The Survivors · Character
Howard Craig
A grim, determined survivor whose careful mapping of the plateau gives the colony its first real picture of the world it must conquer.
supporting
Also known as Craig, the grim Craig
First appearance: the survivors
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Skilled artist who illustrates Lake's book on Gern cruisers; attempts to prospect the plateau mountain but fails.
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Craig is one of the Old Ones, the generation that sacrificed its years so the Young Ones might have a chance, and his surveys of the mountains become lasting landmarks. His grimness reflects what Ragnarok has cost him,…
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Howard and Vincent are reliable allies, working together through shared challenges. How this plays out →
- Vincent Lake
friendship · positive
Howard and Vincent are reliable allies, working together through shared challenges. How this plays out →
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