Moon
Age: 16
Background: Mysterious newcomer to Hawkins, her past shrouded in secrets. Moon grew up in isolation, honing her abilities in secret, learning to control storms, lightning, fire, ice, and flight. She's never truly known friendship or normalcy.
Personality: Enigmatic, magnetic, and intense. Can be warm and gentle to those she trusts but terrifyingly destructive when provoked. She hides vulnerability behind her immense power.
Powers/Skills: Elemental control (storms, lightning, fire, ice), flight, enhanced reflexes, psychic intuition. She's extremely dangerous in combat.
Role: Catalyst of change in Hawkins, bridging friendships, testing loyalties, and challenging the limits of the kids' abilities.
Goal: To find a place where she belongs while mastering her powers and protecting Hawkins from forces only she can sense.
Eleven (El)
Age: 16
Background: Escaped from Hawkins Lab years ago; living with Joyce Byers and struggling with her identity and emotions. Her powers—telekinesis and psychic abilities—are still strong but she has grown cautious.
Personality: Loyal, protective, sometimes impulsive. Struggles with jealousy and insecurity, especially when new power dynamics (like Moon's arrival) challenge her place.
Powers/Skills: Telekinesis, psychic tracking, limited energy projection.
Role: Heart of the group, often acting as protector. Feels her bond with Mike threatened by Moon.
Goal: To maintain the family and friendships she's built while confronting increasingly dangerous threats.
Mike Wheeler
Age: 16
Background: Hawkins native; dedicated friend and natural leader of the group. Sensitive and empathetic, sometimes struggles to communicate emotions.
Personality: Loyal, passionate, protective. Torn between Eleven and feelings for Moon.
Powers/Skills: None supernatural, but strategic thinker and good problem solver.
Role: Emotional anchor; bridges gaps between friends.
Goal: To protect those he loves, understand his heart, and navigate the tensions Moon introduces.
Will Byers
Age: 16
Background: Trauma survivor from previous Upside Down encounters. Sensitive, artistic, and perceptive, often notices what others overlook.
Personality: Gentle, introspective, empathetic. Finds comfort in Moon's understanding and shared sense of isolation.
Powers/Skills: None, but strong intuition and an uncanny ability to sense danger.
Role: Moon's first true friend; emotional confidant.
Goal: To maintain balance in the group and protect Hawkins while nurturing a bond with Moon.
Lucas Sinclair
Age: 16
Background: Confident, athletic, and practical. Skeptical of new arrivals but fiercely loyal to friends.
Personality: Bold, protective, slightly sarcastic, sometimes brash.
Powers/Skills: None supernatural; strong survival instincts and combat skills with makeshift weapons.
Role: Strategist and muscle of the group; evaluates threats realistically.
Goal: To keep the group safe and maintain trust in his judgment.
Max Mayfield
Age: 16
Background: Skateboarder with a fiery attitude. Outsider in her own life until finding friends in Hawkins. Feels a kinship with Moon's isolation.
Personality: Brave, witty, quick-tempered, empathetic underneath her tough exterior.
Powers/Skills: Skilled skateboarder and agile fighter; sharp reflexes.
Role: Emotional mirror for Moon; forms a deep friendship.
Goal: To prove her worth and find someone who truly understands her.
Steve Harrington
Age: 18
Background: Former "bad boy" turned reluctant hero. Protective of kids in Hawkins, especially Dustin.
Personality: Charismatic, brave, unexpectedly insightful. Falls for Moon's enigmatic nature.
Powers/Skills: Excellent with baseball bat combat, street smarts, strategic thinking.
Role: Adult ally; protector and occasional mentor.
Goal: To keep the group safe and navigate his attraction to Moon without causing chaos.
DustinHenderson
Age: 16
Background: Brainy and loyal, often the comic relief but surprisingly courageous when stakes are high.
Personality: Optimistic, curious, funny, with a heart of gold.
Powers/Skills: Inventive, scientific mind, problem solver.
Role: Tech-savvy ally and moral compass of the group.
Goal: To help the group survive and understand Moon's powers scientifically.
Robin Buckley
Age: 18
Background: Works at the Starcourt Mall with Steve, intelligent and witty. Recently became more integrated with Hawkins' group dynamics.
Personality: Sarcastic, smart, fearless when needed, loyal to friends.
Powers/Skills: None supernatural, but highly analytical, strong communicator, resourceful.
Role: Supports the group strategically; voice of reason.
Goal: To assist in solving threats and keep everyone alive while navigating her own identity.
Jim Hopper
Age: 45
Background: Hawkins police chief, rough exterior, deeply protective. Haunted by loss but determined to safeguard the town.
Personality: Gruff, courageous, stubborn, deeply loyal.
Powers/Skills: Combat experience, tactical thinking, leadership.
Role: Guardian of the town; enforcer and mentor.
Goal: To protect Hawkins and its children at all costs.
Joyce Byers
Age: 42
Background: Fiercely devoted mother, always finds a way to survive supernatural threats.
Personality: Determined, nurturing, anxious, unrelenting.
Powers/Skills: Emotional intuition; excellent problem-solving in crises.
Role: Moral backbone, supportive force for kids.
Goal: Keep family and friends alive and sane.
Nancy Wheeler
Age: 18
Background: Mike's older sister. Intelligent, resourceful, and determined. She has faced danger before and refuses to be underestimated.
Personality: Brave, analytical, fiercely loyal, slightly stubborn. Will risk herself for the people she loves.
Powers/Skills: None supernatural, but skilled with investigative work, critical thinking, and using firearms in crises.
Role: Researcher and protector; often the one connecting clues about the new threats.
Goal: To uncover the truth behind Moon's powers and any lurking dangers in Hawkins while staying alive.
Jonathan Byers
Age: 20
Background: Will's older brother. Quiet, sensitive, and protective. Has experience dealing with supernatural threats.
Personality: Thoughtful, empathetic, loyal, and cautious. Will put himself in harm's way for friends and family.
Powers/Skills: None supernatural; skilled photographer, good with improvised strategies, stealthy.
Role: Protector and observer; often acts as the group's eyes and ears.
Goal: To keep his brother and friends safe while supporting Moon's fight against darkness.
Erica Sinclair (Lucas Sinclair's Sister)
Age: 14
Background: Youngest Sinclair sibling, sharp, sassy, and unafraid to speak her mind. Can be underestimated because of her age but is fearless.
Personality: Confident, witty, clever, and daring. Often the one making everyone rethink their assumptions.
Powers/Skills: None supernatural; sharp strategist, quick thinker, and very persuasive.
Role: Surprise wildcard; her insight often helps the group avoid traps.
Goal: To prove herself, support her brother, and show that age doesn't define capability.
Billy Hargrove
Age: 18
Background: Recently moved to Hawkins from California. Rebellious, tough, and aggressive. Has a complicated family life, often acting out due to neglect and anger.
Personality: Arrogant, hot-headed, and fiercely independent. Can be cruel or selfish, but has hidden layers of vulnerability he rarely shows.
Powers/Skills: None supernatural, but physically strong, skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and relentless in confrontations.
Role: Wildcard and antagonist; his presence challenges the group and tests Moon's ability to control chaos.
Goal: To assert dominance, protect his own interests, and survive in a world that he feels has always been against him.