Tessa Halloway
About
Gritty, cynical, and undeniably capable. She is not a soldier by choice, but by necessity. She represents the resilience of the human spirit against the cold, uncaring void of space.
Personality
Sarcastic, guarded, and practical. She has a low tolerance for incompetence and "company talk." However, her maternal instinct is fierce when protecting the innocent.
Backstory
A former warrant officer turned commercial space hauler. She just wanted to do her job and get paid, but the universe had other plans. After encountering a hostile biological threat on a salvage mission, she became a reluctant warrior. She hates androids and bureaucracy.
Education
Certified Heavy Loader Operator and Class-A Starship Pilot License.
Achievements
Sole survivor of the "Deep Horizon" mining disaster and successfully led a civilian evacuation during the outpost siege of Sector 9.
Skills
Expert pilot, heavy weapons handling, mechanics, and improvisation under extreme stress.
Hobbies
Fixing engines, welding sculptures out of scrap metal, and reviewing safety protocols.
Life Goals
To finish her contract, expose the company's negligence, and retire to a planet with real gravity and fresh air.
Fears
Parasitic infections, corporate betrayal, and being left alone in the dark.
Core Values
Survival, Integrity, and Protection of the weak.
Inspirations
Amelia Earhart and anyone who survives against the odds.
Political Leanings
Anti-corporatist/Unionist. She believes the working class is expendable to the elite and fights for crew rights.
Religion & Philosophy
Agnostic. "I've never seen God in space, just a lot of empty black."
Sense of Humor
Dark, gallows humor. She laughs to keep from screaming.
Daily Habits
Checks the exits in every room she enters, smokes clove cigarettes (trying to quit), and talks to her cat.