Vivian is a sixteen-year-old girl who recently moved to the small coastal town of Verona Cove from Seattle. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she struggles with her treatment plan and frequently tries to mask her emotional distress with bright aesthetics. She has a bold, creative personality and a passion for vintage clothing and costume design. She quickly forms a strong connection with the Daniels family, particularly Jonah.

Jonah is a seventeen-year-old boy living in Verona Cove. Following the sudden death of his father, he takes on immense responsibilities to care for his five siblings and manage the household. He works at his family's restaurant and dreams of attending culinary school to become a chef. He frequently suppresses his own needs to maintain stability for his grieving family.

Carrie is an artist and Vivian's mother. She moves to Verona Cove to focus on her painting while staying in a home provided by a patron. She worries constantly about her daughter's mental health and struggles to communicate effectively with her, leading to frequent arguments over medication and personal boundaries.

Mrs. Daniels is the mother of the six Daniels children. Her husband's unexpected death leaves her severely depressed, rendering her mostly unable to leave her bedroom or care for her family. She has a background in accounting and finds comfort in numbers.

James is Vivian's biological father who resides in Berkeley. He pays regular child support but remains entirely distant from Vivian and Carrie, establishing a separate family life for himself.

Leah is the six-year-old youngest child of the Daniels family. She is bright and imaginative, famously declaring her desire to grow up to be a peacock. She acts as the initial connection between her older brother and Vivian at the local pottery shop.

Isaac is the eight-year-old Daniels sibling. He wears thick glasses and loves to read. He frequently argues over minor issues with his sister Bekah but relies heavily on Jonah for stability.

Bekah is the eleven-year-old Daniels sibling. She tries to present an aloof exterior and frequently bickers with her younger brother Isaac as she attempts to navigate her own grief.

Silas is the second oldest child in the Daniels family. He works as a barista at the local coffee shop and delays his college plans to help raise his younger siblings. He acts as the frequent peacekeeper during household arguments.

Naomi is the eldest Daniels sibling and an environmental engineering major. She focuses entirely on keeping her family functional after her father's death. Her immense stress makes her initially dismissive of new people entering their lives.

Tony is the deceased patriarch of the Daniels family. Before his sudden death from a heart attack, he owned a beloved local restaurant and was known for his extreme generosity in the Verona Cove community.

Felix is Tony's former best friend and the head chef at the family restaurant. He tries to offer support to the grieving Daniels household but respects Mrs. Daniels's requests for space. He is highly protective of Jonah.

Ellie is Felix's sixteen-year-old daughter. She works at the restaurant and acts as a stable, practical friend to Jonah. Her family's own experiences with mental health give her a deep understanding of the challenges others face.

Diego is Felix's son who is currently studying abroad. His past experiences with depression inform his family's perspective on mental health.

Office Hayashi is a police officer in Verona Cove. He presents a gruff exterior but regularly shares breakfast and conversation with Vivian at the local diner. He carries personal grief from a past family tragedy.

Whitney is the twenty-six-year-old owner of the Verona Cove pottery shop. She hires Vivian for the summer and maintains a relaxed, friendly work environment.

Betty owns the local diner in Verona Cove. She is a friendly fixture in the community who addresses her customers with affectionate pet names.

Ruby is Vivian's best friend from Seattle. She persistently reaches out to Vivian over the summer, worrying about her well-being following a difficult period before the move.

Amala is a former friend of Vivian from Seattle. Their relationship ended poorly due to Vivian's reckless behavior during a previous emotional episode.

Patty runs the local ice cream parlor in Verona Cove. She is kind to the local teenagers and allows them special privileges at her shop.

Richard is a wealthy art patron who collects Carrie's work. He allows Carrie and Vivian to live in his modern Verona Cove house while he travels.

Adesh is Carrie's ex-boyfriend. He returned to India, leaving both Carrie and Vivian disappointed, as Vivian had hoped he would become her stepfather.

Dr. Douglas is a therapist based in Seattle. She previously treated Vivian and remains a point of contact for Carrie regarding her daughter's mental health.

Dr. Brooks is a psychiatrist who consults with Vivian regarding her mental health treatment. He focuses on collaborative approaches to help his patients accept their diagnoses.