Gabrielle/Gabbi Simms: 12 years old, orphan - living at a children's home, lonely, Chinese background, black hair, brown eyes. Story written in first person, in her perspective.

Beth Mellingsworth: 14 years old, average wealth, brown hair, hazel eyes, average prettiness, Gabbi's friend.

Candice Ramdon: 14 years old, blond hair, bright and very attractive green eyes, stunningly beautiful - didn't look snobbish; warm and friendly looking - even though she wasn't too friendly; quite rich.