Abraham Teka
09/21/1984
6’2″
East African
Self-sacrificing and dependable firstborn of the Teka siblings. Assumed guardianship of younger siblings after parents’ tragic death. Doesn’t do well with change. Has a painful childhood he refuses to discuss. Hides emotions and feelings.
Bartimeus Teka
02/24/1986
5’9″
Nigerian/African-American
Enjoys life to the fullest, or at least he tries to. Enjoys traveling, exploring and stacking wealth along the way. His childhood is a subject he avoids. Evades drama when directed his way but for everyone else’s drama, he’s the first in line.
Clement Teka
04/01/1996
6′ as an adult
African-American
Laid-back and reserved. Whether it seems that way or not, Junior is reluctant to get in the middle of something, but rises to occasion without hesitation when needed. He doesn’t like attention and known as the Keeper of Secrets.
Darah Teka
12/27/2001
5’10” as an adult
African-American
Princess of the Teka siblings. Outspoken and protective of her brothers. Tired of all the testosterone and yearns for more girls to join the family. Aspires to write romance one day. Adores children and hopes for a big family of her own.
Eleazar Teka
02/20/2009
6′ as an adult
White/African-American
Obsessed with Penguins! Wants to be a marine zoologist. Like his siblings, he had a traumatic past before his adoption into the Teka family. Adores his siblings and wants his family to always stay together, no matter what.
Phoebe Randall
05/17/1985
5’6″
African-American
Only child of her parents after her baby brother passed away. Self-professed meddler, Phoebe often finding herself in the middle of something. Stability and security is important to her. She yearns for a big family.
Geraldine Pena
08/22/1986
5’3″
Nigerian-Peruvian
DIY queen and Teka family friend since middle school. Adored the late Mr. and Mrs. Teka. Enjoys food, but not fond of the cooking part. Has harbored a huge crush on a Teka brother spanning decades.
Hazel Wells
11/22/1990
5’8″
African-American
Middle of three siblings, Hazel has a dream to travel the world as a medical missionary. She’s got vision, drive and an attitude that could either help or hurt on her journey to becoming an independent, godly woman.
Rohan Joel Obed
06/05/1995
5’9″
Indian
Raised by a prominent civil attorney, RJ breaks convention as an immigration lawyer and charts his future instead of the one his dad plans for him. Now he needs to figure out what he wants out of life.
Hannah Rodriguez
10/18/2009
5’4″ as an adult
Latin-American
Phoebe’s goddaughter and Eleazer’s first friend. She’s spunky, lovable and protective of those in her corner–including Eli, whether he likes it or not.
All portraits drawn by Austin Pennington @ Redbridge Graphics.
Dee Osah 