ArisĪris was the only boy in Group B, much like Teresa was the only girl in Group A. She and Thomas have a strained relationship after this happens. She did it, however, in order to save him, because she cares so much about him. She ultimately makes Thomas feel betrayed, as this was part of WICKED's plan. She acts in a confusing way in the second phase of the Trials. She and Thomas also have feelings for each other, but these are put to the test in the Scorch. She is an older teenage girl with long, black hair and beautiful blue eyes. Teresa is Thomas's best friend from the Maze, as well as from before all the craziness of the Trials. He constantly emphasizes that WICKED is saving the world. He seems to have no empathy or sympathy for the poor, tortured teenagers. He is sent by WICKED to give instructions to the Gladers about the Scorch Trials. The Gladers call him 'the Rat Man' because of his physical appearance resembling that of a rodent.

Some sort of official of WICKED he calls himself a representation of that organization. At the very end of the story, she is also able to briefly communicate with Thomas through telepathy. She is hurt by Thomas's relationship with Teresa, however. She flirts with him from the outset, and soon the two develop feelings for each other.

She and Thomas grow very close very quickly. She is an older teenage girl with brown hair she is described as very pretty, as well as very tough. Brendaīrenda is Jorge's best friend in his group of Cranks.

Jorge and Minho are often at odds because of how rash and bold both can be. Jorge takes a liking to Thomas, who was the one to negotiate for Jorge's help in the first place. He, too, wants the cure for his Flare.He and Brenda are very close friends. However, he soon agrees to help the Gladers get to the cure by making a deal with them. When the Gladers first meet him, he acts arrogant and even threatening. He is the leader of the first group of Cranks the Gladers meet in the Scorch. Often, Thomas's brain-based actions mitigate Minho's rash ones. He often gets in unnecessary fights because he acts without thinking. Minho is bold and confident, but often brash. Minho is a loyal person, evidenced by the fact that he insisted on saving Thomas when he was lost with Brenda. Minho is the leader of the Gladers in the Scorch, as written in the tattoo on his neck. Minho is Thomas's best friend besides Teresa and Newt. He is a smart talker and well-liked by most people. He was able to keep Group B from killing him by emotionally moving them. Although Thomas faces many dilemmas, he is able to solve them in a smart, quick way that enables him to stay out of trouble. His name is written all over the Scorch written beside it is the claim that he is supposed to be the leader. He is a determined, brave boy whom Group B is supposed kill. Thomas is the protagonist of the series and of The Scorch Trials.

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