Thanks a Lot, Universe Characters - Basic

Brian

The main character, who calls his social anxiety "Super Awkward Weirdo Syndrome" (SAWS). He wears a Russell Westbrook jersey to Ty's party and later makes the winning shot in lunchtime basketball.

Ezra

Brian's friend and a member of The Juice text group. He is the first to get Brian's cabin address, and he first tells his sister Nat that he likes boys. Brian hugs him after Ezra says he likes him.

Colby

A member of The Juice who has a "superhero theory" (girls want a strong boy with one weakness). He missed Ezra's birthday to hang out with a girl and new friends.

Kevan

A member of The Juice, nicknamed "Captain Curry" by Victor after he brought samosas for lunch. His house hosts the lunch where Ezra snaps at Colby.

Ty

A member of The Juice who throws the end of school party. He knew Ezra was gay before Ezra told him.

Brian's dad

He writes Brian a letter telling him to "Step up B-man," and calls him in the hotel and at Ty's party. Brian feels angry when he finally talks to him, and the dad says being a dad scares him the most.

Brian's mom

Mrs. Clelland tells Brian that she is his biggest fan.

Richie

Brian's younger brother, who insists on sharing a room with Brian at the Wentzells'. His best friend is Leo.

Hank

The first person Brian calls on his new phone, and the person he meets at the bank after ditching Emma.

Emma

The person Brian ditches after school to go to the bank.

Sergeant States (Sargent State)

He relates to Brian because he went into foster care at 11. He was friends with Mrs. Clelland's husband.

Mrs. Clelland

An older woman who knows Sergeant States through her late husband. She tells Brian his mom is his biggest fan.

The Wentzells

The family Brian and Richie stay with.

Victor

The boy Brian punches, leading to a meeting with a mental health clinician. He shows up at Ty's party, which makes Brian go pale, and he is in Colby's room when Ezra comes out.

Madi

The girl Ezra talks music with at pizza. She talks to him about "Jolby" at the party.

Gabe

He and Brittany took Ezra to the library to look for Brian. He plays HORSE with Brian (Brian wins) and massages Brian's shoulders during a panic attack.

Brittany

She cuts Richie and Brian's hair. Ezra texts her for advice after coming out to his friends.

Nat

Ezra's sister, the first person he tells he likes boys.

Leo

Richie's best friend.