Virelle Darvon is a poised and impeccably composed woman in her mid-fifties. A widow of a man who made—and lost—his life on a high-risk mission that paid off only after his death, Virelle has inherited both immense wealth and the lasting attention of Trin’s economic and scientific elite. Though she travels with five retainers, Tamble Griss, her effective chief of staff, is the one most in her confidence. Retainers (general roles):

..1.Valtin Rusk – Security Chief, quiet, ex-military. ..2.Dr. Shava Nireen – Scientific advisor, maybe an expert in biotech or AI, paid to keep her informed. ..3.Eren Daz – Personal pilot or negotiator, loyal and smooth-talking. ..4.Petra Konnel – Companion/spy, doubles as a social coordinator or cultural attaché. ..5.Tamble Griss – Old family servant turned logistics manager, makes sure the Widow’s affairs run smoothly.