The document provides background information on the characters of the NBC sitcom "Community". It introduces the study group led by Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) which includes Troy (Donald Glover), Abed (Danny Pudi), Britta (Gillian Jacobs), Annie (Alison Brie), Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown), and Pierce (Chevy Chase). It provides brief descriptions of each character, including their backgrounds, personalities, and roles within the study group.