Winnifred is a twenty-eight-year-old café worker and summer lifeguard living in Ontario. Born with a less developed right hand, she is fiercely independent and highly resourceful. She uses wry humor to manage social situations and deflect discomfort. After an unexpected pregnancy results from a one-night stand, she must confront lingering insecurities left by a past abusive relationship and reevaluate her deferred dream of opening a summer camp.

Robert is a twenty-nine-year-old financial analyst. He wears a prosthetic leg following a battle with bone cancer in his late twenties. Tall and handsome, he possesses a hidden enthusiasm for comic books and fantasy role-playing games. He displays a steady, nurturing personality and immediately commits to co-parenting when he learns of Winnifred's pregnancy.

Sarah is Winnifred's fiercely loyal best friend. Having grown up alongside Winnifred in a shared household managed by their single mothers, the two operate more like sisters. Sarah is outgoing and generously supportive. She remains deeply committed to her child-free marriage and frequently acts as a sounding board as Winnifred adapts to impending motherhood.

Caleb is Sarah's wealthy husband and a steadfast friend to Winnifred. He provides a model of a stable partnership and often offers moments of comfort. He harbors a secret enthusiasm for Dungeons & Dragons, a hobby that connects him directly to Robert Hugo August Durand's friend group.

June is Winnifred's mother, who raised her as a single parent alongside her friend Marcie. She has a lively, brash personality. She treats her daughter more like a friend, sometimes appearing more focused on her own romantic life than on providing traditional maternal guidance.

Marcie is Sarah's late mother who acted as a surrogate parent to Winnifred. She played an important role in helping a young Winnifred accept her physical differences, actively encouraging her to be visible rather than hiding her hand in photos.

Jack is Winnifred's ex-boyfriend. She supported him financially through graduate school, only to be met with emotional abuse and belittlement regarding her limb difference. His past cruelty leaves Winnifred with lasting anxieties about her worth in romantic partnerships.

Cora is Caleb's strong-willed sister and Robert Hugo August Durand's former fiancée. She stood by Robert during his initial cancer diagnosis but abandoned the relationship when he had to undergo an amputation, creating significant emotional baggage for him.

Robert is Robert Hugo August Durand's father. He is a handsome French musician who shares a warm, open relationship with his son. He provided crucial support during his son's medical treatments and carries enduring grief over the tragic loss of his wife.

Joanna was a Canadian musician and Robert's late mother. She passed away when he was an infant, leaving behind a legacy of beloved vinyl records that her son cherishes.

Cam is a lifeguard who works at the pool with Winnifred during the summer. He teaches swim lessons and creates an opportunity for Winnifred to mentor a child with a similar limb difference.

Henry is a young boy taking swim lessons at the community pool. He has a limb difference similar to Winnifred's. Receiving specialized instruction from her helps reignite her professional ambitions.

James is Henry's father. He is deeply grateful for Winnifred's effective guidance with his son and possesses the financial means to potentially invest in her future summer camp business.

Kevin is a member of Robert Hugo August Durand's close-knit gaming party. He owns a local restaurant where he warmly accommodates Winnifred's pregnancy cravings.

Jeremiah is Kevin's husband. He regularly attends the tabletop gaming nights at Robert Hugo August Durand's house.

Walter is a member of Robert Hugo August Durand's tabletop gaming group. He initially connected with Robert through a bone cancer support group, sharing a history of serious illness.

Adamir is a former student of Robert's. He remains a steady part of his inner social circle and weekly gaming group.