A video journalist who begins our story subbing for the anchor at NewsTwo in New York City.
Joe Kettering
Savvy camera jockey, and Ashton Sakaruda's lover.
Sarah Ami Usagi Uer
Just finished her Junior
Year at the time of the delicatessen murders. Daughter of Usagi Chiba.
Usagi Chiba
Formerly Tsukino, widow of Dr. Mamoru Chiba, and longtime friend of
Queen Kakyû.
Queen Kakyû
Exiled empress of the planet Kinmoku, who led a fleet of refugees to
Earth.
Prince Kageshirô
Eldest child of Queen Kakyû, formerly of the planet Kinmoku, and the heir
apparent. Incredibly handsome, of course.
Pleione Umino
Gurio and Naru's oldest daughter, about the same age as Sarah. Has her
late father's somewhat disappointing countenance, but possesses other
assets, including a piece of a large fortune.
Maia Umino
Pleone's next younger sister, very beautiful, about eighteen months
younger and a year behind Sarah and Pleione in school. Recently became a
single mother.
Gervaise St. Vincent
Famous and flamboyant New Orleans attorney.
Evan Maxwell
A boy Sarah has an interest in, a year ahead of her. Went on to Harvard in
the fall of 2011.
Reverend Swainson
In 2011, John Lee Swainson is the most powerful Televangelist in America. He
is estranged from his daughter, who has decided to live with Sarah and Pleione.
Benicia Swainson/Betty Beringer
The daughter of Reverend Swainson.She goes by "Betty Beringer;"
using a version of her middle name and her mother's maiden name. Single
mom (twins, Gloriana and Ariadne.)