As far as characters go, I'm thinking a 30ish Earthman (Earthwoman?) mercenary who's been carrying a gun for cash since she could. Good combat skills, maybe a few contacts, a minor addiction for flavor.<br/><br/>Or a much younger character, still thinkig Earthman, who lived as a con artist and burglar until she had a few too many brushes with the law and decided to sign onto a ship. Sneaky, talky, well connnected.