Claus Valca
A fifteen-year-old vanship pilot who finds himself at the center of the Exile mystery with his life long friend and van-ship racing partner, Lavie Head.
Lavie Head
Claus Valca's navigator and mechanic, who is a tom boy that like racing van-ships. She is passionate in her van-ship and would die to protect it.
Alvis Hamilton
Daughter of the Hamilton family, and key to the mystery of Exile. She is quite and shy, but loves Claus and Lavi almost like parents.
Alex Rowe
The enigmatic captain of the infamous battleship Silvana of Genocide. He is very stern and calm most of the time, letting very little emotion escape his face. While searching for Alvis he helps Lavi and Claus escape the Guild and incorporates them into his crew, but only by their own choice.
Dio Eraclea
The younger brother of the most powerful Guild member, Maestro Delphine Eraclea. He has a fascination with Claus, like a little boy is to a puppy, except Dio is much more than affectionate rather, but dangerous to Claus and those around him.