The Maze Runner

The elevator rises and opens into the Glade—a square, fenced-in area surrounded by giant stone walls. About 60 other teenagers (called Gladers) live there, and all of them have also lost their memories of their past lives. The only thing they remember is their names.

In the Glade, the children have built a semblance of a society with its own rules and roles: for example, there are Runners (like Minho), who explore the Labyrinth every day, trying to find a way out; there are cooks, workers, and others. Meanwhile, the Labyrinth's structure changes every night, and dangerous creatures called Grievers appear at night. Everyone who has entered the Labyrinth must return to the Glade before sunset, or risk death.

About once a month, a new teenager arrives in the elevator—and that's how Thomas ends up in the Glade. With his arrival, the familiar order begins to crumble, and tensions among the kids rise.

Other roles and positions

Galli isn't assigned to a specific job as his primary function, but he clearly strives to influence decisions and often acts as a voice of discontent or opposition within the group. His personality is closer to that of an "activist" who wants to be heard.

Chuck is still a teenager, trusted with simple tasks. He's not strictly specialized, but rather serves as an assistant and "newbie on the go": he delivers things, helps his elders, and tries to be useful.

Thomas is a newcomer to the Glade, so he doesn't have a permanent job yet: he observes, learns, and gradually gets involved in camp life.
Ben - in the first scenes he is already unstable, and his role as a full-fledged worker is quickly broken due to infection after an encounter with a Griever.

Runners (exploring the Labyrinth)
Minho is one of the main runners, practically the leader among them. Active, sharp, he navigates transitions perfectly and doesn't get lost even under stress.
Other runners are seen in the frame as a group, but their names are not identified in the early scenes: these are the guys who go out into the Labyrinth with Minho, monitoring the routes and changes in the walls.

Chefs (responsible for food and the kitchen)
Frypan is the Glade's head chef. His nickname immediately makes it clear that he's deeply involved with cooking. He maintains control of the kitchen and speaks frankly, but without unnecessary cruelty.
The other chefs aren't named in the film, but there are always Gladers helping out in the kitchen: they chop, clean, carry food, and keep things in order.

Butchers (work with meat, slaughter, and storage)
Winston is the butcher supervisor, meaning he's the leader of this group. He's strong, calm, accustomed to hard work, and doesn't like unnecessary fuss.
The remaining butchers are shown as a working group: they are involved in slaughtering animals, cutting, storing meat and keeping the refrigerator clean.

Coppers (general laborers, couriers, housekeepers)
Jeff is one of the coppers. It's not the most visible role, but it's a vital one: coppers run errands, help out where there aren't enough hands, relay messages between groups, and participate in minor chores around the camp.
Along with Jeff, there are several other guys in this role who are not singled out by name: they are always “on call” and keep the Glade’s life in working order.

Leaders and responsible persons (organize and maintain order)
Alby is the Glade's leader, the one who makes key decisions and is responsible for discipline. His decisions reflect experience and the weariness of his long tenure in the Glade.
Newt is Alby's second-in-command, his "right-hand man." He smooths over conflicts, helps maintain calm, and often takes on the role of coordinator when tasks need to be quickly delegated.

In general, the main characters in the plot are Alby, Newt, Thomas, Minho, Gally, Chuck and everyone else

Frypan (cook)

Appearance: Strong, with a good-natured but firm face; looks like a man who is used to keeping everything under control.
Hair color: dark.
Clothes: the most "working" of all: often in something dirty, sometimes with an apron or something similar, which distinguishes him as a cook.
Distinguishing features: responsible for food and everyday life; has his own authority, because without proper food it is impossible to survive in the Glade; direct in communication, but not malicious.

Winston (worker)

Appearance: strong, muscular, looks like a person accustomed to physical labor.
Hair color: dark.
Clothes: work clothes, durable, as if designed for hard work.
Distinguishing features: Butcher supervisor – responsible for housekeeping tasks; calm but straightforward, dislikes unnecessary fuss.

Jeff (runner)

Appearance: medium build, attentive, often seems to listen and look closely at what is happening.
Hair color: dark.
Clothing: Standard for Glade.
Distinguishing features: one of the "coppers" (those who help maintain order and carry out various errands); does not seek to be the center of attention, but is always available.

Ben (Worker)

Appearance: thin, with a tense, anxious look; in scenes with him, it is noticeable that he is on edge.
Hair color: light brown.
Clothes: normal, but looks a little more shabby.
Distinguishing features: Later becomes "stung" after an encounter with a Griever; early on, it's already clear he's unstable, impulsive, and can react sharply to any changes.

Gally (hooligan, hard worker)

Appearance: Strong, stocky, with a stubborn, challenging look; often stands as if ready for an argument or a fight.
Hair color: reddish, slightly tousled.
Clothes: simple, but a little more casual than others: T-shirt, worn trousers, rough shoes.
Distinguishing features: From the very beginning, he treats Thomas with suspicion and aggression, likes to defend his point of view loudly and harshly; it is noticeable that he wants to influence decisions in the Glade.

Chuck (the plant-growing robot)

Appearance: Short, thin, looks younger than the others; he has an open, trusting look and a lot of emotion on his face.
Hair color: light brown, slightly disheveled.
Clothes: Typical Glade clothing, but things seem a little oversized, like they belonged to someone older.
Distinguishing features: very talkative, tries to please everyone, is sincerely attached to Thomas and tries to support him.

Alby (main)

Appearance: calm, collected, holds himself with dignity; he has an attentive, appraising look.
Hair color: short dark.
Clothes: As simple as everyone else's, but he wears them a little more carefully; there is a hint of his status as a leader in his image.
Distinguishing traits: strives to maintain discipline, reacts carefully even to stressful situations; it’s clear he’s been in the Glade for a long time and has seen a lot.

Thomas (practically new, robot)

Appearance: a slender teenager, quite active and collected, with an expressive, slightly confused look in the first scenes.
Hair color: dark brown.
Clothes: Typical Glade—simple, worn pants, a T-shirt, sneakers; looks like they've been washed and worn many times.
Distinguishing features: At first, he doesn't remember anything, so he constantly looks around and tries to figure out where he is; he quickly shows determination and a willingness to take risks.

Newt (a simple worker, but the main one after Alby)

Appearance: Tall, thin, but strong; he has a calm, reasonable expression on his face, often seeming to weigh his words.
Hair color: light, blond.
Clothes: simple work clothes, like most Gladers: a T-shirt, trousers, no-frills shoes.
Distinguishing features: walks with a slight limp (the result of an old injury), tries to maintain order and prevent panic; one of the most balanced in the group.

Minho (runner)

Appearance: fit, sinewy, with energetic, sharp movements; face open, but often frowning when he is dissatisfied with something.
Hair color: black, short cut.
Clothing: like runners - comfortable, not restricting movement: T-shirt, sweatpants, sturdy sneakers.
Distinguishing features: the most active in exploring the Labyrinth, abrupt, straightforward, quickly loses patience, but is reliable at a critical moment.