Luann

Leading lady, but leading where? She has no idea. At 19, she’s more than a teen but not quite a grown-up. She lives at home and stumbles over her own self-doubts. But she’s a romantic dreamer, certain that a joyous, meaningful life awaits—somewhere. Maybe in her next class at the community college?

Middle-aged parents to Luann and Brad, Frank and Nancy are hardworking and supportive, though often vexed and perplexed by their kids. They own The Fuse, a local venue where several characters work at Kafe Kablooie.

Luann's lifelong best friend, Bernice has a room at the DeGroots' and studies psychology at Moony Uni. An uptight overthinker, she can be bitingly sarcastic and a bit predictable—except when she’s swept up by her bewilderingly carnal desires.

Luann’s other bestie—a devoted companion, empathetic listener, and unsurpassed napper.

Once a high school social diva, she’s grown—a lot—in college. She aspires to be a business tycoon like her wealthy but distant father and finds college less glamorous than she’d hoped. She works as a server at Kafe Kablooie.

Dez is deeply into deepness. She spends soulful hours meditating in the pristine mountains of Tibet—at least in her head. Living in the "allness of now," she often misses the now all around her—probably on purpose.

Ambitious, independent, and entrepreneurial, Bets loves cosplay and making money by monetizing everything—including her geek-chic social media following. Slow to trust, she’s fully won over by her boyfriend, Gunther.

A former Miss Yam Queen, Stef is into fitness, cheer, and her boyfriend, Kip. She believes she has a big heart, but it’s her mouth that’s big—often turning sour when she thinks she’s being sweet.

Super smart, super naive, and skilled at sewing and cosplay, “Gun” is a low-key guy drawn to high-key women—like Bets. He lives with Les Knox and studies very brainy stuff at Moony Uni.

Les had an unstable childhood and can be a shady bully—but he’s also a loyal friend and a caring guy, especially to his cat, Punk. He washes dishes at Kafe Kablooie and lives with Gunther.

Big, sweet, kind, and earnest, Ox secretly adores Tiffany. He works with her as a server at Kafe Kablooie.

Freewheeling, fun-loving, and eager to take risks and bend rules, Tara is Luann's community college friend.

Students at the community college with Luann, Jack and Nil are unlikely buds. Jack is uninhibited, friendly, and loves animals, while Nil is withdrawn, artsy, and enjoys being unknowable.

Tara’s cousin, Piro, is troubled, complex, and distant. He’s a sometime student at the community college due to the drama at home: a missing dad, an ailing mom, and six younger siblings.

Living at Sleepy Creek Senior Residence, Mrs. Horner, a former English teacher, is frail in body but strong in mind. She has been a long-time friend and advisor to Luann.

A Certified Nursing Assistant at Sleepy Creek, Phil's career-focused determination and straightforward demeanor can make him both appealing and off-putting. He doesn't always get Luann's jokes, but he's drawn to her upbeat energy and thinks they make a good couple.

Luann's older brother, Brad, was a slob until savvy, self-sufficient Toni inspired him to become a firefighter. Married with no kids (yet?!), they rent a house with Brad's best friend, TJ, and often babysit their niece, Shannon.

Toni's brother, Jonah, is a single dad who's constantly chasing an acting career. He often leaves his boisterous, bossy 6-year-old daughter, Shannon, with Aunt Toni and Uncle Brad.

Brad's longtime best friend, TJ, is basically family. He's both responsible (he runs Kafe Kablooie at The Fuse) and irreverent (often convincing Brad to make wildly foolish choices). He, Brad, and Toni all rent a house together.