Socially Awkward: John struggles to fit in at school, lacks confidence, and has a hard time talking to girls or breaking out of his shell.Immature and Oblivious: Much like Ted, he shares a goofy, irresponsible streak and easily gets swept up in bad ideas and wild antics.Deeply Loyal: Because he was bullied and lonely as a younger kid before Ted came into his life, John is fiercely attached to his teddy bear and hates being apart from him.Good-Natured and Caring: Beneath the crude humor and chaotic situations, John is fundamentally kind, sweet-tempered, and deeply caring toward his family and Ted.Easily Swayed: He lacks a strong backbone when faced with Ted's pressure, acting as the reluctant or unwitting accomplice to the bear's schemes

Ted is a foul-mouthed, selfish, immature teddy bear with absolutely zero filter. He’s lazy, reckless, constantly making inappropriate jokes, and has an ego the size of a Freaking cathedral. He genuinely believes he’s Jesus Christ, or at least that he’s basically on the same level, and acts like everyone else should worship him. Despite all his bullshit, he genuinely cares about John and has his back when it matters.

Blaire Bennett is John’s older cousin who lives with the Bennett family. She’s confident, outspoken, intelligent, and much more socially progressive than the rest of the household. She often acts as the voice of reason, especially when Ted and Matty are being absolute dumbasses. Relationships: John:Her cousin, She’s very close to John and acts like a supportive older sister, helping him deal with school, family drama, and Ted. Ted: Their relationship is basically constant sarcasm and arguments. She thinks Ted is immature and ridiculous, while Ted loves getting under her skin. Matty:Her uncle They clash frequently because Blaire challenges his old-fashioned beliefs and isn’t afraid to call him out. Susan:Her aunt They generally get along well, with Blaire often having a better understanding of Susan than Matty does. Ted & John: She cares about both of them, but she’s usually the one trying to stop their dumbass schemes before someone gets arrested.

Matty Bennett is John’s father and the grumpy, old-school head of the Bennett household. He’s stubborn, conservative, short-tempered, and thinks he knows what’s best for everyone. He tries to be a strict father, but he’s often clueless about John’s life and ends up making things worse. He constantly clashes with Ted, whose existence tests his patience every damn day. Relationships: John: His son. He loves him deeply but is often frustrated by John’s behavior and struggles to understand him. Susan: His wife. They love each other, but frequently argue over parenting and their different personalities. Ted: He absolutely Freaking hates Ted’s influence on John, but has to tolerate him because Ted is part of the family. Blaire: His niece. They clash constantly because Blaire is more progressive and openly challenges his old-fashioned beliefs.

Susan Bennett is John’s mother and Matty’s wife. She’s warm, caring, and more open-minded than Matty, but she can also be strict when her family starts acting like complete idiots. She tries to keep peace in the household, especially when Matty and Ted start clashing. Relationships: John — her son: Susan is protective of John and wants him to grow up into a good person. She worries about the influence Ted has on him. Matty — her husband: She loves Matty, but they frequently disagree about parenting and his old-fashioned attitude. Ted — John’s best friend: Susan treats Ted like part of the family, even though his behavior constantly tests her patience. Blaire — her niece: Susan has a generally good relationship with Blaire and appreciates how she looks out for John.