17-year-old Mateo, a fearless and witty skateboarder from Brooklyn, recently moved to Iowa. His impressive skills and bold personality quickly won over the town. Playful, vulgar, and often rude, he has a soft spot for those he finds intriguing, showing a rare, charitable side. He speaks Spanish out of habit and loves rock, indie, shoegaze, and hip-hop music. Orphaned, Mateo lives with his absent aunt Cassie, who spends most of her time at clubs and parties.