Hieronymus

Hieronymus is an Elemental from Galar.

Appearance
Hiero has dark skin and dark hair, as well as purple eyes. A signature red snake tattoo covers his entire body. Later in the story, his hair turns white due to ice in his heart.

Personality
Hieronymus is an upright, conscientious person, who loves to travel and to fight for what’s right. Despite being very cool when it comes to fighting, he very quickly becomes awkward when flustered or complimented.

Story
He was born as the oldest son of a shoe makers family from the large Runerigus tribe in the west galarian mountain ridge. He has always taken care of his little siblings and the other kids in his tribe, while at the same time learning to fight with the sword his father left behind before he died in a fight. Tragically, Hiero’s little brother died in an accident with a rock fall. Hieronymus was devastated, believing it was his fault that he couldn’t save him. He grew a sense of overprotection since then. At the age of 14, Hieronymus began a 10 year long journey, as it’s the Runerigus’ tradition. He went to Phoenie, traveled by foot, experiencing many different things.

His path changed however, as 5 years into his journey, he met a headless figure, that asked him to help his friend. This is where the story of Night of the Living Dead starts!

Relationships
Contains Spoilers for "Night of the Living Dead"!

Nyx
They start as travel companions, and grow a very close, almost intimate friendship. They encourage each other, and Hieronymus gives his everything to make sure that Nyx is safe - devastated whenever he fails. One time he throws himself before Nyx to catch a deadly sheer cold attack from Veselov, resulting in a very painful recovery, where Nyx was always close by his side. As he was healed, he became a knight to Nyx, as their relationship became closer than before. Hieronymus even got a little crush on Nyx too, but he got over it, because he knew Findus belongs on Nyx’ side.

Six years later Hieronymous appears heartbroken on Nyx's doorstep, unable to get over his feelings for him. Worried, Nyx lets him move in with both him and Findus, taking care of him. Since then the three share a mutual relationship.

Vincent
Vincent is somewhat like a little brother to Hiero, thus, Hiero feels like he has to protect him to a certain extent. Yet, their relationship is rather distant, due to Vincent mostly clinging onto Nyx, and Vincent and Hiero not having much in common. Hieronymus still really likes Vincent, and enjoyed the time he had with him.

Veselov
Hiero hated Veselov to his guts, for how horribly he treated people, especially Nyx. Their relationship gets more confusing and disturbing for Hieronymus after he received a blood transfusion from Veselov, where he “planted a part of his” into Hieronymus. In the end, it was Hieronymus who stabbed him.

Rayquaza
The knight and personal guard of Celebi became somewhat of a mentor figure for Hieronymus. Ray saw great potential for knighthood in Hieronymus, and agreed to train him. He’s strict and ruthless, Hieronymus respects him a lot. As Ray learned about Hiero having a crush on Nyx, he slapped him on the head, and continuenly does when Hieronymus’ mind wanders.

Trivia

 * Hieronymus was named after Hieronymus Bosch, a dutch painter from the 15th century.
 * The transfusion of Veselovs blood gave him additional ice resistence.
 * When upset/flustered, he shoves tons of food in his mouth.