Main:
- Landon Harris: a 15 year old boy who becomes an unlikely leader in a zombie apocalypse. Brother of Kylee, Ryan's best friend.
- Kylee Harris: Landon's younger sister who can be "blonde" at times.
- Ryan Hicks: Landon's best friend who has very good survival skills. Has control issues. Lexi's older brother.
- Jessie Baker: Older sister to Brendon, Sonny & June's cousin. The glue of the group. Very funny.
- Leo Johnson: Landon & Kylee's cousin that was up visiting them in Pennsylvania when the outbreak occured.
- Lexi Hicks: A fun, bubbly personality with survival skills. Somewhat the moral compass of the group. Very athletic.
- Sonny Baker: Cousin to June, Terry, & Brendon who will do anything to keep them alive. Can be careless, & not good under pressure.
- June Baker: Terry, Brendon, & Sonny's cousin visiting Pennsylvania from Florida when the outbreak started. Is very forgetful.
- Brendon Baker: Hot headed, jerk of the group. Doesn't take orders very well, a loner. Puts Landon & Ryan in bad spots.
- Kelly Wilson: Ryan's girlfriend
- Mr. Young: History teacher who was a chaperon on a field trip with the kids. A favorite teacher to most of the kids. Mid-30s.
Supporting:
- Mrs. Abbey: the school principal
- Carrie Bonti: an employee at Diamond Amusement Park & a college student
- Thomas White: Parker's dad, Jess's husband, Paula's son-in-law. A Pediatric surgon.
- Jess White: Thomas's wife, Parker's mom, Paula's daughter. A stay-at-home mom.
- Parker White: Jess & Thomas's 8 year old son.
- Paula Mona: 65 year old retired Chef
- Larry Popet: Twin brother of Lenny, athletic.
- Lenny Popet: Twin brother of Larry, athletic.
- Ali Young: Will's girlfriend, in the millitary.
- Will Gomez: Ali's boyfriend, young police officer.