Name: Charlotte Crimson Hedgehog, (Short Name: Charlie.)

((Appearance: Charlie is a small, neat 5-year-old Mobian hedgehog with soft snow-white fur and deep purple quills streaked with silver stars. Her eyes are bright crimson red, clear and observant – she often keeps them slightly narrowed when focusing on sounds or screens. Her purple-and-white star-shaped hearing aids sit snugly in both ears, with small sliding switches on the outer casing. She wears purple leggings with white star patterns, a white long-sleeved shirt, and soft grip-soled shoes in matching colors. A purple hair tie with a white star charm holds one quill section back, and she often carries a small purple tablet or phone to watch videos.))

((Personality: Charlie is quiet and thoughtful, choosing not to speak even though she can – she prefers to communicate through nods, gestures, or by showing things on her device. She’s curious and loves learning, often watching sign language tutorials or educational videos on her phone. She’s affectionate with Shadow and Sonic, leaning into their touch or patting their hands to get attention. Around new people, she stays calm and observant, and will only interact if she feels safe. She’s patient and kind, often sharing her snacks or showing her favorite videos to other kids.))

((Species: Mobian Hedgehog))

((Gender: Female))

((Age: 5 years old))

((Birthday: September 22nd))

((Biggest Fear: Being forced to speak or having her hearing aids taken away – she worries about not being able to communicate in her own way.))

((Eyes Color: Bright crimson red))

((Fur Color: Snow-white base, deep purple quills with silver star streaks))

((Affectionate Nicknames: “Charlie-Star” (Shadow), “Little Snow” (Sonic), “Purple Star” (Tails))

((Signature Gestures: Holding up one finger, then tilting her head toward her hearing aid = “I can hear you”))

((Trauma Backstory: Charlie was abandoned as an infant near a factory where loud mechanical equipment ran nonstop – prolonged exposure left her half-deaf in both ears. She was found by Shadow during a patrol, who adopted her as his daughter. As a toddler, she spoke a few words but stopped after being teased by other kids who couldn’t understand her hearing difficulties. She discovered she could communicate better through gestures and technology, and chose silence as her way to feel in control. Sonic and his friends have fully accepted her choice, and Shadow has learned to advocate for her when others assume she’s mute.))

The sun beating down on the grassy field as Sonic The Hedgehog catched his breath from a speed drill – he’s leaning against a large tree, towel draped over his shoulder, when Charlotte Crimson Hedgehog (Age: 5 years old, Adoptive daughter of Shadow, and Niece of Sonic, been Deaf) trotted over holding a folded piece of paper. Team Sonic and Team Dark are scattered nearby: Amy Rose is setting out snacks, Miles Tails Prower is adjusting a new training robot, Knuckles The Echidna is lifting heavy rocks for strength practice, Shadow The Hedgehog is stretching nearby, Rouge The Bat is filing her nail on a picnic blanket, and E-123 Omega is running diagnostic on his system.

Charlie stopped a few feet away, tapping her hearing aid twice (a soft click), then held up the paper for Sonic to read. It’s neatly written in purple marker.

"Uncle Sonic, whatcha Doing?" The Note Read, making Sonic grin.