Brandon

Background
Little is publicly known about Brandon's youth, but his mature appearance and gruff demeanor suggest he may have struggled academically and socially before joining the group of nerds. Sometime during his time at St. Denis, he became close to Nelson Putnam, whose intelligence and leadership impressed him. Brandon quickly became Nelson's closest ally and a pillar of the group.

Although primarily loyal to the nerd group, Brandon has occasionally participated in other campus activities when Nelson has deemed it strategically useful. For example, he briefly joined the LARP Club at Nelson's request to help defend the group against bullying from the Wicca group. However, Brandon's natural tendencies soon surfaced. During his time there, he mocked and bullied several members, even calling Patrick "bitchface" and roughhousing the other participants, making it clear that, even among his fellow nerds, his personality remains aggressive and domineering.

Trivia
Brandon's character design was loosely inspired by André the Giant.
Brandon is a sort of bizarre version of Mule in the Library War story arc, just as Nemesis is for Cece.

Personality
Brandon is an odd mix of nerd and bully. He's loud, rude, and confrontational, and often uses his size to intimidate others. He enjoys teasing, roughhousing, and verbally provoking students he perceives as weak. At the same time, he's deeply involved in geek culture, particularly science fiction and board games. He's a passionate Warhammer 40K fan, and once enthusiastically suggested he would play as an Ultramarine if given the chance during LARP activities. Brandon also displays overtly rude attitudes, including a touch of misogyny, and doesn't hesitate to confront girls or younger students if they challenge him. However, unlike the typical group of bullies, Brandon prides himself on picking fights with people closer to his size. He openly mocks the group of bullies by calling them "cowards," claiming they only target easy prey. His hostility toward them suggests a history of bullying or a complex rivalry with its members, particularly with Cece, though the exact reasons remain unclear. Despite his difficult personality, Brandon's defining characteristic is his absolute loyalty to Nelson. He frequently refers to him as "boss" and acts as the protector and enforcer of the group of nerds.

Appearance
Brandon is a very tall, muscular teenager, overweight, which gives him an imposing physical presence. He has fair skin, a face dotted with pimples, and a thick, curly, dark brown afro with prominent sideburns. His eyes are olive green, and he often wears a cocky smile when confronting others. Brandon usually wears the green St. Denis sweater, often with the sleeves rolled up to reveal his hairy forearms. Compared to most of the students in his year, Brandon looks a bit older. His stubble and build suggest he might be a year or two behind academically, which contributes to a more mature and rugged appearance than his classmates.