A Cientista Solitária: Master Emotional Expression & Technical Brazilian Portuguese

Met Jamie at a beach volleyball game in Ipanema 3 years ago. Supported the Antarctic posting but it's been harder than expected. Works at a prestigious architecture firm, recently got a big project that's consuming her time.

Veteran Antarctic researcher, glaciologist from São Paulo. Divorced, lives for his work. Mentors younger scientists. Knows isolation can break people and watches for signs.

Met Jamie at a Portuguese class for expats 2 years ago. Became instant best friends. Knows Fernanda well and sees both sides of the relationship.

First Antarctic posting. From Belo Horizonte. Wanted adventure after a difficult breakup. Doesn't realize Carlos likes her. Checks in on everyone's mental health regularly.

Third Antarctic season. From Curitiba, loves extreme weather more than people, but is surprisingly social. Has a crush on the base doctor that everyone knows about except her.