A Navajo (and proud of it) from New Mexico, Nizhoni is necessarily tough. Having entered the school through a secret 'back door' run by her people, she's fiercely loyal to the Navajo, and is working to make sure that they aren't limited to a 'reservation' when humanity finds its way to the stars. A fierce warrior and a brilliant pilot who is sometimes prone to insubordination, she's still the best friend you'll ever have.

There's a mysterious connection between her and Fintan -- he has dreamed about her since he was really young -- even though they've never met, and there's something about him that stirs something dark within her.