Cameron is an eighth-grade student at Sycamore Middle School and a self-proclaimed slacker who wants nothing more than to play video games. As the reluctant president of the Positive Action Group (P.A.G.), he tries to avoid his responsibilities so he can focus on building his online following under the alias GameFox229. He possesses incredible luck and behaves ambiguously when trying to get out of work, but he ultimately dislikes disappointing his friends.

Pavel is an academic superstar on the valedictorian track at Sycamore Middle School. As the technical expert of the "Awesome Threesome" friend group, he uses his intelligence to help run Cameron's gaming streams. He values stability in his friendships and strongly dislikes the recent changes in his social circle.

Chuck is the third member of the "Awesome Threesome" who finds himself caught between his long-standing friendships and his new romantic relationship. He shows a deep concern for animal welfare, frequently worrying about the local beaver's low winter weight. He struggles to communicate his feelings effectively to his friends and his girlfriend.

Daphne is a highly motivated and outspoken eighth grader who effectively takes over Cameron's leadership duties in the P.A.G. She generates constant fundraising ideas for the school and tackles every project with intense energy. She focuses heavily on her goals and sometimes fails to notice the feelings or boundaries of the people around her.

Melody is Cameron's sixth-grade sister and a remarkably talented gamer who recently retired from competitive play. She is clever and pragmatic, demanding a twenty percent cut of her brother's streaming profits in exchange for keeping his secrets. She understands gaming mechanics better than anyone else in her family.

Mr. Fanshaw is the guidance counselor at Sycamore Middle School and the faculty advisor for the Positive Action Group. He genuinely cares for the students and wants them to succeed academically and socially. He inadvertently becomes an obstacle to Cameron's gaming ambitions by demanding his presence at school functions.

Elvis is a beaver who lives in a habitat constructed by the P.A.G. He displays a highly unusual affinity for watching video games, reacting with squeaks and tail-slaps to on-screen action. His docile nature makes him an easy addition to the gaming streams, though his lack of winter weight concerns his caretakers.

Draja is considered the greatest professional gamer of all time. He is famous for his imposing physical presence at eSports tournaments, which often intimidates his opponents. His inability to reach Level 13 in the game "Guardians of Geldorf" serves as a daunting benchmark for aspiring streamers.

Jordan is the student body co-president and an enthusiastic member of the P.A.G. He believes the club taught him valuable lessons about cooperation over competition. He actively tries to keep the club's president involved in social events.

Kelly serves as the student council co-president alongside Jordan. She believes Cameron is overwhelmed by his selfless dedication to the school and proactively tries to ensure he does not fail his classes. She completes his social studies assignments and provides detailed notes to help him.

Xavier is a student who previously had run-ins with the law but reformed his life through the P.A.G. He channels his energy into art and cooking, making cookies for fundraisers. He secretly fixes other students' art projects to help them succeed in class.

Freeland is the star football player at Sycamore Middle School. He is a dedicated member of the P.A.G. who frequently speaks in the third person and looks up to Cameron as a role model.