Many of the members of the Dandelion Troupe have sad pasts, and Rita is no exception. Rita works as the lion tamer for the Troupe. She is an orphan like Nadja, however a tragic incident in her past robbed her of the ability to speak. Rita's parents were also lion tamers, and Rita grew up in the circus life. After the death of her parents, she was adopted by the Dandelion Troupe, and performs on stage with the twin lions 'Creme' and 'Chocolat'. (Source: Niko-Niko.net)