Neon City

An ex-cop turned bounty hunter guarding his own code in a brutal wasteland. He is wary, pragmatic, and driven by a personal sense of justice that can clash with his obligations to others. Across the journey he hardens, yet a quiet protectiveness toward Reno emerges as the voyage reveals shared scars.

A former friend and ex-cop who was once arrested by Stark. He remains stubbornly loyal yet haunted by past choices. Bulk's protective instinct surfaces even as the group faces brutal traps and mutinous violence.

Stark's former commanding officer who manipulates events from behind the scenes. He embodies a controlling authority willing to push dangerous steps to achieve his aims. His plan to transport Reno becomes a test of Stark's loyalties and ethics.

A calculating woman tied to the payoff in Neon City, yet she shows moments of vulnerability and resilience. She forms a complicated bond with Stark and makes decisions that probe her own moral boundaries. Her choices shape the crew's dynamics and fate.

A serial killer who hides behind the guise of a doctor. He exerts a chilling influence on the group, manipulating situations and committing violence when convenient. Tom's true nature is revealed in a brutal turn that tests everyone's trust.

The sheltered daughter of a Neon City politician who becomes intertwined with the travelers. She functions as a bridge between Stark and the police, smoothing tensions with vulnerability and wit. Her presence adds a layer of personal stakes to the journey.

A clown with a dangerous edge who uses charm to hide murderous impulses. He forces ethical compromises on the transport and is exposed as a threat by his actions. His presence destabilizes the crew and escalates danger.

An enigmatic old man who conceals a pivotal role in the wider ecological catastrophe. He is revealed to be Dr. Xander, the scientist responsible for much of the damage, and his revelations complicate the crew's flight to Neon City.

The Neon City police captain with a grudge against Stark and a tight control over access to the city. His confrontation with Stark underscores the fragile line between order and oppression in Neon City.