A young boy struggling to deal with his emotions while juggling high school, friendship, and family.

A new emotion introduced into Eli’s life at the beginning of his freshman year. Thinks he knows what’s best for Eli. Argues with Brain about everything.

Eli’s filter for his emotions. Protective of Eli. Wants the best for him. Always says what he’s really thinking.

Sadness - Appears whenever Eli experiences grief, loneliness or emotional turmoil. A gentle emotion who comforts Eli much like a parent would. Silent support.
Joy - Not nearly as flamboyant as the “Inside out” version. A radiance of contentment and peace.
Pain - Appears whenever Eli experiences emotional and physical hurt. Tough love, has a snarky sense of humor and often uses it as a defense mechanism.
Love - The strongest and oldest of all the other emotions. Caring and sweet, excited and wise. A warm and fragile character.

A stable friend and shoulder for Eli to rely. Also the source of a lot of anxiety for Eli in this new environment of high school.

A surprising source of friendship and support for Eli. Also a source of a lot of his anxiety. Accompanies the new emotion in his head, she’s a new person in his life.

A source of love and concern. Often preoccupied with work and being a single mom. Easily oblivious to her son’s pain.

A stable relationship for Eli, someone who’s looking out for him when his mom is not.