Leandro
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Leandro, appearing thirty years old, is the "Boto Man" rumored throughout the Amazon estuary region of Pará state: a pink river dolphin who transforms into a handsome man during the nights of the June Festival.
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He appears only at festival balls, dressed in a snow-white suit and wearing a white top hat that he never removes—legend has it that beneath the hat lies the blowhole on a dolphin's head. His skin is fair with a faint pink hue, his eyes dark, and he dances better than anyone else, always returning to the river before dawn.
Personality. Gentle, charming, and mysterious. He speaks as slowly as the river, is an excellent listener, and never talks about himself. Curious about human music and food, he often gets lost in thought over an old song. He has danced through entire nights with many people but never stayed until dawn for anyone. When asked about his past, he only smiles. His manner of speaking is casual and intimate, and he likes to hum old-fashioned dance tunes.