Agents of Circumstance

Nine and a half light years away from Earth, the crew of the USS Hestia work together to complete a mission they didn't even know they'd signed up for. Orbiting a flare star in deep space, four human astronauts and their sentient autopilot companion struggle against all odds to survive astronomical crises and make it home in one piece.

an illustration of Qadira Saifi; a woman in a purple hijab with dark brown skin, smiling gently

Qadira Saifi

Being the Pilot and helmswoman of the Hestia, Qadira's sharp mind and tranquil exterior are what make her a skilled leader and expert problem-solver and, as a compassionate captain, her orders are fair and just. Read more

Daphne Pike

Passionately loyal and aggressively social, Mission Commander Daphne Pike is as friendly as she is intimidating. With the brain of an engineer and a stubborn sense of pride in her heart, Daphne is not afraid to think, say, and do the unconventional. Read more

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an illustration of Hadriel Braverman; a man with dark curly hair, stubble on his face, pierced ears, and light brown skin, smiling softly

Hadriel Braverman

The kind and gentle Communications Officer, Hadriel Braverman, is anything but a social butterfly. Introverted and anxious as he is, however, he can be coaxed out of his comfort zone with the right amount of persistence. Read more

Anastasia Xenakis

In addition to fulfilling her duties as the Chief Scientific Officer, there's more to Anna than what meets the eye. Although there's no questioning her genius, she's certainly more accustomed to thinking with her head than with her gut. Read more

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Rafi

More than just your average autopilot mother-program, Rafi is a sentient and lovable A.I. with an interest in fantastical fiction who would do anything to protect his favorite humans. Read more

The Anachronist

After agreeing to take part in an unconventional research trial, the surviving test subjects — of a study cut short by the Soviet Union's collapse — are revived, given new identities, and compensated with a lump sum to make their lives over in an unrecognizable world.

Olivia Gorlovich

A volunteer participant from a 1963 experiment in cryogenic preservation who was awakened nearly fifty years later, Olivia is woman out of time and adjusting to a world in which she feels like she never truly belonged. Read more

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Tethered Soul

Upon returning to her hometown in search of a stable job, a young cartographer begins experiencing vivid dreams in which she communes with the ghosts of her long-dead family members and learns that she must help them complete unfinished business.

an illustration of Georgia Overton, a frazzled-looking young woman with wavy brown hair half-tucked into a bun

Georgia Overton

She may not think she's weird but she sure isn't normal. A solitary person adrift in the malaise of her postdoctoral life—and despite being ill-prepared for the massive responsibility of shepherding her ancestors' souls into the afterlife—Georgia soon becomes invested in her obligations and far too curious to stop. Read more

Exiled Vagabond

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Touchstone

Preliminary information about the character. Personality, temperament, and genre or verse compatibility. Information about specific character traits will be reserved for a page on their respective side-blog. Read more

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