Clay Puppington is a troubled man struggling with depression, narcissism, and alcoholism. He often takes out his anger on those around him and dislikes being ignored. His troubled childhood has left its mark on him, and he spends much of his time brooding in his study while drinking. He is close friends with Coach Danielle Stopframe but is unaware of his affair with his wife, Bloberta. Clay does not show much love for his son Orel and treats him more like a chore than a child.