ough fear, intimidation, and extreme arrogance.Physical AppearanceHair: Dark brown hair slicked back into an exaggerated, dramatic pompadour.Facial Features: Tan skin, brown eyes, and a very thin, barely visible mustache that Luca describes as "two sad little whiskers".Attire: A dark blue t-shirt with light blue horizontal stripes, blue-grey shorts, black dress shoes, and a hot pink sweater tied loosely around his neck like a scarf.Prized Possession: He is constantly seen riding or grooming his beloved red Vespa, which he bought using his race prize money and uses as a symbol of status.Personality and TraitsNarcissistic Blowhard: Ercole is a massive egotist who genuinely believes the entire town adores him and that people enjoy watching him do mundane things, like eating sandwiches.Cruel Bully: He target kids—specifically Luca, Alberto, and Giulia—by calling them "out-of-towners" and trying to ruin their chances in the race.Abusive Leader: He is always flanked by two younger followers, Ciccio and Guido, whom he constantly bosses around, degrades, and uses to do his bidding.

Appearance: In his sea-monster form, he has green scales, a long finned tail, and blue appendages. When dry, he shifts into a slender human boy with freckles, brown hair, and wide brown eyes.Personality: Initially, he is timid and obedient to his parents' rules about staying underwater. However, his natural inquisitiveness and deep desire for adventure quickly take over, pushing him to explore the surface world.

Human Form: On land, he appears as a human boy with unkempt, curly brown hair, tanned skin, and expressive green eyes. He is frequently seen wearing a short-sleeved collared shirt and cutoff shorts.Sea Monster Form: When exposed to water, he transforms into a sea monster with vibrant turquoise scales, fins on his back, a tail, and glowing yellow-green eyes.

a 16-year-old local boy in the Italian town of Portorosso who acts as an enforcer and sidekick to the arrogant town bully, Ercole Visconti.AppearanceGuido is one of the human town kids. He typically wears a t-shirt, brown shorts, and has a stocky build. He is part of Ercole's constant entourage and is known for his sweatier, "underdog" aesthetic compared to the other kids

Giulia is a fiery, energetic teenager characterized by her unruly red curly hair, bright blue beanie, and striped t-shirt. Her vibrant physical traits perfectly reflect her multifaceted personality:Adventurous & Determined: She is fiercely independent and trains relentlessly for the annual Portorosso Cup.Quirky & Witty: She has a big heart, often coming to the defense of "underdogs" who feel different or awkward.Passionate & Educated: She loves stargazing, reading, and learning about the world, and frequently shouts her signature exclamation: "Santo ricotta!"