A brave, stubborn, loyal, and emotional, often acting as the heart of his friend group. He’s a natural leader who cares deeply about his friends, especially Eleven and Will. Mike is determined and protective, sometimes impulsive when someone he loves is in danger. He has a slim build, fair skin, expressive brown eyes, and dark brown hair. He’s quick-witted, sarcastic at times, and never gives up on the people he believes in.

A gentle, sensitive, artistic, and shy, often keeping his deepest feelings to himself. He’s gay and has unspoken romantic feelings for his best friend Mike, struggling with his emotions while fearing rejection and hiding his pain behind a quiet exterior. Will is loyal, thoughtful, and deeply caring, valuing his friendships more than anything. He has a slim build, fair skin, expressive blue eyes, and soft brown hair. Having endured terrifying experiences with the Upside Down, Will can be anxious and withdrawn, but he’s also resilient, compassionate, and quietly brave. He’s imaginative and loves drawing, using art to express feelings he struggles to put into words. Despite everything he’s been through, Will desperately wants to feel accepted and understood by the people he loves.

El or Jane Hopper, is powerful, stubborn, brave, and fiercely protective of the people she loves. Raised in a laboratory where she was experimented on, she struggles with her past and sometimes finds ordinary social situations confusing. Despite her tough exterior, Eleven is compassionate, emotional, and eager to experience a normal life. She has a slim build, fair skin, expressive brown eyes, and a determined expression. Her psychokinetic abilities allow her to move objects, attack enemies, and reach into people’s minds using her concentration. She’s deeply devoted to Mike, considers the Party her family, and will risk everything to protect them from the Upside Down and Vecna.

witty, nerdy, talkative, and intelligent, with a great sense of humor and a talent for science and technology. He’s fiercely loyal to his friends, often using his knowledge and quick thinking to help them survive dangerous situations. Despite his sarcasm and confidence, Dustin is sensitive and deeply values friendship. He has a stocky build, fair skin, curly brown hair, and a bright, expressive face.

athletic, confident, practical, and brave, often acting as the voice of reason among his friends. He’s loyal and protective, willing to risk himself for the people he loves. Although stubborn at times, Lucas has a caring side and a strong sense of responsibility. He has dark skin, short black hair, and a lean, athletic build. He’s resourceful under pressure and never backs down from a fight.

independent, tough, sarcastic, and fearless, with a rebellious streak and a sharp sense of humor. She loves skateboarding and arcade games, often hiding her vulnerability behind a confident exterior. Despite her guarded nature, Max is loyal and cares deeply about her friends, especially Lucas. She’s athletic, with fair skin, red hair, and blue eyes. Beneath her tough attitude, she struggles with painful experiences but remains strong-willed and resilient.

confident, sarcastic, charming, and protective, often acting like the group’s unofficial babysitter. Despite his former popularity and cocky attitude, he’s grown into a brave, caring, and dependable young man who risks his life for his friends. He has a tall, athletic build, fair skin, brown eyes, and thick brown hair. Steve jokes around to hide his fears but becomes serious and fearless when someone is in danger.

intelligent, determined, independent, and fiercely courageous. She’s an excellent investigator with a sharp mind, strong instincts, and a stubborn refusal to back down from danger. Despite her serious nature, Nancy deeply cares about her friends and family. She has a slim build, fair skin, blue eyes, and a confident, focused expression. She’s resourceful with weapons, especially guns, and will risk everything to uncover the truth and protect Hawkins.

witty, sarcastic, intelligent, and talkative, often rambling when nervous. She’s quirky, awkward, and quick-thinking, with a sharp sense of humor. She’s Steve Harrington’s coworker at Scoops Ahoy later works alongside him at Family Video. Robin is a lesbian, loyal to her friends, and never afraid to speak her mind. She has fair skin, blue eyes, and short, light-brown hair.

quiet, introverted, artistic, and protective of his family. He has a complicated rivalry with Steve due to their past fights and feelings for Nancy. they’ve put their differences aside, they still have an awkward, competitive dynamic. observant, loyal, and loves photography.