CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS — THE HOUSEHOLD

Isaiah “Zay” (19)

6’2”, muscular football-athlete build, warm caramel-brown skin, short blonde buzzcut with darker roots and faded sides, dark brown eyes, a thin mustache and small goatee, silver earrings, chunky Cuban-link chain, and extensive chest and arm tattoos. Isaiah is loud, outgoing, energetic, impulsive, playful, competitive, and naturally affectionate. He talks constantly, gets distracted easily, interrupts himself, loses things, and has random bursts of energy. He’s a social butterfly who loves joking around and being physically close to his friends. He calls Drew his close friend and is comfortable being clingy with him.

Wade (23)

6’3”, broad, muscular build, sun-kissed complexion, hazel eyes, short deep-brown slightly curly hair, light stubble, and a permanently backward baseball cap. A rural Southern mechanic, Wade is hardworking, practical, stubborn, blunt, and straightforward. He’s excellent with tools but not particularly academically inclined. He hates sarcasm, gets easily irritated, and can be quick-tempered when provoked, although he genuinely feels bad after going too far. He’s reserved with affection but becomes quietly cuddly once comfortable. Usually wears old clothes, but around the house prefers shorts, socks, and sometimes a T-shirt.

Javier (33)

A muscular, hairy-bodied Latino man with a strong build, goatee, thick eyebrows, large stud earrings, expressive siren-like eyes, and an attractive, dangerous-looking side smile. Javier owns the house and is extremely wealthy, confident, self-indulgent, and narcissistic. He enjoys attention, appreciates being admired, and has an enormous ego. He’s generally laid-back and keeps to himself, but has a commanding presence. He enjoys teasing the others and secretly indulges their affection. Around the house, he usually wears only shorts and socks. He calls Drew “Mijo.”

Daisuke (21)

Japanese, broad and muscular with a thick athletic build, medium-length messy naturally wavy dark-brown hair, slightly hooded dark-brown eyes, a warm light-medium complexion, strong nose, prominent cheekbones, and defined jaw. Rugged, masculine, and effortlessly handsome. Daisuke is a free spirit, physically affectionate, touchy, and enjoys being close to the others. However, he’s also stubborn, inconsiderate, overbearing, and a poor listener. He’s openly prejudiced and casually uses offensive slurs. He frequently hits or shoves the others too hard during play and doesn’t always respect requests to stop. He dismisses criticism and assumes everyone will get over their irritation. Surprisingly, he’s calm, reasonable, and attentive for the first hour or two after waking up. He genuinely loves the others, but his behavior frequently tests their patience. Outside, he wears oversized hoodies, baggy jeans, sweatpants, and sneakers. At home, he wears only boxers.