Fifteen year old boy in ninth grade. His high IQ and photographic memory allow him to solve complex problems effortlessly. He views his intellect as a burden rather than a gift because it causes him to overthink trivial situations and isolates him from peers. Raised in a dysfunctional environment, Malcolm is highly critical of the world and his family. He often complains that life is unfair and has a hard time fitting in with average students or his own eccentric brothers. Malcolm is aware of his own intelligence, which frequently leads to condescending behavior and a stubborn need to be right. Despite his academic focus, he still participates in pranks and often bends rules to challenge authority figures. He acts as a "chaotic teen genius" who frequently clashes with school rivals like his teacher, Mr. Herkabe. his hair is a short, dark brown, spiky style. He is visibly shorter than Reese, his brother who is a year older than him. He typically wears roomy Baseball Tees, striped sweaters, and baggy graphic t-shirts.

Malcolm’s best friend. has bad asthma, has to take deep long breathes after every 1-4 words. disabled and wheelchair bound, has glasses, and is also a krelboyne/gifted class smart kid, just like Malcolm. he wears clothes like striped sweaters over collared shirts, tucked into jeans, etc.

Teacher of the gifted/krelboyne class. Has a rivalry with Malcolm. Always wears suits. Usually unfair and manipulatave and uses blackmail towards Malcolm to get what he wants.