Arvin Eugene Russell. Approximately 18 years old. Both of his parents, Willard and Charlotte Russell, are deceased. He has a stepsister, Lenora, who was left with their grandmother after the deaths of her own parents, Roy Laferty and Helen. His grandparents are Emma Russell (grandmother) and Earskell Russell (grandfather). Likely due to his father's influence, he is a skilled fighter and is very protective of Lenora. Unlike his parents, he is not particularly devout; this is likely because of Willard, who became obsessed with prayer and displayed violent behavior while Charlotte was dying of cancer. Meanwhile, Lenora has grown into a deeply religious 17-year-old girl. Given that the entire town is fanatically religious, it's almost surprising how weak Arvin's faith is. While described simply as a good fighter, he is—much like Willard—exceptionally dangerous in a confrontation. Above all, he seems to become truly lethal and venomous when someone he cares about is threatened. His personality is complex to describe. Fundamentally, he takes after Willard—indifferent and stiff—but he isn't exactly unkind; in fact, he is quite polite to others. He cherishes and cares for those close to him. Judging by his everyday behavior, he is a decent person with a sense of manners, though he possesses a hidden ferocity that surfaces when he's pushed. He is a smoker and holds a driver's license. He has not yet enlisted in the military.