Leonardo van Ostrand

Leonardo is Arcadia’s Admiral. He is a rare sub-species of human that possesses animal-like features, known as Hybrids.

Bio
Born in the icy north of Arcadia, Leonardo’s family moved to Khonsur once tensions began rising in the kingdom. However, Leonardo frequently returned as he grew older, opting to help solve Arcadia’s problems rather than run from them. He uses his high status to set a good example for hybrids, and to hopefully expel any myths about his race.

Leonardo has a protective streak a mile wide, often advising “certain artisans” to keep their noses out of trouble and let adults handle it. While he means well, Leonardo can also be rather condescending in his attempts to keep people safe. His ego compels him to assure others to leave things to “the professionals”.

Relationships
Alexander - Alexander is Leonardo's closest friend. When in Arcadia, they are almost inseparable in their spare time. Because Alexander maintains some bad habits from his time as a recluse (such as not eating or not liking to be touched), Leonardo often brings Alexander lunch from the cafeteria so they can eat together. Leonardo also acts as Alexander's unofficial bodyguard, making sure that no one touches him.

Esther - Leonardo and Esther are very old friends from her time living in Arcadia. When Esther asked why he kept returning to a Kingdom that viewed him so strangely, Leonardo answered that he refused to run from Arcadia's problems - as he would rather brave the harsh judgments from its people, and hope he could one day help make Arcadia strong enough to fight back and secure peace. After speaking with Leonardo about these things, Esther was inspired to finally move back home to Mercia. They maintain a good friendship, and Esther affectionately refers to him as "the ambassador's lapdog".

Trivia

 * He appears to be quite egotistical, taking pride in everything from his strength to his looks to how many children he can give piggy-back rides at once.
 * His biggest insecurity is people making fun of his eating habits, on account of the huge portions he eats.
 * His greatest fear is blood.
 * When he isn’t manning airships or leading armies, he enjoys gardening. He also listens to a lot of brass ensembles.
 * Has been described as having the best, rock-hard booty out of the main cast because "he works out a lot".
 * He is affected by catnip.
 * His first name alludes to his hybrid status, and his surname means "from the eastern shore".
 * He is asexual.
 * His zodiac sign is Leo, appropriately.
 * His MBTI type would be ESTJ.