Otto’s American or British boss, militant carnivore Male, red BBQ wear, leather wristbands, shoes, etc.
American neighbor, escaping for the afternoon from a pack of screaming kids. Gender open, BBQ wear, toys/snacks in pockets. Superhero band-aids on fingers.
Australian expat neighbor, smugly explains everything, talks down to everyone. Gender open, BBQ wear with Australian hat. Carries diploma & shrimp for the barbie.
American busybody neighbor, President of the Home Owners’ Association. Gender open, tightly buttoned-up and over-dressed for a BBQ. Carries a rulebook.
American neighbor, thought it was a Hawaiian luau. Pushy real estate agent. Gender open, lei, grass skirt. No bare feet! Carries a ukulele.
Hostess, British expat trying to fit in by throwing a backyard BBQ. Extreme worrier. Female, casual but not as casual as most guests. Bare feet if possible.
Justine’s American or British boss, strict veganFemale, tightly buttoned-up and over-dressed for a BBQ. NO LEATHER!!
American neighbor, just here for the free beer—and lots of it. Gender open, beer brand t-shirt. Carries a six-pack.
American neighbor, always setting off explosions in his mother’s basement. Male, BBQ wear. Something slightly off, like black socks with flip-flops.
American neighbor, always looking for a lost dog. Never shuts up about it. Gender open, BBQ wear. Carries a leash and dog treats.
American neighbor, thinks every day is the 4th of July, fanatic about the Revolutionary War.Gender open, George Washington costume OR red/white/blue BBQ wear.
Host, British expat trying to fit in by owning a fancy grill. Suspicious of everyone. Male, chef’s hat and grill apron even though he’s not cooking. Union Jack pin.
British Uni student, spending summer with parents Otto and Justine. Casual, lazy. Gender open, Uni t-shirt, BBQ wear.
Not-from-around here neighbor, mysterious, always making mistakes about America. Gender open, tightly buttoned-up and over-dressed for a BBQ. Band-aids on fingers.
American neighbor, the“Surfer Chick Rapsta.”Talks incessantly about Malibu. Female, wetsuit or surfing gear, zinc sunscreen, hip-hop bling. Bare feet if possible.
Otto’s American co-worker, allergic to everything, including gluten. Gender open, BBQ wear. Carries box of tissues—distinctively colored if possible.
American neighbor, rides a loud motorcycle up and down the street at all hours. Gender open, leather jacket and helmet over BBQ wear.
Newin’s significant other, unexpectedly came along for the summer. Nosy, prying. Gender open, Uni t-shirt, BBQ wear.
Justine’s enthusiastic American co-worker, slathers ketchup on EVERYTHING Gender open, red BBQ wear. Squeeze ketchup bottle, ideally for “Tomato Delight.”
American neighbor, thought it was a swim party. Naïvely believes everyone. Female, bathing suit with cover-up, goggles, snorkel, flippers. Carries a pool noodle.