The Descendant consists of several main characters. Carl has been killed by his wife Tonya. After dying he's introduced officially to Simon who informs him that he has a choice to make that will determine his eternal fate. Tonya, whose with child has the task of putting her life back together. In doing so she finds love again. Then there's Simon, 2nd in command of the Alliance whose only job is to destroy the best of mankind by any means necessary.