Personality

Bonnie easily makes her presence known wherever she goes. She's an active and daring Yoshi possessing equal amounts of brain and brawn. Her outgoing but strict personality can make her seem intimidating and unapproachable, and while it isn't far from the truth, she is glad to have small talk or chat with anyone that comes her way. She doesn't smile much, owing to her serious demeanor and dedication to the job. A natural born leader, she always speaks up and is able to take control of a situation, a trait that is extremely valuable in the Royal Guard. She's not an easy quitter both mentally and physically, and she always sees a way forward. She's not inherently a fan of conflict but knows how to handle it and rarely cracks under pressure. She'll always look for solutions before resorting to her best attribute; fighting. Despite her seriousness, she has moments of joy and vulnerability that take a while to show.

This lack of vulnerability is a prominent flaw that counters her battle and strategy abilities. She is not well versed in interpersonal relationships or being empathetic, due to her mostly stern demeanor and pride in being a knight. She can fail to understand and share other's emotions, or reveal her own. While she separates her troubles from her work, she tends to keep it all under wraps from even those close to her, unknowingly letting it all bottle up until it all explodes, usually in a fit of rage or tears that can no longer be held. She usually keeps people at a distance due to this, and doesn't consider herself capable of emotionallly handling others, which can make her come off as uncaring or selfish. Despite her strategic mind and prowess, she can also be very impulsive with her decisions or words. It also makes her a bossy and demanding figure of authority that doesn't settle for less and doesn't take slack from anyone. Her pride can also make for moments of slight arrogance.

With those who know her best, such as her boyfriend, the royal family and select friends, Bonnie isn't starkly different from the persona the rest of the kingdom sees. She is still relatively serious, but can be seen giving smug smiles and banter, as well as her best efforts to comfort or understand what someone is going through. She takes great pride in protecting those she loves and if she feels someone's been wronged, she'll search high and low for the culprit. She isn't very physically affectionate both publicly and privately, and prefers formal gestures like handshakes or waves. The only exceptions are her boyfriend Roy, her brother Clyde, and her dad Aero, whom which she can be seen giving hugs, playful nudges, and in Roy's case, the occasional passionate kiss. Usually though, she is on the recieving end of any affection and prefers to keep it to a minimum.

Where she truly shines is in the battlefield and in defusing conflict. Her sharp mind and gung-ho attitude make her a smart strategist that always finds a path to victory, while ensuring the safety of her fellow guards, the royalty, and citizens. She's a quick thinker and rarely gets paralyzed by needing to make choices, trusting her instincts and trying again if it doesn't work out. Even though she looks like any other Yoshi, her physical strength is above average and she is a capable melee and swordfighter that doesn't tire easily and hits hard. She can take plenty of hits without a hitch, to the point other guards have to hold her back when her injuries could prove dangerous. She is well versed in many fighting styles and tactics, and is hard to take by surprise. This is all thanks to her everlasting training, which she never skips a day of and enjoys like nothing in the world. She also possesses innate navigation skills, and even without a compass she can guide herself around thanks to knowing well Yostershire's night sky, and the local geography.

Backstory

Bonnie is the daughter of the current Chief of the Royal Guard, Aero Yo'star and a Yoshi sorceress who travels through kingdoms, and Clyde's twin sister. Her family comes from a high standing within Yostershire, thanks to her father's connections to royalty. Her upbringing was peaceful up until her late teens, growing up on a happy household with ample space to run around. She's always been an active Yoshi, playing rough and tumble with Clyde and any other kids she met. While not as serious as now, she's always had a less cheerful look compared to to the average Yoshi. This sometimes led to her being called a grump by other children, and while it did bother her, her playfulness often countered her grumpiness. She and Clyde were extreme tricksters to one another, always pulling pranks and seeing who was the best at whatever had their interest at the time. She claims to have grown out of it, but even today she holds a grudge for some of Clyde's prankster victories, and hopes to get back at him one day.

She has always been interested in physical combat and swordfighting, and even before her father deemed her fit to have a sword she was training alongside him with a wooden one. She always looked up to the Royal Guard not just because of her father, but due to their overall commanding authority, skills, and the amazing armor sets and weapons they wield. From early on in life she made it her goal to become one of the best guards around, training endlessly and with passion from day one. She didn't take long to rise above the ranks, to the point that she is currently Co-Chief of the entire Guard, taking charge whenever Aero is not available.

While she has always been sure of her path in life, the moment that truly sealed the deal for her was the War of the Eternal Night. Yostershire under its current rule had fallen into deep disarray thanks to its tyrannical rulers with an itch for fighting and conflict. This would reach the breaking point when opposing kingdoms weakened Yostershire's power to the point its very population staged a revolution to overthrow their own rulers. The Royal Guard was at odds in this situation, having to fight against the people it swore to protect as well as opportunistic opponents taking a chance. It wouldn't be until all the opposition took desperate measures by summoning Kage Kosmos, the Magikoopa of Darkness, to ascertain victory. Instead, the evil magician went haywire and put the world's very fate in danger. The Guard took a stand, led by none other than Bonnie's father and the at the time chief of the Guard, Alphonse. Bonnie was just a teenager at the time, but despite the worries of those around her, she did her part in taking back the kingdom and saving the world, proving to others she was fit for her task, and proving to herself what her calling was: To keep her kingdom safe no matter what.

In the present day Bonnie's life has gotten slightly busier, but that's how she likes it. Whenever she isn't training, she puts it all into keeping the castle and kingdom safe, and is even considering having a child with Roy. While she isn't completely sure if she's ready, it's something she aspires to and she'll do her best to tackle, when the time comes. She also takes pride in training and recruiting future guards and is very good at her job, instilling wonder and fear into aspiring guards. Depends on who you ask.

Special Traits/Abilities

Starslash - Bonnie is never seen without her trusty sword, which she named after discovering its true capabilities. It was especially crafted for her and she takes meticulous care of it. The star in the hilt, besides looking nice, is infused with genuine star power that Bonnie can harness if she's focused or angered enough. It will store her energy until it starts glowing, at which point Bonnie can unleash it all in a fierce and deadly attack. She predominantly uses this energy by striking the ground with the sword, causing it to rattle and for cracks to form.

Super Dragon - Her super form isn't too out of the ordinary save for the fact it rarely, if ever appears. Bonnie by default is very powerful, but she has learned to use that power without needing to turn into Super Dragon. Much like Marie, the form can be triggered by a power star or unusually intense emotions. The form causes her to grow wings and increases her speed; she does not gain other attributes such as fire breath or ground stomping, due to these getting channeled through Starslash. Starslash is usually instantly charged the moment she turns Super, and combined with her already high resistance it makes her a true force to be reckoned with.

Strategy and Navigation - Bonnie is a masterful tactician, able to see the strengths and weaknesses of those she commands and planning out the path of most effectiveness and safety. Some even say that she can see in the future with how accurately she can predict enemy movements and actions, as well as those of her own comrades. She can also fully guide herself without a map thanks to her knowledge of Yostershire's geography and night sky, using the stars and landmarks as her guide.

Trivia

• Her surname, Yo'star, comes from her father and is a play on the Japanese name for Yoshi's Island, Yo'ster Island, and the word star.
• Little else gets under Bonnie's skin like being called or percieved as cute in any way. She despises it and any comments calling her sweet, adorable or the like will earn you a slap in the face or a threat with her sword. The only exceptions are Roy, Clyde and Aero, and even then she rolls her eyes at any of their comments.
• She takes extreme care of her armor and weapon, and can often be seen polishing it and fixing it when it gets roughed up. She also is never seen without her chestplate, even when off-duty, because she loves wearing it and feels naked without it.
• She’s not a fan of staying around in one place for too long; she’s always on the move, whether it’s training, patrolling the castle, or just out exploring Yostershire.
• She shares the hobby of reading with Clyde but doesn't partake in it as often. She's also an avid stargazer, as the activity relaxes her and keeps her navigation skills sharp, which were passed down by Aero.
• She gets along really well with her twin brother, Clyde, often having a friendly rivalry with lots of teasing. Regardless, they look out for each other and their strengths combined make a powerful duo.
• She doesn't show it much, but she is head over heels for Roy and can be heard gushing about him to her closest friends and family. He is the only other Yoshi she is playful with, but only in private, besides the occasional teasing in public.
• While she is a fit and healthy Yoshi, any kind of sweet treat is a powerful weakness for her, donuts and cupcakes especially. She staunchly denies it, but if left alone with a box of them she might just eat them all. It used to be a major issue for her in her teens, and it'd get her in trouble with her dad due to the strict training regimes for guards. Nowadays she has it under control, but sometimes she can't help herself.
• For as much as she loves sweets, she is atrocious at baking and cooking complicated dishes. One time, she nearly burned down the castle's kitchen trying to bake some cupcakes...
• Her origins date back to 2016, when she was created as a tactician knight helping out Mario and friends in an old story where they were in an alternate universe to their own. She used to be from Yoshi's Island and was inspired by the Fire Emblem games. After the creation of Yostershire her story was majorly rewritten, keeping her knight and strategist background and most of her design too. Click here for an old drawing of what she used to look like!