Main Characters
Marco Costa
Marco is the eldest child and leader of the Costa siblings. He is an adventurous, reliable, and mischievous thirteen-year-old kid who loves nothing more than playing soccer, having fun, and making everyone smile. Marco grew up in Loja with his family and had nothing thrilling to do. Marco is ready to experience crazy adventures now that he lives in Guayaquil. Yet, he will learn important lessons throughout his new life. And so will his brother and sister.
Personality: Adventurous, outgoing, playful, resourceful, mischievous, reliable, lighthearted, spunky, vulnerable
Age: 13
Sex: Male
Home: Loja (formerly), Guayaquil (currently)
Likes: Soccer, adventures, having fun, Ecuador, teasing his siblings, his friends and family, climbing trees, socializing, his siblings, helping others, video games, taking risks
Dislikes: His siblings in trouble or danger, upsetting others, not having fun, strict rules, discrimination, chores, being bullied by Víctor
Pablo Costa
Eleven-year-old Pablo is the middle child of the Costa siblings. He is the younger brother of Marco and the older brother of Olivia. Unlike his older brother, Pablo is very shy, bashful, and cautious. He has always loved and cared for animals since he was a little boy, which explains why he often brings strays to his house in Loja. Despite his parents’ rule of not having pets, Pablo wishes to have one. His new home in Guayaquil is about to change his life with the adventures he and his siblings will embark on together.
Personality: Sweet, bashful, compassionate, timid, cautious, angelic, brotherly, brave, pure
Age: 11
Sex: Male
Home: Loja (formerly), Guayaquil (currently)
Likes: Animals, meat-free meals, sorbets, rescuing stray animals, Ecuador, pan de dulce, spending time with his siblings, adventures, hugs, video games, pet-sitting
Dislikes: Getting into trouble, not able to get a pet, animal cruelty, confrontations, eating meat
Olivia Costa
Olivia is the youngest child of the Costa siblings and the only girl. The nine-year-old baby sister of Marco and Pablo. Gifted with high intelligence, Olivia is an honor student, an overachiever, and a bookworm. Besides being super smart, Olivia is also very feisty, optimistic, and sassy. She loves reading books and learning at school, but not more than having fun adventures with her two older brothers.
Personality: Intelligent, feisty, sassy, optimistic, bookish, scrappy, nerdy, naive, enthusiastic
Age: 9
Sex: Female
Home: Loja (formerly), Guayaquil (currently)
Likes: School, her brothers, reading books, libraries, playing with science chemicals, studying, adventures, desserts
Dislikes: Failing, underestimation, mistreatment, her brothers annoying her, disrespect, being mocked by other kids, being called names
Secondary Characters
Diego Hernández
Diego is a thirteen-year-old boy who grew up in Guayaquil all his life. He is the Costa siblings’ first friend when they move to the coast of Ecuador. After trying out for a soccer league, Diego instantly became best friends with Marco, who also tried out for the same team. Diego can be silly and a bit of an imbecile, but he is a loyal friend.
Personality: Loyal, genuine, silly, selfless, funny, nice, easygoing, supportive
Age: 13
Sex: Male
Home: Guayaquil
Likes: His friends, playing soccer, helping others, the Costa siblings, taking selfies, girls, video games
Dislikes: Seeing his friends unhappy, betrayal, being tricked, his friends not getting along
Víctor Blanco
There are many words to describe Victor. An alpha, a tough guy, and a complete jerk. Víctor is a sixteen-year-old boy and the rival of the Costa siblings. He disliked Marco the second he learned he was from Loja, which shows that Víctor is prejudiced against anyone from the Highland region of Ecuador. Víctor is a bitter, mean-spirited, and arrogant teenager. He spends a lot of time harassing everyone around him, except those he secretly cares about.
Personality: Tough, bitter, mean-spirited, arrogant, complex, prejudiced, inconsiderate, aggressive, secretly caring
Age: 16
Sex: Male
Home: Guayaquil
Likes: Feeling superior, being the alpha, soccer, picking on others, soda, exercising, looking out for “his people”, bossing his friends around
Dislikes: Marco, his family at times, serranos, people trying to help him, showing his soft side
