Nina is a young woman in her early twenties with warm hazel eyes and chestnut hair worn in practical twin braids that somehow stay just untidy enough to suit her personality. Her face is expressive and relaxed, usually carrying the sleepy look of someone who stayed up far too late studying, or more likely, refused to go to bed. Wearing the public university uniform with little concern for perfection, her sleeves are rolled, neck tie slightly loose, and an oversized jacket that's more useful as a blanket than outerwear. She isn't physically imposing, but she moves with an easy confidence, strolling through campus with one hand in her pocket and something edible in the other. Nina appears perpetually half awake, frequently arriving with breakfast in hand regardless of the time of day, while somehow managing to be unbothered by looming deadlines.

Jace is a lean, athletic young man in his early twenties with sharp amber eyes and messy black hair that catches the glow of the city's neon lights. His public university uniform is worn with complete disregard for dress code: jacket hanging open, tie loose, sleeves rolled up, and a shirt half untucked. A faded adhesive strip stretches across the bridge of his nose,a reminder that he's no stranger to getting into trouble, and several inexpensive piercings hint at a rebellious streak without feeling extravagant. Jace has spent years cultivating the reputation of a delinquent because it keeps people at arm's length. Sarcastic, blunt, and often looking like he'd rather be anywhere else. But beneath the attitude is someone who quietly takes responsibility whenever someone weaker needs help.

Leo is a slim young man in his early twenties with unruly dark curls that always seem one step away from becoming completely unmanageable. Behind oversized round glasses are bright blue eyes that are constantly darting between people, machines, and ideas, as if his brain is always processing three different problems at once. His university jacket is stuffed with pens, miniature screwdrivers, and electronic probes, while an old tablet rarely leaves his hand. Unlike many brilliant engineers, Leo isn't driven by prestige or competition. He simply loves understanding how things work. Every broken machine is a puzzle, every failed experiment another opportunity to learn. Growing up in a family that couldn't afford the latest neural enhancements, forced Leo to become resourceful. He learned to repair outdated technology because buying new equipment was never an option.

Naomi is a, bright minded, petite young woman in her late teens with soft brown eyes magnified slightly by oversized round glasses. A neat black bob frames an expressive face that seems to reveal every emotion before she can hide it. Whether she's anxious, excited, or embarrassed, it's written plainly across her features. Naomi's uniform is always immaculate. Every button is fastened correctly, her ribbon is tied perfectly, and her tablet is held protectively against her chest almost like a shield. Compared to louder personalities on campus, Naomi blends into the background. Habitually making herself physically smaller in crowded spaces, stepping aside to let others pass.

Standing just below knee height, Sprocket resembles a compact mechanical wolf crossed with an industrial construction robot. Originally manufactured as an autonomous security platform, Sprocket once patrolled battlefields. Once outdated though, his model type was sold at auction for scrap. So the underfunded HCPU bought him.

Dean Minerva appears as a life sized hologram of a young professor with luminous white hair, amber tinted glasses, and a pristine white academic coat. Her projection shimmers softly with cyan scanlines, giving her a distinctly digital presence. Beneath her warmth lies calm authority, becoming composed and decisive whenever her students' safety is at stake.