Brink

Brink is the leader of the Soul-Skaters, a teenage skater who prizes fun, friendship, and loyalty over prize money. He secretly takes a job with Team X-Bladz to help his financially strapped family, risking his friendships and the trust of his team. A heart-to-heart with his father Ralph helps him reevaluate his priorities and choose to skate for joy and community rather than money. He ultimately reconciles with his friends and returns to the Soul-Skaters with a renewed sense of purpose.

Gabriella is a talented Soul-Skater and Brink's friend who speaks up when she discovers Brink's betrayal. She endures the fallout from the secret and the injuries that result from the rival race sabotage, demonstrating resilience and courage. She challenges Brink to stay true to his values and to prioritize friends and safety over personal gain.

Val is the driven leader of Team X-Bladz, ambitious and willing to bend the rules to win. He sabotages the course to gain an edge and tries to recruit Brink, igniting the central conflict. After being exposed, he loses leadership and faces the consequences of cheating and unethical competition.

Ralph is Brink's father, on disability and wary of his son's skating for money. His insistence on balancing work with family values anchors Brink's decision to skate for fun. The heart-to-heart talk with Brink underscores the importance of family and staying true to one's roots.

Jordy is a member of the Soul-Skaters who sticks by Brink despite his secret job. He helps maintain team unity and shows forgiveness when Brink tries to make amends. His loyalty highlights the power of friendship in times of conflict.

Peter is another Soul-Skater who values fun and camaraderie. He helps Brink reconnect with the team and supports the idea of skating for joy rather than money. Peter's optimism helps keep the group cohesive through the conflict and reconciliation.