At the start of gameplay, Chandell is friends with her father, Tariq, but is distant friends with her step-mother, Linda. She has a "Romantic Interest" relationship with Sean Vidal. Chandell is also friends with Xavier Alvaro and Ariel Walsh, like her parents. She is acquainted with Royce Allani. Chandell carries a copy of the book "I'm Still Cool" in her inventory. Like her father Tariq, she will also have an umbrella if The Sims 3: Seasons is installed.