The famous runaway known as the Akron AWOL currently leads the Graveyard, an abandoned airbase hiding hundreds of fugitive teenagers. Burdened by the immense responsibility of keeping them alive, he struggles with anger management and trauma stemming from receiving an unwound teen's arm. He attempts to manage a non-violent resistance but finds his peers restless and difficult to control.

A former tithe who gained fame as a suicide bomber who refused to detonate. Placed under house arrest, he looks unusually young due to the lingering chemicals in his bloodstream. He finds himself forced into the role of a spiritual figurehead for other rescued tithes, a position he deeply resents.

A fiercely independent former state ward who uses a wheelchair after refusing a spinal transplant from an unwound teen. She serves as the primary medic for the runaway teens. Her dedication to saving others often puts her own freedom at risk, leading her into dangerous compromises.

The world's first rewound human, constructed entirely from the body parts of dozens of different unwound teenagers. Sheltered in a private mansion, he initially struggles to form clear sentences, instead speaking through metaphoric associations. Driven by a deep desire for human connection, he fixates completely on winning Risa's affection.

A charismatic runaway who was legally abandoned as a baby. Resentful of the discrimination he faces as a stork, he uses sleight-of-hand magic and manipulation to build a loyal following. Upon arriving at the Graveyard, he quickly sets his sights on usurping leadership.

A devout teenager who wholeheartedly believes in the spiritual honor of being unwound to save others. When an underground group intercepts her harvest camp van, she remains fiercely argumentative and determined to fulfill what she sees as her holy duty.

A former Juvey-cop who lost his career after a humiliating defeat. He now operates as a ruthless bounty hunter, capturing runaway teens to sell on the black market. Driven entirely by revenge, he outfits himself with stolen body parts to improve his tracking abilities.

An executive for the shadowy organization Proactive Citizenry. She acts as a handler and public relations agent for Cam, managing his integration into society. Coldly pragmatic, she utilizes blackmail and coercion to force teenagers into cooperating with her employers.

Connor's highly competent head of security and personal bodyguard. Though he presents himself as a fellow runaway, he secretly manages complex allegiances between the teenage fugitives, the resistance network, and government forces.

Connor's loyal lieutenant who oversees communications for the runaway teens. Snarky but reliable, he manages the technology that keeps the camp connected to the outside world while filtering troubling information from his commander.

The former adult leader of the Graveyard who stepped down due to health issues. He remains a strategic advisor, warning current leadership about the dangers of unchecked anger and impulsive decisions.

A religious mentor who lost his faith in the practice of tithing. He acts as a guardian figure during a difficult period of house arrest, offering emotional support and guidance.

An older brother who tries to provide a normal, stable life for his traumatized sibling. He strongly advocates for staying out of political resistance, preferring safety over activism.

The operator of an underground trust that intercepts and houses tithes. He focuses heavily on optics, exploiting the fame of recognizable figures to keep his rescued children compliant and inspired.

A wealthy trader on the black market who purchases captured runaways. He specifically commissions hunters to track down high-profile targets with unique physical traits.

A member of the inner circle who handles conflict resolution at the camp. As a stork herself, she easily falls under the influence of new, charismatic arrivals who promise better treatment.

A sympathetic waitress who represents a shifting public opinion against the harvesting of teenagers. She actively assists runaways in evading law enforcement.

A rescued tithe who quickly adapts to his new surroundings. Unlike others who resist their rescue, he embraces his freedom and idolizes the famous figures at his safehouse.

A teenage runaway who falls victim to a bounty hunter's trap in an abandoned warehouse. His capture reveals the constant dangers fugitives face on the streets.