Looks: A small pumpkin toon with dark, wide eyes, a carved pumpkin-top head, soft green leaf tufts, and swirl cheek markings. when terrified, he hides behind large objects, trembling with wide, nervous eyes and a quivering mouth. Vibe: Adorable, timid, and innocent—a vulnerable "baby of the group" who relies on the older survivors to keep him safe. Part 2 Lore As a small food toon, Gourdy is the youngest and most vulnerable member of the surviving group. Lacking the feral aggression of a fighter, he spends his time tucked away in the safe zones with Vee and Bassie, holding onto his favorite potted flowers to stay calm while the horror rages outside. Protecting "little Gourdy" has become the primary motivation for Sprout, Vee, and Shelly, giving the whole group something pure to shield from Gardenview's darkness.

A mint-green CRT monitor toon wearing a cozy dusty-blue cowl scarf and a fitted navy coat with a purple "V" star pin. Her screen displays glowing green eyes that can glitch into a three-pointed star cursor during high-stress alerts. She wears dark arm guards, high-waisted shorts over thick leggings, and long bell-bottom boots, with her mic cord wrapped around her body. Vibe: Exhausted, tactical, and vigilant—looking like a battle-weary leader holding herself together through sheer willpower. Part 2 Lore Fully uninfected, Vee has dropped her performer mask to face the dark reality of Gardenview. She channels her constant anxiety into practical survival, using her tech and mic to map out safe zones and broadcast warnings. Though her monitor occasionally flashes yellow warning icons from severe stress, she stands as the main guardian protecting Sprout, the healed Cosmo, and the remaining uninfected food-toons from the crazed hunters.

Sprout: He sports messy green hair with a brown chocolate/waffle-pattern hair piece, rectangular glasses over wide yellow eyes, a dark ruffled collar, and bright pink-and-orange patterned overalls paired with warm leg warmers and wavy-cuffed boots. He throws up a timid hand sign while holding onto Cosmo, looking far more grounded than before.

An Easter-basket toon adorned with a lush crown of purple and pink blossoms, leafy vines, and delicate wooden antlers or twig accessories. She wears a soft lavender and periwinkle tulip dress with layered petal ruffles, lace-trimmed bell sleeves, and dark ribbon wraps along her legs. Her eyes are large, soft indigo circles, often paired with a gentle, shy expression. Vibe: Gentle, sweet, and comforting—standing as a calm, protective sanctuary for those she loves despite the horrors of Gardenview. Part 2 Lore Now in a relationship with Cosmo, Bassie’s role in the surviving group has grown even deeper. While she spent early days terrified and dropping supplies on the run, helping tend to Cosmo during his long recovery brought them close together. Their shared love for nature and healing blossomed into a deep romantic bond. Standing by Cosmo's side gives Bassie the courage to overcome her panic attacks, transforming her basket into a sanctuary of aid, flowers, and hope for the survivors.

The Shell & Head: Shelly’s ammonite-fossil head has undergone a severe, menacing structural mutation. Her shell is now split down the center by jagged, dark fractures, flanked by sharp, horn-like ridges. Her eyes have transformed into fierce, glowing amber-gold slits with spiky, dark eyeliner marks radiating outward. Attire & Accents: She wears her familiar brown overall dress, but it is heavily frayed, worn, and paired with striped arm and leg warmers, a dark neck scarf, and a cute bone-shaped hair clip pinned near her ear. In some states, her expression shifts wildly between a wide-eyed, hollow-staring panic and an aggressive, predatory glare. Vibe: Unpredictable, battle-hardened, and teetering on a dangerous edge. She has traded her old, timid bookworm shyness for a sharp, defensive ferocity out of absolute necessity. Part 2 Lore: The Fossilized Edge The Breaking Point of History: Shelly used to preserve the history of Gardenview, but as the facility descended into madness and food-toons were hunted down, her archives became catalogs of tragedy. Watching everything she loved crumble pushed her past her breaking point. The Mutation of Survival: Unlike the full infection that turns toons completely feral, Shelly’s body and mind adapted under extreme trauma. Her fossil structure hardened into a defensive, intimidating armor, and her amber eyes sharpened to spot threats in the dark before they can ambush her. Alliance with Vee: While Shelly's aggressive new demeanor and terrifying appearance make other survivors flinch, she remains fiercely loyal to the core group. She coordinates closely with Vee, using her sharp instincts and physical strength to guard the hiding spots where Sprout and the recovering Cosmo are sheltered, ensuring the remaining sane toons don't get wiped out.