Maria Kelpbottom

Hody Kelpbottom (Older Brother)

Maria Kelpbottom is the kind and caring princess of the Waterfolk Kingdom. She is the younger sister of Hody Kelpbottom and girlfriend of Astro Butterfly.

## Background

With the kingdom of the Waterfolk being such a seclusive and peaceful place, she had a very happy childhood. Her looks and kind personality earned her the title of the most beautiful and most kind of princesses of Mewni. Because of this even from a young age she had a number of young nobles trying to court her.

When she was eight years old she met Astro Butterfly, who was impressed with her natural strength as a Waterfolk. The two quickly hit it off and by the age of ten the two were inseparable. Because of this she made more of an effort to visit the surface, and the Waterfolk have begun interacting more with the surface through her. She is well loved by her own people and those of the other kingdoms.

Her main goal is to help her people become more open to having connections with those on the surface, and help Queen Star to unit the rest of the kingdoms and tribes of mewni in peace.

## Personality

The Waterfolk are generally a seclusive and polite people by nature, and Maria is no different. She is polite, soft spoken, and elegant. She comes off as very graceful and ladylike, which endears many towards her. Even when she was turning down her suitors they couldn't help but feel a little warm and fuzzy inside. Though she is not the heir to her kingdom, she does her best to set a good example for the rest of her people. She is seen as the diplomat to the kingdoms on the surface.

Despite her sweet and shy attitude, she is capable of anger. She'll keep up her smile and polite attitude, but anyone could tell there's something wrong. And when she does snap she's likely to break anything between her and the object of her wrath. In her free time she enjoys gardening and playing music. She also enjoys singing, and when on stage seems to change completely, becoming much more forward and confident.

## Appearance

Maria has light blue skin, long bright green kelp like hair and sea foam green eyes. She has dark blue fins sticking out of the back of her arms, legs, and back. She is usually wearing a dark blue royal dress. While in her earth gear she wears a dark blue shirt with yellow collar and cuffs, a white skirt, yellow shoes, and fishnet stockings.

## Relationships

### Parents

Maria is very close with her parents. They are proud of the fact that she's done so much to help them grow a stronger relationship with those on the surface.

### Hody

The two had a regular siblings relationship until Maria began visiting the surface regularly. He thought she was wasting her time with those on the surface, and this drove a wedge between them. He also never approved of her relationship with Astro, and his constant mocking of him drove them even further apart. Since his effort to better himself the two have begun to reconnect somewhat.

### Astro Butterfly

When they were younger, Astro fawned over her strength and kindness rather than her appearance, which drew her towards him as well. The two love one another deeply, and she is the one of the only ones who is able to really make Astro soften and open up. She often worries about him when he's off on missions, and is always waiting for him on his return. She is also the one who keeps him in check when he acts to recklessly, and isn't afraid to do so by force is necessary. Likewise Astro will call her out and stop her when she gets a bit too cheeky.

### Vera Lucitor

Maria and Vera have been close friends since they were young. Vera was the one who showed her around the surface when she started to visit more often. The two are like sisters. Maria often calls to ask about how she's doing, and to make sure Astro isn't getting into anymore trouble.

### Nia Butterfly

Nia is like a little sister to Maria. She enjoys her company and will go along with her to try new foods and watch any new spells she learns. She is very encouraging to her and believes she will be a great Queen some day.

### Ambrosine

Since meeting Maria and Amber have become close friends. She thinks she is admirable for everything she's trying to do for her people, and has promised her support in helping them in the royal court. She often teases Astro about how close the two are, but also admits that she herself finds her quite attractive.

## Powers And Abilities

### **Abilities**

**Siren's Screech**:Maria has the ability to send out a powerful sonar that can disorient and stun her enemies. She had use this to cover a wide area around her, or can focus it in a single direction for a far more devastating effect.

**Water Manipulation**: Maria is able to manipulate water on a fairly wide scale. She can form it into different shapes and even freeze it to make ice spikes and hurl it at her enemies.

**Biology**: As a Waterfolk, she is naturally stronger than the average mewman. She has the ability to breath underwater, and due to living deep down in the dense waters of the ocean her skin is more durable.

### **Weaknesses**

Like all Waterfolk she has a weakness to extreme heat. Maria, unlike her brother, is not a trained warrior. Though she is trained in basic self defense, she has limited combat experience.

## Image Gallery

Astro and MariaMaria in her armor.Maria presenting Ocean's Kiss to AstroMaria in her earth clothes