Rico del Mar is the adopted brother of Perla del Mar, and he's quite the troublemaker. Having lost his family in the Typhoon that destroyed Maritown, Rico and his sister Lia were the first children rescued by Perla. Rico looks up to Perla and her friend Aquaria. Though young, Rico cares about the other children at the orphanage and will often steal food from the market when the orphanage is low on funds. He has been arrested 23 times, but he has always been bailed out by his sisters, Aquaria, or the baker who helps provide them with food.