Marguerida Lanart-Alton is the daughter of Lewis-Kennard Lanart-Montray with Thyra Darriell-Scott. Marguerida or Marja as she is nicknamed was born on Darkover and raised off world in the Terran Federation since her father was a diplomat and represented Darkover in the galactic senate. Marguerida Alton is a strong willed woman who attended University, she has traveled to many worlds collecting songs and music. Like most of the laran users of Darkover she has bright red hair, she also has golden eyes.