All four characters have names based on Red Rangers from Power Rangers, as the writer is an avid fan of the series. Leo is named after Leo Corbett, the Red Ranger of Power Rangers Lost Galaxy. Troy is named after Troy Burrows of Power Rangers Megaforce and Super Megaforce. Lauren is named after Lauren Shiba of Power Rangers Samurai and Super Samurai. And Casey is named after Casey Rhodes of Power Rangers Jungle Fury.