Pearl Bunting

Pearl Rochelle Bunting is a student at Silver Oak Academy.

Personality
Despite her old-fashioned name, Pearl is very much a part of the new wave. She's an artist and an activist, but most of all, an original. Pearl prides herself on being unpredictable. Some might argue she tries too hard, like, way too hard.

Pearl is a proud theater kid and general artistic overachiever. Academic subjects are meaningless to her, but when it comes to the arts, she can be deadly serious. In all honesty, it's because those are the only talents she believes she has. Cartoonish pep and bombast are a veneer to hide low self-esteem and emotional instability. The true, honest Pearl may very well be one of Silver Oak's greatest secrets.

A far-left-leaning liberal, Pearl is politically outspoken, with intense opinions regarding the rights of minorities. Occasionally she overdoes it, but overall means no harm as the head of Silver Oak's unofficial group of activists. She's environmentally conscious as well. Her favorite metal straw is bright green.

History
Pearl lives in Ohio, but was ousted from her school community after coming out as transgender. She transferred to Silver Oak in her freshman year and has been attending since.