Why yes, here comes yet another do-over for some old OCs of mine, my oldest ones to be more exact!

These three dorks mean a lot to me since they hark back to a more formative time in my life as a writer and artist, but looking back it's come to my attention all the ways I could have done them better, Diego especially since I made so little use of him as a character. (Plus my gay heart ships him so hard with Hyunh. XP)

As for their backstories and biographies, the core details are all done although minor tweaks might still happen here and there in the future based on how I ultimately want their stories to go. As the three stand now, though, I'm satisfied overall. Here's their established canon:


Diego Lopez - (VA: Carlos Mencia) A descendent of a Green-Eyes woman and the previous La Sombra. He spent most of his youth treated as an outsider by his mother's tribe due to not only his mixed heritage but also his blood father's identity. Drawn to stories of heroes and swashbuckling figures, as an adult he made a name for himself as a rogue thief by the name of La Pantera, protecting both his tribe and other innocents. It would not be until a chance encounter with Arnold's parents that Diego would consider finding a life for himself outside San Lorenzo, a decision he would only finalize after much convincing by his mother.

Quick-thinking and fast-talking, Diego is a goofball who has no qualms flirting with any cute guy around him (but especially Mr. Hyunh) with every available chance. He's much more clever and perceptive than his behavior would suggest, however, as he is skilled in catching details others often miss and thinking on his feet. In addition, he possesses a twisted chaotic imagination that often presents itself in both his crazy plans and offhand comments.

He currently resides with Bonnie and Milo in Hillwood at the Sunset Arms Boardinghouse, and currently works as a both a self-defense instructor and freelance artist.


Bonnie Mahana - (VA: Tia Carrere) An auto-mechanic and martial arts practitioner from Tahiti. The smallest among her siblings, she came to the U.S. to broaden her horizons and carve a place for herself outside of her extensive family. Formerly a pitcrew mechanic for racecar drivers - and (don't tell anyone else) mechanic later on for Bridget’s organization after a chance encounter at one of the races - she has an extensive knowledge of automobile repair.

Don't let her chill and friendly demeanor fool you, genuine as it is; she can be very blunt (both verbally and physically) and a bit of a blood knight at times, especially when someone she cares about is in trouble. At times, though, she can be insecure about others taking her seriously, so she tends to keep her more childlike interests like video games under wraps.

She currently resides with Diego and Milo in Hillwood at the Sunset Arms Boardinghouse.


Milo Mahana - (VA: Alexa PenaVega*) Bonnie and Diego's biological son and the youngest tenant of the boardinghouse. Both an aspiring artist and technical wiz, he's notorious around the boardinghouse for his ability to quickly disassemble and reassemble various household machinary and tech. After being moved up from second-grade to fourth on account of his smarts, numerous run-ins and misadventures with Helga has led to him becoming her left hand alongside Phoebe.

Though reclusive and secretive, those close to him are well aware (and cautious) of his devil-may-care attitude, sense of mischief, and penchant for playing Devil's Advocate.


*For those of you confused as to why I chose a grown woman to voice a kid, I'm approaching these characters as though they were conceived for the show during its time (i.e. the 90s and early 2000s), meaning Vega would have been ages 8 - 14 during Hey Arnold's run, and I think her voice would still fit well years later for the Jungle Movie.

Diego, Bonnie, and Milo are all my own characters. Mr. Hyunh and Hey Arnold belong to Craig Bartlett and Nickelodeon.

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