Rocket Raccoon

"This one here's our booty!"

- Rocket Raccoon

Rocket Raccoon is a genetically engineered raccoon turned freelance criminal who became a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy alongside his friend Groot.

Biography
Rocket Raccoon is an Earth born raccoon that was recovered by an alien race. Brought to the alien world Halfworld in the Keystone Quadrant star system. , Rocket was genetically enhanced so that he was given sentient intelligence. However, years of abuse and repetitive genetic rewrite caused Rocket to develop a vain and chaotic personality, driving him into becoming a gunslinging mercenary.

During a visit to Xandar, Rocket and his partner-in-crime, Groot, were arrested by the Nova Corps and brought to the Kyln penal facility. There, the pair joined up with fellow prisoners Peter Quill, Gamora, and Drax to make their escape, becoming the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Personality
Rocket is usually enraged and aggressive.

Abilities

 * Enhanced Intelligence: Unlike all other raccoons, Rocket can talk and communicate with other species.
 * Enhanced Flexibility: Rocket's entire skeletal structure is cybernetic, allowing him to move more like a human and still be as agile as a normal raccoon.
 * Raccoon Physiology: Since he is a raccoon, he still has the same enhanced abilities that normal raccoons possess.
 * Enhanced Senses: Rocket can see, smell, hear, and feel better than humans. This helps him when enemies are approaching.

Relationships

 * Guardians of the Galaxy
 * Star-Lord - Teammate and leader
 * Drax the Destroyer - Teammate
 * Groot - Teammate and friend
 * Gamora - Teammate
 * Ronan the Accuser - Enemy
 * Thanos - Enemy
 * The Collector - Enemy
 * Nebula - Enemy

Trivia

 * In the scene where each of the Guardians are described by Rhomann Dey, it can be seen that on of Rocket's associates is named Lylla. In the comics, Lylla is a sentient otter and Rocket's love interest. It is unknown if they will have this kind of relationship in the film or even if Lylla will appear.