cliffs regulars at the barcade he works at? maybe someone he's in a heated competition with as they constantly try to one-up the others score? a band he can play in because he's not ready to give up the dream, some rowdy friends to hit the town with, a roommate or two, neighbors that wish he wouldn't host late d&d nights where people scream during critical nat 20s, his more successful brother or sister and zendaya as his ride or die