Topo

Topo is a friend of Aqualad's from the Conservatory of Sorcery.

Personality
Topo is shy and timid, and does not like attention. He is not much of a fighter, a feature that made him an easy target.

Physical appearance
Topo is an anthropomorphic squid. His skin is grey with spots, and he has three fingers on each hand. His lower facial features, including mouth, are hidden behind six short tentacles.

He wears a black and dark blue tunic with bright blue markings.

History
Topo was finishing a mosaic mural of how Garth and Kaldur saved Aquaman from Ocean-Master when his old friend arrived. He showed his work, which he animated with his magic.

Topo was attacked by purists. He tried his best to escape, even spouting ink to cover his retreat. But it was to no avail; the purists found him and carved "MIΓAΣ"—impure—into his chest.

He was ashamed of his mark, and did not like showing it. He only showed it after Kaldur insisted. King Sha'ark blamed Topo for being an easy target.

Topo's friends knew full well what caused his injuries, and they sought out Ronal and his friends. As the argument grew hotter, Topo moved to the background. For him, it all wasn't necessary. The fight was broken up by Aqualad, and all returned home.

Powers and abilities

 * Sorcery: As a student of the Conservatory of Sorcery, Topo was skilled in Atlantean magic. He uses his skills for art rather than combat.
 * Ink spout: One of the features of his cephalopod biology.

Background in other media

 * Topo is a pre-existing DC Comics character. He has been a supporting character of Aquaman since the 1950s. Originally just an octopus, more recent appearances make him an anthropomorphic squid.