Those who hate him call him a dangerous criminal. Those who love him know there's more than meets the eye. Sonny's intensity and strength are necessary when balancing fatherhood, love, and business. But sometimes maintaining his emotional highs and lows can be even more of a challenge.

You'd think growing up as the son of a mobster would mean violence wasn't a big deal, but a stray bullet (meant for his dad) sent Michael into a coma that changed his life, and his family, forever. After a year asleep, Michael woke up no longer the sweet little boy everyone remembered.

If you mess with Carly, be prepared to pay the consequences. Having once held her own as the wife of a mob boss, she now lives by her own rules. And while she makes life miserable for those who've betrayed her, those closest to her have her undying loyalty.

Jasper "Jax" Jacks is no stranger to sweeping women off their feet. This good looking Aussie loves travel, adventure, and money, but had a hard time finding the right woman to share it with him. Now the person he once hated most turned out to be his ideal partner. Funny how life works.

A tough-as-nails attorney, Alexis Davis prides herself on her pragmatism and faith in the law. Unfortunately, her beliefs are often challenged by her personal relationships.

Is it a surprise that the daughter of Alexis Davis and Sonny Corinthos is a overachiever with a wild side? But despite her bravado and smarts, Kristina's really just a little girl lost.

Brooklyn born Dante (who goes by the name Dominic) was raised by his single mom Olivia to not take gruff from anyone. And boy, he doesn't. Even if he's clashing with the biggest mobsters in Port Charles - one of whom happens to be the father he never knew.

Olivia is a tough woman with killer good looks and a fierce devotion to family. That family pride extends to her hometown and her heritage as well. She's not one to suffer fools gladly, so it's best to watch your step around her.

A drunk driving accident over ten years ago changed Jason Quartermaine forever. With no memory of his family or past, Jason changed his last name and began life anew in the mob. With a quiet intensity and often intimidating manner, Jason's loyalty and love towards those he holds dear is boundless.

For most of her life, Sam was a con artist and rarely stayed in one place for long. Toughened by a difficult life, she finally found a chance at love and family in Port Charles. Heartache has once again hardened Sam, who will make sure she's never hurt again--no matter what it takes.

In a town run by mobsters heading up the police force is no easy task. The one thing more intimidating than gangsters? Raising a daughter who demands independence, even though the overprotective Mac is hesitant to give it.

Years ago, tragedy gave Maxie a second chance at life when her cousin BJ provided her with a heart transplant. Survivor's guilt has gnawed at her ever since, leading her to embrace life with an impulsive recklessness few can match. Plain and simple, Maxie's a bitch. But underneath that aggressiveness, there's a heart.

Spinelli has a nickname for everyone in Port Charles, and it's this unique take on the world that those closest to him love most. He may have a strange way of saying things, but much of what comes out of his mouth is honest and wise. He's a loyal friend, a young computer genius, and the jackal of all trades.

Romantic, gallant and caring, Nikolas Cassadine is a prince, literally and figuratively. That doesn't mean he always gets the girl, especially with a last name as problematic as Cassadine.

As the controlling patriarch of one of the wealthiest families in Port Charles, Edward Quartermaine takes the notion of protecting his dynasty to a whole new level. An old curmudgeon, Edward's not afraid to spit in the faces of the mobsters running the town. Too bad one of them is his grandson.

It's hard to have a good relationship with your father when the guy tried to kill you. Johnny lost his mother at age nine when she saved him from being shot by his unstable father, Anthony. Now finally free of his sheltered life, he's determined to put his toxic family legacy behind him, no matter what the cost. Did we mention he defines the term "bad boy"?

Lucky Spencer's life came crashing down with an addiction to prescription drugs. He beat the habit, but the ultimate price was his marriage. Now faced with starting anew, Lucky's determined not to make the same mistake

Matt is brilliant, arrogant and quite blunt. But, as we're seeing, a lot of it is a front to protect himself, as he's wounded off past hurts.

Once a rebellious teenager, Elizabeth Webber has since matured into the role of mother and successful nurse. Warm and caring, her big heart often causes her the most problems

As the product of the town's greatest love story, Lulu has a lot to live up to. Growing up virtually without both her parents hasn't been easy, but Lulu's slowly learning to move beyond her rebellious teen years. And while Lulu has admirers fighting over her left and right, the only guy she really wants in her life is her father.

When she discovered she'd contracted HIV from her first love, Robin Scorpio's life changed forever. For years she closed off her heart for fear of getting hurt. Stubborn and passionate, Robin finally allowed herself to love again with Patrick Drake. Now if only the relationship part were easy.