Lily Northwest (Older Sister)

Born: January 25, 2004 | Age: 21

Personality:

Mature beyond her years, practical, and emotionally restrained.

Protective of Anna, but often critical—she believes tough love is the only kind that works.

Quietly jealous of Anna’s beauty and creativity, but would never admit it.

Relationship with Anna:

Complex. They love each other deeply but often misunderstand each other.

Lily sees Anna as fragile, and Anna sees Lily as cold.

Deep down, Lilly wishes she could be as expressive as Anna.

Alan Northwest (Little Brother)

Born: September 30, 2009 | Age: 15

Personality:

Smart, sarcastic, obsessed with tech and gaming.

Plays it cool, but adores Anna and sees her as his safe place.

Hates conflict and will always try to be the peacemaker during family fights.

Relationship with Anna:

They have an “unspoken understanding.”

He gives her space when she’s down, but he’s always checking in—through memes, texts, or random hugs.

Mark Northwest (Baby Brother)

Born: May 28, 2012 | Age: 13

Personality:

Energetic, affectionate, and sensitive.

Constantly drawing, dancing, or humming—pure artistic spirit.

Looks up to Anna more than anyone in the world.

Relationship with Anna:

He’s the only one who makes her smile on her worst days.

Anna Northwest (Main Character)

Born: January 22, 2006 | Age: 18

Personality:

Soft-spoken and introspective, but with moments of vivid, unexpected charm.

Highly creative—fashion design is her safe space and her rebellion.

Struggles with self-worth, especially when it comes to body image and speaking up for herself.

Has a natural sensuality she doesn’t quite know how to own yet—this is part of her coming-of-age arc.

Loyal and deeply empathetic, but can hide pain behind silence or nervous energy. Inner

Conflict:

She constantly wonders if she’s too much or not enough.

Desires to be seen and loved, but is terrified of being misunderstood or rejected.

Role in the Family:

The emotional sponge. She absorbs tension, avoids conflict, and tries to be whatever each person needs.

Mother: Diane Northwest

Age: Early 40s

Personality:

Stylish, sharp-tongued, emotionally distant.

Believes in appearances and discipline, not emotional softness.

Loves her children but often critiques more than she encourages, especially with Anna and Lily.

Relationship with Anna:

Strained. She doesn’t understand Anna’s sensitivity or body confidence struggles.

Wants Anna to succeed but doesn’t see how her words damage her.

Father: Marcus Northwest

Age: Mid 40s

Personality:

Kind, quiet, and largely passive.

Works long hours, avoids confrontation, and often disappears into his own hobbies.

Shows love through quiet gestures—repairing things, sneaking snacks, or soft smiles.

Relationship with Anna:

Closer to her than anyone else in the family, though they rarely talk deeply.

He sees her pain, but doesn’t know how to help without upsetting Diane.

Family Dynamic Summary:

Lilly and Diane are aligned in their toughness.

Anna and Marcus are the gentle souls, trying to stay grounded.

Alan and Mark float in between—observing, absorbing, sometimes caught in the middle.

Caleb Reed-cho (Male Lead)

Born: August 2, 2001 | Age: 23

Personality:

Brooding yet magnetic—reserved in crowds, intense in private.

Deeply passionate about music and sound design; his studio is his sanctuary.

Surprisingly poetic when he opens up—especially in writing or lyrics.

Sometimes flirty with Anna, playful and honest.

Struggles with jealousy and abandonment issues rooted in family trauma. Inner

 Conflict:

He wants to love fully but is afraid of being left or replaced.

Torn between protecting others and letting them truly see him. Role in His Family:

The “emotional fixer”—the one who stepped up when his family broke down.

Burdened by unspoken responsibilities and guilt.

Mother: Elena Cho

Age: Mid 40s | Korean-American

 Personality:

Gentle, spiritual, and quiet—once a painter, now a private art teacher.

Emotionally wise, but physically frail due to chronic illness.

Speaks more through glances and gestures than lectures.

Relationship with Caleb:

Deeply loving and understanding—his most powerful emotional anchor.

He cares for her quietly, almost like a parent at times.

Father: Richard Reed

Age: Early 50s | American

Personality:

Intense, stoic, and emotionally walled-off.

A former jazz musician turned construction contractor after a falling out with his band.

Believes strength means not talking about your pain. Him and Elena are sometimes not seeing eye to eye.

Relationship with Caleb:

Complicated. They share artistic fire but can’t speak the same emotional language.

There’s love, but also unspoken resentment and unhealed wounds.

Older Sister: Naomi Reed-Cho

Born: May 15, 1998 | Age: 27

Personality:

Brilliant, sharp-witted, and slightly intimidating.

A successful corporate lawyer who left home young and rarely visits. Has a ex fiance named Mark Darkwood.

Has high expectations for Caleb but rarely shows affection.

Relationship with Caleb:

Distant but protective. She keeps tabs on him silently.

They used to be close as kids, but life pulled them apart.

Older Brother: Micah Reed-Cho

Born: December 10, 1996 | Age: 28

Personality:

Charismatic, free-spirited, emotionally reckless and hides his playful side.

Was once Caleb’s role model, now lives unpredictably—traveling, hopping between artistic gigs, rarely settling.

A mix of charming and chaotic, with deep-rooted fear of failure.

Relationship with Caleb:

Caleb looked up to him as a kid, but feels let down by his inconsistency.

Micah sees Caleb as “the one who stayed” and secretly envies his loyalty and talent.

When they do reconnect, it’s intense—sometimes joyful, sometimes explosive.

Updated Family Dynamic Summary:

Elena and Caleb: tender and loyal, the emotional foundation of the household.

Richard and Naomi: structured, successful, emotionally closed-off.

Micah and Caleb: two artists on opposite paths—one stable, one wandering.

Caleb often feels like the bridge no one notices he is holding the family together.l

Family Dynamic Summary:

Elena and Caleb are the emotional core, both fragile and fiercely loyal.

Richard and Naomi are the practical, guarded ones—expressing love through structure, not softness.

Caleb feels trapped between worlds: the sensitive son and the man expected to be unbreakable.

Jordan “JD” Kim

Age: 23 | Korean-American | Roommate & music collaborator

Personality:

Easygoing, chaotic energy, total extrovert

A genius at sound engineering with zero filter and no shame

Keeps Caleb grounded by never taking anything too seriously

Relationship with Caleb:

His emotional equalizer—when Caleb’s spiraling, JD brings laughter

Calls Caleb out when he’s being dramatic but always has his back

Dynamic with Anna:

Treats her like a little sister instantly; flirty, but harmless

Helps her understand Caleb in ways Caleb won’t say out loud

Zahra Brooks

Age: 24 | Korean - Brazilian | Tattoo artist & poet

Personality:

Intense, spiritual, and deeply observant

Speaks in metaphor, reads people like books

The “older soul” of the friend group

Relationship with Caleb:

They met at an open mic—she sees Caleb’s vulnerability clearly

Encourages him to express instead of repress

Dynamic with Anna:

Feels Anna’s softness and guards her like a quiet older sister

Tells Anna early on: “He’s not scary. He’s just never had soft love before.”

Mateo Silva

Age: 22 | Puerto Rican-American | Dancer & barista

Personality:

Vibrant, affectionate, and fashion-obsessed

Loudly supportive and unafraid of emotion

Brings color into every room—literally and figuratively

Relationship with Caleb:

Best friends since high school

Mateo was there when Caleb’s family fell apart—Caleb trusts him with everything

Dynamic with Anna:

He adores her style and helps her design ideas bloom

Protective, and low-key ships her and Caleb hard

Layla (Anna's best Friend – Ride or Die)

Age: 19

Personality: Loud, funny, flirtatious, but fiercely loyal. She’s the type to call you out while doing your eyeliner.

Role: She encourages the main girl to embrace her sensuality and stop apologizing for taking up space. She's also the first to notice Caleb actually sees her friend differently.

Conflict Point: Might get frustrated when the main character retreats emotionally.

Meera (Internship Mentor – Style Icon)

Age: 28

Personality: Cool, direct, and always dressed to kill. Think Rihanna’s vibe with less patience.

Role: Pushes her creatively and emotionally. She’s the first adult who tells her she’s got real power—and not just in her looks.

Conflict Point: Challenges her to speak up when she wants to disappear.

Layla’s Brother – Owen

Age: 26

Personality: Protective, grounded, quietly judgmental.

Role: A contrast to Layla—more serious, thinks his sister needs to “grow up.”

Conflict Point: Questions whether the main girl is “just a distraction” for Layla, creating tension.

Anna’s Antagonist: Talia Greene

Age: 18 | Former friend turned rival

Backstory:

Talia and Anna were childhood best friends who drifted apart in high school after Talia became more popular and image-obsessed.

She’s conventionally beautiful, ambitious, and passive-aggressive—especially when it comes to Anna’s body confidence and style.

Conflict:

Talia throws subtle jabs at Anna’s weight, fashion, or relationships—always under the guise of "just being honest."

Secretly jealous of Anna’s natural magnetism and Caleb’s attention.

Role in Story:

Challenges Anna’s self-worth and forces her to learn to speak up and reclaim space.

Caleb’s Antagonist: Jonah Hart

Age: 23 | Anna’s ex-boyfriend

Backstory:

Smooth-talking, well-connected guy who never fully got over Anna.

Dislikes Caleb from the moment they meet, feeling threatened and petty.

Conflict:

Tries to win Anna back, playing on her insecurities and bringing up her past.

Pushes Caleb’s jealousy buttons, stirring trust issues.

Role in Story:

Forces Caleb to confront his fear of abandonment and jealousy—and learn to trust Anna and himself.