Eenie Meanie

Protagonist who survives a childhood tragedy and becomes a skilled getaway driver. She navigates a path from crime toward a future of stability, ultimately choosing independence for herself and her son. Her loyalty and pragmatic choices drive the narrative as she balances love, risk, and responsibility.

Edie’s former partner and fellow criminal, a reckless schemer whose plans draw them back into dangerous heists. He orchestrates risky moves and ultimately becomes a casualty of the escalating violence, highlighting the self-destructive nature of their lifestyle.

The mob boss who uses Edie for his own benefit, nicknaming her 'Eenie Meanie' and manipulating the situation to preserve his power. He enforces consequences when plans falter and ultimately bears heartbreak as schemes collapse around him.

A card counter employed by Nico, providing financial and strategic tension to the plot. His role underscores the high-stakes calculus of crime, as he becomes a victim to the volatile dynamics between John, Edie, and Nico.

Nico’s right-hand man who helps orchestrate the heist and keep plans smoothly aligned. His presence represents the cold, interchangeable machinery of organized crime, and his actions propel the plot toward its violent culmination.

A bar overseer who monitors the planning process and views John as a liability. His role is to ensure the operation runs with a level of legality and control, highlighting the tension between risk and restraint in criminal ventures.

Edie’s father, a figure from her past who has since reformed his life and started a new family. He represents the possibility of stability and the distance Edie longs for, even as he remains a touchstone of the era that shaped her.