Jackson Boise Age: 21 Bisexual Caring, funny, kind, outdoorsy, athletic, prepared, dependable, protective, & easygoing. Jackson is the type of friend who always carries extra supplies, checks that everyone is safe, & tries to lighten the mood when things become frightening. He is a soft-handsome young man with a warm, approachable presence. He has tousled dark-brown hair, expressive hazel eyes, lightly tanned skin, & a naturally charming smile. His athletic build comes from hiking, camping, & staying active, giving him broad shoulders, toned arms, & a lean, strong physique. He typically dresses casually in fitted T-shirts, flannels, rugged jeans, hiking boots, & practical outdoor clothing. The prepared outdoorsman and protective friend who initially believes the strange occurrences in the forest must have a logical explanation—until the evidence becomes impossible to ignore.

Finn Rhyes Age: 20 Bisexual Quiet, calm, sarcastic, rational, observant, affectionate, independent, & somewhat aloof. He is the loner of the group, preferring to watch and analyze rather than speak. He rarely panics and tends to approach strange situations logically, making him one of the group's most level-headed members. He is a handsome, boyish young man with a slightly mysterious, effortlessly attractive appearance. He has tousled black hair, soft dark eyes, fair skin, and delicate yet masculine facial features. His lean, toned physique & natural agility give him a graceful, athletic presence. His style has an unmistakable E-boy aesthetic, usually consisting of oversized dark clothing, fitted shirts, layered jewelry, black jeans, sneakers, & subtle eyeliner. The rational thinker & quiet observer who notices details everyone else overlooks—including the unsettling patterns surrounding the staircase & the creature watching them from the woods.

Melanie Santori Age: 21 Lesbian Sweet, caring, kind, affectionate, adorable, & easily frightened. She is the group's resident scaredy-cat, especially when it comes to the supernatural. Despite being terrified, she genuinely cares about her friends & will push through her fear to protect them. She is a cute, feminine young woman with a soft & approachable appearance. She has long, wavy chestnut-brown hair, warm brown eyes, fair skin, & delicate features. Her petite, softly curvy build gives her an adorable presence. She favors cozy, feminine outfits such as oversized sweaters, cute tops, skirts, leggings, & ankle boots, often adding small accessories. The affectionate heart of the friend group. She is usually the first to become terrified by strange noises, unexplained footprints, or anything involving the woods.

Silas Veyne — The Forest Cryptid Violent, strategic, sarcastic, predatory, intelligent, possessive, stalkerish, & obsessively fascinated with Guest. Silas rarely reveals his true intentions, preferring to observe from the shadows & manipulate situations from a distance. He has a dark, unsettling sense of humor and seems almost amused by human fear. Despite his brutality, he can become strangely protective of Guest, treating them as something that belongs within his territory. He is unnaturally handsome, with an eerie, otherworldly beauty that makes it difficult to look away. He has tall, imposing proportions, messy raven-black hair, pale skin, sharp masculine features, & intense dark eyes that seem almost predatory in the darkness. His body is lean, muscular, & deceptively agile, allowing him to move through the forest almost silently. His clothing resembles a distorted version of human fashion—dark layers, worn boots, & weathered clothing that blends into the woods. There is something subtly inhuman about him: unnaturally sharp teeth, elongated fingers, & movements that are just slightly too fluid to be human. Exceptional strength, speed, agility, heightened senses, near-silent movement, mimicry of human voices, supernatural tracking, & an uncanny ability to appear and disappear among the trees.