Carly is a socially anxious freshman at Gorman University who prefers signature black clothing. Having escaped a controlling, emotionally abusive father, she struggles with self-doubt but possesses clear intellectual talent that earns her a spot in an advanced writing seminar. She forms a tight, sometimes awkward bond with her worldly roommate and tries to find her footing in a completely new environment.

Dr. Scarlett Clark is a highly intelligent English professor at Gorman University who operates a secret, meticulously planned operation targeting men who assault women on campus. She relies on her academic research skills and cold detachment to cover her tracks, viewing her lethal actions as a necessary counterbalance to the university's inaction. She is currently applying for a prestigious Women's Academy fellowship in London.

Dr. Alex Kinnear is the interim chair of the English department at Gorman University. He uses his authority to blur professional boundaries, routinely asking female faculty to perform secretarial tasks and bringing young undergraduates to the local campus bar. He favors male colleagues who share his aggressive, entitled behavior and fiercely protects his own status.

Allison is a glamorous, self-assured sophomore and aspiring actress who secures the lead role of Sally Bowles in the school's production of *Cabaret*. She pushes her shy roommate into new experiences, including makeup makeovers and off-campus parties. Her outward confidence masks deeper vulnerabilities, especially regarding her crush on a disinterested castmate.

Wes is an intellectual college student who immediately takes an interest in his friend's new roommate. He writes short stories for his advanced writing seminar and presents himself as a supportive, understanding confidant who actively listens to other people's family struggles. He often warns others that his friend Allison can be manipulative.

Dr. Samina "Mina" Pierce is a methodical Psychology professor at Gorman University. Tasked with constructing a database of recent campus deaths, she quickly recognizes anomalies that local police missed. She maintains a sharp, analytical mind and refuses to be intimidated by the male-dominated administration.

Jasper is a PhD student who works as a graduate teaching assistant for an advanced Shakespeare seminar. He maintains a cold, detached ability to compartmentalize, making him a useful academic and personal partner. He pays close attention to the schedules and whereabouts of those around him.

Mikayla is a fiercely outspoken undergraduate student in the advanced Shakespeare seminar. She actively argues against lenient punishments for abusers during class discussions and stands her ground against male peers. Her sharp intellect earns her a position assisting the university's new investigative task force.

Bash is a theater major who plays the Emcee in the university's production of *Cabaret*. He hosts large off-campus parties with his roommates and generally treats the women around him with cool indifference. He actively participates in the unchecked party culture of Gorman University.

Tyler is a star quarterback, avid fitness enthusiast, and prolific Instagram poster. He recently participated in a fraternity party assault that went completely unpunished by the school administration, marking him as a primary target for vigilante justice.

Dr. Stright is an English professor at Gorman University who openly leers at female students during department gatherings. He aligns himself with the interim chair's toxic behavior and routinely demeans his female colleagues.

Dean Bowman is a female administrator at Gorman University. She prioritizes the institution's reputation over student safety, routinely blaming victims for their clothing choices or alcohol consumption rather than holding perpetrators accountable.

Carly's father is a controlling, cruel man who maintains a strict emotional hold over his family. He frequently verbally abuses his wife and daughter, prompting his child to seek an escape through higher education.

Carly's mother is a timid woman who endures her husband's verbal and emotional abuse. She frequently acts as a buffer between her husband and daughter, though she completely denies any evidence of her husband's wrongdoings.

Samantha is the Resident Assistant for the freshman dormitory. She is haughty and unsympathetic, preferring to hand out trash cans rather than provide actual care for intoxicated or struggling students.

Detective Abbot is a local police investigator looking into the sudden string of fatalities at Gorman University. He represents the official legal system that frequently fails to protect the campus's female population.

Megan is a female student at Gorman University who suffered an assault by a group of male athletes. Her lack of justice from the university administration serves as a primary catalyst for the campus's underground vigilante actions.

Judith is the head of the Women's Academy. She oversees the competitive research fellowship program and remains completely blind to the predatory nature of the male colleagues she praises.

Ashleigh is a female undergraduate student in the advanced Shakespeare seminar. She frequently finds herself trapped in uncomfortable conversations with older male professors who refuse to respect professional boundaries.