The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend characters

Appears from the start

A sharp, guarded high-school senior who dislikes parties and resists the social ranking that dominates her classmates' lives. She loves her two closest friends but privately compares herself with them, a vulnerability that Wesley exposes with an insulting label.

Appears from the start

A popular and self-assured classmate known for brief romances and an ability to charm almost anyone. He approaches Bianca at a club because he thinks befriending her will help him reach her more conventionally attractive friends.

Appears from the start

One of Bianca's two best friends, confident, protective, and comfortable in the social world Bianca finds exhausting. She values Bianca for herself and does not share Bianca's harsh view of her own place in their group.

Appears from the start

Bianca's other closest friend, warm and attractive, who joins Casey in drawing reluctant Bianca into parties and school events. Her friendship is genuine even when Bianca's insecurities make that difficult to recognize.

First appears in chapter 3

A thoughtful classmate on whom Bianca has had a long-standing crush. He appears to offer the intelligence, restraint, and uncomplicated respect that she believes she wants in a boyfriend.

First appears in chapter 2

Bianca's father, a loving parent who has raised her through long periods of his wife's absence. His earlier problems with alcohol remain an anxious part of the family's history.

First appears in chapter 4

Bianca's mother, a motivational speaker whose frequent travel has kept her away from home. Bianca resents her absences and is unsettled by the uncertainty surrounding her parents' marriage.

First appears in chapter 17

Wesley's younger sister. His concern for her gives Bianca an unexpected view of his family responsibilities and of the loneliness concealed by his confident reputation.