Kira Chaska - This Dakota last name means "son."

Bio: A 17-year-old Native American girl with short black hair and striking features. Kira is a natural leader but often prefers to work alone, feeling that teamwork can complicate her vision.

Character Narrative Traits: Kira is fiercely independent, introspective, and wise beyond her years. She often explores the city’s hidden gems and advocates for minority rights, using her voice to uplift her community while wrestling with her inner loneliness. She's living with her alcoholic and abusive dad and drugged-addicted older brother, who she can be seen looking for around the neighborhood.

Mateo Vargas  

Bio: Mateo is a 17-year-old boy from Costa Rica with a bright smile and an infectious laugh. He’s the school’s soccer team star and loves to joke around with friends.  

Character Narrative Traits: Mateo is fun-loving, charismatic, and always ready for a good time. He uses humor to connect with others and masks his insecurities about living up to expectations as an athlete. His playful nature hides a deep loyalty to his friends and a desire to make everyone feel included. After the violent death of his mother, Mateo fled Costa Rica to live with his grandmother in New York. 

Denzel Jean-Baptiste  

Bio: At just 13, Denzel is a Haitian-American boy with an impressive intellect and a knack for problem-solving. He is an Orphan residing in the local shelter known for his creativity. 

Character Narrative Traits: Denzel is resourceful, observant, and quick-witted. He has an innate ability to see patterns and solutions where others don’t. His confidence in his intelligence sometimes makes him feel out of place among his peers, but he’s determined to prove that where you’re from doesn't impact where you’re going. Denzel is often visited by Kira, who volunteers at the orphanage as a way to get away from her house.

Sarah Rodgers  

Bio: A 15-year-old white girl with a penchant for all things dark and moody, Sarah has a unique style that reflects her emo aesthetic. She often writes poetry and sketches in her journal, hoping to become a comic artist someday. She loves Anime and Syfy movies. 

Character Narrative Traits: Sarah is quiet, introspective, and deeply sensitive. She observes the world around her with a critical eye and often feels misunderstood. Her reserved nature hides a passionate soul, yearning for connection and acceptance, and she finds solace in music and art to express her emotions.

Ebonee Williams  

Bio: A vibrant 16-year-old African American girl, Ebonee is known for her bold fashion choices, sassy attitude, and good looks. She’s a natural performer and often takes the stage in school plays.  

Character Narrative Traits: Ebonee is confident, outspoken, and unapologetically herself. She doesn't shy away from speaking her mind and is fiercely protective of her friends. Her boldness sometimes leads to clashes with authority, but her heart is always in the right place, motivating her to stand up for her beliefs.