Mikey is the wind, fickle and fleeting. He dances through life, doing what he pleases. Gentle in one moment and fierce in the next, he touches down briefly then takes off again.
Raph is the fire, warm at a distance but dangerous to the touch. Fueled by passion and stoked by anger, he crackles and pops, vicious and powerful.
Donnie is the earth-stable, reliable, adaptable. His calm allows the others to live in harmony. From him the grow and find their roots, connected in ancient knowledge and magic.
Leo is the water, cam and peaceful or raging and harmful. Everflowing, he moves through all constant and disciplined. He washes over the others, carving a path and touching them all.
In constant battle with the world and each other, the balanced maintained in war and harmony.