Character guide

Vincent Lake

major

Also known as Lake

A central survivor navigating a hostile alien world and confronting the Gern threat.

The Gerns

major

Also known as Gerns, the arrogant Gerns, thirteen Gerns, the advancing Gerns

The alien antagonists who pursue and threaten the human survivors.

Billy Humbolt

major

Also known as Billy, Bill Humbolt, Bill, Humbolt, Will Humbolt, IV John Humbolt

A key human survivor with a strong will and complex relationships.

Steve Schroeder

major

Also known as Schroeder, Steve

A pragmatic survivor and often a focal character in the group's struggles.

Julia

major

A prominent female survivor whose perspective is frequently followed.

John Prentiss

supporting

Also known as Prentiss

A capable and authoritative member of the survivor group.

Peter Bemmon

supporting

Also known as Bemmon

A survivor with medical or scientific expertise, often in conflict.

Narth

supporting

A Gern officer who advocates harsh treatment of captured humans.

Tip

supporting

A young or junior survivor who interacts closely with the main group.

Ben Barber

supporting

Also known as Barber, Dan Barber, Dan

A survivor with a practical role, possibly a pilot or engineer.

Howard Craig

supporting

Also known as Craig, the grim Craig

A stern and determined survivor among the group.

Karl Schroeder

supporting

Also known as Fred Schroeder, Fred, the reckless Schroeder

A reckless survivor, possibly related to Steve Schroeder.

Fenrir

supporting

A monstrous creature or entity on the alien world, feared by survivors.

George Ord

minor

Also known as George

A survivor who contributes to the group's dynamics and decisions.

Henry Anders

minor

Also known as Anders

An older survivor, possibly with leadership experience.

Ragnarok

supporting

Also known as The Ragnarok

A ship or significant object central to the survivors' escape or mission.

Bob Craig

minor

Also known as Craig

A survivor, possibly related to Howard Craig, with limited presence.

Delmont Anders

minor

Also known as young Anders

A younger survivor, often seen from a narrative perspective.

Sigyn

minor

A female character, possibly a Gern or ally, with limited scenes.

Howard Lake

minor

Also known as Lake

A relative of Vincent Lake, appearing in flashback or early chapters.

Johnny Stevens

minor

Also known as Stevens, young Johnny

A young survivor who interacts with the main group.

Teacher West

minor

Also known as West, Morgan West

A teacher figure among the survivors, offering guidance.

Irene

minor

A female survivor with a minor but named role.

Dr. Chiara

minor

Also known as Chiara

A doctor or scientist among the survivors, providing medical aid.

George Craig

minor

Also known as Craig

A survivor with the Craig surname, possibly a family member.

Charley Craig

minor

Also known as Craig

Another Craig family survivor, with limited dialogue.

Norman Lake

minor

Also known as Lake

A Lake family member, possibly Vincent's father or brother.

Haggar

minor

A simple-minded survivor who provides comic relief or pathos.

Jim Chiara

minor

Also known as Jimmy, Chiara

A relative of Dr. Chiara, possibly a child or assistant.

Athena

minor

A ship or AI entity, possibly guiding the survivors.

Gene Taylor

minor

Also known as Taylor

A survivor with a minor role in the group.

Tony Chiara

minor

Also known as Chiara

Another Chiara family member, possibly a sibling.

Dale Humbolt

minor

Also known as Mrs. Dale Humbolt

A female Humbolt family member, possibly Billy's mother.

Jimmy Stevens

minor

Also known as Jimmy

A young survivor, possibly Johnny's brother.

Clifton Humbolt

minor

Also known as Humbolt

A Humbolt family elder with a brief appearance.

Andy Taylor

minor

Also known as Andy

A survivor, possibly related to Gene Taylor.

Cliff Schroeder

minor

Also known as Schroeder

A Schroeder family member with a minor role.