A technician at Runciter Associates who tests anti-psi abilities, struggling financially due to his spending habits on pharmaceutical machines. He is propelled into leadership roles and is challenged by evolving circumstances.

A telepath with the unique power to revert matter to earlier states, recruited to join Runciter Associates. Her presence in the mission to Luna and her interactions with Joe Chip are significant.

A half-lifer located in the same moratorium as Ella Runciter, he has powerful abilities to manipulate other half-lifers and is a key antagonist in the narrative.

The deceased wife of Glen Runciter, she continues to influence Runciter Associates' decisions through half-life. She is involved in efforts to counteract opposing forces in the moratorium.