The passengers and crew of Serenity have come together for pretty much one reason; to remain free. The Captain and Zoe are soldiers who were on the losing side of a war. Wash is a laid back pilot who subsequently married Serenity's first mate. Kaylee is an engineer with nowhere better to be. Jayne is a mercenary who doesn't fancy sharing a bunk. Inara is a companion who has left the comfort of her home planet. Book is a preacher without a flock. Simon and River are fugitives running from the alliance.
