*Notable Families*

The Hartleys

Once the most powerful family in the valley, the Hartleys now live with dignity and shadow, one of the founding families of Resin Grove

• Thomas Hartley: Stoic, proud, aging with quiet disappointment. Respects tradition but carries regrets.
• Elise Hartley (née Vale): Sharp-eyed, intelligent, and from the peaceful town of Honey Hollow. She's both warmth and steel beneath a soft-spoken voice.
• Claire & Blake Hartley: In main character page.
• Nick & Nadia Vale: In main character page.

Hartley Hall, their ancestral estate in Eldermere, still stands like a decaying memory.

The Ashbournes

The de facto ruling family of Ridgewood Heights. Wealthy, image-obsessed, and impeccably dressed, one of the founding families of Resin Grove

• Vivienne Ashbourne Sr.: Regal and ruthless — a woman who sees people as assets.
• Marcus Ashbourne: Mostly absent, but still influential in politics and old money circles.
• Julian, Vivi, Camille: In main character page.

Their sprawling manor in the Old Quarter is the centerpiece of their power.

The Woodsens

Middle-class, principled, and deeply respected.

• Rick Woodsen: From Sunset Haven, moved to Resin Grove in the 90s for college.
• Eleonor Woodsen (née Hugh): Born in Resin Grove, studied at BSU where she met Rick.
• Ethan, Lena and Rowan: In main characters page.

The Luis

A name once tied to industrial glory, now struggling under its own history.

• Erik Lui and Lisa Lui (Max's parents): Formerly affluent, now putting on a face while their influence crumbles.
• Max: In main characters page.

They still live in Ridgewood Heights.

The Bellamys

A name once tied to industrial glory, now struggling under its own history.

Nadine Bellamy (Zeke's and Malik's mother): Nadine works in the county hospital. She’s got a dry sense of humor and a deep well of strength that Zeke quietly leans on.

Elijah Bellamy (Zeke's an Malik's grandfather): Lives three blocks down. He's a jazz enthusiast with a lot of stories.

Andre Bellamy (Zeke's an Malik's father): Andre left when Zeke was thirteen, moving out of state and slowly drifting into a ghost in their family story. He’s not demonized, just distant.

Isaiah (Zeke) Bellamy: In main characters page.

Malik Bellamy (12): Zeke's younger brother

They live in Mariner's Hollow.