Dennis is a 21-year-old living in Manhattan who thrives on his lingering high-school popularity. He possesses an aggressive, domineering personality that masks his deep insecurities about his future. He spends his days avoiding employment, relying on his parents for rent money while buying and consuming drugs. He views himself as a protector to his friends but regularly insults them to elevate his own status.

Warren is a 19-year-old youth who has recently been kicked out of his father's house. He carries $15,000 in stolen money and relies heavily on his collection of 1950s memorabilia for comfort. He makes reckless, impulsive decisions without considering the long-term consequences. Despite his affluent background, he dreams of escaping the city to live a quiet life in the countryside.

Jessica is a 19-year-old fashion design student who still lives with her family. She presents a cheerful exterior that hides a highly nervous and argumentative personality. She fears growing up and worries that aging will cause her to completely lose her current identity. Her cynical worldview aligns closely with her anxieties about the future.

A wealthy and demanding figure who recently expelled his son from their family home due to constant conflict. He places high value on material success and worries constantly about his son's life choices. He struggles to manage his family after experiencing a profound tragedy.

She is a prominent social worker whose professional kindness does not translate to her personal life. She funds Dennis's rent but provides little emotional warmth. She treats her ailing husband with visible impatience.

He is a well-known, successful painter who is currently battling a severe illness. His physical decline causes significant emotional distress for Dennis. His current vulnerability strips him of his former authority in the household.

Warren's older sister who was murdered ten years prior by a man she lived with. Her tragic death cast a permanent shadow over the Straub household. Her memory serves as a constant reminder of loss for her surviving relatives.

Warren's grandfather was the first Jewish aviator in the country. He attended the opening day of Wrigley Field in 1914, acquiring a baseball cap that Warren now treasures. His legacy provides Warren with a tangible connection to his family history.

Jessica's mother lives with her daughter and expects her to follow household rules. She disciplines Jessica for staying out late at night. She exerts authority over her daughter's schedule and social freedom.

A young associate of Dennis who possesses drugs that Dennis feels entitled to borrow. He is part of the local drug scene and operates within Dennis's immediate sphere of influence.

A local drug dealer whom Dennis relies on to supply narcotics for his weekend schemes. He is initially unavailable when Dennis tries to reach him.

Dennis's girlfriend who frequently argues with him. She is an artist who created a sculpture of two women kissing that sits in Dennis's apartment. Her relationship with Dennis is highly confrontational.

An acquaintance of Dennis whom he considers inviting over to consume cocaine. Dennis previously cheated on his girlfriend with her during the summer.