In The Walking Dead, Shane Walsh is partner, best friend, and third wheel to Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. The two repeatedly clash over leadership of the group, with Rick only slightly less unhinged than Shane.

In The Walking Dead, Morgan Jones (Lennie James) helps Rick Grimes readjust to a new life overrun with walkers. During the apocalypse, he tragically loses his wife, and later his son. These events cause him to become a much more cautious survivor, but don’t alter his view that every life is precious.

In The Walking Dead, Tyreese (Chad Coleman) possesses an incredible strength that helps him overpower zombie hoards with just his hammer. And even though it’s summer in Georgia, he’s rarely seen without his beanie.

In The Walking Dead, Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) has had a hell of an arc, transforming from a women who is meek and abused to one that is strong and capable. Carol is the true definition of a survivor.

In The Walking Dead, Paul Monroe (Tom Payne) earns the nickname Jesus as given is open, forgiving nature, not to mention his hair and beard. He’s also a skilled fighter, resourceful in any situation and able to defeat opponents with only his hands and feet.

Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun), who was originally a pizza delivery boy, is a valuable member of the group in The Walking Dead. He is brave, loyal, and always manages to bring others hope and a smile in their dark situation. He is usually seen wearing a baseball cap and carrying a backpack full of supplies.