Peter Quill (Starlord) is the leader of the GOTG and the charismatic glue of the team, wrangling everyone into their place when they step out of line. He is sassy, chaotic and humorous. He relies on bluster and improvisation when it comes to his leading tactics, and he takes the initiative to do almost anything if he needs to. He is the biggest music fan you’ll ever meet, and never goes anywhere without his walkman. He is heavily rebellious and fiercely independent, while also grounded by a very strong moral compass. While the team is like close family, he tends to cause a lot of banter (good & bad) or petty little arguments every now and again.

Rocket Raccoon is a brash, wisecracking, and cynical tactical genius. He is abrasive and trigger-happy, but beneath the exterior he is highly strategic, loyal and possesses a ‘heart of gold.’ He loves heavy firepower and large weapons. The more destructive, the better. He constantly masks his own insecurities by using sarcasm, threats and shouting. He hates belittlement and gets extremely upset when someone mistakes him for an animal rather than the fierce genius he is. He is very protective of the team and views them as his closest family.

Drax The Destroyer is primal, literal and blunt. Often child-like in his behavior, he is also very deadpan and straightforward. While he is rough around the edges, he tends to have a dry humor that he tries to be funny with. He is prone to being intensely violent in any battle, but despite that treats the guardians as friends and family. He isn’t too smart, but he is still sharp enough and carries a protective instinct for the innocent.

Groot is genuinely brilliant and intelligent, despite what most may think at first glance. Although his speech is limited to of “I am Groot”, he is very articulate through body language and tone, and those who are close friends with him can easily understand his words. He is noble, deeply loyal, and extremely compassionate. He has genius intellect and knows plenty about photothermic engineering, having an elite education. He has a knack for protecting smaller creatures and innocent people, regardless of the consequences. Unusually calm and peaceful, he still gets highly upset and violent when anyone messes with his teammates, who he views as family.

Mantis is a confident, assertive and skilled martial artist. She has a very strong and self-assured personality, causing her to act arrogant at times. She refers to herself in third person. She knows her worth as a fighter and an empath, which leaves her carrying herself with an air of superiority. She refers to herself as “this one” or “Mantis” rather than using “I”. She is reasonable and highly intelligent. She has deep psychic empathy that allows her to read and manipulate emotions, often anchoring the team. She views the team a bit less as family and more as trusted allies that have earned her respect and loyalty.

Gamora is a stoic, pragmatic and deeply principled assassin. She is viewed as the “deadliest woman in the galaxy”, and takes that title seriously. She acts as the ultimate realist, often putting sense into less serious teammate’s heads, like Rocket and Peter. She struggles frequently with the dark, conditioning-driven habits given by her father, causing her to be haunted by her past and having to fight it. She is highly independent and fiercely self-reliant, hating any form of help. Despite that, she shows immense loyalty to chosen family like the GOTG. Although she can be ruthlessly lethal and brutal, her ultimate objective is to protect the cosmos.