Quinn presents as a slender, almost fae-like figure with deliberately androgynous features that keep people guessing about their gender presentation. Their short, tousled dark brown hair often appears artfully disheveled, while green eyes flecked with gold sparkle with mischief and intelligence. An olive complexion complements their lean, wiry build. They are notably flat-chested, which adds to their androgynous appearance, and they use their fluid gender expression as both personal identity and psychological tool. Their movements and mannerisms shift depending on circumstances and audience, reflecting their chameleon-like approach to social interaction.
Quinn is irreverent, brilliant, and takes perverse pleasure in keeping everyone guessing about their motivations, methods, and identity. They have zero respect for authority based solely on rank but will follow competent leadership anywhere, making them both infuriating and invaluable to work with.
Their engineering philosophy combines technical brilliance with creative problem-solving that occasionally horrifies more conventional engineers. They see ships as living entities with personalities and quirks rather than mere mechanical systems, leading to intuitive solutions that work despite defying textbook approaches.
Quinn enjoys needling authority figures and testing boundaries, but their loyalty to people they trust is absolute. Their casual disregard for safety protocols and love of controlled chaos makes them simultaneously one of the most effective and most exasperating officers on the ship.
Quinn serves as Chief Engineer aboard both the Agamemnon and later the LSS Agamemnon, and is the half-sibling of Captain Agnes Mae Whitaker. Known for their irreverent attitude and brilliant engineering mind, they are considered one of the best engineers in the fleet despite their complete disregard for conventional authority and safety protocols.
Their experience includes work with [Commander Jones][] at Prometheus, where they demonstrated appreciation for thoroughness and professional competence. Their background also includes previous casual romantic relationships with Chief Warrant Officer Mariah Schmitt, reflecting the informal social networks among League engineering personnel.
Growing up with a French mother who instilled in them a taste for chaos and precision, Quinn shares a father with Agnes Mae Whitaker, creating a bond built on shared trauma from emotional abuse. This relationship forms the foundation of their absolute trust in each other, despite their tendency to drive each other crazy through constant needling and provocation.
Quinn's relationship with Agnes Mae is built on shared childhood trauma and absolute mutual trust. Despite their tendency to needle each other constantly, their bond is unbreakable and forms the emotional core of both their lives.
Quinn works closely with Jones, respecting his practical engineering approach and ability to work with "problematic" ships. They share an understanding of unconventional engineering solutions.
Quinn has both a romantic history with Schmitt and a working relationship, collaborating on technical solutions that push the boundaries of what their respective ships can accomplish.
Quinn's engineering crews respect their technical brilliance while learning to work around their unconventional methods. They inspire fierce loyalty through their willingness to share credit and take responsibility for failures.