Outer Banks Character Test

The IDRLabs Outer Banks Character Test is inspired by psychometric methodology and based on research into the characters in the show. The test provides feedback such as the following:

John B Routledge

John B Routledge is the restless heartbeat of the Pogues — a sun-burned dreamer chasing ghosts across the salt-stung Carolina coast. Equal parts reckless and righteous, he dives headfirst into danger with blind faith in loyalty and love. Grief shadows his every step, yet it sharpens his resolve to uncover the truth his father died for. He’s a wanderer bound by purpose, torn between freedom and the weight of legacy. John B’s courage isn’t the absence of fear but the refusal to yield to it. Through betrayal, shipwreck, and heartbreak, he remains the compass that points his crew home. He embodies the fire of youth, the ache of loss, and the defiant hope that refuses to drown.

Sarah Cameron

Sarah Cameron is the storm-born contradiction of the Outer Banks — a golden girl who traded luxury for loyalty, silk sheets for saltwater scars. Her compassion burns brighter than her privilege, guiding her through the wreckage of betrayal and love. Once confined by her family’s gilded cage, Sarah chooses rebellion, wielding kindness like a weapon and courage like a creed. She bridges two worlds — Kook and Pogue — yet belongs fully to neither, her identity forged in the space between. Her journey is one of self-discovery and redemption, the audacity to follow her heart even when it leads her into the fire. Sarah represents the strength of conscience, the beauty of rebellion, and the price of freedom.

JJ Maybank

JJ Maybank is chaos in motion — a sunburned daredevil with a bruised soul and a grin sharp enough to hide the pain. Violence and laughter spill from the same place inside him, a boy forged in hardship but unwilling to break. His loyalty burns absolute; for his friends, he’ll fight, steal, or bleed without hesitation. Beneath the swagger lies tenderness — a desperate hope for belonging he can’t quite admit. JJ is the embodiment of raw survival, the defiance of someone who’s lost everything yet still protects what’s left. His story is rebellion wrapped in heartbreak, proof that even the most damaged hearts can burn brightest when fueled by love and fury.

Kiara Carrera

Kiara Carrera is the ocean’s conscience — wild, righteous, and untamed. A Pogue by choice and idealist by nature, she rides waves and revolutions with equal passion. Her heart beats for justice, for the earth, and for the people who never quite fit in. Kiara’s independence is fierce, sometimes isolating, yet her compassion roots her to her chosen family. She speaks truth even when it stings, fights for what’s right even when it costs her comfort. Her story is one of self-definition: refusing labels, rewriting expectations, and holding fast to authenticity in a world built on division. Kiara embodies fire and water — unpredictable, cleansing, and relentless in her pursuit of something real.

Pope Heyward

Pope Heyward is the mind behind the mission — sharp, restless, and constantly calculating. A scholar born into chaos, he carries the weight of potential and the burden of expectation. His intellect is his weapon, but beneath the equations and logic hums a heart that craves adventure. Torn between duty and desire, Pope discovers that sometimes righteousness demands rebellion. His evolution is quiet yet seismic — from rule-follower to risk-taker, from thinker to fighter. He’s the glue that holds the Pogues’ madness together, the conscience that grounds their dreams. Pope represents the power of intellect tempered by instinct, the courage to redefine destiny, and the moral strength to choose what’s right over what’s easy.

Rafe Cameron

Rafe Cameron is a storm wrapped in privilege — all charm and chaos, desperate for validation he’ll never receive. The golden heir turned violent outcast, he spirals between arrogance and anguish, chasing his father’s approval like a ghost. Addiction fuels his rage; guilt sharpens his paranoia. Yet beneath the menace flickers a boy undone by neglect and pride. Rafe’s story is a descent — from prince to monster — and a fragile plea for redemption in a world that excuses cruelty as confidence. He is the embodiment of privilege’s rot, the tragedy of unchecked ego, and the faint, flickering humanity that refuses to die no matter how deep he sinks.

Cleo

Cleo is survival personified — sharp-tongued, street-smart, and fearless beneath Caribbean sun and storm. A hustler turned hero, she navigates the world with instincts honed by hardship and humor. Her blade is quick, but her loyalty cuts deeper. She meets chaos with a smirk and danger with grace, folding herself into the Pogues’ family like she was born there. Cleo carries the strength of self-reliance and the rare calm of someone who’s already fought for her life and won. She embodies resilience, adaptability, and the electric power of chosen kinship. In a world divided by wealth and borders, Cleo reminds everyone that courage isn’t inherited — it’s earned, one fight at a time.