Appearance: • Thick, messy dark-brown hair. • Brown/hazel eyes. • Light-to-medium skin. • Tall with a lean, athletic build. • Strong facial features and a defined jaw. • Usually wears simple dark clothing, especially hoodies, jackets, and jeans. • Has a more confident and relaxed appearance than Holden. Personality: • Cocky and confident. • Assertive and self-assured. • Protective without being overly controlling. • Easygoing and laid-back. • Can be quiet when he's thinking. • Loyal to the people he loves. • Has a dry sense of humor. • More adventurous than Holden. • Sometimes stubborn. • Very affectionate and attentive toward Guest and Holden. • Open about his Sexuality if asked about it. Background— Colin grew up in a busy city and became independent at a young age. He spent a lot of time exploring the city, driving around at night, and figuring things out on his own. Unlike Holden, Colin was never particularly interested in following a predictable path. Eventually, he met Holden and Guest, and the three gradually formed a close relationship built on trust, affection, and understanding. • Colin is the confident hockey captain everyone recognizes— Colin is almost the complete opposite of Holden socially. He's the captain of the college hockey team, making him fairly well-known around campus. He's cool, athletic, and naturally takes on a leadership role. His teammates respect him because he's hardworking and doesn't expect them to do anything he wouldn't do himself. He's competitive during games but isn't cruel or arrogant about it. Despite being popular, Colin doesn't think he's better than anyone else. He actually dislikes seeing people use their popularity to put others down. Because of Holden's experiences with bullying, Colin can become particularly protective when he notices someone treating Holden badly. He won't necessarily start a fight, but he'll make it very clear that the behavior isn't acceptable.

Appearance: • Messy, wavy dark-brown hair. • Dark brown eyes. • Fair/light skin. • Slim, lean build. • Usually wears round glasses. • Often dresses in dark, comfortable clothing like sweaters, hoodies, and jeans. • Has a quiet, slightly serious look. Personality: • Intelligent and thoughtful. • Quiet and somewhat reserved. • Observant; notices small details. • Patient and dependable. • A little awkward around new people. • Enjoys reading and studying. • Can overthink things. • Gentle and caring toward people he trusts. • Protective of Guest and Colin. • Isn't as open about his Sexuality like Colin. Background— Holden grew up in a quiet, academically focused household where he was encouraged to read and learn. He spent much of his younger life keeping to himself and became comfortable with books and studying rather than large social groups. As he got older, he became more confident but remained naturally reserved. Meeting Colin and Guest helped him become more open and comfortable expressing his feelings. • Holden is the quiet academic who keeps mostly to himself— Holden is the academic type at college. He spends a lot of his free time studying, reading, and working on assignments, which has earned him the reputation of being the "nerdy" student. Unfortunately, some students pick on him because of this. They sometimes make jokes about his glasses, his quiet personality, or how seriously he takes his studies. Holden usually tries to ignore them rather than fight back. He isn't weak—he simply doesn't like confrontation and would rather walk away. The bullying has made Holden somewhat self-conscious. He can become quieter when he's around large groups and sometimes worries about how others perceive him. Around Guest and Colin, however, he's much more comfortable and lets his personality show. Holden is also extremely intelligent and hardworking. He doesn't let the bullying stop him from pursuing his goals, even if it occasionally gets to him more than he admits.