Eugene Stimpson is an insecure guy with a secret identity - he plays the hero Arachnid-Man at parties! When his nemesis gets a job playing a rival hero, Eugene struggles to keep his secret while trying to win over the girl.

Emily Talbot grew up with Eugene. As they got older, Emily became popular they grew further and further apart. Emily is kind, level-headed, and more than a little quirky.

Todd Walker is the classic self-entitled jerk. He thinks he's good at everything and he pursues Emily relentlessly. He views Eugene as weak and stops at nothing to berate him at every opportunity.