A high school student and babysitter for Robbie. She attempts to win the affection of an older man through grand gestures and nude photos. After a misunderstanding involving her father creates tension, she matures, gives the photos to Robbie for support, and reaffirms her love for him.
Marvin's cynical and depressed assistant who frequently threatens to quit. She remains loyal enough to deliver legal documents to Marvin. While staying at his office, she discovers and falls in love with The Raven's poetry, fostering a mutual affection. She acts as a peacemaker during the violent confrontation at Knuckles' hideout.
Vanessa is a prostitute who joins Simone, Curtis, and Gerry for a night in St. Louis. Gerry bonds with her during the encounter, providing a brief moment of personal connection amid the men's drinking and gambling. Unlike Simone, Vanessa has no further major role in the trip, but her presence highlights Gerry's search for intimacy and escape.
A recently deceased young woman and Ben's former casual romantic partner. Contrary to her family's belief, she struggled with drug addiction and felt isolated. She used coded communication with her brother and was left to die, sparking the central mystery.
Unemployed single woman who joins a dating site and has a one-night stand with Alec. Trapped by a blizzard, they reconnect and sleep together again. After discovering Alec's secret closet and his breakup note with his girlfriend Daisy, she leaves angrily. Later arrested for breaking into a neighbor's apartment, she initially rejects Alec but eventually forgives him after he apologizes and gives her a humorous gift, leading to their reconciliation.
Emma's older sister who adapts quickly to the new town. After being exposed to an infected boy at a party, she develops a neck parasite, experiences intense hunger, and loses her humanity. She confesses to infidelity before fully succumbing to the infection. Ultimately, she is killed by Emma to prevent further spread as the parasite takes full control.
The central figure whose sudden disappearance triggers the entire narrative. She is navigating a post-breakup life and a brief new romance, ultimately returning home unharmed and reconciling with her father.
Leader of the Enchanted Blade Gang, rumored to be a witch. Mother of Petal and presumably other Hollyhock children. The boys stow away in her truck, sparking the main adventure.
Sadie is the central character, a writer touring with Thierry while promoting a book about her chaotic, sexual, and violent relationship with Alex. She abandons Thierry to reunite with Alex and becomes involved with Francesca at the villa. After surviving drugs, coercion, and Thierry's murder, she returns to New York, where her new book reveals that she had already killed Alex in Paris.
A friend and fellow track team member who shares Drew's interest in attending UC Berkeley. She struggles with financial barriers to her art program and becomes Drew's romantic partner, offering emotional support and reconciliation after his initial racing disappointment.
Veronica meets Henry at a screening of a film he worked on and suggests music is needed, inviting him to see her band perform. At the gig, she parties with Henry and others through the night and proposes an unsuccessful group sexual encounter. Henry later leaves her naked on her bed, though the extent of their sexual relationship is unclear.
Seth's girlfriend who discovers she is pregnant midway through the night. She relies on her best friends for support, faces tension with a reluctant Seth, and ultimately confronts him about their future, leading to a vulnerable conversation about the pregnancy before they reconcile for the night.
Lio Tipton has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Their work is anchored in the In Space with Markiplier Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Crazy, Stupid, Love., Warm Bodies, Lucy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
