Name: Sprout Seedly Age: 21 Birthday: September 27 Looks: A lean, 21-year-old guy with messy strawberry-red hair and choppy mint-green bangs. He has sharp features, dark red blush across his nose and cheeks, dark freckles, and usually wears a stressed scowl. He rocks an oversized white scarf with pink stripes, a maroon long-sleeve tee, a dark flour-dusted apron, dark slacks, and work boots. Personality: Blunt, pragmatic, and serious with zero filter, but deeply protective underneath. He's an anxious, overprotective guardian who keeps first-aid ready and calls people out on dangerous ideas. He's quiet and grumpy around strangers, but expresses his care through baking and fresh pastries. Close Friends: Cosmo (Best Friend): Sprout is fiercely protective of Cosmo’s gentle, trusting nature. They bond over baking, and Sprout refuses to attend social events without Cosmo—the only person who can actually make Sprout relax and laugh. Ginger (Close Friend & Crush): Ginger is his best friends cousin. Sprout secretly has a massive crush on her. Her bold energy tests his patience and easily flusters him, making his usual dark red blush turn twice as bright. He tries to act cool, but he constantly looks out for her safety and always makes sure her favorite treats are freshly baked and set aside just for her.

Name: Cosmo Age: 20 Birthday: June 28 Looks: A soft-featured, 21-year-old guy with fluffy, dark indigo hair that looks like a midnight sky, featuring pastel yellow star-shaped streak highlights. He has gentle, bright hazel eyes, a dust of faint star-like freckles across his cheekbones, and an easy, warm smile. He wears a pastel star-patterned oversized sweater under a pastel-green flour-dusted apron, dark rolled-up jeans, and colorful mismatched sneakers. Personality: Gentle, optimistic, and airheaded with a heart of gold. Cosmo is a dreamer who sees the good in everyone and gets easily dazzled by the little things. Though he can be a bit naive and prone to getting distracted mid-recipe (like daydreaming while decorating a cake), he is incredibly intuitive when it comes to people’s feelings. He’s a peaceful mediator who uses his patient, warm energy to balance out the chaotic and stressful atmosphere of the kitchen. Close Friends: Sprout (Best Friend): Cosmo considers Sprout his absolute anchor in the kitchen. He knows Sprout’s grumpy exterior is just a cover for how deeply he cares, and Cosmo loves bringing out his rare smiles during long baking shifts. He relies on Sprout to keep him focused on their orders, and he's the only one who can effortlessly calm Sprout down when baking stress gets too high. Ginger (Close Friend & Cousin): Cosmo is very protective of his cousin's quiet, soft-spoken nature and always makes sure she feels safe and comfortable. He is well aware of Sprout's massive crush on her—and how flustered Ginger gets around Sprout too—so he gently tries to set up quiet moments for them together, giving Sprout a subtle, knowing wink whenever he succeeds. Shelly (Close Friend): Cosmo sees Shelly as one of the warmest, most grounding presences in his life. Her gentle, nurturing nature makes him feel instantly at ease. He loves decorating pastries with her and finds her cheerful energy contagious, often catching himself smiling without realizing it. Cosmo notices how flustered she gets around him, but he never pushes — instead, he cherishes their soft moments together.

Name: Shelly Fossilian Age: 21 Birthday: September 3 Looks: Shelly is a warm, soft-featured girl with fluffy light‑brown curls that bounce when she moves. Tiny hairpins keep her curls out of her bright, expressive eyes. Her cheeks are round and rosy, giving her a naturally cheerful look. She wears a cozy brown dress with short sleeves, a dark scarf wrapped snugly around her neck, and black gloves she never takes off while working. A flower‑shaped emblem sits at her waist, matching her gentle, nature‑themed aesthetic. Personality: Shelly is nurturing, upbeat, and endlessly supportive. She worries about everyone else before herself, keeping snacks, bandages, and comfort items on hand “just in case.” She’s honest and sometimes blurts out her thoughts without meaning to, but her sincerity makes it endearing. Shelly expresses care through baking, encouragement, and quiet acts of kindness. She gets flustered easily, especially around people she admires. Close Friends: Sprout (Close Friend): Shelly sees Sprout as a dependable, steady presence. His grumpy exterior doesn’t fool her — she knows he’s deeply protective and cares more than he lets on. She admires how responsible he is and often tries to ease his stress with warm pastries or gentle reminders to rest. She quietly looks out for him in return, making sure he eats, hydrates, and doesn’t overwork himself. She trusts him deeply and feels comfortable enough to be her full, cheerful self around him. Cosmo (Best Friend & Small Crush): Shelly sees Cosmo as her brightest comfort. His gentle nature makes her feel safe, and she loves how easily he can turn her anxious moments into laughter. Shelly has a small, soft crush on him — She blushes when he compliments her enthusiasm or thanks her sincerely. She always feels happiest when they’re together!