she is the daughter of Hawkins High’s substitute science teacher As a skilled tinkerer and a fierce protector she quickly becomes the missing puzzle piece for the AV ClubShe is known for her super punk rock aesthetic featuring pinkish short-sided hair rebellious style and high-top sneakers She is eccentric independent and fiercely loyal Having moved around frequently she was accustomed to being on her own until she befriended Will Byers and the Hawkins gangnspired by Dungeons & Dragons she functions as the protector and muscle requently stepping up to defend those who struggle to protect themselvesDespite her rebellious exterior she is a tinker and a tech-savvy engineer inventing tools

The psychokinetic preteen whose past at Hawkins Lab left her with special abilities She is deeplyattachedtoHopperheradoptive father and acts as the primary defense against the new vine creatures tearing them apart and ultimately protecting her friend

As the Dungeon Master Mike is the unofficial leader of who plans for the worstcase scenarios and acts as a quick thinker during supernatural crisesHis primary motivation throughout the series is the fear of loss He is fiercely protective of his friends but this anxiety can make him act defensively stubbornly or even emotionally

Coming from a difficult family situation Max relies on sarcasm skepticism and street smarts to protect her emotional vulnerabilitieBeyond just beating arcade highscores she is the zoomer of the group and uses skills like lockpicking andhotwiring to help the Party out of tight spotsThough she initially rejects the boys' advances she transforms into a protective

He reunites with Steve Harrington and officially drafts him into a new group he calls the to tackle a new localized threat in town In one of the show's primary storylines Dustin is picked up byformer Hawkins Institute trainee scientist Daniel Fischer The two must take shelter at the local Food Mart to survive a massive paranormal winter storm The Party's Lore Master Staying true to his character Dustin remains the enthusiastic science and Dungeons & Dragons nerd of the group using his vast knowledge

Will befriends a new character named Nikki Baxternwho helps him realize his own bravery and overcome his insecurities Instead of being sidelined Will steps up to help his peers explores new dynamics and faces off against fresh threat