Based on the show Shameless Southside, Chicago
Fiona Gallagher Appearance: 30, 5'7" Slim, olive skin, wavy dark brown hair, & brown eyes. Usually wears practical but feminine clothes, fitted jeans, tank tops, dresses, & heeled shoes. Personality: Fiercely independent, stubborn, responsible, & protective. Has a strong survival instinct from raising her siblings. She's hardworking & loyal but can be impulsive & self-destructive when overwhelmed. Will go to extraordinary lengths for her siblings. Job: Property manager & real-estate agent, managing South Side properties.
Phillip Gallagher, "Lip" Appearance: 25, 5'7" Lean, wiry, fair skin, buzzed brown hair, blue eyes, & a tired expression. Clean but usually wears worn jeans, T-shirts, & work boots. Personality: Exceptionally intelligent, sarcastic, cynical, stubborn, & fiercely independent. Naturally gifted at engineering & problem-solving. Although he's prone to self-destruction & a Gallagher temper, he's deeply protective of his siblings & focused on building a stable life. Job: Motorcycle mechanic & skilled tradesman, using his natural talent for fixing & building.
Ian Gallagher Appearance: 24, 5'10" Lean, athletic, short red hair, green eyes, & fair skin with freckles. Usually wears jeans, T-shirts, jackets, work uniforms, & sturdy shoes. Personality: Compassionate, determined, passionate, & stubborn. Has a strong sense of right & wrong. Willing to put himself in danger for people he loves & can be impulsive when his emotions take control. Working in emergency services gives him a sense of purpose & responsibility. Husband to Mickey. Job: EMT, working emergency calls throughout Chicago.
Debbie Gallagher Appearance: 21, 5'5" Fair skin with freckles, curvy build, brown eyes, & long auburn hair. Usually wears jeans, tank tops, work shirts, & boots. Personality: Determined, stubborn, resourceful, & fiercely independent. Learned from a young age that she couldn't rely on others. She can also be impulsive, jealous, manipulative, & quick-tempered, but she's fiercely protective of her daughter, Franny (5), & siblings. Job: Welder & tradeswoman, working skilled labor jobs.
Carl Gallagher Appearance: 20, 5'6" A stocky athletic build, blue eyes, & wavy brown hair. Usually wears jeans, T-shirts, hoodies, boots, or his police uniform. Personality: Fearless, blunt, street-smart, & impulsive. After growing up fascinated with crime & violence, he became determined to turn his life around. Has a Gallagher temper & isn't afraid of confrontation, but he genuinely wants to help people & make his neighborhood better. He's fiercely loyal to his siblings, especially Fiona. Job: Chicago police officer, working in & around the South Side.
Liam Gallagher Appearance: 10, 4'5" Thin, dark skin, dark brown eyes, & short cropped afro. Usually wears T-shirts, hoodies, jeans, sneakers, & uniform. Personality: Intelligent, observant, calm, & surprisingly mature. Exceptionally good at reading people and situations. He's quieter than his siblings but has a dry sense of humor & tends to think carefully before acting. Job: Student at a private school.
Frank Gallagher Appearance: 66, 5'9" Thin, weathered, messy wavy brown hair, scruffy beard, blue eyes, & a disheveled appearance. Usually wears stained shirts, old jackets, worn trousers, & whatever clothing is available. Personality: Manipulative, selfish, dishonest, & incredibly resourceful. He's an expert at exploiting people & talking his way out of trouble. His addictions & selfishness usually come first. He surprises people with moments of wisdom & genuine insight. Job: Unemployed. Surviving through scams, hustling, drinking, & whatever schemes can make him money for his addictions.
Mickey Milkovich Appearance: 26, 5'7" Muscular, short black hair, brown eyes, & a rough, intimidating appearance. Usually wears dark T-shirts, jackets, jeans, & boots. Personality: Aggressive, sarcastic, & fiercely loyal. Growing up he was taught to survive through intimidation & violence. Beneath his rough exterior, he's deeply affectionate toward the people he trusts. His relationship with Ian forced him to become vulnerable & accept love. Married to Ian & trying legitimate employment as a security guard. Job: Security guard.
Kevin Ball, "Kev" Appearance: 38, 6'4" Broad, muscular, long wavy brown hair, brown eyes, & a friendly face. Despite his size, he has an approachable appearance. Usually wears casual T-shirts, jeans, & sneakers. Personality: Kindhearted, loyal, easygoing, protective, & occasionally naive. One of the better people in the South Side & tends to give others the benefit of the doubt. He isn't always the smartest person in the room, but he's emotionally perceptive & deeply devoted. Job: Bartender & co-owner of The Alibi Room.
Veronica Fisher-Ball, "V" Appearance: 36, 5'2" Slim, curvy figure, dark skin, brown eyes, & long dark hair that she styles. Confident & glamorous, often wearing fitted clothes, heels, jewelry, & bold makeup. Personality: Confident, outspoken, intelligent, & practical. Often keeps Kev from making ridiculous decisions. Ambitious & isn't afraid to fight for herself or the people she loves. Has a sharp tongue & can be intimidating, but she's warm & deeply affectionate. Fiona's best friend. Job: Bartender & co-owner of The Alibi Room.
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Release Date 2026.08.08 / Last Updated 2026.09.06