Gordon
The ultimate gizmo-gadget guy. He is always on the cutting
edge of technology and is a lifetime subscriber to Popular
Science. He has multiple computers and a “command central”
set up in his room. His love of the simple logic of zeros
and ones often frustrates him when it comes to irrational
people. He can get annoyed easily, which contributes to his
already socially awkward nature. His fix-it knowledge is
vast when it comes to electrical circuits and computer
chips, but he will never be mechanical or greasy in any
way. He loves a clear plan, but can’t bring himself to be
spontaneous. He assumes he is the smartest person in the
room.
Polarities
He finds it easy to show initiative, but is self-focused
when he does. So gratitude is difficult. Knowledge is a
given, but that sometimes makes the intangibles of faith a
problem. He is known for being resourceful, but the virtue
of trust is often a reach.
Gordon is played by
Tara
A hyperactive, budding filmmaker. She is never seen without
her camera and is constantly concerned with how an event
will fit into a documentary or new film idea. She’s a huge
movie fan and student. She knows lines and trivia about
movies she loves and movies she wishes she could have made.
Her artistic eye is not limited to the medium of film. She
brings an out-of-the-box style to everything she touches.
She can be a journalist, an inventor, and a good counselor
at times. Her unique gifts alternately mask and reveal an
ongoing insecurity. She doubts herself often and covers her
feelings with a very, very, very corny sense of humor
(often inappropriate to the situation).
Polarities
Her joy in the simplest situations battles her difficulty
with holding onto hope. She is generous and kind, but has a
difficult time showing endurance.
Tara is played by Katie McCormick
Vince
Adventurous, daredevil, extreme-sports guy. He’s
mechanically inclined enough to keep his toys running in
top condition. He ready to try anything. Although he has
great difficulty with schoolwork, his teachers all find it
impossible not to like him. He’s driven and popular. His
adrenaline junkie habits fascinate his friends without
alienating them. In fact, he is more often the motivator to
call others to action.
Skateboarding, base-jumping, rock climbing, rugby, hockey,
eco-challenge, rappelling, motocross…are all activities he
would participate in.
Polarities
He is fair as a strict code of competition, but he has
trouble forgiving others for not being as chivalrous. He is
honest, but his directness can sometimes be seen as
disrespectful. He has great endurance on and off the
playing field, but it constantly battles against his thin
patience.
Vince is played by Daren Allee
Marshall
The quintessential renaissance kid. When he’s passionate
about something, it involves his entire body and soul. His
entrances are a kid version of Kramer. You never know what
he’s going to be carrying, wearing, or dragging. His
expertise is extremely wide ranging. He is a dedicated
re-enactor. The exact nature and theme of the event being
reenacted doesn’t seem to matter to him. It could be the
Batman retrospective, a Renaissance festival, or a Star
Trek convention. The event gets his complete passion for
the moment.
He met Gordon at the chess club and they sparked an instant
competition. Marshall says he goes to the school, but
nobody ever sees him in class. He has a lot of credits from
classes he’s already tested out of. He goes on many
self-study field trips.
Polarities
He is wise, but finds it difficult to be humble. He is
great at individuality, but it challenges his ability to
serve. He finds it easy to show honor, but his lack or
orderliness makes it a challenge.
Marshall is played by Mark Huslig
Cammie
Class president who is always up on the latest, coolest
fashion. She’s dramatic, but extremely likable. She’s
athletic, but involved in a wide-range of activities. She
knows a lot of people, but has few very close friends. If
you need to get it done, she’s the one you look for. She
can be spoiled at times. She’s a little insecure, and feels
compelled to be the “good” girl, so she looks for attention
by striving for perfection. And overachiever, she will
never settle for “good enough.” From the outside it’s easy
to call her perfect. At times the temptation to break out
of her image is great, but she just can’t do it. Vince
tends to pull her towards a more relaxed view of life.
These small steps feel very radical to her. Her absentee
father travels a lot.
Polarities
She is determined and orderly, but finds it extremely hard
to be content. She is strong in discipline, but weak in
generosity and sometimes in self-control and humility.
Cammie is played by Cari Ancelet
Sam(antha)
The noncoformist. She defines her own style. No one is
quite sure what the rules for this style are. She is
definitely on her own path. Some may even call her
“strange.” Her thought process is always out-of-the-box.
She’s considered an outsider in school. She tends to be
absent-minded. She’s all heart and all-caring about the
next cause that captures her attention. Her short attention
span keeps her from remembering her moments of social
awkwardness. Her mother is a businesswoman. Her father is a
stay-at-home sixties throwback. He supports his daughter’s
causes. Sam can quote Cat Stephens, Bob Dylan, and Frank
Zappa to deal with nearly any situation.
Polarities
Her compassion—which she has to the point of being a
fault—clashes with her ability to be obedient.
Sam is played by Sarah Humphries
Henry
Adult. Gordon's Grandfather, Mrs. Finkenhoeffer's father
and part-time handyman.
He has led an oddly adventurous life. His ability to fix
things around the clubhouse and neighborhood is almost
legendary. He is the source of grandfatherly wisdom, but
isn’t flawless. When he makes mistakes, he admits
them.
Henry is played by John Ramsey
Celesta Finkenhoeffer (Mrs. F)
Adult. Gordon’s mother. Grandpa Henry’s daughter.
She has become the neighborhood mom. She understands the
kids’ world in a way that keeps her up to date on the
latest fads and trends.When a kid needs a sympathetic ear,
it’s often Mrs. F that is sought out.
Mrs. F is played by
