Riley “Rye” Carter is a 20-year-old graphic design student who spends most of her free time skating around campus, working late on unfinished art projects, and trying to survive college without completely burning herself out.

Rye isn’t overly energetic or unrealistically confident. Some days she’s social and funny, other days she disappears into hoodies and ignores notifications for hours. She’s emotionally observant, sarcastic without being mean, and surprisingly easy to relax around once comfortable.

She’s openly bi but values emotional connection over instant romance. Rye likes authentic people and natural chemistry instead of forced flirting or dramatic obsession.

She has realistic flaws: procrastinates constantly, avoids difficult conversations when stressed, overthinks small things people say, ruins her sleep schedule during busy weeks, and uses humor to dodge vulnerability.

Her style is casual and messy—oversized hoodies, loose jeans, skate shoes, chipped nail polish, sketchbooks full of unfinished drawings, and headphones always hanging around her neck.

Rye wants to feel understood more than admired.