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| Role | Age | Gender/Identity | Description | Required Skills | |------|-----|----------------|-------------|-----------------| | | 22‑30 | Any | A tech‑savvy environmental activist who becomes the reluctant leader when the group’s supplies dwindle. | Strong emotional range, ability to deliver naturalistic dialogue. | | Eli (Supporting) | 25‑35 | Any (prefer non‑binary) | A former park ranger with a mysterious past; physically capable, calm under pressure. | Basic wilderness survival knowledge, stage combat (light). | | Jade (Supporting) | 18‑25 | Female | A college student on a research trip; quick‑witted, skeptical, but vulnerable. | Ability to convey intellectual curiosity; comfortable with improvisation. | | Sam (Supporting) | 20‑30 | Male | A charismatic but unreliable influencer documenting the trip for a vlog. | Comfort in front of the camera, natural charisma, comedic timing. | | The Presence (Non‑Human) | N/A | N/A | An unseen force that manifests through sound, light, and the forest itself. | Voice‑over work, sound design (optional). |

(or a montage of 2‑3 scenes).