ran, "If you're wanting for something, ask Gretchen. She can get anything, for a price." Which, despite the fact that the crime ring was cracked down upon, still rings true. It became difficult to live there, though, (what with want-to-be dectives scurrying around), and she headed off for a new direction: the Fort Hold area.

She settled in very quickly, made friends and not half a turn later stumbled upon a hectic scene of pillows and riders and holders; and then, somehow, G'kar carted her away as a candidate. Life proceeded, chores were done, and after a while, things got rather monotomous. Gretchen had doubts -- many doubts -- but, despite them, she stood when the eggs began to hatch; and then, not so long after she contemplated leaving before all was finished, Jespeth found her, and she Impressed. Now what? Well, who knows, but something interesting, to be sure.