Appearance

Physical Description

Sonic is an anthropomorphic hedgehog with blue fur that covers most of his body. He has peach-colored skin that covers his arms, muzzle, and torso, and emerald green eyes. He has six large quills growing out of the back of his head; one at the top, four on the outsides, and one in the middle. His limbs are thin, but make no mistake, he has a strength that is unique in all the universe. Sonic has two smaller quills growing out of his back and a short tail that points down and outward.

Body Features

Sonic's body features are sleek and streamlined in order to keep him aerodynamic when running. His most recognizable feature is his sharp quills. They are arranged in a sort of triangular fashion. When Sonic is rolled into a ball, these quills harden. So much so, that they can slice right through steel like a hot knife in butter.

Facial Features

Sonic's most prominent facial features are his large, rather peculiar eyes. It may look like he has only one eye, but truthfully, he has two eyes, two pupils, but they share one sclera. Underneath his strange eyes is his muzzle. On it, he has a long black nose. Sonic's mouth is offset to the left.

Identifying Characteristics

Sonic is identified by his sharp quills, blue fur, and red sneakers.

Physical quirks

One of Sonic's physical quirks is that whenever he is waiting for something, he taps his foot on the ground. Being the fastest thing alive, his attention span is minimal, and he can get very impatient.

Apparel & Accessories

Apparel and accessories: Sonic is usually depicted wearing no clothes, as was traditional of first-gen Mobians. In actuality, he does wear clothes. The original Mobians that emigrated to planet Mobius-2 after 1 was destroyed were different from the current Mobians. One major difference is that they had no genitalia. But over the years and after several generations of breeding with humans, the Mobians eventually evolved several humanlike qualities, including more toned muscles, weight/height correlation, and of course the presence of sex organs. As is customary nowadays, Sonic obviously wears clothing to cover those parts. He can usually be found wearing cargo shorts, white gloves, white socks, and his trademark red sneakers.

Special abilities

Sonic's main special ability is his super speed. He can move at speeds of up to Mach 3 unaided, and with the speed device invented by Tails, he can move at Mach 5. Despite running at speeds that exceed the speed of sound, Sonic's body is not in any way adversely affected by it. In fact, it seems that he is more rejuvenated after a run!

Mentality

Personal history

Sonic the Hedgehog was born on the 23rd of June, 2088, to a relatively poor family on West Side Island. He was their third child, and the youngest of the bunch. Sonic's childhood was filled with hardships, as his mother worked in a hotel, and his father supposedly disappeared on a sailing trip not long after he was born. The family had barely enough money to live off of, but their mother tried her best to make it enjoyable. Sometimes, she would steal luxury soaps from the hotel she worked at and bring them home for the kids. Ever since Mr. Hedgehog went missing, the Hedgehog family was down an earner, and as such, they were not as well off as before.
Sonic himself wasn't doing too hot for the first 6 years of his life.
 
He had a mysterious sickness that made his heartrate skyrocket, his blood pressure soar, and his head feel lighter than air. No doctor could figure out what was wrong with the young hedgehog, and as such, he had to suffer from this illness for two more years. Close to his eighth birthday, Sonic discovered something that would change his life forever. When he was born, the obstetricians in charge of his mother had a hard time extracting him from her body. Apparently, he had curled up in a spiky ball inside her, and was radiating dangerous levels of pent-up kinetic energy. The doctors painstakingly removed baby Sonic from his mother's uterus and quickly examined him.
 
It turns out that he had a rare mutation in which his cells and internal body functions operated at ten times normal speed, at all times. This system overclock produced huge amounts of energy that coursed through his veins, and as such, granted him the power of super speed. The doctors informed Sonic's mother of the predicament, and she agreed to tell Sonic the news when he was mature enough.
 
Flashback to right before his eighth birthday, and Sonic was being chased home by school bullies. They were hot on his tail, and he was terrified. At once, his heart rate began to rise again, and he felt a strangely invigorating energy in his body. With this newfound power, Sonic dashed forward and left the bullies in the dust. He went faster than them, faster than the cars on the street, faster than a speeding train, maybe even faster than a rocket in mid-flight. He moved so quickly that by the time he stopped, he found himself on the other side of the city.
 
An urban legend spawned from that event, a legend of a 'blue blur' that raced through the city, blowing out windows, setting off car alarms, and producing a loud sound as it went by. From that day on, Sonic was fully aware of his power, and was able to tap into it at will. He got specially crafted footwear from a friend of his that supposedly was friction-proof. They were red sneakers with white straps going over them. Those sneakers were Sonic's first step into heroism. With them, he could do what he had wanted to do ever since he was a kid; be a superhero. And from then on, he was the hero of West Side City, stopping criminals everywhere. His mother did not know about this until much later.

Education

Education: In his childhood, Sonic was educated in a lower class public school in a rough part of town. He wasn't the perfect student; often being picked on and getting into fights for being short, and of abnormal fur color. He got decent enough grades and coasted through his first few phases of education pretty smoothly. In 8th grade, he met his current best friend, Antarius Prower. They clicked almost immediately; the two 'weirdos' of the school. They formed an impenetrable bond with each other, and soon were so close that they were pretty much family.
 
Sonic and Antarius had to separate for their college years, but still kept in touch. Once college ended, Sonic got into full-time hero work, defending the world against the threat of the late Dr. Eggman. Sonic and Antarius came back together the year after senior year of college and they've been very close ever since. Both of them are workmates in the crime-fighting business. When Sonic was homeless shortly after college, Antarius opened his house towards the hedgehog, who bunked there until he could get a house of his own.

Employment

Sonic is currently employed by the President of the United Zones of Mobius himself. Sonic is paid monthly by the government for helping out around the world with various problems. Sonic's work is known for being quick and having long-lasting effects after the fact. He is needed quite often, and as such, doesn't spend too much time in one spot. Whenever a job gets done, though, he always comes speeding back to his house in West City to relax.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Sonic has achieved a lot in his life. First and foremost, he has achieved the title of Savior of Mobius, for being the first man on the front lines in the war against evil in the world. Second off, Sonic has earned himself a Bachelor's degree in college, which is the bare minimum. It might seem insignificant, but for him, it was a lot of work. Sonic has also earned himself an honorary spot on the President's Team of Advisors. Whenever needed, the President would call Sonic to his office and discuss the problem at hand.

Failures & Embarrassments

Despite Sonic's coveted position as Savior of Mobius, he has had his fair share of failures and embarrassments. The earliest of these came about in Sonic's elementary school years. Due to the mutation he was born with, all of Sonic's fur and quills had turned blue. This would prove to be a slight problem as people would look at him weirdly in the street. His mother came up with a good solution. She began to dye his fur brown, which was the normal color for a hedgehog. She had the best intentions in mind, but it may or may not have made the problem worse. One day in the third grade, Sonic was outside for recess with the rest of his class. As per usual, he played alone, usually bouncing a ball against a wall to entertain himself. But this day would be different. It had recently rained and there were puddles of muddy water everywhere. The kids were instructed to not play in them or go near them. A group of bullies cornered Sonic against a wall and picked him up. His small body was no match for five larger boys. They manhandled him and threw him into one of the muddy puddles. Besides the fact that he was covered in mud, the water washed off Sonic's brown fur dye. His blue fur was exposed and everyone made fun of it.
"You're blue? What a freak! No wonder nobody likes you!"
Those were the words of almost everyone in the recess yard that day. Sonic ran away from school and hid in an alley not too far away. He was found two hours later, crying his eyes out and curled up behind a dumpster.

Mental Trauma

Just like his best friend Antarius, Sonic is mentally scarred. From the disappearance of his father to his mother's near-incarceration, he has had to endure lots of internal pain, the likes of which shouldn't have been dealt with as a kid. Now, at the mature age of 32, Sonic has the time to reflect on his past and figure out when it all came crashing down.
When Sonic was 16 years old, he got into a fight. This in and of itself wouldn't have been wholly unexpected, as is the life of a teenager. But this fight, it was on a whole different level. Someone had picked on Sonic one too many times and he had touched the hedgehog's last. Sonic was set off this time, and he beat the other kid to within an inch of his life. This other kid was the son of a very wealthy businessman. The businessman sued Sonic's mother for the damage wreaked upon his son. His nose was shattered, his eyes irreparably damaged, his left arm broken, lacerations all over his body. The businessman's son would be visually impaired for the rest of his life.
 
Sonic's mother was distraught. How could her dearest child Sonic do such a thing? The entire Hedgehog family was brought into court, where a verdict was met. Mrs. Hedgehog would be sued for 140,000 Rings, Sonic the Hedgehog would have to go to 6 months of anger management therapy, and the businessman's son would be ordered to distance himself from Sonic for the next 5 years. After all was said and done, Sonic himself had undergone some changes. His personality was drastically different from before. He had remorse for what he had done and wanted to pay the businessman's son back somehow. Unfortunately, the businessman's son died not long after Sonic's 6 months of anger management were over, so the hedgehog never got the chance to truly make it up. Sonic felt responsible for the other boy's death, even though it wasn't his fault. He wanted to do something that would make a difference to the world, and that's when he decided to get into professional hero work.

Intellectual Characteristics

In terms of intellect, Sonic isn't quite on the level of Antarius, but he isn't on the level of average either. He's a hard worker and very dedicated to whatever he gets into. He is very courageous and often is asked to do public speaking or school visits in order to motivate people. He isn't very humble, and often trash talks the enemy while he is defeating them. Despite this, he knows to not brag about his accomplishments.

Morality & Philosophy

Being a person of Chaotic Good nature, Sonic believes that doing good for his world is the ultimate goal, and the means of doing so don't matter much. He makes his own way, but he's kind and benevolent. He believes in goodness and right but has little use for laws and regulations. He hates it when people try to intimidate others and tell them what to do. He follows his own moral compass, which, although good, may not agree with that of society. Sonic places value on life and the welfare of each individual. Some people might disagree with his methods of dispatching criminals and other ne'er-do-wells, but he finds that his way is the best and fastest way.

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To put it simply, Sonic is bi. He once had a three-month long relationship with a female red fox, but that ended on quite a sour note. At the moment, Tails is who his heart is set on. He wants to ask him out one day but doesn't exactly know how to word it when the time comes around. Sonic discovered his love for Tails shortly after college when he was homeless and living in an abandoned train tunnel in downtown West City. Tails somehow managed to track him down and offer his home to Sonic. Having been best friends for years prior to this point, Sonic finally realized that the strange feeling he had felt towards the fox all this time was love. At first, he couldn't believe it, but he came to terms with it soon enough. Sonic and Antarius know full well of their feelings for each other, and quite obviously show affection for each other in public, case in point, holding hands at times. One might say that they are already dating, but that is not the case just yet.

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As far as he is concerned, Sonic is male and has had no thoughts of wanting to be a female. However, he does find amusement in looking at fanart of himself being female and thinks that it is an intriguing concept.

Taboos

Something that Sonic considers taboo to speak about is any mention of his father. Sonic is still hurting about his father's disappearance, even though he barely got to know him. He feels like it is disrespectful to talk about him, and would rather preserve any memory of him as best as he can.

Known Languages

Sonic knows how to speak English, German, Czech, Spanish, and he is learning Portuguese. Sonic likes to learn different languages, especially those that originated from Earth because he finds it interesting that such a small and relatively insignificant planet could have so many languages on it.

Personality

Motivation

Sonic's motivation is to protect the citizens and the environment that he loves. Anyone who is a threat to the safety of the world is a threat to Sonic and will be taken care of accordingly. Sonic works tirelessly to rid the world of evil.

Quotes & Catchphrases

Famous quotes and catchphrases: Sonic tends to say some quite motivational stuff while in battle. Here are some examples:
 
 

• "Let's blast through with Sonic speed!"


• "Sonic's the name, speed's my game."


• "I'm Sonic, and I never give up. No matter what gets in my way!"


• "I'm Sonic! Sonic the Hedgehog! I have no master, and I move free like the wind!"


• "A life impeded by worry is a life without progress. If you have time to worry, just run!"

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Sonic is an adept strategist, coming up with plans on the spot, that had an 80/20 success rate. He is very good at making quick decisions, but are those decisions the right ones? Sometimes. Sonic is very bad at math and usually asks someone else for the answer to simple math problems. He just doesn't trust himself to come up with the right answer. He also has bad social skills. It takes a while for him to take a hint, and he often says and does things that aren't exactly socially acceptable in public.
He can also do/also has: Super speed, Enhanced durability, Enhanced acrobatic skills and reflexes, Enhanced strength, Enhanced jump, Enhanced agility, Enhanced stamina, Hand-to-hand combat skills, Indomitable will, and Break-dancing skills.

Likes & Dislikes

Sonic likes to read; he can be found with a book or magazine near him at all times. He also likes to snuggle up in warm blankets on cold or rainy days and just stare out the window. In addition to that, Sonic likes listening to music. He dislikes anything cold, especially cold air. He hates the way it chills his skin. Sonic doesn't like the sea. He is constantly afraid that he might die on the water, just like his father did. He likes: Fast-moving things, Music, Running, Making new friends, Adventures, Break-dancing, Relaxing, Being a hero, Challenges, Racing, Saving the world, Showing off, Proving that he is the fastest, Speed, Having time for himself, Joking around with his enemies, Peace and serenity, and Natural scenery.

Virtues & Personality perks

Sonic's core virtues include responsibility, compassion, empathy, and loyalty. A perk of his is that he is very friendly and approachable, almost like a father or big brother. He will treat those he works with, with utmost respect and admiration.

Vices & Personality flaws

A major flaw of Sonic's is that he can be very brash, cocky, and arrogant when dealing with a problem. He may say that he should be the one to handle things on his own when it is clear that he will need help. He also has a mild hero complex. He will run into a situation, and make it slightly worse in an attempt to garner external validation from the people around him.

Personality Quirks

A tick of Sonic's is that he always rubs the underside of his nose with his finger when he is embarrassed. You can tell when he is embarrassed when the tips of his ears start to turn red and they curl over.

Hygiene

Sonic's hygiene is pretty average. He won't stay in the shower for an hour scrubbing every part of his body, but he won't hop in the shower and get out two minutes later, either. He enjoys being clean and he likes when his blue fur and quills are able to be at their most vibrant color after a nice shower.

Social

Birthplace

Westpoint Hospital, West Side Island

Current Residence

304 Wickes Street, West City

Contacts & Relations

Sonic knows quite a lot of people in high up places. For instance, he knows the President of the United Zones and they are on a first-name basis with each other. Sonic has a special-made communications device that has a direct link to the President's office in it. If Sonic ever needs to have an urgent talk with the President, all he needs to do is dial the number and the Pres's phone will ring. Sonic also has the phone number for Tails on his phone. You'll never guess what the contact name is. He has the phone number for Knuckles, Shadow, and Silver in there as well. Sonic also has the number of a popular shoe manufacturer on speed dial in case his shoes are ever in need of a quick touch up.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Sonic is known by many titles. He is a famous figure on more than one planet, even several dimensions, and different time periods. Nowadays, he's called the Blue Blur. On Earth, he is known as the Legendary Blue Hedgehog. In Blaze's dimension, he is known as the Speed Demon. In the past, he is known as Sir Sonic, Knight of the Wind. As you can see, Sonic's heroics have garnered him a plethora of names to go by.

Wealth & Financial state

Sonic isn't rich, but he isn't poor anymore either. As stated before, he is paid monthly by the government a hefty sum of 20,000 Rings. This is more than enough for the hedgehog to get by on, and as such, he has the extra money saved to a bank account. This extra cash will go towards several charities after Sonic dies, one of which is the Mobian Poverty Assistance Association; the charity that helped Sonic's family out when he was a kid.

Family Ties

The family ties that Sonic has are very closely knit. He frequently visits his mother, brother, and sister and checks up on their lives. His mother is getting older; 56 is getting up there! His brother and sister live in the same apartment building, coincidentally, so one Friday every four months they have a little family night where there are books to read, video games to play, movies to watch, gossip to chat about, and food to eat! Sonic's best friend-near boyfriend Antarius is invited to all of these and he comes almost every time!

Religious Views

Sonic doesn't believe in any one religion, but he does support the theory that the Master Emerald is responsible for life on the planet. It may seem silly at first, but if you take into consideration the fact that he has interacted with the Master Emerald many times, you'll see that it might have some truth to it. Sonic has felt the reinvigorating energy of the giant jewel and wouldn't put being responsible for life past it.

Social Aptitude

Sonic's social aptitude isn't that good. He gets clueless a lot and doesn't know how to respond when asked a question. He usually resorts to just agreeing with everything which makes him look stupid at times. Sonic has had one girlfriend before, but it was an abusive relationship. He was essentially stuck in it. She was very commanding and in charge, and would often make him do things he'd never normally do. Because of that abusive relationship, he has trouble getting that close with anyone. That is soon to change though!

Mannerisms

When speaking, Sonic uses his hands a lot. That is usually the way he gets his point across in any conversation. He also tends to play with his quills whenever he gets bored and sometimes picks them out, leaving pointy spines everywhere. He also tends to show off while running down the street, striking odd poses, and running up the side of buildings. He does this as if anyone can even keep up with their eyes. He's just too fast!

Hobbies & Pets

Sonic doesn't have any pets, but he does like seeing his mom's dog, a husky, named Able. Able is three years old and seems to love Sonic very much. He barks loudly and runs to him whenever he's around and licks Sonic’s face. He can be found with a book or e-book or magazine everywhere he goes. He finds that escaping to the fantasy world of an author's creation is a good way to relax and de-stress.

Speech

Sonic tends to shorten words and uses slang very often. This stems from the informal atmosphere of his childhood. He adopted this way of speaking from his then-teenager older siblings and has used it ever since. Despite this being his preferred way of speaking, he can use more refined language if he so pleases. He has a noticeable middle Mobian accent, with exaggerated E, O, R, and A sounds. It is said that Sonic sounds similar to a famous Earthling actor named Jason Griffith.