Rick is a high school senior and the kicker for the F. Scott Fitzgerald High football team. He hangs around the popular crowd but feels like a secondary figure compared to his more prominent teammates. He does not drink alcohol, allowing him to observe the reckless behavior at local parties with a clear head while evaluating the shifting social dynamics around him.

Jake is the school's new long-snapper and the host of legendary weekend parties. He operates a lucrative essay-ghostwriting operation for college students to fund his lavish events and maintain his cool-guy persona. Beneath his confident exterior, he harbors a singular, intense focus on winning the affection of a specific girl from his past.

Todd is the arrogant and celebrated quarterback of the football team, confident he will soon receive a college sports scholarship. He uses his high social status to do whatever he wants, treating his peers thoughtlessly. He regularly steps out on his girlfriend during house parties, showing no concern for the feelings of those he hurts.

Didi is the most beautiful and popular girl at F. Scott Fitzgerald High. She values her social standing above all else, maintaining a high-profile relationship with the quarterback while ignoring his concerning behavior. She holds a secret past connection to the school's newest party host, having previously rejected him before his social reinvention.

Jennifer is a high school student who operates under the personal mantra that everything is about her. She attends the local parties looking for fun and occasionally flirts with her childhood friend Rick, leaving him confused about her true intentions. Despite her selfish exterior, she occasionally demonstrates a stronger moral compass than her peers.

Dipsy is an eccentric, junk-food-loving misfit who constantly quotes nature documentaries. He likens himself to a remora fish, willingly absorbing humiliation from the popular crowd in exchange for access to their exclusive social events. Despite his bizarre behavior, he possesses an underlying sense of loyalty and ethics.

Nelson is the largest and most physically imposing player on the football team. Known for his brute strength and explosive temper, he relies on force both on the field and in social situations. He remains intensely protective of his girlfriend, making him a dangerous presence when provoked.

Melissa is a high school cheerleader who regularly attends the weekend house parties. She makes reckless decisions regarding her relationships, engaging in casual hookups while ignoring the volatile temper of her current boyfriend.

Marty is a senior at Atlantica University. He acts as a supplier for the high schoolers, exchanging alcohol for envelopes containing academic papers written by a talented ghostwriter.

Mrs. Appleford is the judgmental neighbor who lives directly next door to the site of the chaotic teenage parties. She frequently attempts to intervene and monitors the house closely when she spots suspicious activity.

Mr. Garrett is Jake's divorced father. His frequent business trips leave his son alone in their newly purchased home, providing the perfect unsupervised environment for massive high school gatherings.