A successful Manhattan attorney from Staten Island, known for her intelligence and ambition, who joins a friend’s journey to Cedar Falls and finds herself involved in meaningful legal work.

A struggling teacher and aspiring writer, who moves to Cedar Falls to rebuild her confidence and pursue her creative ambitions after personal setbacks in New York.

A local construction business owner in Cedar Falls, who becomes romantically involved with Dot, navigating his own past grief while investing in his community.

A police officer in Cedar Falls known for his loyalty and sense of duty, who forms a relationship with Mary and represents stability and community values.

The owner of a local bar in Cedar Falls, who supports Harper in her creative pursuits and shares a personal connection due to their past experiences with lost dreams.

An ambitious political operative leading the For the Win Super PAC, who provides Dot with the opportunity to relocate to Wisconsin and work on a political campaign.