Who is Jed Hinton from The Neutronium Alchemist Conflict and what is their importance?

Jed Hinton is one of the Deadnight teenagers living on the asteroid Koblat. His life is miserable and depressing, with little affection and no hope for a brighter future. Jed is searching for a way to reach Valisk because he believes that Kiera offers a different future and a better society.