Trofimo Pulce

Trofimo Pulce is the son of Porziella from The Flea, an Italian fairy tale appearing in Giambattista Basile's Pentamerone.

Appearance
Trofimo is of average height, with platinum blond hair and green eyes. He wears a salmon pink sleeveless shirt, a red poncho that resembles a flea's abdomen, and red shorts.

Personality
Trofimo loves animals, especially ones that are friendly. He cares deeply about his pet flea and fears the day that he will be skinned. He is a bit of an animal rights activist - in fact, he is a vegetarian because he can't bring himself to eat a poor, defenseless animal. He often lectures others about slaughtering animals. He sometimes protests outside of the local slaughterhouse.

Story
Trofimo is the son of Queen Porzia II, the current Porziella. Not too long ago, he found a flea biting him. He hesitated to squish it, and instead switched its diet to sweets. The flea, affectionately named Zeppole after its new favorite food, grew to be the size of a small dog. It was Trofimo's friendship with Zeppole that convinced him to take up animal rights.

Trofimo loves Zeppole, but unforunately Zeppole is selected to be the next flea in The Flea. Trofimo dreads the idea of having to see his best friend skinned and displayed on a wall. Trofimo has repeatedly begged his mother to keep Zeppole alive. While the queen secretly wants to spare Zeppole, she fears going against the Storybook of Legends.

Family
Trofimo lives with his parents and his widowed maternal grandmother. He is an only child, so he is glad to have his pet flea by his side.

Enemies
Trofimo is enemies with anyone who would dare try to harm Zeppole.

Trivia

 * Trofimo is the Italian form of the Greek name Trophimus, which means "nourishing". This is meant to reference Trofimo feeding his pet flea.


 * Trofimo's surname means "flea" in Italian.
 * If he were an official character, he would be voiced by Max Mittelman.