Lucy is a 28-year-old executive assistant to the co-CEO of Bexley & Gamin Publishing. She is a dedicated, five-foot-tall worker who goes out of her way to be liked by everyone in the office. Having grown up on a strawberry farm, she struggles with loneliness in the city, masking her insecurities with a sunny disposition and a fierce, game-playing rivalry with her officemate.

Joshua is the tall, impeccably dressed executive assistant to Mr. Bexley. Known for his cold, clinical demeanor and sarcastic nature, he runs his side of the office with strict efficiency. He wears a predictable rotation of colored shirts and openly disdains the idea of being "nice," making him a frustrating mirror to his officemate.

Danny is a designer at Bexley & Gamin who is preparing to leave and start his own business. Raised on a hobby farm, he shares a rural background with Lucy. He embodies an approachable, easygoing persona that heavily contrasts with the rigid corporate environment.

Helene is the elegant, French-born co-CEO of Bexley & Gamin Publishing. She represents the original "Gamin" side of the company, prioritizing the art of books over pure sales figures. She acts as a fierce advocate for her staff's career growth.

Richard is the co-CEO of the publishing company, representing the sales-driven, rigid side of the recent corporate merger. He is characterized by his stuffy behavior and relies heavily on his assistant to keep his professional life running smoothly.

Elaine is Joshua and Patrick's mother. She is a welcoming presence who attempts to keep the peace within her highly successful and often tense family. She observes the dynamics around her quietly but keenly.

Anthony is the patriarch of the Templeman family and a physician who places immense value on his family's medical legacy. He is aloof, demanding, and openly critical of those who do not meet his specific standards for success.

Patrick is Joshua's brother and a successful physician. He continues the Templeman family's medical dynasty and is seen as the golden child who embodies the traditional success his parents expect.

Mindy is Patrick's bride-to-be and a key figure in the upcoming family wedding. Tall and blonde, she fits the description of the conventional women who typically surround the Templeman family circle.

Julie is a coworker at Bexley & Gamin Publishing who frequently fails to complete her work on time. She uses the office dynamics to her advantage to avoid tasks.

Val is a former employee at Gamin who was laid off during the company's merger with Bexley. Her departure left a significant gap in the office social circle.

Andy is the mail courier for the office building where Bexley & Gamin is located. He is friendly with the staff and inadvertently provides material for office teasing.

Jeanette is an employee in human resources at Bexley & Gamin. She is frequently exasperated by the ongoing, petty disputes between staff members, which she feels monopolize her time.