A sarcastic, sharp-witted high schooler with a dry sense of humor, who masks her vulnerability with offbeat quips and a tough exterior. Beneath her quirky demeanor lies a keen observer of life grappling with the absurdity of her death.

Slimy, cunning, and flattering cheat. Diklab is a hard cruel master to his "merchandise" while maintaining a thin mirage of piety and humility with his superiors and those he thinks may bring him profit.

Abraham, known locally as "Scraps", only trusts three people: his cat, George Washington, and himself. The cynical old man learned at an early age that you can't depend on others. And after years of saving, scavanging, and collecting -- he doesn't have to.

Michael is a good guy, but caught up in the transition from one social pressure to another, experiencing a bit of a midlife crisis. As a man who was raised without a manly figure in the household, he had succumbed to a skewed perspective of how a man should be, and is on the hunt for his true masculine identity.

He is the recent recipient of a family home, after the passing of his uncle who left the property to him. It's an exciting time, but a challenging one, as he discovers there is a creature threatening his family's safety and he is the only one who can do something about it.

Claire is a deeply resilient and self-sacrificing person, but she’s also burdened by years of suppressed frustration and unacknowledged sacrifices. Her sharpness and occasional bitterness mask a profound weariness and emotional vulnerability that come from carrying too much for too long. She has a strong sense of duty, especially toward family, which has led her to repeatedly put others’ needs ahead of her own, even at great personal cost. However, the weight of these sacrifices has left her feeling stuck, invisible, and resentful.

Jessica is nothing if not totally serene and put-together. She abides by the platitudes she sells her patients and the readers of her new self-help book. No one can make her lose her cool- or so she thought.

You know the saying, "never judge a book by it's cover"? Well it's for people like Ruby Riener that it was coined. She is sugar and spice, and everything nice... or so she'd have you believe. Under her cavity-inducing sweetness lies a cunning wolf. She wears "little old lady" like crocheted camouflage to get away with murder... literally. She's unscrupulous, smart as a whip, and she'll use that whip without hesitation, should you dare to cross her. It's Granny's way, or the highway.

Francine is a sweet, compassionate woman, always ready to dispense wisdom and understanding to the younger ladies in her charge. Thanks to her personality, she makes for a good manager in the business realm. She garners respect not through brute force but through compassion. Colbie has been working under her for about two years now. Because Francine has seen how hard Colbie's worked and how devoted she is, it pains Francine to have to let Colbie go.

Jane Grant is a warm, witty, and slightly overprotective mother with a penchant for humor and playful sarcasm. She approaches parenting with a mix of affection and sharp observation, using humor as both a bonding tool and a subtle way to express her concerns. Jane is deeply invested in her daughter Emma’s life, but her approach is more conversational and teasing than authoritarian. This makes her approachable, though her tendency to turn everything into a "thing" can be both endearing and mildly exasperating.

Ethan Garrett, a wide-eyed, ambitious freshman Representative, driven by a burning belief that real change is possible within a broken system. His youthful optimism and unwavering faith in humanity often clash with the harsh realities of political maneuvering, but his resolve to fight for justice keeps him pushing forward.

Lord Kenseth is a thoughtful methodical man tormented by the loss of his only son in battle against the King he is now forced to serve.

Callie is tough, yet warm once you know her, she's a concerned aunt and a solid detective.

Jared (15-24) A Heartthrob, a loner--a trainwreck.

Andrew is a charismatic, confident guy who knows he is above school discipline becasue of his on-field accolades.

Lisa has had a rough go of it. The events of her early childhood swept her into the system, which put her in one terrible foster home after another, where she suffered various degrees of abuse. In her teens, she became addicted to drugs. While she has since gone clean, she still wrestles with the past.

Athletic, usually upbeat and active, Cody does his best to make his family proud. Recently he has struggled to maintain his positivity after a string of unfortunate events for him and his family.

A resolute and unflinching President, known for his strength and unshakable demeanor, now burdened by the weight of a national tragedy. Beneath his composed exterior, his grief is palpable, as the loss stirs a rare vulnerability in his usually steadfast leadership.

Keith is a fierce and complicated 18 year-old kid from a broken family. And he may have just stolen his older brother's car.

Evelyn is a no-nonsense but cynical young woman who lives on her own. And she may have a pure heart beneath her sharp exterior.

This scene may be read for either Keith or Evelyn.

Strong in her faith, brave, and cares about her friends.