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TJ: the leader of the gang of six and main protagonist, being the main driving force behind the situations in which the other students find themselves involved.

Vince: the athlete of the gang (he knows every sport).

Spinelli: the tomboy girl of the gang of six, whose rebellious attitude makes her the most likely to break social norms but she is a great, loyal friend.

Gretchen: the smart one of the gang of six, who sometimes provides emotional support to her friends.

Mikey: the big one of the gang of six, but who comes across as the most peaceful of them.

Gus: the new kid in the gang and the group of six, also the shortest and with a military education.

Randall: the most hated student in school and the favorite of teacher Muriel (since he always gossips and snitches).

Erwin: a fifth-grade student and an ally of TJ in various situations.

King Bob: sixth grade student, proclaimed as the "King of Recess".

Menlo: the organized student of the school, in charge of filing and organizing documents in the principal's office (former mischievous student and former best friend of TJ)

Gelman: one of the school bullies, who rivals Gus.

The Ashleys: a quartet of wealthy girls consisting of Armbruster, Quinlan, Boulet, and Tomassian.

Digger Kids: a duo of boys named Dave and Sam who, as the name suggests, often dig around the playground.

Dir. Prickly: the school principal, with a grumpy and cantankerous personality.

Professor Muriel Finster: the strict teacher who is in charge of maintaining order in the dining hall and at recess.

Miss Grotke: the gentle fourth-grade teacher.