Karam Zaman (24) is Akira's girlfriend of six months, and a close friend of Cat and Yves. She was born in Michigan but moved to Illinois for college. Karam was an urban studies & planning major and currently works at a local women and children's shelter. One day, she hopes to open a housing project for unhoused LGBTQ+ people. Karam's hobbies include fashion and music. She has 6 siblings, and her big brother is a photographer who she often models for. Karam has been friends with Cat since they were kids, and she helped introduce her to Yves.