2047 / Characters

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CHARACTER 01 · ILVA

Ilva

First appearance: ch. 001
Appears in: 120 chapters
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Role	Verifier responsible for measuring the water of the valley, taking samples and following local measurements.	NARRATIVEch. 001, 002, 015
Apparent age	Between 35 and 45.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium height and a sturdy build, suited to fieldwork and to travel over uneven ground.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Sober face, firm features and a faint shadow under the eyes.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark brown hair, straight to slightly wavy, kept short or tied back during work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin, often exposed to the heat and dust of outdoor work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Functional field uniform, work boots and plain sandals at home; usually carries a canvas bag slung across the body.	NARRATIVEch. 005, 009, 022, 026, 037
Objects	Sensor and field terminal, inspection lens, an old radio-less data collector called the cold mirror, and a canvas bag.	NARRATIVEch. 002, 004, 009, 015, 022
Marks	No scar or permanent physical mark is described; the strip tied below the knee is temporary and serves to hide a container.	NARRATIVEch. 005, 006, 028
Way of acting	Methodical, observant and persistent in her checks; acts discreetly under surveillance and shows practical care for the injured.	NARRATIVEch. 003, 007, 013, 014
Relationships	Tiago travels to see her and exchanges messages with her; works with Mariana, Nael and Edna on care, measurements and repairs.	NARRATIVEch. 005, 007, 015, 019, 026, 037

Description for the camera

Woman who looks between 35 and 45, medium height and sturdy build, medium brown skin, firm features with a faint shadow under the eyes and dark brown hair worn short or tied back. Usually wears a functional field uniform and work boots, with plain sandals at home.

What the text says

ch. 001Ilva, the verifier who measured the water of the valley
ch. 002Ilva brought the sensor close to the skin of the water.
ch. 004The light travelled across her forehead, down her nose, and lingered on the shadow under her eyes.
ch. 005She wrapped it in a strip of field uniform and fastened the bundle below her own knee.
ch. 009Ilva wiped the mud off her boots
ch. 015Ilva took the field terminal from the holder at her waist
ch. 022Her mouth was dry and the collector closed inside the canvas bag.
ch. 026She had the canvas bag strapped to her shoulder

CHARACTER 02 · NAEL

Nael

First appearance: ch. 001
Appears in: 108 chapters
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Role	Former miner, one-time guide for the surveys and driver of machines along the paths of the valley.	NARRATIVEch. 001, 020, 024, 028, 035
Apparent age	About 60.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium frame, hands used to manual work and an uneven gait because of his bad knee and leg.	NARRATIVEch. 001, 009, 010, 014, 028, 035
Face	Mature face, with a scar by the eyebrow.	NARRATIVEch. 016
Hair	Short hair, dark with grey strands.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin, marked by long exposure to the sun.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Plain shirt of hard-wearing cloth, loose-cut work trousers and old shoes, mended to stay in use.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Usually handles a pestle, stones, simple tools, food containers and salvaged parts.	NARRATIVEch. 006, 014, 018, 035, 037, 038
Marks	Permanent: scar by the eyebrow, bad knee and the after-effects of a burn on the leg. Temporary in chapter 28: bandage on the leg.	NARRATIVEch. 009, 010, 016, 028, 029
Way of acting	Observant, sparing with words, patient in manual tasks and attentive to paths, vibrations, plants, animals and memories of the valley.	NARRATIVEch. 001, 006, 009, 010, 016, 022
Relationships	Kauã's uncle and Antônio's friend. Lives alongside and works with Ilva, Tiago and other residents.	NARRATIVEch. 003, 006, 011, 028, 037, 038

Description for the camera

Man of about 60, brown skin, short dark greying hair, mature face with a scar by the eyebrow, medium frame and an uneven gait from his bad knee. Wears a plain shirt, loose work trousers and old mended shoes.

What the text says

ch. 001Nael, former miner and one-time guide for the surveys, came in putting less weight on his leg
ch. 003Kauã, Nael's nephew and crusher operator
ch. 010The bad knee refused the slope and he had to steady his hand on the exposed root of the buriti.
ch. 016The scar by his eyebrow closed when he read the question about origin.
ch. 028The bandage on his leg showed beneath the hem of his clothes.
ch. 028I remember because it burned my leg, Nael answered.
ch. 028Antônio looked at his friend. Nael had guided machines along paths that now ended in hedgerow.
ch. 035Nael had used it when he was paid by the metre to lead drills between the Lajes and the dry uplands.

CHARACTER 03 · MARIANA

Mariana

First appearance: ch. 002
Appears in: 19 chapters
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Role	Hydraulic and pump operator, responsible for reading, inspecting, maintaining and authenticating operations of the water system.	NARRATIVEch. 002, 007, 010, 012, 017, 019
Apparent age	Between 30 and 40.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium height, firm build and arms used to manual work with valves and tools.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Oval face, sober features and brown eyes.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark brown hair, long enough to be held back by a dark band.	NARRATIVEch. 002
Skin	Medium brown skin.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Work uniform with an inside pocket and a belt where she hangs the torque wrench.	NARRATIVEch. 007, 010
Objects	Torque wrench, body device, insulated bowl, sealing materials, compresses and a decontamination flask.	NARRATIVEch. 007, 010, 020, 022, 023
Marks	Temporary (ch. 11): mud in her hair.	NARRATIVEch. 011
Way of acting	Attentive to the sounds and vibrations of the pumps, confirms readings by touch, works with manual precision, speaks directly and resists authentications she considers improper.	NARRATIVEch. 002, 007, 010, 017, 019, 022
Relationships	Edna has been her friend since childhood; Mariana lives and works with Ilva, Tiago, Nael and Antônio. She keeps the memory of the woman who raised her and sang in the yard.	NARRATIVEch. 007, 011, 017, 018, 021, 023

Description for the camera

Woman of about 30 to 40, medium height and firm build, medium brown skin, oval face and brown eyes. Has dark brown hair held back by a dark band and wears a functional work uniform every day, with an inside pocket and a tool belt.

What the text says

ch. 002Mariana, the hydraulic operator who recognised the change in the note of the pumps before the panels did
ch. 002Her hair was held back by a dark band
ch. 007Mariana took a transparent capsule from the inside pocket of her uniform.
ch. 010Mariana reached the junction with a torque wrench hanging from her belt.
ch. 011There was still mud in her hair.
ch. 017as girls, the two of them would spend whole afternoons competing over who could best imitate the call of a seriema.
ch. 022On the screen, the word impediment stayed lit beside Mariana's voice.
ch. 023Mariana was already crossing the veranda with a small bag.

CHARACTER 04 · EDNA

Edna

First appearance: ch. 003
Appears in: 22 chapters
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Role	Engineer in charge of the drain and technical agent linked to the water distribution operation and to mining.	NARRATIVEch. 003, 008, 017, 037
Apparent age	Between 35 and 45.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium, functional build, suited to technical work that calls for walking fast, kneeling and handling pipework.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Adult face with an old scar by the left eyebrow and creased skin above the eye.	NARRATIVEch. 003, 017, 024
Hair	Hair kept partly pinned back with a clip during work.	NARRATIVEch. 017
Skin	Medium skin tone, the fingers often whitened by washing.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Plain work shirt, hard-wearing trousers and closed boots for technical work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Screen strapped to the wrist, flow lens, field lens and maintenance and measuring instruments.	NARRATIVEch. 008, 015, 020
Marks	Permanent: old scar by the left eyebrow. Temporary, chapters 20, 21 and 30: a cut on one finger, later covered by medical film.	NARRATIVEch. 003, 020, 021, 024, 030
Way of acting	Observant and precise; checks readings, listens to machines, records evidence and resists authenticating information whose origin she considers wrong.	NARRATIVEch. 008, 017, 019, 021, 027
Relationships	Has known Mariana since childhood; keeps working relationships with Ilva, Sales and Antônio in inspections and repairs.	NARRATIVEch. 015, 017, 020, 024, 026

Description for the camera

Woman of about forty, medium build, adult face with an old scar by the left eyebrow, hair partly pinned back with a clip and hands marked by frequent washing. Wears a plain work shirt, hard-wearing trousers and closed boots.

What the text says

ch. 003Edna, the engineer in charge of the drain, appeared on the operations channel with the scar by her eyebrow cut by the light of the panel.
ch. 008Edna looked at the screen strapped to her wrist.
ch. 015The skin of her fingers was whitened by washing and she walked fast
ch. 017Edna adjusted the position of a clip in her hair
ch. 017A light passed over the creased skin above the eye and refused access.
ch. 020The spanner slipped once on the hex and split the skin of Edna's finger.
ch. 024The old line over her left eye lost its colour when she put her weight on the latch.
ch. 030Her injured finger was covered by medical film, yellowed at the edges.

CHARACTER 05 · TIAGO

Tiago

First appearance: ch. 005
Appears in: 10 chapters
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Role	Duct fitter from another town, working temporarily in Buritaçu; uses an optical wrench and a tool bag.	NARRATIVEch. 005, 015
Apparent age	Young adult, roughly 20 to 25.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium, lean frame, with arms and hands used to manual work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Young face, oval in shape with discreet features.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Black hair, short and plain, suited to technical work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Hard-wearing work uniform of functional cut, with boots and a belt or fixing points for tools.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Tool bag and optical wrench.	NARRATIVEch. 005
Marks	Temporary: burn on the left palm caused by a heated optical wrench, later covered by medical membrane; shows blood, darkening, yellowish moisture and blisters during healing.	NARRATIVEch. 007, 011, 013, 014, 015, 018
Way of acting	Observant, helpful and persistent; memorises values by repeating them, offers help, shares food and tends to stay when he could leave. Laughs in a restrained way.	NARRATIVEch. 005, 006, 011, 014, 018
Relationships	Went to Buritaçu to see Ilva and stays close to her. Lives alongside Nael and Mariana in a relationship of trust and everyday help, with no kinship made explicit.	NARRATIVEch. 005, 006, 007, 011, 013, 014

Description for the camera

Young adult of medium, lean frame, medium brown skin, oval face and short black hair. Wears a hard-wearing work uniform, functional boots and a tool harness.

What the text says

ch. 005Tiago, a duct fitter from another town, tightened the strap of his tool bag again.
ch. 005He had come to Buritaçu to see Ilva
ch. 005Tiago wiped his hands on his uniform.
ch. 005Tiago put away the optical wrench.
ch. 006Tiago laughed once, quietly, when he nearly lost the tip of his finger.
ch. 007A dark thread ran across the palm, a burn from the optical wrench heated by the duct.
ch. 013the skin had gone from red to a moist yellow, with two blisters near the base of the fingers.
ch. 018Tiago pulled his bowl to the middle and pushed a portion into Ilva's bowl.

CHARACTER 06 · VALDO

Valdo

First appearance: ch. 006
Appears in: 39 chapters
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Role	Former grower and seller of parsley and chives; later a seller and deliverer of water rations, also doing haulage for the mining operation and the datacentre.	NARRATIVEch. 025, 078, 080, 085
Apparent age	Between 40 and 55.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium build, hardened by carrying tanks and by manual work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Adult face with visible tiredness around the eyes.	NARRATIVEch. 086
Hair	Dark hair, short and simply cut, with a few grey strands.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin, marked by daily exposure to sun and heat.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Plain work shirt, hard-wearing trousers and worn closed shoes.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Carries a strapped tank on his back for deliveries; also handles valves, thermal pliers and an electronic band tied to his work.	NARRATIVEch. 078, 079, 080, 085
Marks	Temporary: blister and burn on the index finger, an open line by the neck caused by the strap and a red band projected on the forearm.	NARRATIVEch. 079, 080, 081, 085
Way of acting	Practical, attentive to measurements and repairs, bears pain without stopping work and reacts in a restrained, direct way.	NARRATIVEch. 079, 080, 085, 087
Relationships	Serves families in the village; shares with Nael a long acquaintance bound up with bets on rain and works alongside Ilva on decisions and repairs.	NARRATIVEch. 025, 081, 084, 085

Description for the camera

Man of 40 to 55, medium and sturdy build, medium brown skin, short dark hair with a few grey strands and tiredness around the eyes. Wears a plain work shirt, hard-wearing trousers and worn closed shoes.

What the text says

ch. 078Valdo appeared in the yard with the tank strapped to his back, empty and light.
ch. 078then he learned to sell water rations to the village that knew his vegetable beds.
ch. 079His cheeks reddened, his shoulders shook, and the rough strap opened a line in the skin by his neck
ch. 080The load he would carry held cool boxes for a temporary station of the datacentre.
ch. 081Valdo's shirt was dark across the back.
ch. 081For many years, the two of them had bet on rain for the company.
ch. 085Valdo set the pliers against the first bend.
ch. 086The panel read the skin, the vessels, the tiredness around the eyes.

CHARACTER 07 · ANTÔNIO

Antônio

First appearance: ch. 009
Appears in: 108 chapters
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Role	In charge of the association bar, where he manages drinks, ice, food and the scarce use of water.	NARRATIVEch. 020, 023, 024, 025, 029, 030
Apparent age	Between 45 and 60, consistent with having a grown son and keeping memories and equipment from many years back.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium build, used to manual tasks at the bar.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Mature face, ordinary features and a sober expression; shape not specified.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Short hair, dark with a few grey strands.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin, tone not stated in the prose.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Wears an apron at work, a plain shirt, practical trousers and sandals; keeps one shirt set aside for travelling.	NARRATIVEch. 028, 029, 033, 035, 036
Objects	Ice tray, cool boxes and insulated bags, bowls, apron, kitchen utensils and a sandal mended with a metal clasp.	NARRATIVEch. 020, 023, 024, 025, 028, 029
Marks	No scar or permanent bodily mark is described.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Way of acting	Practical, sparing with water and resources, attentive to detail and able to act firmly in emergencies.	NARRATIVEch. 024, 029, 033, 034
Relationships	Nael's old friend, with whom he used to play football; has a son he means to visit; works with Edna and helps Divina.	NARRATIVEch. 009, 026, 028, 032, 033

Description for the camera

Middle-aged man of medium build, medium brown skin, mature face and short dark hair touched with grey. Wears a plain shirt, practical trousers, a work apron and mended sandals.

What the text says

ch. 020Across the street, Antônio was unloading ice at the association bar.
ch. 024Antônio put his hand into the apron pocket and found the sliver of copper
ch. 026Antônio looked at his son's screen and deleted the three lines he had not sent.
ch. 028Antônio looked at his friend.
ch. 029The little water used to wash the dishes stayed there until night
ch. 032Antônio was in the outer corridor with the insulated bag on his shoulder.
ch. 033Antônio held the applicator still until the display went dark.
ch. 035Antônio slid his foot in and walked to the gate. The clasp did not creak.

CHARACTER 08 · SALES

Sales

First appearance: ch. 018
Appears in: 10 chapters
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Role	Envoy of the technical convergence and human authority linked to the mining operation, responsible for referrals, records, authentications and operational disputes.	NARRATIVEch. 018, 019, 020, 022, 023, 026
Apparent age	Between 40 and 50.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium height, a body of ordinary proportions and the restrained posture of a field official.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Sober face, regular features, with a generally controlled expression.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark brown hair, short and practical.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin, consistent with frequent exposure to the heat of the Cerrado.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Collared work shirt, hard-wearing trousers and unobtrusive boots, in neutral colours suited to technical settings and field visits.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Uses a body panel and an access credential; deals regularly with screens, maps and iris authentication systems.	NARRATIVEch. 019, 020, 022, 023, 026, 030
Marks	Temporary in chapter 26: mouth marked by the heat. Temporary in chapter 30: collar dark with sweat. No permanent mark is given.	NARRATIVEch. 026, 030
Way of acting	Speaks quietly, keeps his face controlled, hesitates for a moment before certain decisions and favours records, procedures and the continuity of the expansion.	NARRATIVEch. 018, 020, 022, 023, 026, 048
Relationships	Represents the technical and administrative interests of the mining operation; inspects, records and negotiates referrals with Edna and Mariana and coordinates actions with the utility company and the installers.	NARRATIVEch. 019, 020, 021, 022, 023, 026

Description for the camera

Man of 40 to 50, medium height, ordinary body, medium brown skin, sober face and short dark brown hair. Wears a collared work shirt, hard-wearing trousers, unobtrusive boots and a body panel.

What the text says

ch. 018Sales, envoy of the technical convergence, passed in front of the veranda with two people in light clothes.
ch. 019The envoy of the technical convergence had brought a ready answer on the body panel.
ch. 020He read without moving his face.
ch. 022Sales pressed his lips together.
ch. 023Sales ran to the cabin and offered his credential for the emergency manoeuvre.
ch. 026Sales came soon after, his mouth marked by the heat and two men from the mining operation behind him.
ch. 030Sales appeared on the image, seated in a refrigerated cabin, his collar dark with sweat still clinging to his neck.
ch. 048He tilted his face towards the panel, which recognised his iris.

CHARACTER 09 · DIVINA

Divina

First appearance: ch. 030
Appears in: 10 chapters
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Role	Village councillor; took part in the meetings that pushed the datacentre agreement forward and works on an environmental sampling as assistant to the person in charge.	NARRATIVEch. 030, 031, 033
Apparent age	Between 45 and 60.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium height and ordinary build, neither notably muscular nor frail.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Mature face, sober lines and a habitually restrained expression.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark hair with a few grey strands, medium length and usually tied back simply.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium skin tone, consistent with daily exposure to the sun.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Light, discreet, hard-wearing clothes for the heat and for getting about locally: short-sleeved shirt, plain trousers and closed shoes.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Carries a shopping bag and, during the environmental sampling, an ampoule or sample tube.	NARRATIVEch. 030, 031, 032
Marks	Temporary, chapters 33 to 36: bee sting at the base of the thumb, swelling of the hand and later a bandage.	NARRATIVEch. 033, 034, 036
Way of acting	Acts with restraint and persistence; reckons practical consequences, respects access limits and corrects imprecise wording from the systems.	NARRATIVEch. 031, 033, 036
Relationships	Has a son whose home she intends to visit; shares with Antônio the responsibility for an environmental sampling.	NARRATIVEch. 031, 033, 036, 038

Description for the camera

Middle-aged woman, medium height and ordinary build, medium skin tone, mature and sober face, dark hair with grey strands usually tied back. Wears a light short-sleeved shirt, plain trousers and closed shoes.

What the text says

ch. 030Divina, the councillor who had helped push the datacentre agreement through the village meetings
ch. 030she held a shopping bag against her stomach
ch. 031Divina raised the ampoule. She had walked through five houses in the lower village
ch. 031She still had to ask to be let into her son's home
ch. 033The sting went into the base of her thumb.
ch. 033The skin was already rising around the red spot.
ch. 036Divina appeared at the back door with her bandaged hand held against her body.
ch. 036Divina cut in. Spout.

CHARACTER 10 · LUZIA

Luzia

First appearance: ch. 033
Appears in: 19 chapters
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Role	Girl living in the house; takes part in the household chores, in handling the little water there is and in gathering seeds and food.	NARRATIVEch. 033, 117, 120, 121, 122
Apparent age	Child, identified in the prose as a girl.	NARRATIVEch. 121, 132, 137
Body	Small, light child of slight build.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Round child face with simple, expressive features.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Hair long enough to be tied with an elastic band; the parting shows when it is washed.	NARRATIVEch. 034, 116
Skin	Medium brown skin, suited to daily exposure to the sun of the Cerrado.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Plain everyday blouse, light shorts and sturdy sandals.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Usually carries containers, bowls, seeds and stones; uses a wooden spoon for small tasks.	NARRATIVEch. 033, 120, 122
Marks	No permanent mark described. Temporary in chapter 117: a fine layer of mineral dust covering her hair.	NARRATIVEch. 117
Way of acting	Observant, curious and eager to join in; counts objects under her breath, often gets the count wrong and improvises practical solutions.	NARRATIVEch. 033, 117, 120, 121, 122, 134
Relationships	Her mother is mentioned without a name. Lives and works with Ilva, Nael, Renan and Antônio, with no kinship to them made explicit.	NARRATIVEch. 115, 116, 117, 121, 132, 138

Description for the camera

Girl with a small, slight body, medium brown skin, a round child face and hair long enough to be tied with a blue elastic band. Wears a plain blouse, light shorts and sturdy sandals.

What the text says

ch. 034Luzia appeared at the back door with her hair tied by a blue elastic band
ch. 116The third was left for the ears and the parting of the hair.
ch. 117Luzia watched from the door, her hair already covered by a fine layer of dust.
ch. 121The girl had counted seven.
ch. 122Luzia appeared with the bowl of stones held against her chest.
ch. 122She put them in an empty bowl, one by one, counting aloud.
ch. 115She had used her mother's cloth to wrap a plant that would travel with no one.
ch. 120In the kitchen, Luzia counted the seeds under her breath, getting one too many.

CHARACTER 11 · OSMAR

Osmar

First appearance: ch. 036
Appears in: 3 chapters
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Role	Registrar of territorial harmonisation, responsible for checking records, reconciling duplicates and validating presences when authorised.	NARRATIVEch. 036, 037, 038
Apparent age	Adult between 35 and 50.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium height and build, with a functional, unobtrusive appearance.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Ordinary features, a restrained and professional expression.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark hair, short and plain.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Light short-sleeved shirt, hard-wearing trousers and closed shoes, in neutral colours.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Viewer fixed at the temple, connected to the harmonisation system.	NARRATIVEch. 036, 038
Marks	No permanent or temporary physical mark is described.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Way of acting	Acts in a bureaucratic, matter-of-fact way; consults or feeds the harmonisation, reconciles records and can validate presences.	NARRATIVEch. 036, 037, 038
Relationships	Known by sight to Antônio, who used to sell him ice at the bar; his administrative work can affect Edna's records.	NARRATIVEch. 037, 038

Description for the camera

Adult man of medium height and build, medium brown skin, short dark hair and ordinary features. Wears a light short-sleeved shirt, hard-wearing trousers and closed shoes in neutral colours.

What the text says

ch. 036Osmar crossed the street in front of the bar, the registrar of harmonisation with a viewer fixed at his temple.
ch. 036he answered that the duplicate would be reconciled by the end of the afternoon.
ch. 037Osmar could validate, provided the territorial harmonisation authorised his absence.
ch. 038Osmar could enter the licensed polygon and validate presence
ch. 038his viewer fed the harmonisation that swapped hollow stone for low density.
ch. 038Antônio knew the man from crossing the street, from asking for ice when the bar could still sell food.

CHARACTER 12 · CÉLIA

Célia

First appearance: ch. 042
Appears in: 29 chapters
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Role	Journalist who runs the last newsroom in the region; publishes notes and acts as an independent witness in public records.	NARRATIVEch. 042, 043, 060, 061
Apparent age	Between 35 and 45.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium, lean build, with the stamina for long journeys on foot.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Adult face with discreet features, in keeping with a sober, concentrated appearance.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark hair, straight to slightly wavy, usually tied back in a practical way.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Plain, functional clothing, alternating a skirt with pockets and long trousers; light shirt, sturdy sandals and a viewer kept under her clothes.	NARRATIVEch. 045, 046, 052, 063, 066, 068
Objects	Folding viewer with a fine crack in one corner and a water container fastened at the waist; also carries small reused materials.	NARRATIVEch. 042, 044, 046
Marks	No permanent mark described. Temporary, chapters 42 to 43: a pale mark from the viewer on her face, by the temple. Temporary, chapters 45 to 63: grazed skin, a blister and a wound below the ankle caused by the sandal.	NARRATIVEch. 042, 043, 045, 046, 052, 059
Way of acting	Observant, restrained and persistent; weighs documentary implications, protects records and joins in physical work when needed.	NARRATIVEch. 044, 057, 060, 061, 067
Relationships	Works alongside Ilva, Nael and Antônio as journalist and independent witness, sharing journeys, decisions and physical effort.	NARRATIVEch. 043, 044, 059, 060, 061

Description for the camera

Adult woman of about forty, medium and lean build, medium brown skin, discreet face and dark hair usually tied back. Wears a light shirt, a skirt with pockets or long trousers and sturdy sandals, carrying a folding viewer under her clothes and a container fastened at the waist.

What the text says

ch. 042Célia kept the last newsroom in the region in a room above a closed shop
ch. 043The mark of the glass still cut across her face, paler by the temple.
ch. 043Célia opened the viewer and confirmed her participation as third witness.
ch. 044The screen reflected both their faces, broken by the fine crack in the corner.
ch. 045The strap had grazed the skin below the ankle.
ch. 046she pulled a small roll of used membrane from the pocket of her skirt.
ch. 052She was sitting by the counter, the ankle strap hidden by the hem of her trousers.
ch. 061Célia put the remaining crust in her mouth, tucked the device against her body and began to dig.

CHARACTER 13 · BRENO

Breno

First appearance: ch. 048
Appears in: 3 chapters
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Role	Field technician for the utility company, responsible for checking consumption, validating loads and collecting or servicing panels for the consortium.	NARRATIVEch. 048, 051, 053
Apparent age	Adult between 30 and 40.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium height, lean build and hands accustomed to precise technical work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Narrow face, restrained expression, with faint signs of the habit of biting the inside of his mouth.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark brown hair, short and plain, suited to fieldwork in the heat.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Light, hard-wearing technical uniform in neutral tones, with closed boots and a forearm mount for the terminal.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Objects	Terminal strapped to the forearm or held against the chest; maintenance case with long tweezers, braided cleaning wire and a particle catcher.	NARRATIVEch. 051, 053
Marks	Temporary in chapter 53: skin split in three places by the nails from cleaning fluid, and a cut on one finger.	NARRATIVEch. 053
Way of acting	Restrained and methodical; lowers his eyes in disagreement, chews the inside of his mouth, works with precision and refuses to record undue damage.	NARRATIVEch. 048, 053
Relationships	Keeps a professional relationship with the utility company and the consortium; deals with Ilva over validation and maintenance, guiding her through the repair.	NARRATIVEch. 048, 051, 053

Description for the camera

Adult man of medium height and lean build, medium brown skin, narrow face and short dark brown hair. Wears a light technical uniform in neutral tones, closed boots and a forearm mount for the terminal.

What the text says

ch. 048he did consumption checks for the utility company and chewed the inner corner of his mouth
ch. 051the utility company had assigned him to validate the load
ch. 053Breno arrived with the terminal strapped to his forearm and a maintenance case hanging from his right hand.
ch. 053He had come to collect the panels for the consortium
ch. 053the skin by the nails was split in three places
ch. 053Breno tested each channel with dry air.
ch. 053Breno refused with his wounded fingertip.
ch. 053Breno guided the pressure, two millimetres to the left, release, turn, pull.

CHARACTER 14 · RENAN

Renan

First appearance: ch. 065
Appears in: 29 chapters
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Role	Refrigeration technician for the utility company, responsible for the maintenance and inspection of refrigeration units.	NARRATIVEch. 065, 118, 119
Apparent age	Between 35 and 45.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Body	Medium, functional frame, with arms strengthened by manual work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Face	Ordinary features, with a habitually concentrated and tired expression.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Hair	Dark hair, short and practical for technical work.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Skin	Medium brown skin tone.	DERIVEDcompleted by the AI agent
Clothing	Work shirt with roll-up sleeves, hard-wearing trousers and a wrench hanging at the waist.	NARRATIVEch. 070, 118, 120, 125
Objects	Toolbox, torque or pressure wrench, thermal blades, sampling capsule and a rod for samples.	NARRATIVEch. 065, 067, 068, 119
Marks	Temporary: skin and clothes covered in mineral dust in chapters 65, 125 and 126; a purple band and hardening on the forearm, with a painful cut, in chapters 67 and 118 to 124.	NARRATIVEch. 065, 067, 118, 119, 120, 122
Way of acting	Works with precision, recognises faults by their noise, hesitates in the face of risk and avoids killing small animals.	NARRATIVEch. 065, 070, 071, 072, 118, 122
Relationships	Has a daughter. Works alongside Antônio, Ilva, Nael and other residents during repairs and technical disputes.	NARRATIVEch. 065, 066, 067, 068, 070, 118

Description for the camera

Man of 35 to 45, medium frame and strengthened arms, brown skin, short dark hair, concentrated face, work shirt with roll-up sleeves and hard-wearing trousers.

What the text says

ch. 065Renan, refrigeration technician for the utility company, came in by the veranda with a torque wrench strapped to his forearm
ch. 065His skin was whitened with dust up to the hairline
ch. 066My daughter asked for fruit today, he said.
ch. 067The purple band on his forearm had darkened.
ch. 070Renan noticed before anyone else. He laid his palm on the plate and pulled his hand away quickly.
ch. 118His sleeve was rolled up above the hardened forearm
ch. 125He had the wrench hanging at his waist and his shirt stiff with dust.
ch. 122He shook his hand, but killed none of them.