Riker the Hedgehog

Riker is one of Gabriella's best friends and band members. Following the time to Station Square, he was saved by Sonic along with Candy and Tasha from the ruthless commander. He was adopted and raised by lesbian couple after he biological mother failed to look after him and his sister Celestia. Before moving with Tasha, Riker took both roles as man in the house where he looks after Celestia and their mothers, including Tasha and sports player. He is one of Sonic's fastest friends and romantic interest of Tasha.

Early life
Riker is the oldest child of Rico and Chloe. Following Rico's death when Riker was 10, his mother Chloe has turned abusive, neglectful and alcoholic, has abused Riker many times until she abandoned him and Celestia. Ultimately, both Riker and Celestia were put into the foster system, remained there until they're adopted by lesbian couples, Kayla and Rainie.

Personality
Riker is good-natured, laidback, calm, streetwise and a thrill-seeker. He has a strong valley boy accent often uses 80s slang street slangs. He's sometimes a bit rebellious has a dislike of given orders by force, which results of his abusive mother who gave him cruelty treatment. Riker is very sporty, considered himself as a player, plays many sports such as volleyball, basketball, football and karate. He's very strong and reliable to the others. Like Jay, he is the only guy with the girls as he protects them from any harm or threats.