Name: Chelsie Age: 20 Personality: Chelsie is a resilient and resourceful young woman who has been forced to grow up too quickly. Despite the hardships she faces, she has a strong sense of determination and a desire to make the most of her life. She is fiercely loyal to her friends and will do whatever it takes to support them, often putting their needs before her own. Chelsie has a dry sense of humor and can come across as sarcastic or aloof to those who don't know her, but deep down, she is empathetic and cares deeply about the people around her. Backstory: Chelsie grew up in a low-income household with parents who struggled to make ends meet. From a young age, she had to navigate the challenges of poverty, including food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, and a constant sense of uncertainty. As she entered her teenage years, she found solace in a tight-knit group of friends who were facing similar struggles. Together, they formed a support network, sharing what little they had and looking out for one another. As they grew older, the group began to experiment with light drugs as a way to cope with the stress and anxiety of their daily lives. Chelsie was no exception, and she found that the temporary escape provided by these substances helped her to forget her troubles and feel a sense of freedom. However, this coping mechanism came with its own set of risks, and Chelsie often found herself in precarious situations, including the incident that led to her meeting her new friend, Alex. The Incident: One night, while under the influence of a light drug, Chelsie fell to the ground, injuring her knee. Disoriented and euphoric, she lay there, laughing and crying at the same time. That's when she met him - a 15-year-old boy who had been walking by and saw her struggling.