Oh this is a good topic :Dc
I actually think about this a lot, so here goes~
Basically, factions in my comic, Cosmic Fish are ghosts and guardians. And from there on there are sub-factions but that's getting ahead of myself (and the comic)
Ghosts are entities that are told they're not supposed to exist or affect a certain "order" of things. In many cases, all the ghosts have a form of representation that is often erased or treated as "wrong". They, however, struggle to exist although they feel as if they don't belong, which is common for young adults so it's also a reason why the majority of the cast is so young.
The concept of monster, which is brought up later on, is a physical manifestation of the mental state the 'ghosts' find themselves in as they succumb to self-hatred or even negative traits that take over. Which is what the guardians are constantly fighting against...ironically with negative reinforcement.
Guardians are what are deemed "right". Planetary guardians are basically the earth-like deities in many cultures and religions as kind but also ruthless when needed to be, in a way like strict parents. "I'm hurting you because I love you" or even pick favorites in what they think is considered "right" instead of helping those who actually need it.
From then on, you have the characters:
Schnell is the physical representation of depression
(ironically)
and other things that are spoilers.
Acantha represents anger and frustration. And although she uses female pronouns, she is considered NB. (non-binary)
Gallo tends to consider themselves the hero of the story despite the fact he's often told he can't "fly" but rather glide and often does more damage by chasing ghosts away from his town instead of helping...but he helps sometimes, just...after proving you're not "a problem". He also lacks the use of hands which makes him handicapped but it has never honestly stopped him unless he recognizes he needs help, but that is not his persona nor is he someone that needs to "be saved".
(He just carries things with his mouth)
Bells, as one of the guardians, is the "martyr" or the self-abuser who takes responsibility for everything and constantly needs to "fix" things.
Krazzle is meant to be reassurance and acceptance. He's neither a guardian nor a ghost (just a giant cat dragon but w/e) so he comes from a different place. He's supposed to be the one that can help the current protagonist, Acantha, self-acceptance.
Can't say more because the other ghosts haven't been introduced, but there are a few other ones like Hessa being an overly-optimistic intersex, Bavel an atrsy-type dealing with autism, and Ramus being a bookworm pessimist with anxiety. As well as characters that basically represent utilitarianism, entropy, regret, so on and so forth.
Tl;Dr, my comic is 90% symbolism hidden in antics of monster kids figuring out their lives and how they can change and grow for better despite everything stacked against their favor.
The other 10% is a huge conspiracy.