Naples

Naples is a secondary character who appears in Soul Hymn. He is Erik's animal companion, best friend, and caretaker who helps Erik on his quest to defeat Decebal.

Appearance
Naples is depicted as a small flying squirrel. He has light brown fur with a white belly, and large black eyes.

Personality
Naples is depicted as a friendly guy. He is easily able to joke around and play in a squirrel like manner. However, he can also be surprisingly serious, being somewhat more focused on Erik's mission than even Erik. He has a large heart that cares about those around him, though.

Gliding
As per his species, Naples is able to fly and glide around.

Talking
After receiving his powers, Erik grants Naples the ability to talk. However, Naples is only shown to talk with Erik.

Backstory
Sometime before Soul Hymn begins, Erik befriends Naples. However, when Erik gets his powers, he gives Naples the ability to talk unintentionally. Fortunately, this bonds the two of them closer.

Soul Hymn
Naples is seen at the beginning of the comic, traveling with Erik as Erik arrives in Glory. When the two spot Celeste, Naples is the first to point out how Erik and she seem alike in their powers. After Celeste and Erik talk, Naples teases Erik about Celeste calling him cute.

At Mickeal's place when Mickeal and Rose arrive, Naples jumps onto Rose's shoulder, much to Rose's excitement. In the evening after everyone has gone to bed, Erik and Naples talk. Naples reinforces Erik needs to stay focused, but Naples stops the conversation hearing something out front. Nothing comes of the matter though, and the night concludes.

The next day while Erik is at school, Naples stays with Rose. He travels with Rose and Mickeal to visit Sam at the ice rink. Though Sam questions Naples appearance, Rose happily introduces Naples to her and explains he's Erik's. Later on, when Decebal kidnaps Rose, Naples flies around looking for Erik to tell him about Mickeal and Rose being in danger. Naples is unable to find Erik until Erik arrives home. Though Naples tries to warn him, the two are interrupted by Mickeal's arrival and own warning. As Erik goes to confront Decebal, Naples follows behind.

Erik Wayright
Naples has a friendly relationship with Erik. Being best friends, the two are quite close, Naples even feeling comfortable enough to tease Erik. Naples also has a mothering quality towards Erik as well, however, as he puts in extra effort to keep Erik on task and taken care of.

Rose Wayright
Naples and Rose seem to be decently close for having just met. Without even being asked, Naples approaches Rose from the get go, and he rides around comfortably on Rose's shoulder for much of his screen time.