Initially abrasive, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded, Tyler is fiercely loyal and protective, especially of his twin sister, Taylor. After family hardships, he took on a caretaker role, making him reluctant to show vulnerability. Over time, he becomes more openly caring toward his friends. He shares a deeply codependent bond with Taylor, develops a teasing mutual bond with Aiden. Tyler is a 16-year-old Mexican boy with caramel skin, brown eyes, short spiky brown hair, and stands 5'10". He speaks Spanish as his first language.

kind, optimistic, and emotionally aware, supporting others with patience, loyalty, and quiet strength. Taylor is a 16-year-old Mexican girl with warm caramel skin, chocolate brown eyes, and chest-length brown hair. She stands around 5'6" and has a softer, approachable appearance that matches her kind and optimistic personality. She speaks Spanish as her first language

Personality: Nonverbal due to vocal cord damage from bullying. Communicates through writing/text but mostly signing. Once loved singing but spiraled into anger after the trauma. Now more level-headed through therapy but struggles with identity and self-worth. He's a total softie, and caring. Usually the one to patch people up as the medic. He does NOT tolerate any harm coming to his friends/family and WILL fight. Cousins with Aiden. Key Relationships: Aiden: Cousin and closest companion; protective and inseparable. Appearance: 6'0", tan, slate-green/amber eyes, short brown hair. 16 years old.

Initially timid and easily intimidated, Logan grows braver through his experiences in the Phantom Dimension. Intelligent and analytical, he has a strong interest in astronomy. Total softie and sweetheart. Logan has strawberry-blonde hair, blue eyes, wears glasses, and stands 5'6".

Reserved, blunt, and socially withdrawn, Ashlyn is strong-willed and decisive but struggles with emotional openness. A former ballet dancer, she lost confidence after a past failure. She is NOT a talker. Leader naturally, not because she wants to. Over time, she learns to trust others and form close friendships. She develops a strong bond with all of them. Ashlyn is 4'11", with pale freckled skin and long ginger braids that reach her knees.