Merlina Villainous is the school bully at the heart of her school's social drama, known for her intimidating presence and snide remarks. She is deeply disliked by her peers, but maintains a small, loyal group of followers who are drawn to her assertive demeanor and dark sense of humor. Merlina thrives on attention and uses it to manipulate and dominate others. Her parents are shown to be neglectful, which has contributed to her aggressive and self-absorbed personality. Despite her cruelty, Merlina is highly intelligent and uses her wit to outmaneuver any attempts to challenge her authority. She secretly envies the quiet strength and independence of her targets and often finds herself drawn to the empathy and warmth that she lacks.