About Ghost
Ghost had a normal childhood and grew up as a pretty happy child. When he was twelve, his older sister, Kristen, died in a car accident, and his entire family fell apart.
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About Roach
The story goes that Roach was born in a cardboard box to a one-armed prostitute, and that he could swear faster and dirtier—in English and Spanish—than any man on the street by the time he was six years old.
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About Brad
Brad lives a lie every day, pretending to be a very masculine, tough sports freak when on the inside, he feels like he's falling apart.
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About Bear
Bear's mother, a pregnant teen, died during childbirth. He never met his father, and he was raised by his grandmother.
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About Ace
Ace is the unofficial leader of the squat. Any newcomers have to pass through him, and he's the brain behind most of their business ventures.
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About Kat
Nobody knows Kat's real name or where she's from, as she's so secretive. She got her name from her first night on the street when a black cat crossed her path.
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About Jen
Jennifer Deaver is the second of five daughters, so she knows something about sharing and even more about family.
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About Mary
A die-hard feminist, Mary doesn't trust men much, especially since her father walked out on them when she was three years old.
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About Mr. Hill
James Hill loves football, kids, and college. So what better what to incorporate all of the things he loves than to be a sports recruiter for a university?
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About Mr. Lowe
With three kids and one granddaughter of his own, Lowe stays very busy, but he loves to volunteer and does lots of after-school activities with his students.
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