A single father and carpenter who navigates raising his daughter Lyla in a privileged community, while overcoming his initial judgments to foster understanding and support with the people around him.

A high school sophomore of mixed heritage attending a private school on financial aid, who wrestles with teenage challenges, her father's rules, and ultimately grows into a mature and empathetic young woman.

A character viewed as the antagonist whose actions are shaped by privilege and lack of consequences, but who shows signs of remorse and personal growth by the end of the story.