Kate is a high school senior at William B. Marshall public school. She is an avid photographer who plans to study photojournalism in the future. To help support her single mother, she works as a paid intern at the district attorney's office. Driven by a strong sense of justice, she strongly dislikes seeing wealthy individuals escape legal consequences and determines to uncover the truth behind the fatal hunting incident at River Point.

John Michael is one of the five privileged "River Point Boys" who attend the elite St. Bartholomew's private school before transferring to public school. River Point is his family's massive estate, serving as the location where the boys hunt and throw wild parties. He acts as a stabilizing presence within the group, encouraging his friends to stand united and silent following the fatal hunting incident.

Shepherd is one of the "River Point Boys" involved in the hunting incident. He is relatively new to the group, having moved to Belle Terre only three years ago, which sets him slightly apart from the boys who were born and raised there. His family's wealth comes from the oil and gas business, allowing him to match the affluent lifestyle of his peers.

Grant is a wealthy high school senior and one of the "River Point Boys." He dies during a hunting trip with his four friends when he is shot with his own Remington rifle. Prior to his death, he had a reputation that was becoming increasingly mean and unpredictable, causing friction with several of his peers and making him a controversial figure.

Logan is one of the "River Point Boys" present during the fatal hunting trip. He drives a conspicuous Tahoe and carries a fresh, noticeable scar on his neck. Like his friends, he maintains a polished appearance while hiding personal matters and unusual financial connections from the broader community.

Henry is one of the "River Point Boys." Known as the trouble-maker of the group, he is the wealthiest of the five and has a reputation for using his family's money to avoid the consequences of his actions. The police have reportedly pulled him over for drinking and driving multiple times without ever arresting him.

Reagan is Kate's best friend and a fellow high school senior at William B. Marshall. She also interns at the district attorney's office, though she is generally more interested in fashion and socializing than the complex legal system. She serves as a loyal confidante to Kate throughout the stressful school year.

Lindsey is a student at St. Bartholomew's who maintains an inconsistent, volatile connection with Grant before his death. She possesses potentially valuable information about a phone call made on the morning of the hunting incident, making her a crucial person of interest to the district attorney's office.

Rebecca is a student who provides context about Grant's changing behavior in her police interview. She notices that he became meaner in the year leading up to his death and is highly critical of how he treated her friends, particularly Lindsey.

Julianna is a student at Kate's public school who previously attended St. Bartholomew's. She provides Kate with background information regarding a scandal at her former school involving leaked photos of female students, helping connect various social circles in Belle Terre.

George Stone is the assistant district attorney assigned to the high-profile River Point Boys case. Because he suffers from age-related macular degeneration, his eyesight is failing. To compensate, he relies on Kate's sharp vision and photographic skills to review video testimonies and evidence, drawing her deeply into the investigation.

Gaines is the district attorney of Belle Terre. Facing intense political and financial pressure from the powerful families of the River Point Boys, he recuses himself from their case. He hopes his subordinate, George Stone, will mishandle the assignment so the incident quietly disappears without angering his wealthy supporters.

Mrs. Marino is Kate's single mother. She has worked as a secretary for the district attorney's office for twelve years and struggles financially to maintain their household. She is highly protective of Kate and worries constantly about the implications of her daughter getting too involved in a dangerous, high-profile murder case.

Mark is a student at Kate's high school. He is involved in a disruptive prank during a football game, where he dresses up in a costume that mimics the deceased Grant, causing a scene that angers the remaining River Point Boys.

Camille is a local community college student who works in the district attorney's office. Positioned near the district attorney's secretary, she often shares office gossip and insider information regarding the ongoing investigation with Kate.

Bree is a former student at St. Bartholomew's who transferred schools after becoming the victim of a malicious online photo leak. Her deep distress is witnessed by Kate early in the school year, illustrating the toxic environment created by the town's wealthy students.

Daniel is a student who attended the party at River Point the night before the fatal hunting trip. He shares a video with the police showing a chaotic altercation that occurred during the event, adding to the list of suspects.

Lori is a dark-haired girl who appears in a video taken the night before the hunting trip. She is shown having a tense argument with Grant, revealing the widespread anger directed at him by various classmates.

Phoebe is a student who provides police with an interview about the party at River Point. She recounts seeing strange, older men threatening Logan over suspected financial matters, expanding the scope of the investigation.

Jenna is a student interviewed by the police. She recounts an odd argument between Grant and John Michael at the River Point party involving a vague but serious threat about a hidden "trump card."

Roman is a student who gives a police statement detailing a physical argument between Shepherd and Grant. His testimony reveals friction within the group concerning text messages and romantic interests.

Marsha is the vice principal of St. Bartholomew's. She provides a statement to the authorities about the River Point Boys, expressing her firm belief that they were exceptionally close to Grant and would never intentionally harm him.

Mr. Forres is John Michael's wealthy father. He owns a construction company that handles major renovations downtown and possesses significant influence over local officials, utilizing his wealth to shield his family from trouble.

Mr. Perkins is Grant's father. Following the death of his son, he applies immense pressure to the local authorities to find answers. He hires a private investigator when he feels the district attorney's office is moving too slowly.

Mrs. Perkins is Grant's mother. She openly grieves the loss of her son following the tragic hunting incident at River Point, standing by her husband as they navigate the highly publicized investigation.