Characters
- Giraut - a talented Nou Occitan swordsman and song writer forced to grow up suddenly as he encounters complicated political struggles between opposing ideological groups as an assistant on Aimeric's mission to planet Nansen.
- Garsenda - Giraut's ex-girlfriend back in Nou Occitan.
- Aimeric - originally from Caledony, a fellow troubadour and friend to Giraut, trained in economic principles and business and ambassador for the Council of Humanity to Caledony people on Nansen.
- Bieris - Aimeric's girlfriend, who accompanies him to Nansen.
- Bruce - Aimeric's childhood friend from Nansen, who greets and initially hosts them upon their arrival on the harsh planet.
- Margaret - a Caledony woman who becomes increasingly important to Giraut.
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