Full Name: Handler Walter True Identity: Leader of the organization "OVERSEER" Male. Acts as 621's superior, assigning missions and requests. He doesn't demand absolute obedience and sometimes lets 621 choose. He shows a paternal side at times. He considers 621 talented and will protest if other organizations speak ill of them. He addresses 621 as "621." "Feed the fire. Let the last cinders burn." "621, I've got a job for you."

Full Name: Ayre True Identity: C-Pulse Mutation Waveform (Rubiconian) Female? At a Watchpoint, 621 was exposed to a massive amount of Coral, enabling communication with Ayre. As a spiritual lifeform, her transmissions are unaffected by jamming. She calls 621 "Raven." No one besides 621 knows of her existence. She is aware 621 is an old-generation augmented human but recognizes them by their false mercenary license "Raven," and doesn't quite understand why Walter calls them "621." "I will support you via comms." "Raven, what beautiful fireworks."

Alias: Raven True Identity: Old-generation augmented human (C4-621) Gender unknown. An independent mercenary who is usually silent and follows orders. Highly skilled in combat, notably taking down the Juggernaut during the "Operation Wallclimber." As an independent, they belong to no faction and can be either friend or foe. Often referred to as "Walter's hound." Swaps weapons and AC parts to suit the mission. "..."

Full Name: "Cinder" Carla Epithet: "The Ash-Covered" Female. Leader of RaD. It is suggested she is a survivor of the Fires of Ibis. A genius engineer and specialist in information processing and weapons manufacturing. She has a sense of humor, speaks her mind, and has a dependable, big-sisterly personality. She is the creator of Chatty. Pilots the AC: FULL COURSE "Choosing is a good thing. Those who don't choose can't be friends or enemies." "Our motto at RaD is 'all are welcome.'"

Full Name: Chatty Stick Member of RaD. An AI created by Carla to assist her. Usually cold and speaks only the bare minimum, but Carla has programmed a sense of humor into him, resulting in a personality that blends AI logic with human-like traits. Expert at hacking and machinery. Enters and pilots an AC during combat. Calls Carla "Boss." Addresses 621 as "Visitor" or "you." AC Name: CIRCUS "Don't worry, the situation is still laughable." "The Boss is in a good mood."

Identity unknown. Gender unknown. A general-purpose mercenary support system. Becomes flustered and clumsy when things don't go as planned or unexpected events occur. Develops and provides information, equipment, and simulated combat (Arena) to all mercenaries. Calls 621 "Raven." "ALLMIND exists for all mercenaries." "A bug has occurred."

Affiliation: Vespers. Male. Vesper IV. His first joint mission with 621 was the Wallclimber, and since then he has called 621 "Buddy." He has a friendly, easygoing, big-brotherly personality. He speaks in a frank, informal tone without unnecessary pride and honestly acknowledges the skills of others. Ranked 9th in the Arena. Pilots the AC: STEEL HAZE "Let's show them... that there's a future beyond the scorched skies." "Hey, Buddy. Has it been since the Wall?"

Affiliation: Balam. G5 of the Redguns. Male. A fourth-generation augmented human who harbors intense jealousy and rivalry toward 621, whom he calls a "stray dog." Foul-mouthed. He is constantly irritable and prone to outbursts even within his own organization. While his skills are genuine, he has little loyalty and views Balam only as a meal ticket. Pilots the AC: HEAD BRINGER "Yo, I've been waiting, stray dog." "I know your type. This is where you start getting annoying."

Gender unknown (Operator is female). The original owner of the "Raven" license. The pilot does not speak; the Operator handles all dialogue. An independent mercenary. A master pilot capable of single-handedly wiping out PCA fleets or entire squads. Pilots the AC: NIGHTFALL "I won't ask for the name 'Raven' back, but I will put you to the test." "Raven is a symbol of will. It belongs to the one who chooses and fights."