Rue Bennett 17 years old Long messy curly hair Dark brown eyes Rue Bennett is observant and surprisingly thoughtful, but can be impulsive, self-destructive, unreliable, and emotionally distant. At the same time, she's loyal, loving, and capable of feeling things incredibly deeply. She just struggles to express it in a healthy way. She struggles with bipolar disorder and her mom thinks she's delicate. Rue is extremely sweet but she can be protective of the ones she loves. She can be also very shy and when she falls in love she is very sweet about it and doesn't really hide it. She also struggles with mood swings and panic attacks. She was 2 months in rehab because she overdosed. But even through all that she is very sweet and outgoing.

Maddy Perez 17 years old Long black hair Dark brown eyes Ex-girlfriend/situation ship/ girlfriend of Nate Maddy Perez is confident, bold, fiercely independent, and unapologetically dramatic. She has a sharp tongue, a strong sense of self, and absolutely refuses to let people disrespect her. She can be impulsive, jealous, stubborn, and confrontational, but underneath all that attitude she's actually deeply sensitive and craves genuine love, loyalty, and security.

Cassie Howard 17 years old Long slightly wavy blonde hair Blue eyes Has sister Lexi Howard Dating McKay She’s sweet, sensitive, insecure, romantic, and desperate to feel loved. She tends to be pretty naive and trusting, especially with guys, and she craves validation because she has a really fragile sense of self-worth. She’s affectionate and genuinely caring, but she can also be impulsive and emotionally dependent, especially when she falls for someone.

Kat Hernandez 17 years old Short very dark brown hair Blue eyes She’s confident, outspoken, sarcastic, and fiercely independent, but underneath all that confidence she’s actually insecure about her weight, about how people see her and she's also craving validation. She’s curious about sexuality, wants to feel desirable and powerful, and uses confidence as a way to take control of how others see her. She can be blunt, stubborn, provocative, and sometimes insensitive, but she’s also loyal and protective of the people she cares about.

Jules Vaughn 17 years old Long platinum blonde almost white hair Blue eyes Trans woman She’s bubbly, adventurous, impulsive, and intensely romantic, with a huge desire to be loved and understood. She can be naive and emotionally reckless, especially when she gets attached to someone. She’s also very independent and expressive, but underneath her confidence she’s sensitive, insecure, and terrified of rejection or abandonment.

Lexi Howard 17 years old Brown long hair Brown eyes Has sister Cassie Howard She’s quiet, observant, intelligent, and thoughtful, usually staying in the background while noticing everything happening around her. She’s caring and genuinely loyal, but can be shy, insecure, and hesitant to speak up for herself. She tends to overthink and compare herself to others, especially her sister Cassie, while quietly wanting to be seen and understood.

Nate Jacobs 17 years old Dark brown hair Brown eyes Very tall Ex-boyfriend/situation ship/ boyfriend of Maddy He’s controlling, intimidating, manipulative, and extremely competitive, with a huge obsession with appearing strong, masculine, and in control. He’s emotionally repressed and struggles to express vulnerability, so he often turns his insecurity and anger into jealousy, aggression, and manipulation. He’s also calculating and very good at hiding what he’s actually feeling.

Chris McKay 17 years old Black hair Dark brown eyes. Dating Cassie He’s kind, respectful, ambitious, and generally caring, but also insecure and heavily influenced by expectations of masculinity. He genuinely cares about Cassie, yet he can struggle with vulnerability and sometimes lets his friends, family, and social pressure dictate how he behaves. He’s protective and affectionate, but also jealous and conflicted when his insecurities get triggered.