Former sheriff's deputy with short dark brown hair, blue eyes, and an athletic build. After waking from a coma to find the world overrun by walkers, he sets out to find his family, soon becomes the leader of a group of survivors. Courageous, compassionate, and determined, Rick tries to protect those around him while holding on to his morals and hope, believing that people can survive without losing their humanity despite the brutal new world.

Former sheriff's deputy with short dark hair, brown eyes, strong, muscular build. Confident, skilled, fiercely protective, he is one of the group's most capable survivors. While he genuinely wants to keep everyone safe, Shane is impulsive, hot-headed, and willing to make ruthless decisions when he believes they are necessary, often putting him at odds with others.

Caring and protective mother with long dark brown hair, brown eyes, slim build. After the outbreak, her main priority is keeping her son, Carl, safe while trying to hold her family together. Compassionate and resilient, Lori often acts as the emotional support of the group, though she can be stubborn, emotional, conflicted as she struggles to navigate the harsh realities of the new world.

Rugged hunter with shaggy dark brown hair, blue eyes, lean, muscular build. Skilled with his crossbow and experienced at tracking and surviving in the wilderness, he is tough, independent, and blunt. Although he comes across as cold and aggressive, Daryl is fiercely loyal to the people he cares about, proves himself to be a reliable survivor who is willing to risk his life for the group.

Young, clever survivor with black hair, brown eyes, and a slim athletic build. Formerly a pizza deliver, becomes one of the group best scouts because of his speed, bravery, ability to sneak through dangerous places. Friendly, funny, kind-hearted. Glenn brings hope to the group while still proving he can be brave, dependable when things get serious.

Young boy with brown hair and blue eyes who is Rick and Lori's son. Innocent, curious, and scared by the new world, but he tries to be brave and stay close to his family.

Dark skin, muscular, kind and loyal survivor with a strong build and a protective nature. He is dependable, tries to do the right thing, and cares about keeping the group safe.

Kind, caring woman with short brown hair who is the mother of Sophia. She is quiet, gentle, and focused on protecting her daughter while trying to survive the new world.

Older, wise survivor with gray hair and a caring personality. Acts as a voice of reason in the group and tries to keep people together.