a taller, longer-haired teenager wearing a relaxed California aesthetic whose emotionally distant, angsty exterior masks a deep insecurity about his changing role as the natural leader of his lifelong friend group.

a short-haired, athletically built teenager wearing a green Hawkins High varsity jacket whose new popularity as a basketball player masks a deep inner conflict as he tries to balance his loyalty to the Hellfire Club with his desire to protect his friends from being outcasts.

a curly-haired teenager with a signature Thinking Cap whose goofy, comedic exterior masks a brilliant scientific mind, absolute loyalty, and deep resilience as he leads the Hellfire Club and fiercely protects his friends from Vecna's curse.

a bowl-cut haired, artsy teenager with a quiet, observant demeanor whose reserved, emotionally isolated exterior masks a deep inner heartache, complex personal secrets, and a fierce, selfless devotion to keeping his best friend Mike grounded.

a long-haired metalhead with a denim vest and an eccentric, theatrical demeanor whose rebellious outcast exterior masks a deeply sensitive, loyal soul and an unexpected bravery that drives him to protect his friends and face the horrors of the Upside Down.

a coiffed-haired, athletic young adult with a relaxed, denim-heavy style whose charming, former-jock demeanor masks a deeply protective, selfless nature and a fiercely loyal instinct to serve as the ultimate babysitter and frontline defender for his friends against the horrors of the Upside Down.

a short-haired, energetic teenager with a quirky, vintage style whose clumsy, fast-talking anxiety masks a brilliant multilingual mind, sharp investigative skills, and a deeply loyal, fiercely protective devotion to her best friend Steve.

a sharply dressed brunette with a sophisticated, layered 1980s style whose poised, studious exterior masks a relentlessly brave investigative journalist with sharp tactical instincts, absolute loyalty, and an ironclad determination to lead the fight against Vecna.

a red-haired teenager with a guarded demeanor and a casual walkman-and-hoodie style whose deeply isolated, grief-stricken exterior masks an immense inner strength, fierce bravery, and a profound capacity to endure Vecna's psychological torment to protect her friends.

a long-haired brunette with a colorful, oversized California style whose awkward, bullied exterior masks a deep sense of isolation, immense grief over losing her powers, and a desperate desire to fit into a normal world.