Hody Kelpbottom

**Hody Kelpbottom** is the proud and edgy heir to the Waterfolk throne. He is the older brother of Maria Kelpbottom and guardian and love interest of Topaz Ashland.

## Hody Kelpbottom

### Family

Larry Kelpbottom (Father)
Camie Kelpbottom (Mother)

Maria Kelpbottom (Younger Sister)

## Background

The firstborn of King Larry and Queen Camie, Hody had a fairly happy childhood. Because the Waterfolk kingdom was cut off from most of the other kingdoms, he didn’t know much about the surface other than what the most skilled soldiers and warriors who went up top for tournaments and other things told him. Unfortunately most of them didn’t care much for it, and cared even less for monsters, giving him a bad impression from the start.

He started training from a young age, determined to become the strongest warrior in mewni and prove to everyone that mewmans, especially the waterfolk, were the greatest. His strength and skill quickly showed itself, and he made a name for himself as one of the strongest warriors throughout mewni.

That was until Astro showed up. The prince of mewni had shot up in popularity even quicker than he did, and when they met in their first tournament, Astro easily bested him. Soon after the other Calamities arrived on the scene and his reputation took a serious hit. Since then he mostly kept to his own kingdom.

Eventually he meets Topaz Ashland, and though the two had a fairly rough introduction, he ends up volunteering to escort and show her about mewni so that she can learn and help her people branch out.

## Personality

Hody is a stern and hardheaded person. He never likes to budge on anything, and is set in his own ways. While he is a capable leader, his attitude and prejudices tend to keep him from thinking things objectively. On the rare times he is clear headed he’s a cold and calculating warrior who most people wouldn’t think about crossing.

As a child Hody spent a lot of time around the soldiers and warriors of the kingdom. He admired their strength and pride in their kingdom, but unfortunately picked up many of their bad habits and views as well. Because of this he wholeheartedly believed that the Waterfolk kingdom is the greatest in mewni. That those on the surface are naturally weaker, and that monsters aren’t worth the time of day.

While his people were proud of his ability as a warrior, most believed his sister will be a better ruler than him. Something he wore a chip on his shoulder about. He does genuinely care about protecting his kingdom and his family, and is very prideful about his Waterfalk heritage. Because of his dislike for the surface, he’s not as knowledgeable about it as his sister.

He has a dislike for monsters and half-breeds in particular, but certain circumstances and people have started to make him step back and rethink some things.

## Appearance

Hody greatly resembles his father Larry, though he’s much more muscular from his training as a warrior. He has blue skin, green hair, and razor sharp teeth. He’s usually wearing his battle gear, and carrying his trident on his back.

## Relationships

### Parents

He and his parents all love one another, but they are regretful of not keeping a closer eye on him when he was younger. They’re proud of the warrior he’s become and do think he has the makings of a great leader, but are worried his shortcomings will keep him from reaching his full potential.

### Maria

He cares a lot about his baby sister, and is willing to protect her at all cost. But their differing views and the fact that people see her as the next real ruler has always put a bit of tension between them. Not to mention her relationship with Astro, which he disapproved of from the start. All and all they care about each other, but will often butt heads over a lot of issues. They've been reconnecting recently after he made his royal vow.

### Topaz

Due to his vow the two are more often than not found together with one another. He finds her loud mouthed and annoying, and is often thrown off by how crass and forward she can be. Despite this he will reluctantly admit (to himself and no one else) that there is something refreshing about her spirited attitude. He also finds her attractive despite her being a monster.

### Twister Johansen

Twister has been his best friend since they were children. The two will often go hunting and joke around with one another. He's understanding of his nervous ticks and usually knows how to calm him down. Since he's started spending more time with Topaz things have gotten somewhat awkward between them due to how the Johansen family feels about monster, but they still get along fine for the most part.

### Astro Butterfly

He’s disliked Astro for knocking him out of the spotlight when they were younger, and after being beaten by him in their first fight it turned into downright hate. He doesn’t believe he’s worthy of his sister, especially after finding out about his father, and while he doesn’t try to break them up he hopes his sister will open her eyes and realize he’s not worth it. The two don't think twice about spitting insults at one another.

### Coral

Once known as the Blood Soaked Piranha, she was Hody’s idol as a child. He grew up on her stories and saw her as an older sister. He wanted to become a warrior as strong as she was. When she left he was devastated. After he meets her he asked why she would leave their people for the septerians, she just tells him he wouldn’t understand. He’s been trying to figure it out since. He still holds an amount of respect for her.

### Dottie

He was initially annoyed with the girl, but he seems to have grown a soft spot for her. He's taken on a brotherly role towards her, and insist on showing her all about her waterfolk heritage. He keeps a close eye on her whenever she tags along with him on an adventure, and whenever Sputter is around.

### Snapper

His pet land shark who he got when he was a young child. It's his oldest companion and is completely loyal to him. He tends to baby and let him get away with things often. It shares a rivalry with Sear, similar to the one he shares with Astro.

## Power and Abilities

### **Abilities**

**Biology**: As a Waterfolk Hody is stronger than the average mewman, and has incredibly durable skin. He exhibits these traits even more than most Waterfolk. He can breath in and move incredibly fast underwater. His teeth are incredibly strong and sharp, and even when broken he can grow them back in seconds.

**Pressure**: His magical ability allows him to alter the pressure of any water he's controlling or touching, so even a single drop can be as deadly as a bullet. He will coat himself in or make objects out of water and reinforce them with this to make a powerful defense, or a devastating offense.

**Bloodlust**: When angered or pushed, he will enter into a state some Waterfolk refer to as 'Bloodlust'. He becomes fierce and violent, and his strength and speed are greatly increased.

### **Weaknesses**

Waterfolk all have a hard time functioning in extreme heat. Though Hody is more resistant to this weakness to most, he is still susceptible to it. When in his Bloodlust he is more powerful, but far less careful and leaves himself wide open in most cases.

## Image Gallery

Hody in an ugly sweater...Hody's pet landshark, Snapper