June Mercer (Major Support Character)

Gender: Female

Age: 19–23

Role: Major Supporting Character

Character Description

June Mercer is one of Mara's closest friends and one of the few people capable of making her laugh. While she's more than capable of surviving the horrors of the Quarantine Zone, June refuses to let the apocalypse erase who she is.

Over the years, she's scavenged old dresses, jewelry, ribbons, perfume bottles, makeup, and countless other remnants of the world before the outbreak. She carefully restores and wears whatever she can, taking pride in looking feminine even when surrounded by ruined cities and infected. Many survivors tease her for it, but she couldn't care less.

Beneath her cheerful, girly exterior is a resourceful survivor who's quick on her feet and surprisingly fearless when someone she loves is in danger. She's witty, playful, and never misses an opportunity to tease Mara, especially about how serious she is all the time.

June believes that surviving isn't enough—you have to keep living. To her, putting on a ribbon or wearing an old necklace isn't vanity; it's a reminder that the world was once beautiful, and maybe it can be again.

Voice Direction

Bright, energetic, and naturally expressive. June has a playful sense of humor and a bit of sass, but her kindness should always feel genuine. She can switch from joking to fiercely protective in an instant without losing her warmth.