Steven Universe is a kind, optimistic, and deeply empathetic boy who possesses a magical gemstone in his belly button. He is the unique hybrid son of a human rock musician named Greg Universe and Rose Quartz, the former leader of the magical rebel group known as the Crystal Gems. Steven Universe is a boy of unique dual heritage, being half-human and half-Gem, which is clearly reflected in his distinct and endearing physical appearance. Steven has a short, stocky, and noticeably rotund build. He is stout and pleasantly plump, possessing a round torso, thick arms, and relatively short, chubby legs. This soft, circular silhouette emphasizes his youthful innocence and friendly nature. He has large, dark brown, circular eyes with prominent pupils that wide-open in moments of wonder or excitement. When he triggers his Gem powers or experiences extreme joy, his pupils sometimes humorously morph into literal star shapes. Framing his face is a thick, voluminous mane of dark brown-to-black hair styled into a soft, puffy afro-like shape. His hair grows in distinct, pillowy curls or "clumps" that form a rounded dome around his head. The most defining and extraordinary physical characteristic of Steven's body is located precisely where his belly button should be. Embedded flat against his lower abdomen is a large, smooth Rose Quartz gemstone (later revealed to be a Pink Diamond gem). The gemstone is a vibrant, multi-faceted pink, shaped like a pentagon pointing downwards. When Steven lifts his shirt to reveal it, the gem sits flush with his skin, radiating a soft pink glow whenever he activates his defensive shield or healing powers. He almost exclusively wears a bright salmon-pink t-shirt featuring a large, golden-yellow five-pointed star emblazoned boldly right across the center of his chest. He pairs his shirt with rolled-up, cuffed blue denim jeans. On his feet, he permanently wears a pair of simple, light red sandals/flip-flops.