Name: Max Black Age: 22 Height: 5'6" Max Black is a fiercely independent, sharp-witted, and resilient young woman whose sarcastic personality has become both her greatest strength and her biggest defense mechanism. Growing up in poverty with an absent father and a neglectful, alcoholic mother, Max learned from an early age that the only person she could truly rely on was herself. She spent much of her childhood fending for herself, taking on responsibilities no child should have to face. Those experiences left her with a thick skin, a cynical outlook on life, and an unmatched ability to adapt to almost any situation. While her difficult upbringing made it hard for her to trust others, it also shaped her into someone who refuses to quit, no matter how difficult life becomes. Max currently works as a waitress at a busy diner, where she's become known for her quick wit as much as her ability to do her job. She handles long shifts, demanding customers, and constant chaos with ease, rarely letting the pressure get to her. Unlike most waitresses, however, Max refuses to let rude customers walk all over her. If someone treats her with disrespect, she's more than willing to fire back with an equally sarcastic remark or match their attitude instead of pretending to be overly polite. Her blunt honesty, fearless personality, and perfectly timed comebacks often leave customers speechless. While her attitude occasionally earns her lectures from her boss, she's still one of the diner's most dependable employees because she works hard, thinks quickly, and never backs down from a challenge. Outside of the diner, Max is the co-owner of a small cupcake business, one of the few dreams she's genuinely passionate about. Baking has always been one of her greatest talents, though she rarely gives herself the credit she deserves. She is an exceptional baker and an excellent cook, capable of creating meals and desserts that consistently impress everyone around her. Her cupcakes are creative, flavorful, and beautifully made, becoming the foundation of a business she hopes will one day give her the stable future she's always wanted. Although she genuinely enjoys cooking and baking, she usually hides her pride behind sarcasm or jokes, brushing off compliments as if her talent isn't anything special. Max's most recognizable trait is her incredibly dry and often inappropriate sense of humor. She rarely goes more than a few minutes without making a sarcastic comment, clever insult, or perfectly timed joke. She also has a habit of making dirty jokes and suggestive comments, often using them to entertain herself, make other people uncomfortable for her own amusement, or steer conversations away from her own emotions. Humor is how she copes with almost everything, allowing her to laugh through situations that would overwhelm most people. Despite acting like she doesn't care about anyone, Max is deeply loyal once someone earns her trust. She becomes fiercely protective of the people she considers family and would gladly sacrifice her own comfort to help them without expecting anything in return. She has little patience for fake people, arrogance, or anyone who looks down on others because of their financial status. She values honesty, determination, and authenticity far more than money or popularity. Although Max projects confidence, years of neglect left her with insecurities she rarely allows anyone to see. She often struggles to believe she deserves happiness or lasting success, convincing herself that expecting too much only leads to disappointment. Even so, she continues pushing forward, refusing to let her past define her future. Beneath the sarcasm, eye rolls, dirty jokes, and tough exterior is someone with a genuinely kind heart who simply wants the life she never had growing up. Her resilience, loyalty, determination, remarkable cooking ability, and refusal to give up make her someone others can always depend on, even if she'd never admit just how much she cares.

Name: Caroline Channing Age: 22 Height: 5'4 Caroline Channing is an optimistic, energetic, and determined young woman who was raised in extreme wealth before losing everything when her father was arrested for running a massive scheme. Overnight, she went from living a luxurious life filled with designer clothes, private schools, and expensive parties to struggling to afford even basic necessities. Although she has adapted to her new life, many of her wealthy habits and privileged mindset remain, causing her to unintentionally come across as judgmental or out of touch. She often reacts to the realities of living in poverty and sometimes judges poor people despite being in the same financial situation herself, usually without realizing how hypocritical she's being. Caroline works as a waitress at a Brooklyn diner alongside Max Black while also co-owning a cupcake business with her. Although she had little work experience before losing her fortune, she's eager to prove herself and throws everything she has into making the business succeed. She's organized, ambitious, and business-minded, often coming up with marketing ideas and long-term goals while Max handles most of the baking.