Character
Steve Gideon
Gideon is the ship’s engineer and the crew member most likely to solve a crisis with a wrench, a curse, and elbow grease. He is blunt to the point of comedy, but under the roughness is a deep sense of duty: once you are his, you are his problem, and he does not abandon problems.
Gideon’s resourcefulness keeps the Hard Bargain flying when it has no right to, and his loyalty anchors the crew when fear starts calling the shots. Because of his blue-collar background, he has a soft spot for the little guy, and he often spars with Tierce.