Characters

Steve Jackson aka 'Jacko'

The Manager, 28 according to his online dating profile, actually 31. A former £50,000 a day trader. Bought a Ferrari, a yacht and a penthouse apartment In his first 6 months trading in Gibraltar.

His advice to the rookies:
"You've got to kill all the natural feelings inside of you"

A born entrepreneur: aged 6 he arranged a deal with the tooth fairy that he would accept 90p per tooth (instead of £1) if he could have the money upfront for all his baby teeth. Aged 12 he was carrying a case of coca-cola into school everyday and undercutting the tuck shop by 2p a can. Now aged 31 he's setting up clicktonight.com with his sister Kate and best friend Rob. Luckily he has a wealth of knowledge on the subject because he's addicted to online dating and networking sites.

Rob Liddiard

The Manager's Best Friend. Came to Gibralar 5 years ago and hasn't looked back. He lives to work during the week and sets his computer to wake him up if the markets move. Say he can sleep in 30min blocks and catch up at the weekend. On a night out he hates to be outspent and regularly orders magnums of vingage champagne that he has no intention of drinking.

Says: "If I'd wanted to smack her arse, I'd talk nicely to her for half an hour, take her home, and smack the shit out of her arse"

Scotty

Last Chancer Scotty moved to Puerto Banus 3 years ago and suffered from discipline issues. He took a few hits and lost all his money. Now in spite of his personal confidence problems, Jacko has given him one more chance to prove he can make it.

Says:"I have trouble sitting on my hands"

Mo

The Rookie Has been on the training simulator for 6 months and is about to 'go live' with real money. Although less than 1 in 10 last more than a year Mo's feeling confident.

Says: "See that house over there with the yacht outside? That'll be my house with my yacht outside"

Victoria

Comeback Queen Trades with her own money but a six figure loss one afternoon last year has ruined her confidence. Now she's moved back to London and is desperate to get her edge back. She recently started seeing a £1000 a pop hypnotherapist to get her mind back on the game.

Says: "I don't want to put myself in that position again, where I lose that sort of money, when I feel physically sick"