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Ms. Knickerbocker
The principal of Sheffield Institute.
- Butt-Monkey: She sometimes becomes this due to the actions of the girls.
- I Was Quite a Looker: She doesn't say it, but in the comic she's shown to be a former beauty queen.
- Large and in Charge: A heavy set woman and is in charge of running Sheffield.
- Old Maid: She hasn't been married and appears to be in her early 50s or 60s.
- Reasonable Authority Figure: Ms. Knickerbocker may seem strict, but that's only because she has to be when there are those who need it.
Nigel Ashcroft
Taranee's main love interest throughout the series, a former bad boy trying to change his ways.
- The Atoner: He's desperately trying to shed his former bad boy image to prove to Taranee's mother that he has a genuine interest in her daughter.
- Crazy Jealous Guy: Once Taranee spends significantly less time with him after getting caught up in her extracurricular activities. He abandoned his villainous friends and severed ties with his brother for Taranee's sake, and he apparently expected her to spend most of her free time with him. He does not enjoy being overshadowed by her friends, and he does not share her hobbies.
- Deadpan Snarker: Surfaces occasionally, particularly when dealing with Uriah and his followers.
- Fiery Redhead: Shows more of this in the cartoon.
- Former Teen Rebel: He was previously a member of Uriah's gang, before reforming himself after meeting Taranee.
- Heel–Face Turn: See Former Teen Rebel.
- Hidden Heart of Gold: He's a genuinely Nice Guy at heart, but isn't too keen on making this fact known.
- Love Redeems: Nigel's feelings for Taranee and hers to him, is what finally pushed Nigel to cease hanging out with Uriah's gang.
- Odd Friendship: He's revealed to be good friends with Martin.
- Put on a Bus: In the comics, after he and Taranee officially break up, Nigel isn't heard from or mentioned again. He's still Taranee's boyfriend in the cartoon.
- The Quiet One: Nigel is often described as being the "silent, reflective" type.
- Sensitive Guy and Manly Man: The Manly Man to Martin's Sensitive Guy.
- Troubled, but Cute
Eric Lyndon
Hay-Lin's crush and eventual boyfriend throughout the series, who surprisingly moves away in the 5th saga.
- Cloudcuckoolander: To lesser extent than Hay-Lin.
- Hand Behind Head: A frequent gesture.
- Headbutt of Love: Hay Lin and Eric first met when she was roller-blading and ran into his motor scooter.
- Mr. Imagination: His brain is described as being "bursting with imagination".
- Put on a Bus: He moves away when his parents return from their work trip in the 5th saga, and eventually disappears from the series.
Martin Tubbs
A nerdy boy whose feelings for Irma seem to be unrequited.
- Abhorrent Admirer: To Irma.
- Geek Physiques: He's scrawny and ungainly in appearance compared with the other boys in the series.
- He Is All Grown Up: It is implied that he grows into a rather handsome young man in the epilogue, which attracts Irma's interest.
- Lovable Nerd: A genuine Nice Guy who is also a big dork.
- Odd Friendship: He's good friends with Nigel in both the comics and show.
- Teen Genius: Particularly when it comes to computers and technology.
- Sensitive Guy and Manly Man: The Sensitive Guy to Nigel's Manly Man.
- Smart People Wear Glasses: Martin is an Honors Student at Sheffield.
Andrew Hornby
Voiced by: Byrne Offutt
Irma's first serious crush early into the series, a handsome upperclassman.
- Forced Transformation: Irma accidentally turns him into a frog when he attempts some Auto Erotica on her.
- Oblivious to Love: Seemingly, in regards to Irma.
- The Quiet One: He's often aloof and silent and speaks very little throughout the series.
