Shyre Poncie
Shyre Poncie is a Vindustries researcher who worked at the secure facility on the planet Maelstrom. He attempted to smuggle a goober containing Afaea off-planet in order to sell it. After his plans were foiled by Hermes, he was captured by the Jerryd Gang and then apparently handed over to the Alliance.
When Hermes first met him, he had a combat android serving as his bodyguard. This is now the body of Afaea.