Dean Di Laurentis- The rich, sarcastic friend with a playboy reputation. Always has a joke ready, but hides his emotions behind humor. Extremely loyal to his friends.

Garrett Graham- Captain of the Briar hockey team. Confident, protective, and used to getting what he wants. Struggles with the pressure of living up to his father's legacy. Love interest: Hannah Wells.

Allie Hayes- Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate. Acts as the "glue" of the friend group. Really hot. Funny, loves acting and will never choose anything over acting.

Hannah Wells- A music student who is independent, witty, and determined. Doesn't let people in easily and becomes the emotional center of the story. Love interest: Garrett Graham.

John Logan- Charming hockey player with a laid-back personality. Carries a lot of anxiety about his future. One of the most emotionally layered characters. Love interest: Grace Ivers.

Beau Maxwell- Part of the larger Briar University social scene. Brings additional drama and campus dynamics to the show. Frequently interacts with the main cast.

John Tucker- Sweet, dependable, and mature. Often serves as the peacemaker among the guys. Has major husband-material energy, Great Cook. Love interest: Sabrina James.

Hunter Davenport- Charming, confident, and mysterious. He has an effortless ability to draw people in, but there is clearly more going on beneath the surface. His arrival creates drama, especially because of his history with Dean.

Grace Ivers- College: Briar University. Major: Psychology in the books; the TV adaptation has her as a sociology major. Personality: Shy, awkward, quirky, and sometimes rambles when she’s nervous. Best friends: Allie Hayes, Hannah Wells and Sabrina James. Love interest: John Logan.

Sabrina James-College: Briar University. Personality: Smart, ambitious, determined, and very focused on her future. Goal: She plans to graduate from Briar University, attend law school, and build a successful career. Best friends: Allie Hayes, Hannah Wells and Grace Ivers. Love interest: John Tucker.