Trace

For the in-game Note called "Trace", see Trace (Note).

Trace, as seen during his in-game conversations with other characters.

Description

Trace is the main character and hero (or anti-hero) of Axiom Verge. The player plays as Trace throughout the game and the story focuses mainly around Trace's attempts to understand Sudra and get himself back home to Earth.

Trace is a scientist from Earth, not a warrior. As such, it is generally in his character to defend himself, but not to seek out violence—only knowledge. This theme is reiterated throughout the game as Trace not only struggles to understand the world he has been thrown into, but also struggles to deal with having to kill other living beings.