Superbeasts (good) | Superbeasts (evil) | Prides | Others Superbeasts (good) Age: 500 years Type: Minotaur (bison) Height: 6' 11" (app. 211cm, including horns) Talent(s): Stampede Fist GAUR The guardian of the World Tree, Yggdrasil. A minotaur of the bison variety, Gaur is dedicated to protecting Yggdrasil from those who would try to steal its fruit (including the annoyingly persistent Kedamono). Though sworn to guard the great tree, he himself partook of the fruit in order to become a super-beast. Unfortunately, being preoccupied with foreboding feelings, coupled with Kedamono's antics, left him caught unawares as Adolfo slunk in to do his master's bidding. After a violent confrontation, he defeated Adolfo and sought to challenge Othello, who made short work of him. Deciding death was too good for Gaur, Othello employed the service of someone known only as "Reaper" to provide the alternative means... First appearance: Ep. 01 Age: 16 years Type: Hybrid (Vulfpacht/Minotaur) Height: 5' 10" (app. 178cm, including horns) Talent(s): ??? KEDAMONO One who doesn't know when to quit, Kedamono has been trying to steal the fruit of the World Tree for the last seven years of his life, much to the chagrin of its guardian, Gaur. As they say, every Vulfpacht has his day, and the young lad had his in finally being successful in stealing the fabled fruit, that which makes one a superbeast and live for 500 years. In his excitement, he devoured the fruit and thought it a good idea to test his new powers against Adolfo. Unfortunately, he discovered too late that the fruit took a full eight hours to digest and wouldn't have any effect until then, and found himself mortally wounded by Adolfo soon after. Thanks to a quick rescue and a rather unique makeshift patch, courtesy of Gaur, Kedamono survived to become a superbeast. He works to test his new powers, though with limited success.   Misc. info: His favorite food is papaya. Superbeasts (evil) Age: 152 years Type: Rodentian (bearded squirrel) Talent(s): The Deadly Claw, The Deadly Jack-knife ADOLFO The self-proclaimed strongest of the forest. Dreadfully strong (though somewhat forgetful and easily sidetracked), he seems to enjoy making pitiful specimens of his opponents/victims just before killing them. Adolfo serves Othello in claiming natural monuments, such as Yggdrasil (his current assignment), though only allows himself to be used in the hope that Othello will help him get over something called the Chaos Hump... In the scuffle for Yggdrasil, Adolfo was utterly defeated by Gaur and impaled by the force of his Stampede Fist. It is unclear whether he will survive. Misc. info: He enjoys playing checkers. First appearance: Ep. 01 Prides Age: 700 years Type: Vampire Talent(s): ??? OTHELLO The self-proclaimed ruler of the Forested Continent. Although he resembles a giant bat, Othello is actually a vampire, but reverts to a bat-like form at night. Thinking that everything on the continent is his property, he becomes mildly irritated when Gaur seemingly kills Adolfo, but delivers punishment with ease. It's not clear what he has to gain in claiming natural monuments such as Yggdrasil. Perhaps there's more to this than meets the eye... First appearance: Ep. 01 Age: ??? Type: ??? Talent(s): ??? "REAPER" "The harbinger of death, the collector of souls, the one who transcends time, we dare not speak his name..." It is said that this man has lived so long, he's forgotten his true name. Deciding death was too good for Gaur, Othello called on the man known only as "Reaper" to provide Gaur with a fate far worse than death. .. First appearance: Ep. 02 Others Age: 26 years Type: Vulfpacht CHIEFTAIN HYDE The unquestionably handsome leader of the Vulfpachts. Hyde became chieftain after the untimely death of his father one season ago (in the Vulfpacht system of government, the chieftain is determined by succession, regardless of gender). His zero-tolerance policy of threats to his village has made him a widely respected man across the Central region of the Forested Continent. First appearance: Ep. 03 Age: 51 years Group: Zapatos gang (leader) Type: Gryphon "DADDY" VALDEZ  The head of the Zapatos gang. His teeth are terribly stained due to the ridiculous amount of cigars he smokes per day. Due to a genetic deformity, his wings are underdeveloped and too small for flight. He makes up for his disability with mammoth strength. First appearance: Ep. 03  Age: 42 years Group: Zapatos gang Type: Gryphon NICKLES  Valdez's right-hand man and one of the four night managers (customer service). A strongman type, he has no problems with using excessive force. First appearance: Ep. 03     Age: 34 years Group: Zapatos gang Type: Gryphon RIN TIN DENNIS  One of the four night managers (loss prevention). Proficient in fighting with firesticks (essentially, slinging a super-concentrated chemical capsule), he is significantly less mouthy than the other three managers, so much so that one might wonder if he is a mute. Even so, he is just as cruel as every one of his peers. First appearance: Ep. 04   Age: 45 years Group: Zapatos gang Type: Gryphon IRON KEITH   One of the four night managers (shipping and receiving). His white beard-like plumage and pipe make him appear to be older than he actually is. First appearance: Ep. 04     Age: 28 years Group: Zapatos gang Type: Gryphon YOUNGSILVER  One of the four night managers (gryphon resources). His stylish mohawk and sunglasses make him a standout among the four. Like Dennis, he too enjoys using explosives in combat. First appearance: Ep. 04   Age: 33 years Group: Zapatos gang Type: Gryphon FAMILIAR #1   Lead of acquisitions and fairly bad tempered. His eyebrows and hairstyle have been seen somewhere before. First appearance: Ep. 04 Age: 33 years Group: Zapatos gang Type: Gryphon FAMILIAR #2   A secretary bird and overseer of quality control. Prone to violent outbursts. He had his glasses special ordered in the next town over. First appearance: Ep. 04

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