Leonardo (Rise of the TMNT)

Leonardo is a mutant red-eared slider turtle, the rebel and the most charismatic of the. He wields an Ōdachi sword which possesses "portal power".

Physical Appearance
Leonardo is a lean mutant red-eared turtle with lime green skin, a golden mustard-yellow plastron, and a blue-green carapace with a bright teal design. He has black eyes, red markings over his eyes and the sides of his face, yellow marks on his upper arms and thighs, three fingers on each hand and two toes on each foot.

Leo wears a blue face mask over his eyes (with long tails down to his middle back), navy blue fingerless gloves (with blue trim) that extend nearly to his elbows and matching toeless socks that rise to mid-calf. He also wears a blue belt and strap over his right shoulder, with blue pouches on the belt and a Turtle emblem on the strap.

Personality
Leonardo is charming and clever, and possesses a lighthearted quality that he often uses against potential enemies even as he fights them. He is prone to making jokes, sometimes at inappropriate times, and uttering one-liners which he believes "fire up the team."

Despite his carefree tendencies, Leonardo is capable of being both sensible and serious when the occasion demands it. When he does, as in the events of "Origami Tsunami", he uses both his charisma and his intelligence to sway his brothers into listening to him. He also knows when to step up and take charge. An example of such is shown in "Stuck on You", where he orders Donnie and Mikey to help him take out Hypno-Potamus after he hypnotizes Raph.

In "The Gumbus", Leo has been shown to be more rational and skeptical, denying the existence of ghosts and searching for a logical answer. He also seems to be the least naive turtle, as his brothers trusted Big Mama almost instantly in "Bug Busters", though Leonardo had doubts about her story and background.

Leonardo also seems to be the most exasperated by Raphael's antics, and lack of actual leadership skills. In "Bug Busters", the two were seen arguing about the other's conduct (Leo was actually in the right, as Raph was being impulsive).

He is also very arrogant, letting almost every win go to his head, as seen in "Bug Busters", and "Shell in a Cell". However, it is implied in "Minotaur Maze" that he may not be as confident as he appears outwardly. In the episode, Leo doubts his mystic ability and fears that he's incapable of harnessing his portal power.

History
Like his brothers, Leonardo began his life as a baby turtle in Baron Draxum's laboratory. Wishing to make mutant soldiers, the Baron used Lou Jitsu's DNA to mutate Leonardo into an anthropomorphic Turtle. He was taken from the lab by Lou Jitsu, along with his brothers.

Bio
A red-eared slider turtle, Leonardo is intelligent and quick-witted. He uses his sharp skills to beat opponents and find shortcuts around obstacles. And he always knows the perfect time to land one of his many one-liners!

Abilities

 * Ninjutsu
 * Sarcasm
 * Portal creation
 * Strength (Due to Mutation)
 * Speed (Due to Mutation)
 * Stealth
 * Swordsmanship
 * Durability
 * Acrobatics

Family

 * Raphael: Raph and Leo are constantly butting heads, whether it is over wrestling or Raph's leadership skills.
 * Donatello:
 * Michelangelo:
 * Splinter:

Friends

 * April O'Neil:

Enemies

 * Baron Draxum:
 * Meat Sweats:
 * Warren Stone: Leo is unsure who he is, but sliced him in half due to panic.
 * Hypno-Potamus:
 * Albearto:
 * Foot Clan:
 * Big Mama: Leo was the only one of the brothers to intuit that Big Mama was actually evil.
 * Ghostbear: Leo accidentally defeated Ghostbear and broke his undefeated streak.

Quotes

 * "Dude, you gotta make it to rehearsal." - After Donatello's failed masquerade.
 * "Soooo... You guys from Jersey?" - When faced with the just-transformed Jogger Guys.
 * "You had to ruin Cannonball Day." - Before his Katana were destroyed.
 * "Get- me- off- this- ride!" - Falling into the portal created by his sword.
 * "You'd think as a birthday bot- you'd be a little more chill at a birthday party." - While fighting Albearto


 * "And who doesn't love my one-liners- they fire up the team, right guys?" - During Donnie's Gifts.
 * "Okay who made Raph mad?" - Shell in a Cell

Trivia

 * Unlike previous incarnations, this version of Leonardo is the rebel and self-proclaimed coolest turtle, instead of Raphael, rather than his normal role as the leader of the team.
 * Since he isn't the leader, Leo is more laid-back than his previous incarnations.
 * Leo also isn't the oldest turtle like in some previous incarnations.
 * Since this version of Leonardo is a red-eared slider turtle, he sports visual marks (red stripes over his eyes and yellow stripes over his arms and legs) which are common and give this species its name.
 * While he is taller than Mikey, a red-eared slider is actually smaller than a box turtle.
 * He is constantly creating catchphrases for the group to use.
 * Leonardo has the closest relationship with Michelangelo and takes him under his wing.
 * According to a behind the scenes video, Leo is confirmed to have the smarts to be a leader, but seemingly lacks the maturity as he is more interested in enjoying life as a teenager.
 * It is possible that this could foreshadow one of the major changes hinted prior to the series' premiere.
 * Leo is the second turtle to be seen without his mask.

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