Hemel Katt

Appearace
Hemel Katt is a lanky 5'5" meerkat Faunus 17 years of age. He has light tan skin with freckles and charcoal colored pigmentation on his ears and around his eyes. He has disheveled sandy hair cut shorter around the sides and back of his head, showing brown roots. He appears younger than his age, with thin proportions and large ears and eyes.

Hemel dresses simply, usually wearing a neutral colored tunic with grey pants and worn out leather boots. He also owns a dark grey cargo vest that he wears out occasionally.

Personality
Quiet and composed, Hemel comes across as a shy person. He is very well mannered and polite to most people, even bullies. He doesn't like to get into fights and arguments, and will sometimes surrender just to end the conflict quickly. This passiveness has annoyed certain people. He is exceptionally modest and doesn't like placing himself first. This stems from a low opinion he had of himself when he was younger. Selflessly he will eagerly help anyone who asks.

He is also very intelligent, especially in the field of Dust. He enjoys reading and learning, and will expand his education wherever he can. However, he doesn't bother to concern himself with higher, more complex issues, and doesn't have many philisophical insights about the world.

History
Hemel grew up in an "F4" (Faunus Friendly Foster Family) in Mistral after his mother died when he was five years old. Due to his shy disposition, he was often bullied or ignored by the other children, who often called him names, pushed him around, and stole his food. Most of his time was spent outside playing alone in the fields.

When IO arrived in the F4, he grew attached to her because she was also small, and the two quickly became inseparable friends. Her courageous and ambitious attitude livened his spirits, as she fought back against the bullies and encouraged him to try new things. The two experimented with specks of Dust they found outside, eventually becoming decent enough to earn a status among the other foster children.

When they were old enough, Hemel and IO both applied to Sanctum Academy, but only IO was accepted. He was upset, but refused to disappoint IO by being helpless and miserable. He later applied for a job at a small Dust shop, where he was able to expand his knowledge.

Abilities
Hemel taught himself along side IO how to use Dust. However, his skills are less stellar than hers. After earning a job at a small Dust shop he learned more about the properties and technicalities of the substance.

IO also taught him basic hand-to-hand combat skills. Although his thin physique inhibits offensive impact, he is capable of blocking and evading attacks.

Misc.

 * His aura is dark grey in color, and was awakened by IO.
 * When they were children, Hemel liked to associate himself with the sun while IO associated herself with the sea.

Trivia

 * "Hemel" translates to "heaven" and "sky" in Dutch.