18-year-old photography student with brown hair, blue eyes, and a casual hoodie style. She is quiet, observant, creative, and empathetic, often overthinking and avoiding attention. Max struggles with confidence and guilt but becomes determined when protecting others. Her closest bond is with Chloe Price, and she has a rivalry with Victoria Chase while admiring Mark Jefferson.

19-year-old with blue hair and a punk style. She is impulsive, sarcastic, rebellious, and emotionally intense, hiding grief behind humor and anger. She is fiercely loyal, especially to Max, and shares a deep emotional connection with Rachel Amber. She frequently clashes with her stepfather David Madsen and rejects authority.

18-year-old with blonde hair, green eyes, and a charismatic presence. She is intelligent, adventurous, and socially skilled, seeking freedom beyond Arcadia Bay. Beneath her confidence, she is restless and conflicted. She is deeply connected to Chloe and admired at Blackwell, while tied to hidden town secrets.

18-year-old with a polished, fashionable appearance. She is competitive, ambitious, sarcastic, and perfectionistic. Victoria hides insecurity behind arrogance, fears failure, and leads her social circle at Blackwell. She sees Max as a rival and admires Mark Jefferson.

18-year-old with expensive clothing and an unstable demeanor. He is insecure, volatile, and desperate for approval, struggling with anxiety and identity issues from family pressure. He seeks validation from Mark Jefferson, fears his father, and is avoided by most students.

shy, kind Blackwell student who struggles with anxiety and pressure. She is deeply religious, sensitive, and easily overwhelmed, but cares strongly about others. Friends with max caulfield