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Orpheus / Bastian  • Male  •  Sparrow

Quiet & Curious & Loyal

Sparrows are not assertive creatures, but they are impossible to ignore. Their adaptability has led them to become the single most common species of bird in the world, creating a niche for themselves wherever others have found success.

Sparrow personalities thrive on the scraps of that other animals consider insignificant. They aren't beggars though - taking advantage of others' leftovers is hard work in itself. It requires creativity and an indomitable spirit to be as successful as a sparrow.

However, sparrows are incapable of paving their own way. They rarely follow advice from their more successful peers, instead preferring to find an unobtrusive way to benefit from others' hard work. They aren't selfish though, and a sparrow would be horrified to find that its lifestyle harms others.

Sparrows tend to form massive groups with other sparrows, but larger personalities like the rhino or lion often find that having a sparrow tag along can be entertaining. However, relying on a sparrow is a mistake, as their attention spans tend to be too low to accomplish anything truly significant.

Muira / Kash  •  Female  • Scottish Wildcat

Cunning & Ambitious & Mischievous

Wildcat personalities do not differ substantially from their domestic cousins and exhibit the aloof behavior common to all felines. With their well-deserved reputations as creatures of comfort, wildcats jealously guard their independence while indulging in the finer things in life. Attractive, solitary, creative and curious, these individuals are quite happy to observe the world from a distance.

The wildcat never takes the conventional route and prefers to explore life from off the beaten track, relying heavily on its instincts and powers of observation to guide it through the jungle. Its air of indifference and need for privacy keeps it on the outskirts of society, but its desire for comfort and pampering always brings it back.

Exceptional personal hygiene is a hallmark of the wildcat personality...  and their hair and fingernails are immaculately groomed. Shopping sprees for clothing or personal-care items spice up dreary days.

When someone wrongs a wildcat, they’ll make it their business to even the score. With superb patience, wildcats might even wait years for the right moment, and when the occasion comes to strike, they gather all their forces and attack. In the face of a ferocious display of hissing and blustering, surprised victims have little choice but to flee.

Honeybee / Lukan  •  Female  • Grizzly Bear

Protective & Strong & Loving

Conflicting forces shape the bear's nature, and as a classic omnivore, this burly beast exhibits two distinct sides to its personality. The carnivorous component makes the bear gruff and powerful, while its herbivorous side reveals a sensitive and intelligent individual.

Saika / Elrick  •  Female  • Spotted Hyena

Headstrong & Sarcastic & Protective

Aurelia / Morgan  •  Female  • Persian Cat

Intelligent & Prudish & Ambitious

Chalupa / Luke  •  Female  • Three Toed Sloth

ＢＩＪＯＵ griffon vulture : female : rené chevalier

Though arguably considered unscrupulous scavengers who will do anything for a snack, vultures have a deep sense of compassion and are far more sociable than people might be inclined to believe. Like all bird daemons, they enjoy an extended range of travel away from their individual - for vultures, this gives them a greater survival advantage. It is very hard to pull the wool over a vulture’s eyes, as more likely than not they’ve already been watching you for the prior week and knew exactly what you were doing all along. It’s not that they don’t trust people, but they are so easily misjudged that they like to make sure they are safe in a person’s company before growing too comfortable. They are enthusiastic and sometimes their friendship can be a little overbearing, but they are generally good-hearted and will offer a lot of themselves to the right person.

ＦＩＤＧＥＴ ring-tailed lemur : female : fredrik thorgisl

If a child spends most of their life hanging upside-down at the top of a jungle gym, it’s often said they will either end up as a bat or a primate. Children who settle as lemurs will often take this one step further, considering gravity as a mere suggestion rather than a strict rule. They are effortlessly energetic and are not used to experiencing downtime, always able to occupy their mind with something or other - a lemur will never grow bored. They are often very intelligent, but may struggle to direct this in what might be considered an ‘appropriate’ direction, preferring instead to pursue the things they alone find interesting and ignoring anything they don’t deem worthy. They are easily pleased and easily contented, happy to go along for the ride as long as they have the people they like with them.

ＡＲＴＥＭＩＳ long-tailed weasel : male : teddy montague

Weasels fall in with rats when it comes to negative stereotypes - rarely will you find a weasel working in a bank or a lawyer’s office, and it is not due to the individual themselves. Though thought of as untrustworthy, selfish or even malignant, they are in fact clever, sharp-minded individuals who have learnt how to survive in a world that doesn’t always make it easy. Perhaps there is a tendency towards looking out for themselves before others, but this is not necessarily a bad thing - they are enduringly tenacious and do not give up easily, and once they have achieved their own goals they will, more often than not, go back to aid others. They are gamblers, not just with their money but with situations, and they will keep on gambling until they win. Weasels, with their risky behaviours and high-stakes lifestyles, arguably have a tendency to get themselves into trouble at times; fortunately, they also have an unerring ability to get themselves out.

ＶＡＬＤＥＳ luna moth : genderless : icarus

It’s hard to speak on the characteristics of an individual with a moth daemon, as nobody is entirely sure. They are innately enigmatic and share very little of themselves with others, much preferring to keep a closed book where at all possible. Befriending a moth is a notably difficult task, but if achieved they can prove to be valuable allies - they go unnoticed easily and trade in secrets, so are always on the lookout for fodder. Secrets are consummately safe with these individuals and they are generally extremely trustworthy, but once they have been told something they will remember it for as long as they need to - be assured that anything whispered to a moth will not be soon forgotten. Quiet and mysterious, it is very hard to break down the traits of a group of people who try so hard not to be seen. 

ＩＳＯＬＤＥ barn owl : female : iszak konstantin

Owls do not require much close study for understanding. In this case, daemonic stereotypes tend to ring true - intellectual and imposing, they are familiar sights alongside academics and professors and have a reputation for being a little stuck-up. Individual species have their own idiosyncrasies, and barn owls are notable for their sense of independence - they are loathe to rely on others and tend to prefer their own, solitary company. Not to say they aren’t friendly - they are engaging conversationalists (if perhaps a little boring) and are eager to share their knowledge, if a willing ear is nearby to listen. Resourceful and tenacious, owls tend to aim for the higher bounds of knowledge and are more than likely to get there.

ＣＡＬＬＩＯＰＥ fancy rat : female : phineas crane

Often unfairly looked down upon as untrustworthy and unscrupulous, rats are in fact generally empathetic, gentle individuals - not too fond of crowds, but perfectly content in a quiet, intimate setting with a few close friends. They are highly family-orientated and are happiest around their loved ones, preferring to spend time at home than do anything too strenuous. Individuals who settle as rats often do well in caring roles, such as nursing or social work -  warm and compassionate, they have a knack for saying the right thing at the right time. They can be quite highly-strung and perhaps rather neurotic, but they are intensely kind-hearted and will go to the ends of the earth for the people they love.

ＤＡＺＺＬＥ flamingo : female : katherine mbaya

Often described as ‘flamboyant’ by most and ‘obnoxious’ by a few, flamingos lean towards the extroverted side of things. They are at home in the midst of a crowd and thrive on a busy social life, and are prone to intense boredom when left to occupy themselves alone. Loud and proud by nature, they will go out of their way to try and involve others in the fun, particularly if they feel someone is being unfairly left out; at the same time, however, they can be somewhat self-absorbed, and occasionally come off as brash or even aggressive to people they don’t quite click with.

ＦＥＮＮＥＬ field mouse : male : rowan abernathy

True to their stereotype, mice are not the most self-possessing individuals. Nervy and easily intimidated, they struggle to stand up for themselves and prefer to act as wallflowers, keeping out of the spotlight. High stakes and busy environments are not their favourites - they do much better in quiet, academic professions. As a result, they are often found in libraries and museums, or else in administrative roles where they are not too heavily relied upon. They tend to be fairly resourceful and are generally able to turn their hand to most things, but their lack of confidence and desire to fly under the radar means their achievements can be easily overlooked. More often than not they are highly empathetic, and are happy to lend a listening ear to a person that needs it. 

ＬＹＲＩＣ  himalayan rabbit : male : colin macintyre

Fickle and flighty, rabbits burn energy at a high rate and are almost always active. They look for near-constant stimulation and also struggle with boredom, with a tendency towards self-destructive behaviour. They have an intense appreciation for people and fall in love very easily, but at the same time can find themselves investing everything in a single person and expecting too much in return. Sometimes labelled as high-maintenance, those with rabbit daemons tend to be sweet, physically-affectionate individuals who bond hard with the people they care for, wearing their hearts entirely on their sleeves - and subsequently getting it broken very easily.

ＲＡＸＩＥＬ grey wolf : male : lucius west

It’s tempting to consider wolves as taciturn loners, unwilling to compromise and wary of others. There is little evidence of this. For the most part, those individuals with wolf daemons are often people-orientated, happy to involve themselves in a sense of community and eager to lend a hand when required. They can be quiet and reserved and perhaps don’t offer much in the way of their own opinions, but they are steadfastly loyal and a valuable friend to have. Stubbornness, however, is a common vice, as is a reluctance to tolerate disruption in their usual routine.  

ＢＵＬＬＳＥＹＥ staffordshire bull terrier : female : tobias bishop

All dogs are loyal, but the Staffordshire bull terriers push loyalty to its furthest reaches. Often found in the world of policing and security, what they might lack in academics they make up for in heart and effort. They are entirely trustworthy - breaking a vow simply doesn’t cross their mind, and they will hang on to the bitter end for someone they have sworn to. Individuals who settle as Staffordshire terriers are often unfairly written off as unintelligent, but in a high-stakes situation they’ll be the first to respond for the well-being of others - occasionally to their own detriment. A tendency towards recklessness can often be a struggle. 

ＪＥＫＹＬＬ  coyote : female : sylvester capone

Seemingly an even split between canine and feline, coyotes enjoy the dog’s effort and determination alongside the cat’s cunning and guile. They are relentless in the pursuit of what they want and refuse to let go without a fight, but at the same time will not run a fool’s errand; the coyote will never give up, but they will bide their time until they stand a better chance of success. They are shrewd and sharp-minded, but prone to a quick temper and bursts of aggressive, clouded judgement. Coyotes do not forget the individuals who wrong them.

ＵＴＨＡＥＲ black panther : male : logan fairfax

Those with cats are thought to be intelligent, charismatic, cunning, perhaps a little untrustworthy; those with great cats are all this with power and ambition to boot. They speak either little or loquaciously, and have a tendency to look down on those they consider lesser than them - arguably, this is an attempt to hide an innate inferiority complex, or perhaps just personal arrogance. Machiavellian by nature with a strong desire for independence, they do especially well in the fields of law, politics and government. 

ＡＲＩＡＤＮＥ raven : female : edward fairfax

Often attributed to witches and warlocks, bird daemons enjoy an extended breadth of separation from their individual. Smart, resourceful and able to travel long distances without suffering harm to their bond, they are the consummate survivor. Ravens in particular are granted a sense of gravitas by the stereotypes assigned to them - often, they are considered omens of ill fortune or even death, and this can pass on to their human.

ＡＳＴＲＡＬＩＳ  silver fox : male : madeleine fairfax darlington

Foxes can tell when fortunes will fall in their favour, and when it’s better to let something slide. Capricious and discerning at the same time with an innate sense of sophistication, they are careful with their own skins long before anyone else’s and are reluctant to involve themselves in a situation if there’s nothing in it for them. Nevertheless, they are engaging and effusive, and within moments of stepping into a room they can have all occupants charmed.