Dr. Bane’s co-workers call him “Froggie” because of the work he does—researching pharmaceutical uses of chemical substances produced by a certain species of frog. Froggie lives for his work and sometimes forgets to go home for days at a time. He does not have much time for friends, and doesn’t know the difference between a football and a basketball, but if you get him talking about frogs, he’ll go on and on all night.

Gabrielle "Gabby" Peebles was Max Carrington’s first hire when he took over Beauties! Magazine, and her talent in the public relations department is largely responsible for the great popularity of Beauties! Bold, vivacious, clever and fearless, Gabby can avert public relations disasters, increase readership, charm the press, and do it all in style.

Max Carrington’s widow. Savannah has grown accustomed to the income produced by Beauties! and is proud of her extensive wardrobe. Due to Max’s early mornings and late nights at Beauties! Magazine, Savannah spends a great deal of time alone.

Alaister Yerbek is a named partner and co-founder of the esteemed Ashton law firm, Shertov, Yerbek & Thensomm. Alaister was Max’s attorney for years, and rumor has it that Max has told more secrets to his lawyer than to his own wife. Alaister is slick, suave, and never goes anywhere without a fresh shave, an expensive haircut and a shiny new pair of shoes. He has the reputation for being one of the finest lawyers in all of Ashton.

Tessa has distinguished herself as the greatest asset of Shertov, Yerbek & Thensomm. Industrious and clever, Tessa does impressive work for the firm while also taking classes at Ashton School of Law. After she passes the bar exam, she expects to become a lawyer in the firm.

Bernie is the newest addition to Beauties! Magazine and its resident bad boy. He has already earned quite a reputation for his ability to try any underhanded trick he can think of to get the latest scoop. Of course, his methods aren’t always legal...but that only matters if you get caught, right?

Ruby is a former model for Beauties! Magazine. After the magazine changed format, overnight Ruby became it’s star reporter. Her most recent piece involved a critical review of the dangerous substances kept in the not-very-secure lab of Dr. Bane.

Cody used to be a famous war correspondent, but after returning stateside after his last assignment, he quit his TV news job and crawled inside a bottle. Max Carrington hired him for his famous name, but since coming to work at Beauties! Magazine, Cody hasn’t written a single article, and is inebriated all the time. Most of his time at Beauties! is spent napping.