THE ELTINGVILLE CLUB

William “Bill” Alan Dickey (The Tyrant Nerd)

Appearance: Bill is aggressively average—medium height, slightly slouched posture—but he forces presence through attitude alone. His light brown hair is unkempt in a way that suggests neglect rather than style. Thick, smudged glasses magnify his sharp green eyes, which are usually narrowed in judgment. His orange flannel overcoat is worn like armor, always thrown over a wrinkled white shirt marked by a jagged red lightning bolt stretching from collar to abdomen—his idea of looking “iconic.” Acne dots his face, which he ignores entirely. Personality: Bill isn’t just unpleasant—he’s committed to it. He lives in a self-constructed hierarchy where he is the ultimate authority on all things nerd culture. Reality bends to his opinions, and when it doesn’t, he lashes out. He’s loud, domineering, and thrives on belittling others to reinforce his fragile superiority. His humor is cruel and targeted; he doesn’t joke to be funny, he jokes to hurt. Bill’s temper is explosive and immediate—minor disagreements escalate into screaming matches within seconds. At his core, Bill is deeply insecure, but instead of hiding it, he weaponizes it. His obsession with comic books isn’t just a hobby—it’s a coping mechanism and a status symbol. Owning rare issues means winning. Dynamics & Role:

• Self-appointed leader of the group (no one truly agrees, but no one challenges him long enough to change it).
• Treats friendships as ownership rather than mutual connection.
• Constantly clashes with Josh, seeing him as a rival for intellectual dominance.
• Secretly terrified of being irrelevant. Extra Traits:
• ENTJ, but distorted into authoritarian behavior
• Collects comics obsessively—won’t hesitate to steal if he feels “deserving”
• Uses obscure references as a gatekeeping tool

Joshua “Josh” Aaron Levy (The Combative Fanboy)

Appearance: Josh is heavyset with messy dark brown hair and perpetually tired eyes behind his glasses. His clothes lean practical—graphic tees, hoodies—usually sci-fi themed, especially anything space-related. He carries himself defensively, like he’s always bracing for an argument. Personality: Josh is loud, argumentative, and emotionally reactive. Where Bill dominates through aggression, Josh fights back through sheer stubbornness. He needs to be right, especially about sci-fi. Despite his bluster, Josh’s anger often masks stress and vulnerability, particularly regarding his home life. His mother’s illness weighs heavily on him, though he rarely expresses it directly. Instead, it leaks out as irritability and defensiveness. He’s not cruel for fun like Bill—but he’s not above insults when provoked (which is often). Dynamics & Role:

• The group’s Secretary of Science Fiction
• Bill’s primary rival—arguments between them are frequent and explosive
• Often drags others into debates just to prove a point
• Occasionally shows flashes of empathy, quickly buried under sarcasm Extra Traits:
• Deep Star Wars-level obsession (continuity matters more than people)
• Uses knowledge as both shield and weapon
• Loudest when he feels least secure

Peter “Pete” Michael DiNunzio (The Unfiltered Horror Freak)

Appearance: Shorter than the others, Pete has black hair usually hidden under a backwards baseball cap. His expression is often a smirk—or something worse. His posture is restless, like he’s constantly itching for stimulation. Personality: Pete is chaotic, crude, and shameless. He lacks a filter entirely—what others think quietly, Pete says out loud. His obsession with horror bleeds into his personality, giving him a fascination with the grotesque and taboo. He’s impulsive and easily irritated, often escalating situations for his own amusement. His humor is vulgar, uncomfortable, and frequently inappropriate. Pete isn’t introspective—he rarely questions himself, which makes him both brutally honest and deeply unpleasant. Dynamics & Role:

• Secretary of Horror
• Often acts as an instigator, pushing conflicts further just to watch them unfold
• Uses insults like weapons, especially toward Jerry
• Aligns with whoever benefits him in the moment Extra Traits:
• Fixated on special effects and practical horror techniques
• Treats disturbing knowledge like trivia
• Quick temper, but burns out just as fast

Jerome “Jerry” Titus Stokes Jr. (The Passive Dreamer)

Appearance: Jerry is average in build but carries himself smaller—slightly hunched, hesitant movements. His blond hair is neat but unremarkable. He wears a green striped sweater that feels almost like a comfort item. Personality: Jerry is quiet, gentle, and withdrawn—the polar opposite of the others. He prefers imagination over confrontation, often retreating into fantasy worlds and role-playing games where rules are clear and outcomes feel fair. He tries to act as a voice of reason, but his lack of confidence makes him easy to ignore—or mock. His passivity frustrates the others, especially Bill, who sees him as weak. Despite everything, Jerry is the least malicious member of the group. He doesn’t enjoy conflict—he just endures it. Dynamics & Role:

• Secretary of Fantasy & Role-Playing Games
• Often the emotional punching bag of the group
• Occasionally attempts to mediate conflicts (rarely successful)
• Represents what the group could be—if it weren’t so toxic Extra Traits:
• Habitually says “beedee beedee beedee,” mimicking robotic speech
• Uses RPG terminology in real life as a coping mechanism
• Quietly longs for genuine friendship

Group Dynamic (Enhanced)

The Eltingville Club isn’t really a friendship—it’s a volatile ecosystem:

• Bill dominates
• Josh resists
• Pete provokes
• Jerry absorbs They’re bound not by loyalty, but by shared obsession and mutual social isolation. Each member reflects a different extreme of fandom—gatekeeping, obsession, escapism, and toxicity.