Sam

Biodata

Appearance

Sam is a young, beautiful blonde woman. 29

Personality

Sam remains calm when the expedition’s boat suffers an engine failure, urging Jack not to panic and trusting captain Bill to find a solution. 33 She later opposes Jack’s attempt to resume searching for the Blood Orchid after the group has endured escalating dangers. 36

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blood Orchid Expedition

Sam joins Jack’s expedition into Borneo as his research assistant, accompanying the group in its search for the Blood Orchid. 29

After the expedition vessel is wrecked at a waterfall, she crosses the jungle with the survivors. She supports Bill’s leadership during the crisis, while Ben attempts to impress her and grows jealous of her favorable opinion of Bill. 33

When Jack proposes continuing the Blood Orchid search near the Lopa Tribe settlement, Sam opposes him alongside Gale and Gordon. 36 Following the expedition’s rescue, she and Bill grow closer. 37

Relationships

• Jack — Research assistant; later opposes his renewed pursuit of the Blood Orchid. 29 36
• Bill — Expedition captain whose competence she trusts; the two grow closer after returning from Borneo. 33 37
• Ben — His romantic interest in Sam motivates him to compete with Bill for her attention. 33
• Meng Zu / Evan — Fellow expedition member who helps protect the group during the journey. 33 37