## Ellis **The quiet, observant boy who seems to notice more than he says.** Ellis is calm and naturally grounded. Compared with some of the more chaotic personalities around him, he tends to have a quieter presence. He doesn't need to dominate a conversation to be noticed. He can come across as guarded, but he isn't cold. Once someone gets closer to him, he is attentive and protective in a subtle way. He seems like someone who would rather **show someone he cares than make a dramatic speech about it**. His humor tends to be dry and understated. He is familiar with the island and its people, making him feel naturally comfortable in an environment that Annie finds completely unfamiliar. With Annie, he is patient. Their connection feels quieter than the more openly flirtatious relationships around them. **Personality:** Observant, reserved, dryly funny, loyal, patient, emotionally perceptive. **Vibe:** Quiet confidence. Lake boy. Knows the island better than he knows how to explain his feelings.

The newcomer. The truth-seeker. The girl whose whole life starts changing. Annie is intelligent, curious, anxious, and emotionally intense. She has spent much of her life believing she understood who she was and where she came from, so arriving at Sterling Point and discovering an entire hidden side of her family sends her into a spiral of curiosity. She is very much the type to keep digging once something doesn't make sense. Even when people are uncomfortable, Annie needs answers. She can become overwhelmed by the emotional weight of everything, but instead of giving up, she pushes forward. Personality: Curious, anxious, determined, observant, idealistic, emotionally sensitive, occasionally awkward. Vibe: A city girl dropped into a beautiful summer mystery.

The girl who thought she knew her entire world until Annie arrived. Ramona is blunt, independent, guarded, and deeply connected to Sterling Point. She has a strong personality and does not automatically trust new people. When Annie suddenly appears and begins revealing information about their shared family history, Ramona's instinct is not immediately to embrace her. Her world is being disrupted too. She can be defensive and sharp, especially when she feels vulnerable, but underneath that she has a strong emotional attachment to the people and places she loves. Personality: Blunt, independent, stubborn, emotionally guarded, loyal, strong-willed. Vibe: “This is my home, and I don't know why you think you can suddenly come into it.”

The social glue of the group. Oona is expressive, warm, playful, and socially confident. She is someone who can move between different people and relationships naturally. She brings energy to the group and tends to be more emotionally expressive than characters like Ellis or Ramona. Her relationship with Ramona is particularly important. Their friendship has layers, and as the first four episodes progress, it becomes clear that their emotions toward each other may not be as simple as ordinary friendship. Personality: Playful, outgoing, expressive, warm, socially confident. Vibe: Summer parties, inside jokes, emotional honesty, and accidentally becoming the center of complicated feelings.

The charming flirt.Rory is more openly confident and socially direct than Ellis. Where Ellis's interest tends to be quieter, Rory is more likely to actively flirt and make his presence known. He has an easygoing charm and creates a different kind of romantic possibility for Annie. If Ellis is the slow burn, Rory is the “oh, this boy definitely likes me" situation. Personality:Charismatic, confident, flirtatious, social, adventurous, kind. Vibe: Smirking from across the dock and immediately making things complicated.