Amber is from a blue coller neighborhood in Detroit. She and Stella met during a pit stop at the Charlotte Grand Prix. Amber acts as Stella's publicity manager.

"Amber goes with me to most of my public appearances. We have so much fun together. She is also the sole reason we did the Paris fashion show."

They graduated together from Stanford Medical School in 1950. Bill is a key player in the Childrens Health Protection Society, CHPS

"Bill is the funniest man I know. He can always make me smile. The kids love him."

Doktor Bund is the oldest of Stell'a Cluster. He first showed up, out of the blue, after Stella cast her first magick spell. He is her senior partner and closest advisor.

"Gunther is the first person I'd turn to if I was in trouble."

Stella's adoptive parents and researchers into human sexuality. While they are very supportive of Stella, they also have very busy lives of their own.

"Mom, Dad, I love you!"

Lo Yu came to America in 1948, just before the Chinese Communist Revolution. They met at a self-defense conference in 1953. Lo Yu is head of security for Stella and keeps a low profile.

"I really admire Lo Yu's inner strength and confidence."

Hank and Stella met at an airstrip in Borneo, just as a revolution was breaking out.

"Hank! I thought you said you fixed this thing!"

She met Stella while volunteering at a soup kitchen in Broklyn. Though Karen is no longer taking night school classes, the rest of the Cluster tutors her on a number of subjects.

"Karen keeps us all in line. I don't know what we would do without her."

An old friend of Stella's; her mixed-doubles partner. They know each other since the Junior World Tennis League days. A Princeton grad.

"John is my oldest dearest friend. We practicly grew up together."

A former member of the OSS, Leonard was first introduced to Stella during the Korean confilt in 1950.

"Leonard speaks volumes in his silence and teaches much by his actions."

Stella sought Kosuke out after reading his first book of poetry. They corresponded for several years before the met in Hawaii for a surfing contest.

"Ko is so cute. He doesn't know when he's being cool. He is my favorite egg head."

Gregory is a former MI.6 agent. He know the best restaurants and hotels anywhere in the world. They met first at the Tour de Fance, then racing in Monte Carlo and golfing in Scotland.

"We don't see Greg nearly enough. I know he is trying to get assigned to me permanently. He thinks Im the center of the world diplomancy cyclone."

Carlos worked his way through law school as a male model. He met Stella through Amber. Amber was trying to be a match maker, but it turned out that they are just great friends.

"Carlos is so nice, you wouldn't believe that he is a lawyer."