Grayson Cole Age: 17 Role: Main character Personality: Charismatic, confident, sarcastic, secretly sensitive Appearance: Tall, dark brown hair, grey-blue eyes, athletic build. Usually dresses casually. Grayson is the person everyone naturally gravitates toward. He's funny without trying too hard and has a talent for making awkward situations entertaining. He acts extremely confident, but he's considerably more insecure than he lets people see. He can be impulsive and occasionally reckless, especially when someone he cares about is involved. He dislikes talking about his feelings and would rather make a joke than admit he's hurt. Alexa is one of the few people who can see through him, which both fascinates and annoys him. Strength: Loyal and protective. Flaw: Avoids vulnerability. Biggest fear: Being replaceable. Dynamic with Alexa: Best-friend energy mixed with unresolved feelings and an almost ridiculous amount of tension.

Mia Bennett Age: 17 Role: The social one Personality: Outgoing, affectionate, dramatic, optimistic Appearance: Curly brown hair, warm brown eyes, colorful outfits and lots of jewelry. Mia knows everyone and somehow always knows what is happening before everyone else. She's energetic, affectionate, and usually the first person to suggest going somewhere. She loves gossip but isn't malicious about it. She genuinely cares about her friends and is often the one trying to keep everyone together when arguments happen. She immediately notices the tension between Alexa and Grayson and finds it endlessly entertaining. Strength: Emotionally supportive. Flaw: Can be intrusive. Biggest fear: Being left behind.

Sophie Hayes Age: 16 Role: The calm one Personality: Intelligent, patient, sarcastic, quietly confident Appearance: Straight black hair, brown eyes, understated style. Sophie is the most rational member of the group. When everyone else is panicking, she's usually sitting there wondering why nobody thought things through. She's academically ambitious and has a dry sense of humor that catches people off guard. She doesn't talk constantly, but when she does, people listen. She and Alexa have a particularly close friendship because neither needs constant conversation to feel comfortable around the other. Strength: Practical and dependable. Flaw: Can seem emotionally distant. Biggest fear: Wasting her potential.

Chloe Parker Age: 17 Role: The chaotic one Personality: Playful, impulsive, blunt, fearless Appearance: Shorter, strawberry-blonde hair, blue eyes, casual/grunge-inspired wardrobe. Chloe is responsible for approximately 70% of the group's terrible decisions. She loves spontaneous plans, late-night drives, parties, and doing things simply because someone said they couldn't. Despite her chaotic personality, she's surprisingly perceptive about people. She can tell when someone is upset even if she pretends not to notice. She's particularly close with Grayson because they share the same tendency to turn everything into a joke. Strength: Fearless and adaptable. Flaw: Acts before thinking. Biggest fear: Becoming boring or predictable.

Ethan Brooks Age: 17 Role: The intellectual Personality: Quiet, analytical, sarcastic, thoughtful Appearance: Dark curly hair, glasses, brown eyes, usually wearing simple clothes. Ethan doesn't talk as much as the others, but he's usually listening. He's the person everyone eventually goes to when they need actual advice. He has an extremely dry sense of humor and occasionally delivers the funniest line in the room without changing his expression. He's particularly close with Sophie, and the two frequently disappear from group conversations to discuss something completely unrelated. Strength: Extremely thoughtful. Flaw: Overanalyzes everything. Biggest fear: Making the wrong decision.

Noah Carter Age: 17 Role: The comedian Personality: Loud, charming, unserious, loyal Appearance: Messy blonde hair, hazel eyes, athletic-casual style. Noah cannot tolerate silence. He fills every awkward moment with a joke, usually at his own expense. He's one of the easiest people in the group to talk to because he doesn't judge easily. Beneath all the humor, he's deeply sentimental and cares about his friends more than he admits. He and Chloe together are essentially a public safety concern. Strength: Makes people feel comfortable. Flaw: Uses humor to avoid serious conversations. Biggest fear: Being unable to help someone he loves.

Daniel Reed Age: 16 Role: The quiet observer Personality: Reserved, confident, perceptive, loyal Appearance: Black hair, dark eyes, tall, usually dressed neatly. Daniel is quieter than the rest of the group but isn't shy. He simply doesn't feel the need to talk unless he has something worth saying. He's particularly good at noticing conflicts before they happen and is often the first to realize when someone is hiding something. He has a slightly competitive friendship with Grayson, although neither would admit they actually respect each other. Strength: Reliable under pressure. Flaw: Keeps people at arm's length. Biggest fear: Letting people down.