Sandy Cheeks

Sandra "Sandy" Cheeks is a squirrel originating from the surface, Texas more specifically. She is recognizable by her Southern English and at times uses a lasso to restrain her enemies. She lives in Bikini Bottom under her glass made tree dome, encompassing oxygen on a daily basis. She's a close friend of Spongebob though the media argues that she's his love interest.

Sandy often experiments with new inventions and gadgets as she's also one of the only intelligent people in the under sea town. She likes to fight Spongebob with Karate for fun as a symbol of their relationship and letting off some steam.

History
Sandy Cheeks first met Spongebob in Bikini Bottom, presumably on a deep see quest. As time went on, the two became friends and eventually got to know Patrick and the others.

Relationships
SpongeBob-She is close friends with Spongebob but much of the media believes that she's his love interest.