Rikayo "Riki" Darenka: The Ankaa's engineer and quite possibly the most naive man alien person in the galaxy. Is the hero, by virtue of the fact one of the stowaways is his kid sister and his parents will go apeshit if he doesn't come back without her.

Melody: The Ankaa's comm tech and impromptu social sciencist. Is a rather sarcastic half-alien childhood friend of Riki.

Phillee: The Ankaa's captain, doctor, life-science person and self-appointed morale officer. Is the oldest member of the crew -- and also Melody's adoptive mother -- but doesn't always act like it.

Alriai "Alri" Aborin: The Ankaa's pilot. The only person on the crew that doens't know everyone else before the mission begins. A bit of a romantic, but tries not to let it get in the way of her common sense.

Kai Shoresprite: The native guide the crew meets on Hinode. He's only a foot tall (and not technically a he) but both his intellect and ego are massive.

Lord Delwyn Hywel: Ruler of Hinoiri. Smart, ambitious, and charismatic -- very dangerous combination. Currently has mysterious plans to do something that requires three children. Our Heroes have a feeling this is nothing good.

General Faris Kimiko al Fahd: Delwyn's subordinate, one of two sent to keep Our Heroes from stopping Delwyn. Clever, competent and a master of disguise.

General Philandre Murchadh: Delwyn's subordinate, one of two sent to keep Our Heroes from stopping Delwyn. Seemingly happy-go-lucky, he is one to watch, simply because one really shouldn't trust anyone who doesn't stop smiling.