Competition: The heritage of the ancestors

Some of us may date our family trees hundreds years back. Others do not even know their parents. However, our social background determines much of your personality, desires, skills, wealth and personal contacts.

Your task is to describe how your family (or the lack of family) has influenced your character.

Minimum 500 words. The entries will be judged according to the Voice Fiction Grading Rubric. All participants will receive Clusters of Ice for your entries.