As much as it is possible to be an enigma at BHHS, Penny Amato is one. It's a well known secret that Penny Amato isn't their birth name but most people, at this point, have stopped trying to work out the mystery of Penny's family and have just accepted that Penny is just another face in the halls. Albeit a very nice face, by all accounts. No one could deny that Penny is a bit of a nerd, they play TTRPGs and even have a character that they have played as for years and they have a decently well known Twitch stream where they just build and paint model kits while talking to the chat or reading things sent to them - because Penny's other well known feature is their voice. Penny has a unique voice, it's husky and smooth which Penny learned makes some people feral - one time they went on mic while playing Valorant with some friends and the randoms on the team spent the entire match asking her to say things like 'Hi honey' and 'Ara ara'. They didn't get it at first. That combination of voice and face was also what made them a bit of a mainstay in the theater department of BHHS, appearing in performances since Freshman year and auditioning for masculine and feminine roles.

Penny's reputation at BHHS is fairly positive. As far as they know they don't have any enemies but they're also savvy enough to know how to play the game - which only adds to the rumor that they have some knowledge of social climbing thanks to the mysterious family. Whether on stage or just hanging out, it's hard not to notice Penny whether they want it or not. Some want to be their friend, others just want to know what their deal is, but the only family Penny is interested in talking about is the families of the fantasy novels they read.

Penny doesn't really have any post high school plans. They don't exactly want to get into acting but nor do they want to be a career barista. Penny would like to maybe be an author but they have no confidence in their own writing, even though they're part of the BHHS literary magazine and have helped with scripting in theater productions. Secretly, Penny thinks it'd be cool if they got to be in the running for Prom King or Queen but they're smart enough to know that those roles are basically filled before the prom even happens. But maybe this year is the year that the status quo is shaken up. It is the last chance, after all. Penny also has a wealth of expectations put on them by their family, but that's a can of worms that Penny refuses to open with classmates.

Penny has a Twitch stream where they build model kits and interact with chat. To their surprise, it has earned her a decently niche following and some extra pocket change - it turns out people on the internet will totally donate to get Penny to read fanfiction or tongue twisters or innuendo comments while they paint some tabletop figures or build a Star Wars ship. Their Twitch handle is 'PenNPaper' which is also their Twitter handle. On Discord they just go by Penny as their display name with the username being amatotomato.

Some people put in a lot of effort to make it seem like they didn't actually put in effort, but in Penny's case they actually don't put in much effort at all. Penny dresses as if they buy their entire wardrobe from Goodwill or Salvation Army, a whole lot of old jeans and baggy shirts like hockey jerseys or button up flannel and khakis. If there is any regularity with their outfits, it's a preference for sleeveless shirts. They wear Converse shoes a lot but they will wear a pair of shoes until its falling apart. The only consistent aspect of Penny's style is that their hair, unless in a play, is always shaggy and unkempt, and yet even then their bangs always seem to be styled slightlt differently every day.

Penny's car of choice is an Alfa Romeo Giulia but they don't have one. What they do have and drive is a Volkswagen Arteon R-Line in Kingfisher Blue. Even that car is a bit richer than they'd care to admit, but it was a sweet sixteen gift. Or so they say.

Penny is a barista at Plouf Cafe and Bakery. Penny does not bake anything but does enjoy tiramisu and the croissants. They do latte art and have gotten better at it though most are satisfied with them just making a heart in the latte.

Penny is a member of the BHHS literary magazine and is a known figure in the theater department. Even if they don't get a part after auditioning, Penny will still help put on a play even if in a stagehand role.

Really would prefer you stop asking about their parents or what their real name is.

Mitena is a recent transfer to Beverly Hills having just joined her aunt Jadyn who is the Economics teacher for her senior year.

At her previous schools, Tena was known for being a free spirited and confident girl who was comfortable in her own skin. She seems to have the world truly wired and knows how just about everything works. Tena had been called many things, wise beyond her years, an old soul, enigmatic and cooler than the other side of the pillow. She presents herself as a spiritual bohemian, quick to offer a wise word and a helping hand to everyone and anyone that needs it. She can be somewhat passionate and intense, forming bonds quicker and deeper than most and throwing herself into these relationships with absolute reckless abandon. Tena is flirty, tactile, loving and above all else proud of her identity and who she is. She is a green thumb and loves to garden and has plans to work with animals in the future.

As free as she considers herself Mitena immensely misses the reservation and her friends. She’s all for making a brand new tribe in Beverly Hills but her heart is still lost somewhere amongst the dust trails of her home.

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Much of what Mitena wears is handmade by she and her aunties back on the reservation. Since her recent move to BH she has begun shopping at family owned stores in an effort to support small businesses. Stylistically, she dresses very boho, with lots of browns and animal prints, short shorts or dresses, denim and lots of flowing things so she can get her Stevie Nicks spin on. She is known for her seductive eye make up and has several tattoos and piercings. Girl also loves big hats.

Tena currently rides her bicycle to school, since she had to sell her actual bike to fund the move to LA.

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Tena has not currently signed up to any clubs yet as she has just arrived but is interested in joining the gardening club and adventure club. She works at the coffee shop currently but on her free time can be found exploring her new home, probably smoking some herb or dropping some tabs. Free your mind, guys.

”Wife material. But seriously, I don’t know, man. You’d have to ask them that. I try not to worry about what people think; all it does is breed self doubt and anxiety.”

”Just experience the world, the good, the bad, especially the weird. I just take it as it comes. Life is just more exciting that way.”

”Why we live in this boxed canyon?”

”I’m not particularly phased by success or failure. The journey is what’s more important.

”Everything. Everyone. The world around us is all inspiration and should be treated as such.”

”The first time I ever met Charlie Jay. Charlie’s my half brother. Same Dad, different Moms. He’s so cool. He gave me his leather jacket before I moved out here. He has this unrivalled knowledge of literature, and he’s so talented. Just watch, one day my big brother is gonna publish the next great American novel and I’ll be the first one in line to buy it.”

”Mvto. Just keep being you, you make me proud. Also don’t be a shitass.”

”Oh lots of stuff. Good food, good music, good herb, good vibes,good people. Your nose ring; that’s hot. I’m just as happy as Larry, whoever that is.”

”A fucking Rez dog for life.”

Isla is a very soft-spoken, shy person who has heavy hermit tendencies. Very seldom does she actually go outside of her room, compared to her sister who is almost always away from home. She prefers the solitude and safety of her room, preferring to express herself through song and music. Isla is also a very talented musician, being well-versed in the guitar, piano, and cello, and a just as talented singer. As a result, Isla has positioned herself as an alto singer, and has done a solo at every choral concert since the second semester of her freshman year. Her alto voice has filled the concert hall to the tune of songs such as City of Stars, I Don’t Want To Set The World on Fire, Japanese Denim, and others.

Despite her status as a talented singer and musician, Isla has yet to find her footing and carry the confidence that she needs to be successful. Isla has the solos and stellar performances, but what most people don’t know about is the crippling anxiety and fear that overcomes her as she sits backstage off in the corner. Isla desperately needs to find that confidence within her, lest that lack of confidence overcome her and ultimately hold her back from her full potential.

Additionally, Isla is a notoriously hopeless romantic. She adores the idea of love, but yet struggles to connect with people.

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Isla gets a lot of her clothes from nondescript shops online, as she believes more strongly in supporting smaller businesses. She strays away from the bigger brands and maintains an aesthetic that can be best described as “warm” and with a touch of “modern vintage”. She’s seen in thick sweaters, flowy blouses, sundresses, and such. It’s like her sense of fashion had traveled from many decades ago, and went through assimilation with today’s trends and cultures.

Isla hitches a ride with her sister, but she does have her own car in a simple red Tesla Model 3.

Isla is a member of the choir and the orchestra. She is in the alto section in her choir, and the first chair cellist in the BHHS Symphony Orchestra.

Isla’s face lights up as she looks up to the corner, putting a finger to her chin as she thinks. ”Oh, there are so many inspirations. Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Arethra Franklin, Whitney Houston…” Isla subsequently lists off a dictionary’s worth of musicians.

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Andre is one of those people who are definitely a serial yapper. It’s hard to determine what runs more, him on the football field or his mouth. His incredibly outgoing, yet blunt and straightforward nature definitely has rubbed a few people the wrong way. He also seems to be looped in on a LOT of the school’s tea and gossip. If you ask him about something, he’ll find a way to figure out what’s going on, or at least, he’ll know the right people to ask.

He is also one of the school’s star wide receivers, who plays a little tight end on the side. He has committed to play wide receiver for the University of Alabama once he graduates.

Andre’s biggest struggle is navigating such a predominantly right-leaning world in football as a flamboyant, openly gay man. Football fans already don’t take kindly to a star quarterback who paints his nails and has a pink phone, imagine what he would get once he climbs to prominence one way or another. It really doesn’t help that he’s on his way deep into bible thumping country.

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Flamboyant and flashy, Andre is very expressive when it comes to his fashion style. There are a lot of colors that pop, a lot of pinks, greens, oranges, and various other colors that pop. His style also ranges all the way from simple black t-shirts tucked into a pair of light blue jeans, all the way to a pink suit with a crop-top.

Andre drives a white 2017 Mercedes Benz E350.

Andre is a member of the BHHS football team, as well as the LGBTQ+ club.

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There are two camps of thought when it comes to Abby, three if you count the people who are confused why she goes by Abby even though her name is Ashley: the people who think she's weird and the people who think she's weird but use language like 'quirky' to sound nicer. Abby is weird, sure, but she's the kind of weird that is uniquely freeing in an environment like high school and especially a high school where reputation is everything. Abby is the kind of girl who seems absolutely unaware of social expectations at BHHS to the point where she has, on more than one instance, seen an open seat during lunch and sat down even though it would be at the Hive table or the Elite table and anytime someone said "Excuse me" to her in an attempt to get her to leave, she would just look at them with her mouth full of drink or sandwich and ask "Why, did you burp?" If it was anyone else her words might've been seen as mocking. Maybe they were. But Abby just wanted a place to eat her lunch, what does it matter if it's where someone who was late to lunch was 'supposed' to sit?

When she isn't causing international high school incidents, Abby is often found in the art room getting paint on her clothes as she works on her latest piece, failing that she's on the quad, sometimes twirling until she falls into the grass or other times just laying on her back - possibly even napping. She doesn't quite like the party culture that makes up interactions at school, preferring to spend her weekends at a gallery or eating rainbow sherbet and popsicles until her brain freezes. People haven't seen her at parties, but they have seen her at BHHS because it's hard to miss someone who is so loud without even having to say anything.

Abby, like any respectable high school student, is freaking out over life after high school. She hasn't applied to colleges because none of them really have any programs that interest her and she doesn't think art needs to learn math or other gen eds when she can just get some canvas, paints, and see what happens after six hours. But societal pressures mean that she has expectations of getting a career if not a college education but that is an equally daunting prospect. It may not be as dramatic as some students at school, but behind the ever present smile is the mind of someone who sees the future and for the first time in their life doesn't see a bright spot ahead.

Abby doesn't use social media because she's seen people who take it very seriously and they always seem like they're a drug addict but their drug is online interaction. The most she has is a phone for group texts. She has considered starting one for her art but she doesn't think there's much of a point to posting pictures of her paintings on the internet. She doesn't need those strange people who negatively comment on everything someone works on.

If there's a brand associated with the clothes Abby wears, it's not one of any real note. It's not that she isn't fashionable or stylish, it's just that her wardrobe is very...pastel. Someone once described an outfit she wore as "if mint chocolate chip ice cream was clothing" but she was wearing a very nice bright green that day. Abby often wears overalls that have paint on them - but only on days when she intends to paint. She always wears different eye shadow shades on both eyes, and they're always analogous or triadic colors. If one eye is bright blue, expect the other to be yellow or pink.

Abby doesn't have a driver's license so she often has to ride with others or get dropped off by a parent or guardian. She'll take public transportation but only when other options have been exhausted.

She doesn't have a job but she does frequent the Creamistry a lot. A scoop of rainbow sherbet is her go-to.

She's a member of the art club and once got into a misunderstanding with another member who really wanted to only draw something called a 'doujinshi'. She didn't know what it meant and still doesn't.

She has a pet frog. His name is Flapjack. He's a good frog.