Friends. How many of us have them? Most of us do.

In primary school, college and the real world, you’re bound to run into a group of people that you look at and say “You know what? Y'all are alright.” The beauty of friendship is that friends come in all shapes, colors and personalities. No matter what group you’ve managed to become a part of, or even create, the best thing about your group of friends, are the aspects that make you all different. Oh, I apologize. Did you think this was about to be some sappy Sunday afternoon read about unity and acceptance that culminates into the grand conclusion that we’re all one big happy family? Ok well maybe it is, but first let’s pick apart your motley crew of friends and find out who’s who:

1. The motor mouth

The title speaks for itself. This guy/girl loves to talk, and if allowed to, they’ll give their opinion on every single subject. Never failing to make sure their voice is heard, the others in the group might often find themselves at odds with the friend who’s been “blessed” with the gift of gab. If there’s an argument of any nature, you better believe you’ll hear this one over everyone—especially if they’re directly involved. The wordplay doesn’t just stop at the vocals, as the mouth of the group even takes to social media to let their voice be heard, in as many characters allowed in one status. While this person may at times seem excessive and annoying, they’re also usually the first one the others turn to when dealing with a problem, because sometimes it’s best to just sit down and talk it out.

2. Mr. GQ/Ms. Vanity Fair

Brand new Vera Wang shoes. A Ralph Lauren outfit that looks as though it was pulled right off the page. They’ve got all the bells and whistles and they aren’t afraid to tell you where they got them from. No group would be complete without that one guy or girl with an impeccable sense of fashion. This person will never fail to tell you that your off-white ensemble is out of season, or that your pants don’t go with your shoes at all. Looking the part is everything to them, and it’s apparent every time you all meet up to hang out that every article on their body was designed just for the occasion. They believe that formal wear is normal wear, and if they aren’t the trending topic, they definitely know everything there is to know about what is trending. If it’s a girl, she’s the one all the other girls go to for dress rentals days before the big dance. If it’s a guy, he’s probably the one always seen walking out of the shoe store with a bag of goodies. America’s next top model might be your best friend.

3. The weirdo

“….What!?” is often the expression coming out of the rest of the groups mouth after this person says anything. Just as the world wouldn’t be right without air to breathe, your squad wouldn’t be complete without that one (or two) weird guy or girl to throw everything off. What’s interesting is that this individual’s joining of the group is about as out of left field as the comments that come out of their mouth. The weird one drops facts about endangered insects in a conversation about politics. The quack of the group is also quiet, and allows their eccentric actions to speak more than their off-the-wall words. From eating without the assistance of hands, to attending every group hangout in a pair of boxers from the Goodwill, this person is the definition of “out there." Yet, while they may exhibit signs of being from another planet, nine times out of 10 their weirdness is accompanied with an unparalleled genius that often aides the rest of the group, even if it is in some odd and unconventional way.

4. The comedian

With this character it’s all fun and games...and that’s it. Nothing makes them feel more at home than telling a good joke, no matter how corny or dirty it may be. With pranks being second nature, the comedian of the group never fails to get a laugh, even if it’s his own laugh. You have to pay attention to the comedian, because either they’ve already put the “kick me” sign on your back, or they’ll have you on the ground kicking and screaming from laughter. As the jester of the tribe, they feel it their sworn duty to deliver hijinks by the pound, often pissing off at least three or four people in the process. They tend to take everything as a joke and have a real talent for getting under peoples skin with what may come off as a careless attitude. Laughter however, is truly the best medicine, and you can always count on this guy or girl to cheer you up on a bad day.

5. The drama king/queen

It just wouldn’t be right if there wasn’t a little drama, right? Well this person certainly makes sure that there’s a little drama in everything. The drama king/queen has the ability to take the tiniest incident, and turn into the season finale of situations. These types of people are the last people you ever want to cross in the group, because the aftermath of doing anything to them could spell social disaster. Say something smart behind their back? You might as well have pushed the knife through to the other side. Call them out of their name? Well whatever you said, it was probably racist, and they’re probably going to slam you about it on their blog (or get the motor mouth to do it). With them the group is constantly on stand-by when they’re in a relationship, and their knowledge of drama series on Netflix is off the charts. When the going gets tough, they hop aboard the emotional roller coaster and ride it out. While you should expect to see subtweet from them every other day, you should also expect them to be the most understanding and the most in touch with their feelings, because they’ve got so many of them.

6. The one who’s always “being honest”

There really isn’t a nickname for this type of person, mainly because their coined phrase before they say anything is “to be honest." This person never fails to deliver the blunt truth, no matter how bad it may hurt someone, and is often described amongst their peers as being a jackass. They’re tough, probably drink vodka straight out the bottle, and love a good stare-down. The “honest” person never pulls a single punch, and loves to just tell it like it is. Their favorite phrase usually goes something like “To be honest, I don’t even f***ing like you." Just like the drama king/queen, you have to be careful around this person, because all it takes is on wrong answer and you may find yourself taping your freshly shredded dignity back together. While they claim to just simply being honest, this in fact is a more acceptable way for that person to be mean without having to deal with any backlash from the rest of the group. The backlash is usually inevitable, as the honest one of the group always ends up saying something hurtful to another friend, leaving the rest of the group to wonder why they even let them in. In the end, this person is never excommunicated, because while the others may fear them and dislike the things they say, they ultimately respect the honest one, for just being honest.

7. The Leader

Everyone loves this person, even if sometimes they don’t act like they do. The Leonardo to your ninja turtles, this person is the figurehead of the group. When it’s time meet up, they choose the destination and the activity. While everyone in the group has a say in what goes down, their voice is usually final and the most agreeable. The leader of the group also doubles as the mediator, often settling disputes amongst the posse of people. When the weirdo says something that no one else can understand, leave it to the leader to interpret for them. The leader loves to walk in the middle of the pack, and is never afraid to be the first to try something new. The head honcho of the gang is also the most susceptible to garnering a rather large head, mainly because they know they call the shots. They feel like they sometimes can say whatever they want, and may even be neglectful towards the feelings of the members of the group at times. Nevertheless, their ability to look at each an every one of their friends and understand who they are as individuals is what makes them the leader. Lastly they understand that being the leader doesn’t make them the MVP, because without the weirdo, the motor mouth, the fashion guru, the brutally honest friend, the drama king/queen, and the comedian, there would be no group of friends to be the leader of.

Maybe you’re the weirdo, maybe you cry too much, or maybe you just can’t hold your tongue. You might not fall under any of these categories; maybe you're flying solo as free spirit. No matter where you do or don’t fit in, you’ve definitely run into one of these types of people before, and you probably looked at them and said “You know what? You’re alright.”