Tall, straight-backed, stiff, and physically unaccustomed to street life.Clean-shaven face with neatly brushed, orderly hair.Clothing: Wears a clean, structured coat and intact suspenders.Eyes: Wide, observant, and occasionally darting around in anxiety.Carries a neat canvas bag instead of a makeshift sack.Gradually accumulates dirt and stains as the strike progresses.Frequently pushes up his cap when feeling stressed.Rational, highly analytical, and deeply bound by rules.Transformation: Shifts from a hesitant outsider to a passionate revolutionary.Serves as the brains, strategist, and voice of the strike.Easily overwhelmed by chaos, lawbreaking, and physical danger.Possesses a rigid, unyielding sense of justice and fairness.Overthinks every speech until Jack forces him to speak.Secretly enjoys the chaotic freedom of the newsie lifestyle. Canonically Jewish, and plays piano (and is good at it). A huge nerd

Athletic, lean, muscular, and standing with confident posture.Facial features: Sharp jawline, expressive eyes, and a charismatic smirk.A distinct red bandana tied around his neck.Clothing: Wears a rugged leather vest over rolled-up sleeves.Hands: Calloused, stained with charcoal, pencil lead, and dirt.Leans against walls with casual, effortless street authority.Features a faint scar near his left eyebrow.Keeps a secret sketchbook tucked inside his vest pocket.Natural, charismatic leader with a fiercely rebellious streak.Uses a tough exterior to shield deep vulnerability.Loyalty: Fiercely protective of his chosen newsie family.Motivation: Driven by a romanticized dream of escaping to Santa Fe.Quick to anger when injustice strikes his friends.Experiences intense night terrors about the Refuge.Learns big words from Davey to sound more professional.

Slight, thin, and noticeably shorter than most.Walks with a severe, permanent limp from polio.Uses a handmade wooden crutch to move.Wears oversized, faded flannel shirts and patched trousers.has a battered, askew newsboy cap that covers messy curls.Face: Smudged with dirt but features a bright smile.Keeps a worn rabbit's foot tied to his crutch.Has deep scars on his leg from early illness.Unwavering, fierce optimism despite brutal living conditions.Acts as the emotional anchor for the Manhattan newsies.Demeanor: Exceptionally sweet, deeply loyal, and highly empathetic.Refuses to let his disability define his capabilities.Humor: Uses quick, self-deprecating jokes to ease tense situations.Hides severe chronic pain behind his cheerful smile.Becomes fiercely protective when younger newsies face bullying.