Vinny the Hedgehog

Vinny is one of the main protagonists on Sparks on Emerald Street and one of Flash's best friends. Vinny seems to be the most active of the group. Like Flash, he plays different sports, including his favourite football and volleyball. He was fostered at his very young age after his mother abused him and left for another man. She is a love Interest and roommate of Saffron the Hedgehog.

Biography
Vinny is born on Sau Paulo, Brazil. At the age of 8, he moved to Emerald street with his mother, who is very abusive and alcoholic. He left home after being abused by her partner, ultimately he was put on the foster system and was adopted by lesbian couples. At aged 11, he began living with Emma and Bianca, spends more time with them. The mothers also let Saffron to stay as Vinny's roommate, they live quite close to Vinny's apartment.

Relationships
Emma and Bianca- They are adoptive mothers of Vinny and care more about him and his friends. Vinny described them they are the 'best' than his biological mother. Emma has been separated from her ex-husband, while Bianca is better of single, until she opens her homosexuality to Emma. Both mothers take care of Vinny, until they realise he is now a teenager. They moved to another apartment after letting Saffron to stay as Vinny's roommate.

Flash the Hedgehog- Flash and Vinny are best friends. They are close as brothers, always looking out for each other.

Saffron the Hedgehog- Vinny enters a relationship with Saffron. She becomes his roommate after his mothers are moved to another apartment. Both Vinny and Saffron have a steady relationship, until Saffron tells him how she loves him.

Michelle the Cat- Vinny and Michelle are close friends.0