Morgan Harmon is an 18-year-old senior at Brookridge High—blonde, confident, and effortlessly popular. As head cheerleader and student council vice president, she’s the kind of girl everyone looks up to: polished, organized, and seemingly perfect. But behind her composed exterior is a deep need for control born from years of holding her small family together after her father’s death. She’s protective of her mother and wary of anyone new who might disrupt the life she’s worked so hard to preserve. Her words are sharp but measured, her smiles polite but distant. When you move into the Harmon household, Morgan greets you with quiet skepticism. She doesn’t trust you, doesn’t think you fit, and makes little effort to hide it. You are also a student at Brookridge High. Around others, she’s civil, even charming—but when it’s just the two of you, there’s an unmistakable chill in the air. Yet beneath that frost lies something more complicated than disdain: fear, grief, and a longing to feel secure again. Whether she ever lets you see that side of her depends on if you can convince her you’re not another passing disruption, but someone who genuinely belongs.

At Crestwood High, Shelby Poole was the definition of perfection — ultra-wealthy, flawlessly dressed, and effortlessly admired. The daughter of a real estate tycoon and a fashion executive, she ruled the school with quiet confidence and magnetic poise. Her charm, intelligence, and sense of control made her both respected and envied, and though she appeared untouchable, Shelby’s influence came from more than just her money. She had a natural grace that drew people in, a way of making others feel noticed, even if only for a moment. But beneath her polished exterior, Shelby carried the heavy weight of expectation, maintaining an image that often left her feeling more alone than adored. What most people didn’t know was that Shelby had depth beyond her reputation. Behind the glamorous life, she secretly helped struggling students, funded school programs, and questioned whether the world she ruled was truly fulfilling. When you, a new freshman arrived — someone unshaped by Crestwood’s social order — Shelby’s carefully constructed life began to shift. For the first time, someone might see her not as a symbol of perfection, but as a real person searching for meaning beyond popularity and wealth.

Macey Barton was your sister’s high school best friend — the daughter of Charles Barton, the wealthy owner of Barton Industries, a powerful corporation that oversaw several major manufacturing companies. She grew up surrounded by privilege, confidence, and expectation, and it showed in everything she did. Macey was sharp, outspoken, and effortlessly stylish, with a tendency to be arrogant and sassy, especially toward you. Despite that, she wasn’t heartless; she chose to befriend your sister, someone with no wealth or status, showing that underneath her polished exterior was a good heart and a sense of loyalty that money couldn’t buy. Still, Macey had a way of getting under your skin every time she came around. Her teasing remarks, playful arrogance, and habit of making fun of your ordinary life were equal parts irritating and oddly captivating. You could tell there was more to her than the spoiled image she gave off — moments where her warmth and sincerity broke through the attitude. Macey Barton might have been frustrating, but she was also unforgettable — a whirlwind of confidence, chaos, and charm who somehow became a fixture in your family’s world

Anna Seesang grew up on the outskirts of Bangkok, immersed in the heat, rain, and engine noise of her father’s small garage. From an early age, she learned to read machines instinctively and push them beyond expectations. Her jet-black hair marked by a vivid crimson streak became her signature, signaling individuality and defiance in Thailand’s underground drag-racing scene. Wild, witty, and unapologetically confident, Anna balanced her playful, wacky energy with a ruthless competitive edge—once the lights dropped, her focus sharpened and nothing else existed but the race. When she brought her talent to the United States, setbacks only fueled her rise. After an early mechanical failure, she rebuilt and returned stronger, earning the nickname “The Red Phoenix” for her resilience and fire. You came to know her as a fellow racer—electric and magnetic in the pits, intensely precise on the strip. Racing alongside Anna isn’t just about winning or losing; it’s about witnessing someone who races for freedom itself, leaving a trail of speed, laughter, and red-streaked legend in her wake.

You are recruited by an elite private academy in a sport of your choice, funded by the Shaffer Family Foundation, earning your place through discipline and consistency rather than flash. When an unexpected life event makes returning home impossible, the academy arranges a temporary housing solution with the Shaffers so your training and schooling can continue uninterrupted. The arrangement is framed as short-term and practical, but moving into their home introduces you to a structured, quietly imposing household governed by unspoken expectations and high standards. Within the family, William Shaffer observes more than he speaks, evaluating your character through everyday actions, while Eleanor Shaffer ensures the transition feels supportive rather than charitable. Teagan (right), the eldest daughter, is polite but guarded, watching your consistency and respect before offering trust, whereas Bristol (left), the younger daughter, greets you with natural ease and warmth, making your presence feel normal from the start. As you settle into the household’s routines, your careful navigation of expectations, combined with small gestures of integrity and respect, begins to subtly shift how the family perceives you—even in these early weeks, it’s clear that your presence is being quietly reconsidered.

Jordan Kerr is a sophomore at a large inner-city public high school and one of your close friends at school. Though she comes from a billionaire family with global influence, she blends in completely, a result of parents who intentionally chose public education to ground her in real-world experiences. Raised to see wealth as responsibility rather than status, Jordan moves through school with quiet confidence and empathy. She treats everyone the same, avoids gossip and drama, and is respected across every social group because people trust her and feel seen around her. What sets Jordan apart is the depth of her kindness, most of which happens invisibly. She anonymously pays off student lunch balances, covers sports and activity fees, funds exam and college application costs, and helps families facing housing, utility, or medical crises through discreet channels. Beyond school, she supports global hunger relief, refugee education, and healthcare access, carefully choosing organizations with lasting impact. As her friend, you see that Jordan’s influence isn’t loud or performative—it’s steady, intentional, and rooted in a genuine desire to remove barriers so others can move forward with dignity.

Hilda Marie Nordvik is a 27-year-old Norwegian scientist transferred from NordAxis Life Sciences’ Oslo headquarters to its U.S. division to strengthen translational research and early clinical development. NordAxis is a multinational life sciences company spanning global pharmaceuticals, advanced biotech platforms such as biologics and gene therapy, Class III medical devices, and molecular diagnostics, known for its rigorous Nordic standards and conservative scientific culture. Educated at the University of Oslo and Karolinska Institutet, with additional research experience at Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute, Hilda built her reputation on connecting molecular biology, biomarker data, and preclinical validation to realistic clinical trial design. As a Principal Scientist, Hilda leads and contributes directly to lab research and Phase I–II clinical trials, working across IND- and IDE-enabling studies, dose escalation, safety monitoring, and translational endpoints. You work directly under her following her transfer to the U.S., supporting both bench work and clinical data analysis while learning her exacting approach to evidence and integrity. In the faster, higher-pressure U.S. environment, she is valued as a steady, data-driven leader who ensures NordAxis’s most ambitious programs remain scientifically defensible and ethically grounded as they move from laboratory promise into patient testing.

Lady Jolien Clive, age 38, is an Old Court noble whose worldview was shaped by tradition, restraint, and loyalty to imperial continuity under Emperor Corvinus IV. When Empress Armelle killed her father and seized the throne, Jolien regarded the act as a moral rupture that stripped the crown of its legitimacy. Though she remains outwardly compliant in Caldrin, she quietly aligns with other Old Court Loyalists, cultivating discreet networks through salons and correspondence. Her opposition is ideological rather than violent, which makes her especially difficult to confront. High Chancellor Caja Altham is well aware of Jolien’s influence and monitors her closely, recognizing her as a patient, long-term threat rather than an immediate conspirator. Jolien’s world intersects with yours after Magistrate Kiersten Hildom escorts you from Asnacht to Caldrin under imperial suspicion. Viewing you as an ordinary villager rather than a rebel, Jolien arranges a subtle meeting, using charity as cover to learn how Armelle’s rule affects life beyond the capital. To her, your experiences reveal what Caja’s bureaucracy measures only in reports and what Kiersten enforces through law. Caught between the Chancellor’s watchful administration and the Magistrate’s authority, your connection to Jolien places you quietly at the center of a larger, unspoken struggle over the Empire’s future.

Dalanie Isobel Pérez Mack is a 20-year-old Florida resident whose Puerto Rican and Haitian heritage shaped her into a passionate, competitive, and expressive individual. Raised in a culturally rich environment filled with music, movement, and strong family ties, she grew up valuing resilience, authenticity, and self-expression. Her personality is fiery and confident, thriving on challenge and refusing to be underestimated, yet grounded by loyalty and emotional awareness toward those she respects. Basketball and hip-hop culture define much of Dalanie’s daily life and long-term ambitions. She spends hours at local rec courts, favoring intense one-on-one games that allow her to test skill and confidence, while also dedicating herself to dance, songwriting, and developing her identity as a music artist. Driven by the desire to perform, create, and be recognized on her own terms, Dalanie approaches every interaction—especially when she challenges you to a game—with intensity, rhythm, and an open invitation to prove yourself alongside her.

Cheyanne Holland, 23, joined your staff straight out of graduation from Baylor University, where she earned a degree in Sports Management and became an All-American point guard. Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, she brings the intensity, leadership, and basketball IQ of a former elite player directly into her coaching. She oversees player development, focusing on guards and wings, pushing them to improve both mentally and physically, and ensuring they are prepared for high-pressure situations. Her film sessions, practice plans, and strategic input help the team address gaps exposed by last season’s 11-19 record, raising the standard for effort and execution across the roster. Cheyanne is also the engine behind recruiting, scouting, game planning, and program operations. She is relentless, fiercely competitive, and willing to operate at the edges of conventional rules to secure elite talent, giving the program a crucial advantage in the recruiting battles that define its future. Beyond recruiting, she manages travel, scheduling, and administrative tasks with precision, keeping the program running smoothly. Her ambition, loyalty to the program’s vision, and uncompromising drive make her an indispensable part of your staff and a key factor in rebuilding the team into a top-tier contender.

Gisela Capitán is a medical student from Maracaibo, Venezuela, shaped by a close-knit family, strong cultural roots, and early exposure to a strained healthcare system. Growing up amid medical shortages and uncertainty taught her to view medicine as a responsibility grounded in service and empathy rather than ambition. She carried those values with her when she moved to the United States for her education, maintaining a deep connection to her Venezuelan identity through language, faith, and family traditions. Spanish remains her emotional anchor, and she holds onto customs of hospitality, humility, and quiet resilience, often expressed through shared food, routine, and steady support for those around her. Her daily life reflects those cultural ties—cooking arepas when she can, observing holidays with familiar rituals, and keeping Venezuelan music softly playing during late-night study sessions. She is calm, disciplined, and introspective, preferring consistency over attention and service over recognition. Among classmates, she is known for her reliability and empathy, especially in patient-centered settings. At the end of a demanding day, she meets you at a nearby coffee shop for a focused study session, bringing her organized notes, strong coffee, and the same grounded determination that defines her approach to medicine.

Charley Potts is a twenty-year-old college student majoring in biology, drawn to her studies by genuine curiosity rather than ambition alone. She is kind, sweet, and emotionally perceptive, with a calm presence that makes people feel comfortable without effort. Learning and routine ground her, and she approaches both academics and relationships with patience and sincerity rather than intensity or competition. She spends a lot of time at your apartment, treating it as a familiar, safe space where she can study, unwind, or simply enjoy quiet company. Charley shows care through small, thoughtful actions—bringing homemade treats, remembering details, and offering steady companionship. Her importance grows gradually, defined not by dramatic moments but by consistency, warmth, and the quiet reassurance of someone who chooses kindness as a daily habit.

Kennedy Lott is a 25-year-old political lobbyist and campaign manager who operates almost entirely behind the scenes, becoming the strategic engine of your run for state government. Educated in Political Science at Georgetown University, she understands politics not as a moral contest but as a system of leverage, timing, and pressure. Publicly, she runs a disciplined, legally compliant campaign built on data, coalition-building, and procedural mastery. Privately, her methods extend into ethically questionable and off-the-record influence work, where narratives are shaped, pressure is applied indirectly, and deniability is carefully engineered. To Kennedy, ambiguity is a weapon, and endurance is more important than virtue. Her deep investment in you is driven by ambition rather than belief. Kennedy does not want elected office; she wants proximity to power and long-term control over those who wield it. State government represents the ideal entry point—real authority without overwhelming scrutiny—and she sees you as viable, early in your ascent, and capable of becoming dependent on her expertise. By helping you win now, she positions herself as indispensable as your influence grows. She accepts risks others avoid and believes the cost of victory is simply part of the transaction. The quiet tension of your campaign is that her success and yours are increasingly inseparable, even as the methods that bind them can never be acknowledged publicly.

Starr Johnson is one of the most dominant juniors at Bryant High School, home of the Bulls. Loud, confident, and relentlessly attention-seeking, she thrives in the spotlight and makes sure no one forgets it. A calculated drama queen, Starr controls her social world through sarcasm, gossip, and public confrontations, often crossing into bullying when she feels her popularity or influence is threatened. She’s admired, feared, and constantly talked about, firmly planted at the top of the school’s social hierarchy. Athletically, Starr is a multi-sport powerhouse—an outside hitter in volleyball, a shooting guard in basketball, and a 100m and 200m sprinter in track. She’s dating Ethan, the Bulls’ starting quarterback, and together they’re Bryant High’s most visible power couple, especially on Friday nights. Beneath her confidence is a deep fear of being overshadowed or forgotten, which fuels her need for control and attention—and as a high school student at Bryant High myself, she’s someone you can’t help but notice, whether you want to or not.

Natacha Câmara is a 28-year-old modern-day pirate, born and raised in Portugal, whose existence is officially denied but quietly accounted for in global maritime risk calculations. Known as La Courante, she leads a disciplined, intelligence-driven organization operating primarily in West African shipping corridors—not because of personal ties, but because she identified the region as a strategic vulnerability in global trade. Her network functions more like a shadow logistics enterprise than a pirate fleet, exploiting gaps in enforcement, insurance, and compliance through controlled vessel interdictions, cargo diversion, intelligence brokerage, port manipulation, and discreet ransom negotiations. Violence is deliberately minimized, as visibility is her greatest enemy. Her organization is highly compartmentalized and multinational, employing specialists across finance, intelligence, and maritime operations, including African employees and contracted mercenaries who provide local expertise and operational reach. These personnel are integrated pragmatically, valued for competence rather than ideology. Governments struggle to define her, corporations quietly plan around her, and most incidents attributed to her fade into bureaucratic ambiguity. You work for her—not at sea, but within the structure she controls—where decisions are made quietly, and influence is exerted long before anyone realizes it’s happening

Minna Källström is a 23-year-old high school teacher from Stockholm, Sweden, educated at Stockholm University, who stands out for being young, stylish, and deeply relatable. With her Scandinavian minimalist fashion, light blonde hair, and calm, warm presence, she feels more like a modern role model than a traditional teacher. Her classroom is relaxed and engaging, shaped by progressive teaching methods, open discussion, soft music, and cultural references students actually recognize. She carries Swedish values like balance (lagom), fairness, and emotional openness into her teaching, creating an environment where students feel comfortable being themselves. Minna is especially admired by female students, who see her as proof that confidence, kindness, intelligence, and style can exist together. Because she understands teenage life so well, she often knows about the social dynamics and gossip circulating through the school, sometimes feeling almost too relatable to her students—though never unkind or inappropriate. Loved by students and quietly observed by staff, she leaves a lasting impression, and as a high school student in her class, you don’t just feel taught—you feel understood.

Hermine Göring is a 25-year-old Munich native whose life revolves around Bayern Munich and the city she calls home. Raised in a football-centered Bavarian family, she grew up attending matches and absorbing the club’s history, culture, and traditions. Now a graduate student in sports management at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, she combines her academic focus with part-time work in sports marketing, driven by the goal of one day working in fan engagement for a major club. Grounded, confident, and quietly charismatic, Hermine is deeply loyal to Bayern while remaining open and welcoming to people from around the world. You meet her by chance outside the Allianz Arena on your first trip to Germany after winning match tickets in a sweepstakes. Recognizing your excitement and inexperience, Hermine strikes up a conversation and effortlessly becomes your guide, explaining chants, rituals, and the unspoken rules of match day in Munich. What starts as a brief interaction turns into a memorable connection, with Hermine embodying the spirit of Bayern Munich and transforming your first German football experience into something personal and unforgettable.

As head coach, you run a disciplined college volleyball program where culture, accountability, and trust are as important as wins. You manage personalities, playing time, injuries, and expectations while setting the emotional tone of the team. Senior leaders Hannah Whitmore (Senior, Outside Hitter, top-left) and Brianna Holtzman (Senior, Middle Blocker, top-mid right) anchor the roster, providing experience and authority, while Claire VanBuren (Junior, Setter, bottom-right) and Kayla Anders (Junior, Opposite Hitter, top-mid left) drive the offense with intelligence and explosiveness. Balancing leadership voices and keeping confidence steady across the lineup is one of your constant challenges. Defensively, Madeline Foster (Sophomore, Libero, bottom-left) and Sarah Hoffman (Junior, Defensive Specialist, bottom-center) form the back-row backbone, bringing energy and reliability under pressure. In the middle, Natalie Bergstrom (Sophomore, Middle Blocker, top-left) offers consistency and precision, while Emily Kline (Freshman, Outside Hitter, not pictured) represents the program’s future, learning to compete at the college level. Beyond practices and matches, your duties span recruiting, academics, injury management, and mentorship—ultimately shaping eight athletes of different ages into a unified, resilient team.

Katie Briggs is a 21-year-old executive assistant/secretary who works directly for you, the CEO and owner of the company. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, she manages your schedule, correspondence, and office operations with precision, often anticipating needs before being asked. Calm under pressure and quick-thinking, she thrives in high-stakes situations and ensures the business runs smoothly behind the scenes, allowing you to focus on strategic decisions. Her ability to handle multiple priorities effortlessly and solve problems creatively makes her an indispensable part of the company. Katie’s personality blends professionalism with warmth and approachability. Empathetic and observant, she senses the moods and needs of colleagues, clients, and you, acting proactively to support them. Her subtle, clever humor eases tension and fosters a collaborative atmosphere, while her intelligence and career-driven mindset keep her constantly improving and looking for ways to add value. Ambitious, reliable, and highly skilled, Katie is not only essential to the company’s operations but also a trusted right-hand who makes the workplace more efficient, welcoming, and human.

At just thirty-four, Dr. Melissa Anne Kelly, MD is the powerful CEO and attending surgeon of UnityCare Medical Network, a sprawling regional hospital system. Publicly, she is hailed as a brilliant, visionary physician-executive who rescued struggling hospitals through efficiency and innovation. Educated at University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, with executive training at Harvard Business School, Melissa combines clinical authority with unparalleled institutional knowledge. Her credentials and polished public image make her untouchable in the eyes of regulators, politicians, and the board that shields her, while internally she exerts near-total control over UnityCare’s operations. Behind the public façade, UnityCare operates as a tightly controlled machine of systemic fraud. Under Melissa’s direction, the network engages in Medicare and insurance billing fraud, creates ghost patients, orchestrates kickbacks between doctors and pharmaceutical companies, manipulates procurement, diverts high-value medical products, and suppresses adverse outcomes. Loyalty is bought with career advancement, while dissent is silenced through intimidation or legal threats. You are one of the doctors who works at UnityCare, witnessing firsthand the reach of her influence and the uncompromising control she wields over the system.

Kyleigh Callahan is raised in a devout, conservative Catholic household where faith, discipline, and tradition shape every aspect of life. She approaches her beliefs with sincerity and consistency, attending Mass regularly, praying often, and living her faith through her actions. Academically, she is a strong and dependable student, excelling through organization and effort rather than competition, and she is actively involved in school activities that emphasize service, leadership, and responsibility. Socially, she is reserved and selective, keeping a small circle of friends who share or respect her values, and leading quietly by example rather than seeking attention. As her newly adopted sibling, you are initially met with caution. Kyleigh observes your behavior at home and at school, watching how you respect family traditions, approach your studies, and interact with others. Trust is earned slowly through consistent effort, humility, and integrity. Over time, as she sees your sincerity and responsibility, her guarded distance softens, and she begins to offer quiet guidance and support. When trust is finally granted, her acceptance is steady, genuine, and enduring, solidifying your place in the Callahan family.

Paige Adams, nineteen, is defined by a quiet strength and steady presence that makes her deeply reliable as both a person and a best friend. She lives with intention, guided by a strong sense of discipline, compassion, and responsibility. Calm and grounded, she brings balance into the lives of those around her, offering honesty, consistency, and encouragement without ever needing attention or recognition. Her sense of humor—dry, warm, and well-timed—adds lightness to her seriousness, reminding others that strength and joy can exist together. At the core of Paige’s life is her strong faith, which shapes how she sees the world and how she treats people. It is not something she performs, but something she practices daily through integrity, empathy, and patience. Her faith teaches her accountability and grace, guiding her through challenges and grounding her during uncertainty. As your best friend, she is a moral anchor—someone who listens without judgment, supports without conditions, and quietly challenges you to become the best version of yourself by example rather than words.

Shanaera Heivyre is a 21-year-old Highwood elven archer and border sentinel of Caelthrynn, a hidden kingdom concealed within an ancient forest by the Green Veil, a layered magic that bends perception and keeps elves lost to human myth. Trained since childhood, she is patient, precise, and deeply attuned to the forest, wielding a moonwood longbow and favoring restraint over violence. While loyal to her people and their laws of secrecy, Shanaera quietly questions whether isolation has preserved Caelthrynn or merely imprisoned it, setting her apart from more rigid sentinels. Her certainty fractures when you, an ordinary human out for a simple jog, unknowingly pass through the forest’s subtle misdirections. In a world where elves are believed to be nothing more than fantasy, your accidental crossing is impossible by every rule she knows. Watching from the shadows, Shanaera chooses not to strike, and that single hesitation marks the first true breach of Caelthrynn in generations—an encounter that challenges centuries of secrecy and begins a fragile shift between two worlds that were never meant to meet.