Character Spotlight #23-Major Hadrian Sanon

Meet Major Hadrian Sanon

Hadrian Sanon grew up under the shadow of infamy—the daughter of Vae Victis, the disgraced general whose name still lingers like a curse across the United Colonies. Determined to prove she was not her father’s echo, Hadrian enlisted in the UC military, where her intellect and discipline earned her a place among the Red Devils, the elite unit tasked with studying and combating alien threats. Her service with the UC Xenowarfare Division honed her into a formidable soldier and strategist, one who learned firsthand the unpredictable nature of life beyond human space. But the deeper she went into the Division’s work, the more she saw the fractures within the system she’d sworn to serve—the quiet corruption, the expedient lies, the moral decay buried under bureaucratic polish.

Steadfast yet disillusioned, Hadrian carries herself with controlled precision, her sharp mind and unshakable will masking the quiet weight of legacy. To some, she represents the promise of the UC’s future; to others, the reminder of a dangerous past. To Hadrian herself, she is simply a survivor of both bloodline and battlefield—fighting not just for humanity’s survival, but for her own sense of honor.

(Hadrian is available as a companion after completing the Vanguard questline)

Meet Cynthia Kaye McWilliams

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams is an American actress and voiceover artist whose career seamlessly blends live-action performances with dynamic voice roles in animation and video games. Born in Berlin, Germany, and raised in Kansas City, Kansas, McWilliams cultivated her craft at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago. Her early career saw her in supporting roles, including a notable appearance in The Lake House and a recurring role as Kacee Franklin in the acclaimed series Prison Break. She further showcased her talents in the short-lived series The Chicago Code and the NBC pilot Love Is a Four Letter Word.

Transitioning to Los Angeles, McWilliams secured a series regular role in the hit comedy Real Husbands of Hollywood, starring opposite Kevin Hart. Her television credits expanded with appearances in Bosch, Nashville, Survivor's Remorse, and Coyote, among others. In 2022, she delivered a poignant performance as Sensia in the Apple TV+ series The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, starring Samuel L. Jackson.

Beyond her on-screen presence, McWilliams has made significant contributions to the world of voice acting. Her video game credits include portraying Spartan Holly Tanaka in Halo 5: Guardians, voicing Senna in League of Legends and Legends of Runeterra, and lending her voice to characters in Valorant, Cyberpunk 2077, and Tell Me Why. In Starfield, she voices Hadrian Sanon, a character whose depth and complexity reflect McWilliams' range as a voice artist. Her recent projects include voicing Lacey in the game South of Midnight and Queen in The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep.

McWilliams continues to captivate audiences with her compelling performances, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and talented actress and voiceover artist.