Characters

Jean Auber Lives with her uncle and cousin. Has bad coping skills. Likes tacky clothes and riding her bike.

Prof. Gerald Chu Jean's uncle. Worked on some morally ambiguous projects in the past, wants to move on. Loves kids.

Cheri Chu Gerald's adopted daughter. Had an electrical accident that makes her prone to zap things.

Cynthia Caraway Jean's schoolmate. Has lots of strange dreams. Likes black coffee, stuffed animals, and taking dreamless naps.

Richard Way Old colleague of Gerald Chu's. Thinks his cryptic blood makes him better than everyone else. Smokes pipe tobacco.

Stella Way Richard's daughter. Kindhearted and has old-fashioned taste. Smells vaguely of wax and mothballs.