Safe Havens/YMMV


 * Ensemble Darkhorse: Samantha used to be a supporting character, but she turned out more interesting than Matt.
 * Mary Sue: Ming used to come dangerously close to this with her various talents.
 * Samantha is fully in Mary Sue country (Omnidisciplinary Scientist, high-level athlete, professional-class drummer), but, like Ming, is likeable enough that her talents don't add up to unlikeablity.