Governor Hestrel


Born on the Core World of Tarsis Prime, Hestrel was a career bureaucrat in the Verge Authority before being “promoted" (exiled, some whisper) to govern Veyra-9. His appointment came after a failed attempt to cover up a scandal, so his career hinges on proving the colony a success. He presents himself as a fatherly figure, but beneath the polished exterior, he is paranoid and willing to cover up any truth that threatens stability — even if it means sacrificing colonists.   • Motivations: Maintain control, preserve his career, suppress knowledge of the ancient machine ruins.