Personality

Marie is overall a quiet Yoshi. She is very shy and reserved, usually being awkward around people until she gets to know them better. Once she does, her full personality is displayed; Happy, reliable and affectionate. Being royalty, she is generally courteous and polite with everyone she meets, and doesn't stray much from that aspect even in an informal setting. She is very observant of the world around her, but might not be quick to point out or speak up about something. With those she knows and loves, she is very talkative and more confident, capable of leading conversations and cracking jokes. She is quite sensitive, often being very careful with her words and expressions, but it also results in ample empathy. She is always willing to listen to someone's troubles, and is always there for her friends. Very dependable, Marie can keep a secret, give advice, and if nothing else, just give a warm smile or hug. (Or both!) Close friends are the only times she's more affectionate with others, with a love for nicknames and physical affection like hugs.

While her shyness is something that's always been part of her, it and her more sensitive nature have been exacerbated by her past. Her position in the kingdom combined with her shy, passive demeanor, have unfortunately made her a target for those who wish to take advantage of her or simply make fun of her. This has lead to difficulties reading other people's emotions or expressions and slight trust issues. She can also be somewhat clingy, wanting to stick around often and failing to understand when space is necessary. If pressured or angered, she tries her best to keep her cool, but this causes her demeanor to slowly shift to a more cold and aggressive one. This could result in her exploding in anger if she's pushed too far. She is also not very good at hiding her emotions, no matter how hard she tries. This is due to the fact her polite nature sheds away during this state, and her color changing eyes (more on that below). Above all, she dislikes conflict and prefers to keep things peaceful. She'll do her best to solve a problem, and she'll be very stubborn about it, stopping at nothing until it's resolved, which may lead to her getting carried away and causing even more trouble.

Countering her less advanced social skills are her smarts. Marie is knowledgeable in many subjects, particularly the sciences, where astronomy and meteorology are her favorite subjects. She also has a highly creative mind, as noted in her many drawings and stories she likes to work on. She knows every corner of Yostershire's night sky and beyond, able to guide herself just by using the stars as reference. While not as tech savvy as her friend Altair, she has some experience repairing and working on devices. She has custom built her telescope, restored a derelict starshroom, and is even working on a device to translate the noises a Luma makes, in order to better understand her friend Tico.

While fast and generally agile like any Yoshi, she is not very physically strong. She can fight if she absolutely needs to, but is not a very proficient fighter and her lack of stamina may result in her getting tired faster and prone to harm. She is not well versed in any weaponry as it's never been something she's had to deal with and spears in particular frighten her. The only exception is a grappling hook, which she can use to move around faster and battle more defensively, usually resorting to disabling an opponent's weapon. Her physical strength and stamina increase only under her Space Dragon form, but this is an aspect of herself she hasn't completely harnessed yet.

Backstory

Marie is the sole daughter of Alphonse and Marielle, current rulers of Yostershire. As a child, her upbringing was very peaceful and serene. Her parents have made sure that the kingdom remained a safe place not just for her, but also for their citizens. Being royalty didn't really exclude her from participating in society normally as her parents wanted to make sure there wasn't a social standing gap between them and the public. However, it was this openness that led to a few unfortunate missteps for Marie growing up. Some of her friendships were not what they seemed, as some people just wanted to take advantage of her royalty status. Marie also has always been pretty reserved, and this timidness has led to some bumps on the road when socializing, sometimes being made fun of for her overt politeness or not understanding some customs of the general public. This has lead to some slight trust issues, but she has still managed to find her place in a small but loyal friend circle.

Her social standing and skills didn't stop her from finding love, however. Sometime during her high school years, she met the love of her life in the form of Albert Blizzflake. A similarly reserved, but much more outgoing and confident Yoshi, they met at the traditional Star Festival of Yostershire, and it was love at first sight. She hesitated at first, but Albert quickly proved himself as someone she could trust and care for, and be her true self with no strings attached. They had similar interests and way of seeing life, and their strengths complimented their weaknesses, helping each other along the way. Like Marie, Albert has a reluctance to trust people, but they were both able to see past that and even teach each other new things. With Albert, Marie learned people wasn't as harsh as past events made it seem. Truly, it was a match made in the stars.

Sadly, these blissful days were not to last for Marie. Ask her, and she'll tell you most of her despair stems from crossing paths with one Marcus Lazarus. While shortlived, their relationship didn't end well, and it left Marie not only less willing to trust others, but also being frequently harrassed by Marcus, who was now nothing but obsessed with her. Marcus would stop at nothing to not just ruin Marie, but anything that made her happy, and that included her new partner. One fateful night, Marie was being pursued along the darkened streets of a night of unrest in the kingdom, orchestrated by her crazed ex-partner. Marcus frantically chased after her with a spear, determined to prove with every one of his actions that he would always be there to haunt her. She was eventually cornered at an alleyway, and Marcus prepared to strike her with his weapon, claiming to make her feel the pain he's felt all this time. Marie was in a deep panic, and could do nothing but brace for impact. However, as the spear flew forward, someone stood between her and her agressor.

It was Albert, who had arrived just in time to try and take Marcus out. But seeing as there was no time for that, and Marie in imminent danger, he did the only thing he felt he could do. Marie watched aghast as the spear entirely missed her, and instead struck Albert in the chest, shielding her from certain death. Marcus, satisfied but also frustrated retreated immediately, knowing the royal guard would be on his tail. Thus, Marie was left in the dark alley, holding the fatally wounded Albert in her arms, as he told her that he loved her, and whenever he said he'd do anything for her, even when they were in bad terms, he meant it.

This event destroyed Marie. It zapped her of all her joy and cheer she always sported. Days turned into weeks that she had completely retreated from the world, barely if at all leaving her room. Even the starriest of nights weren't enough to get at least a smile out of her. Her eyes turned a faded blue, almost grey, that no one had ever seen before. She would eventually recover, but never completely. More than sadness, she felt a deep anger and guilt for the event, or for even meeting Albert in the first place. No matter what anyone told her, she wouldn't shake away those feelings. Even now, a while after those days, she still reminisces on that feeling of true love she once had. Marcus has gone into hiding following those dark days, but she hopes to never see him again. Partly, that is, because she also has deep, vengeful feelings for him, that she hates to experience as she knows they won't bring Albert back.

Nowadays, Marie continues her life with relative normalcy. She continues to try her best to put the dark days of the past behind her, with the help of her parents and friends. She aspires to be an astronomer, and to one day go out in the cosmos, if even for a short while. Her passion for the stars drives her to keep looking forward, for all darkness has light living within it.

Special Traits/Abilities

Changing Eye Colors - Marie's eyes have a unique property, that being that they change their color based on her emotions. This is a great way to track her emotions and catch her in a lie. When she's feeling very happy, her eyes glow a brighter blue. When she's feeling sadness, they become a darker, dimmer blue. Should she feel shocked or afraid, they will turn completely gray. If her anger reaches the boiling point, they will glow a dark purple. Lastly, if she's feeling flirtatious or in love, her eyes will be a bright pink. This trait is inherited from her father, and she has no control over it, much to her occasional dismay.

Spin Attack - Thanks to her Luma friend, Tico, Marie has slightly learned to use the spin move that Lumas can pass to others. She can use it to gain extra height, break certain items or structures and attack opponents, but due to her low stamina this move can be very risky to her as an attack. Tico is in the process of teaching her to be more resistant and less clumsy while pulling off the attack.

Grappling Hook - Due to Marie's own inexperience and distaste for conflict, she doesn't wield any weapons. However, she does have a grappling hook that was crafted by her friend Altair, initially for a simple experiment they were doing. Over time she has trained to use it not just in battle, but as a tool that can get her out of a pinch and help her reach higher spots, or cover long distances. In battle she can use it to disable opponent's weapons or even cut them with the sharp tip of the hook if they aren't careful. The weapon has some metal on it that can also make it a blunt weapon should Marie ever be in close combat.

Space Dragon - Like most Yoshis, Marie can turn into an enhanced dragon form (like Yoshi's final smash pre-Ultimate). This can happen to her when under the effects of a power star, but intense emotions have a very slight chance of triggering it too, particularly sadness and rage. As Space Dragon, she grows wings, her eyes turn yellow, her star brooch turns into a Grand Star brooch, and her cape changes to a different design that accommodates her wings. She can additionally breathe fire and rattle the ground by stomping it. This also makes her impervious to most attacks and enhances her agility, but due to her default physical state the transformation takes a toll on her. It may leave her with low energy or knock her out entirely by the time the effects are over, and while she has full control over how much it lasts, the longer the duration the more exhausted she'll be. Her emotions at the time of transforming are also key to how she behaves. She gets a noticeable bravery boost from the form, but if she transforms under rage, she’ll be far more aggressive and act more rashly, regardless of who she’s up against.

Trivia

• Her first surname, Yoshizora, comes from her father and is a play on the Japanese word hoshizora, meaning starry sky. The second surname, Alastero comes from her mother is a portmanteau of Ala, which is Spanish for wing, and the word asteroid.
• Unlike many of her species, she can't swim very well; in fact, she despises it. One of her fears is actually drowning, due to a bad experience she had on a school trip a long time ago. While she enjoys trips to the beach sometimes, the sand is the limit for her.
• The star shaped brooch on her chest can also provide a tell of her true emotions, as it will glow or dim similarly to her eyes. It also doubles as a locket with a picture of Albert inside.
• The bracelets in her arms each have a different meaning. The yellow and red gem ones are customary of Yostershire royals, respectively signifying the bright stars the kingdom culture is closely tied to and the blood once spilled for a peaceful kingdom. The lone star gem bracelet on her left arm signifies her relationship with Albert, who used to have one on his right arm to match hers too.
• Despite being an integral part of her species, she is rather awkward about laying eggs and using them as weapons or other things.
• Even if she was raised in a royal household with proper manners, she does not utilize them outside of formal outings or occasions, much to the dismay of her father. She also doesn't wear a tiara outside of formal occasions, and prefers to keep the fact she's a princess on a low profile, rather than boast about it or use it to her advantage.
• She is terribly afraid of spears as a result of Albert's death.
• She is a relatively good cook and can make a variety of dishes, mainly bakery stuff like cakes and donuts.
• Star Bits are her favorite food above anything else.
• While her mother, Marielle has wings, she didn't inherit them in a permanent way; she can only have them while in her Space Dragon form. She has always been mildly bothered by this and one of her lifelong wishes is to have wings permanently.