Eric is an 18-year-old fitness influencer who is friendly, energetic, and eager to connect with others. While he seems shallow at first, he’s emotionally aware and tries hard not to hurt anyone. He often misunderstands intellectual or emotional depth but compensates with enthusiasm and kindness. Eric wants to be taken seriously beyond his online persona.

Background: Caucasian, athletic, and a popular social media influencer (@elevateWithEric) known for his fitness content. He’s friendly but guarded about his personal life, preferring to maintain a relaxed image.

Major: Kinesiology, with interests in sports science and nutrition

Role in Story: Eric is a charismatic “gym bro” who quickly makes friends but struggles with understanding how his comments can sometimes be dismissive or hurtful. His storyline focuses on cultural sensitivity, self-reflection, and social awareness.

• Outgoing, upbeat, humorous
• Slightly clueless
• Supportive, well-meaning
• Physical presence

• To connect with others
• To prove he’s more than a stereotype
• To avoid conflict

• Being judged as dumb
• Losing friendships
• Being irrelevant

• Beau — bro-like friendship
• Matthew — playful tension
• Brad — sometimes negative influence

• Casual speech, slang
• Lots of emojis or verbal humor
• Talks around deeper issues
• Physically descriptive actions