Before Goldenhollow had its current king and queen, a heroic pitch-black guardian named Brutus was to be married to his childhood best friend, Celebi. Together they would become the new king and queen, and keep order in their kingdom.

While Brutus was ecstatic to be able to spend the rest of his life with somebody he trusted and knew so well, This news only furthered the complex jealousy that had been growing in Celebi's mind since childhood.
Celebi didn't want to just be 'some princess swept off their feet by the charming hero. They wanted to be that hero.
As life went on Celebi's wish to have more never died, and their sadness grew, eventually turning into resentment.

Celebi never felt like they belonged as what they were born as. Only viewing it as a curse, and that didn't help the wickedness that grew in their heart. They just wanted to be known, they just wanted to be someone or something else.

Celebi soon began to believe they were meant to be Brutus, and that he was impersonating them and taking their destiny. They no longer wanted what he had. They needed to be him.

*My name is Brutus and my name means heavy
So with a heavy heart, I'll guide this dagger Into the heart of my enemy
My whole life you were a teacher and friend to me
Please know my actions are not motivated only by envy
I too have a destiny
This death will be art
The people will speak of this day from near and afar
This event will be history
And I'll be great too
I don't want what you have!
I wanna be you!*

This all culminated in tragedy when Celebi killed Brutus, taking his name and skin to wear. Now named Brutus, they proudly strode into a ceremony honoring the dead king's life. Not surprisingly the citizens were horrified and did not grant Brutus the same praise they granted their king so freely. Brutus was chased from the kingdom into the magic forest where they remained a rogue until finding the Cowsprit Crew.

Taken as a prisoner after the crew found wanted posters, Brutus now serves their time loading and protecting valuables. It's a happier life for them they feel.