A high-school senior from St. Cloud, Minnesota, who works at the North Side Diner and is planning to attend college in California, she is determined and resourceful.

One of Heather's best friends and a member of The Girls, Maureen plays bass and has a bold personality, marked by secretive actions that show her complexity.

Heather's nurturing and serene friend who plays lead guitar and sings in The Girls, Brenda is supportive and dependable in the group dynamic.

Heather's younger sister, known for her freckles and red hair, Junie looks up to her sister and friends and symbolizes youthful innocence.

Heather and Junie's mother, Constance is strikingly beautiful yet struggles with mental health challenges that influence her interactions with her family.

Maureen’s mother, who has a hoarding condition, Gloria is embittered by past events and has a history with Heather's father, Gary.

Ed is an older, manipulative presence in Pantown, known for his slicked-back hair and outsider status, whose actions cause significant challenges for others.

A young man with brown hair and hazel eyes, Ricky is notable for his troubled background and the way he uses his charm to his advantage.

A friend of Ricky's characterized by his distinctively mismatched eyes, Ant is notable for his struggle with remorse and his cooperative nature in investigations.

Claude is a tall, reliable friend and eventual love interest of Heather, distinct for his respectful nature and stable background.

Heather's father and the District Attorney, Gary is a powerful figure in St. Cloud, influential in both his personal and professional life.

The big and unmarried sheriff of Pantown, known for his abuse of power, Nillson is a significant part of the town’s legal structure.