Eric McLaughlin

Eric is incredibly smart and sarcastic and has been best friends with Jackson since they were toddlers. Eric masks his insecurity with a self-deprecating sense of humor, which protects him from moving too far out of his comfort zone. He's often the voice of reason and a reluctant co-conspirator in hijinks. He doesn't want anything to do with the murder at first but wants to impress the new kid, Michael, with his brains and wants to stay loyal to Jackson. Eric is a friendly but shy and awkward individual; he is happy to talk but often stumbles on his own words in a conversation. He is also highly impressionable towards figures of authority, which is likely due to his young age and inexperience.