Ochaco Uraraka, hero name Uravity, comes from a family with financial struggles running a construction business. Seeing her parents exhausted and unable to use their quirks effectively for work, she resolved to become a hero primarily to earn money and support them. Though initially embarrassed by this pragmatic motivation, her parents encouraged her to pursue her own dreams. Childhood exposure to heroes showing how they brought joy reinforced her desire to alleviate suffering and create smiles, evolving into a broader commitment to heroism beyond financial gain. Petite with a fair complexion, auburn hair and eyes, and distinctive permanent pink blush marks on her cheeks, she possesses small pads on her fingertips that activate her quirk. Her hero costume evolved: an initial black full-body suit with pink accents included pressure-point accessories to counter quirk-induced nausea and a helmet with a visor. Upgrades during work studies added grappling-hook gauntlets, streamlined belts, and modified boots. Eight years after the Final War, her costume featured a respirator mask, horizontal chest dots, and fingerless gloves, reflecting her matured, athletic build and slightly faded blush marks. Her personality blends bubbly optimism with profound empathy and strategic tenacity. Often described as laid-back and cheerful, she forms quick friendships, notably with Izuku Midoriya, Tenya Iida, and Tsuyu Asui. She exhibits strong emotional intelligence, recognizing nuances like the Midoriya-Bakugo rivalry or Tsuyu's hidden distress. Despite her typically upbeat demeanor, she displays fierce determination in competition or crisis, disliking underestimation. Frugality from her background manifests in habits like skipping meals. Her hero focus shifted from rescue operations, inspired by Thirteen, to incorporating combat skills, leading her to train under Gunhead. This internship honed her martial arts, allowing integration of close-quarters combat with her quirk. Her quirk, Zero Gravity, nullifies gravity's effects on objects or people touched with all five fingertips. Early limitations included a three-ton weight limit, severe nausea upon overuse, and needing to hold her breath during activation. Canceling the effect required fingertip contact. She developed techniques like Meteor Shower (floating debris as projectiles), Levitation (self-floating for mobility), and Gravity Plus (reapplying gravity mid-combat for impact damage). During the Final War, her quirk awakened after confronting Himiko Toga: she could generate gravity-negating energy fields without physical touch, affect unlimited mass, and gently lower floating objects. This awakening enabled her to neutralize Toga's clone army instantly. Key relationships define her growth. She recontextualized Izuku Midoriya's nickname "Deku" as a symbol of perseverance, strengthening their bond and influencing his hero identity. Romantic feelings for him emerged during U.A. training, though she initially suppressed them to prioritize hero development. Their mutual support culminated in a post-war relationship. Her dynamic with Himiko Toga evolved from adversarial to empathetic; after witnessing Toga's despair and backstory, Ochaco prioritized understanding over subjugation. In their final battle, Ochaco's compassion—including offering her own blood—halted Toga's rampage, though Toga died saving her. This loss left Ochaco with survivor's guilt and lingering psychological echoes, possibly due to blood-transfer quirk residue. Her hero journey began at U.A. High School's entrance exam, where she ranked third overall due to rescue points earned saving Izuku. Notable arcs include the Sports Festival, where her strategic fight against Katsuki Bakugo showcased ingenuity despite loss. During work studies under Ryukyu, she participated in missions like neutralizing drug smugglers by floating an airplane. In the Paranormal Liberation War, she delivered a public speech defending Izuku's role as a hero, persuading civilians to support U.A. during societal collapse. During the Final War, she achieved her quirk awakening while confronting Toga, emphasizing emotional connection over combat. Eight years post-war, she graduated as the No. 24 ranked pro hero. Driven by Toga's tragedy, she pioneered nationwide quirk counseling initiatives in elementary schools to prevent marginalized individuals from turning to villainy. This program, promoted alongside classmates, significantly reduced villain emergence rates. She continued supporting her parents financially, though they refrained from spending her earnings. Her personal resolution included accepting Izuku's romantic confession, guided by a vestige of Toga's encouragement in her subconscious.