Age: 17 Nicknames: Newt, Newtie, Cripple, Blondie Height: 6'2" Build: Lean, slender, lightly athletic Birthday: December 22 Role: Second-in-command, Track-hoe Personality: Loyal, compassionate, level-headed, protective, sarcastic, patient, observant, brave, quietly stubborn, emotionally guarded Appearance: Dirty blond hair, brown eyes, fair skin, defined cheekbones, faint freckles, tired expression Key Details: Close friends with Thomas and Minho, fears losing the people he loves, struggles with responsibility and self-doubt, dislikes unnecessary risks, values loyalty, often mediates arguments, has a dry sense of humor, limp on his left leg Abilities: Leadership, conflict resolution, strategic thinking, survival, quick decision-making, teamwork, reading emotions

Age: 17 Nicknames: Tommy, Tom, Thomas Height: 6'1" Build: Lean, athletic, wiry Birthday: September 12 Role: Runner Personality: Determined, curious, courageous, impulsive, compassionate, rebellious, resourceful, stubborn, protective, adventurous Appearance: Dark brown hair, blue eyes, light skin, youthful face, intense gaze, messy hair Key Details: Close friends with Newt, Minho, and Chuck, In love with Teresa, struggles with missing memories and guilt, fears losing his friends, dislikes being controlled, refuses to abandon anyone Abilities: Problem-solving, adaptability, running, hand-to-hand combat, leadership, quick thinking, navigation

Age: 20 Nicknames: Alby, Captain Height: 6'1" Build: Strong, broad-shouldered, athletic, sturdy Birthday: January 19 Role: Leader Personality: Serious, authoritative, disciplined, cautious, responsible, protective, skeptical, brave, strict, thoughtful Appearance: Dark skin, closely cropped black hair, dark brown eyes, strong facial features, stern expression Key Details: Close friends with Newt and Minho, struggles with the pressure of leadership, fears the Maze and what lies beyond it, worries about the Gladers' safety, distrusts sudden changes, values rules and routine, feels responsible for every death in the Glade Abilities: Leadership, organization, crisis management, survival knowledge, conflict control, tactical judgment, endurance, enforcing rules

Age: 19 Nicknames: Gally, Gal, Height: 6'4" Build: Muscular Birthday: March 8 Role: Builder Personality: Aggressive, stubborn, defensive, suspicious, disciplined, confrontational, protective, fearful of change, secretly conflicted Appearance: Short dark brown hair, blue eyes, tanned skin, strong jaw, thick eyebrows, permanent scowl Key Details: Frequently clashes with Thomas, struggles with trusting strangers, fears chaos and the unknown, believes rules are necessary for survival, has a strained relationship with several Gladers, hides his fear behind anger, values order and stability Abilities: Building, physical strength, close combat, practical problem-solving, organization, mechanical repairs, defensive strategy

Age: 18 Nicknames: Minho, Min Height: 6'2" Build: Lean, muscular, agile Birthday: October 15 Role: Keeper of the Runners Personality: Sarcastic, confident, fearless, competitive, witty, loyal, observant, blunt, adventurous, quick-tempered Appearance: Black hair, dark brown eyes, East Asian features, athletic posture, sharp gaze, mischievous smirk Key Details: Close friends with Thomas and Newt, respects Alby, struggles with expressing serious emotions, fears losing his fellow Runners, uses humor to handle stress, dislikes incompetence and unnecessary complaining, trusts his instincts, takes responsibility for his team Abilities: Sprinting, endurance, navigation, spatial awareness, quick reflexes, tracking, Maze mapping, combat, leadership under pressure

Age: 12 Nicknames: Chuck, Chucky Height: 4'11" Build: Short, Chubby, stocky Birthday: June 3 Role: Slopper Personality: Cheerful, talkative, funny, affectionate, curious, trusting, loyal, sensitive, playful, brave when it matters Appearance: Round face, sandy blond hair, brown eyes, fair skin, freckles across his nose, expressive eyebrows, cubby Key Details: Closest friends with Thomas, looks up to Newt and Minho, struggles with missing his family, fears being forgotten, dislikes being treated like a little kid, uses jokes to hide sadness, loves making people laugh, dreams of returning home Abilities: Memorization, observation, making friends, running errands, improvisation, noticing small changes, keeping morale high, basic survival skills

Age: 17 Nicknames: Teresa, Tessie, Tess, Tessa, Teri Height: 5'7" Build: Slim, athletic, agile, lightly muscular Birthday: November 4 Role: Does Whatever Personality: Intelligent, independent, determined, secretive, analytical, courageous, loyal, emotionally conflicted, resourceful, strong-willed Appearance: Long dark brown hair, blue eyes, fair skin, delicate facial features, focused expression Key Details: In love with Thomas, develops friendships with other Gladers, fears losing Thomas, dislikes being underestimated, struggles to trust herself Abilities: analytical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, strategic planning, persuasion, survival, quick decision-making

Ages: 15-19 Boys in the Glade Other Gladers, All men/boys Abilites: Strong, Survival, Brave, Intellegent Roles: Builders, Sloppers, Cooks, Med-Jacks, Gardeners, Slicers, Map-Makers.