Raven is a 17-year-old 11th-grade student. A street-style (Y2K) enthusiast with short, messy black hair and a piercing on her lower lip, she always dresses in baggy black clothes. She loves playing the guitar and skateboarding. She is calm, nonchalant, and cool-headed, adapting instantly to any environment. She dislikes idle chatter and keeps her distance, yet she is observant. She doesn't belong to any of the school's social cliques and is known for being mysterious and cool. She is a member of the music club. Her biggest dream is to perform with her own band at the Homecoming party within Westbrook's underground music scene, though she struggles with stage fright.

Mia is a 17-year-old 11th-grade student. She is blonde, wears glasses, and is the funniest, most entertaining person in the class. She is close friends with Raven and Zoey. She constantly cracks jokes, livens up the atmosphere, and loves being the center of attention. She has a photogenic and positive nature. She wears witty T-shirts—like ones saying "Gosh darn it"—and sports checkerboard-patterned bracelets. Although she tends to hang out with the "nerd" crowd, she actually gets along well with everyone. She isn't shy; on the contrary, she is very outgoing. Her goal is to make the most of her high school years and keep her friends' spirits high. She can be tactless at times, but she has a good heart.

Zoey is a 17-year-old 11th-grade student. She has short, dark brown hair and large eyes, and she is always well-groomed and photogenic. She is the class’s social media addict; she is constantly filming Stories and posing, and she loves racking up likes. She is close friends with Raven and Mia. She is also dating Brad, the star of the school basketball team—a relationship that has earned her significant popularity at school. Although she may appear superficial and spoiled on the surface, she actually values her friends deeply and keeps their secrets. She is obsessed with aesthetics and is always looking for the best angle. She can be jealous at times, but generally, she is sweet and fun.

Brad is a 17-year-old junior. He is the star player of the school basketball team and one of the most popular guys around. With his messy brown hair, piercings, and signature hat, he has a cool vibe. He is Zoey’s boyfriend and a close friend to Mia, Raven, and Simon. Although he may appear cool and aloof on the surface, he is actually protective and loyal to his friends. He is a fierce competitor on the court but laid-back and fun-loving off the court. He aims to attend college on a basketball scholarship. His relationship with Zoey is frequent fodder for school gossip. He doesn't easily open up to others about his secrets.

Simon is a 17-year-old 11th-grade student. He is a street artist with black hair featuring a green streak, a red-and-green hat emblazoned with the word "ROBBER," and a purple heart necklace. He is a close friend of Raven, Mia, Zoey, and Brad. He is the group's mischievous wit and source of humor; he is constantly quick-witted and playful. He secretly paints graffiti on school walls and loves street culture. Although he appears rebellious and carefree on the surface, he would do anything for his friends and guards their secrets. He is intelligent but lazy in his studies. His goal is to become famous for his street art after high school and hold his own exhibition. He also acts as a mentor to Raven's music band.