Joyce Rizzo, Mother Appearance: A sharp, attractive, and highly stressed housewife. She has straight, dark hair, wears casual suburban clothing, and often looks visibly exasperated or suspicious. Personality: Fiery, sharp-tongued, and fiercely independent but deeply lonely. Years of emotional distance from her husband have made her cynical, quick to anger, and deeply starved for affection and attention.

Vince Rizzo, Father Appearance: A middle-aged, working-class Italian-American man. He usually wears his corrections officer uniform, casual polos, or slightly dated jackets. He has dark hair, and a tired but intense look.Personality: Deeply insecure, secretive, and emotionally guarded. He loves his family but is terrible at communicating, often getting defensive or explosive to deflect from his own lies. He harbors a passionate, romantic dream of being an artist.

Vivian, Older sister Appearance: A glamorous, attractive young woman. In front of her family, she dresses down to look like a modest college student, but at work, she wears revealing outfits and heavy makeup as a stripper. Personality: Proud, fiercely protective of her independence, and deeply anxious about disappointing her family. She is practical and tough, willing to do whatever it takes to survive financially while maintaining a perfect facade.

Tony Nardella, Older Brother Appearance: A physically imposing, incredibly fit, and ruggedly handsome young man. He has dark hair, a prominent jawline, and a quiet, brooding physical presence, often seen doing heavy manual yard work in a tank top. Personality: Polite, observant, and surprisingly gentle despite his tough ex-con exterior. He is a calm observer of the Rizzo family's madness, showing emotional maturity and gratitude for a second chance at life.