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Why did my black lab change its online appearance to the new black Labrador. I’m really disappointed.

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Here’s the thread for me and @ilovemoonie’s mini-bios! ^-^ If you got a bio you wanna share with me, moonie, feel free to post it down below! =] In the meantime, I’ll start posting some of mine soon, if you don’t mind! (I have a couple that I’m working on right now; might post those next Monday or Tuesday, if that’s alright?)

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(T-1)
Name: Bilbo Waggins
Gender: Boy
Species: Alpaca
Age: 35
Eye Color: Both eyes are a deep ocean blue
Appearance: Like just about everyone in the Waggins family, Bilbo inherited a short stature. And by short, I mean very short. He’s roughly 8 inches shorter than the average kinz his age.
Similar to most alpacas, Bilbo has fluffy, sand-colored fur, which is thicker and longer on his chest, back, upper arms, and upper legs than on the rest of his body. He has this curly, caramel-colored wool on the top of his head and the back of his neck, which he styles like hair. His hand-hooves are divided into three fingers, one of which is a thumb. However, it’s important to note that, unlike most alpacas, Bilbo’s neck is only a little longer than that of the average Webkinz.
He almost always wears clothes. His favorite ensemble consists of a dark red or green shirt, a fancy vest, and brown pants, though he sometimes likes to wear robes, as well (particularly dark blue ones).
Close Relations: Bungo (father; 79), Bella (mother; 77)…

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~2~ … Drogo (half-brother; 52), Frodo (half-nephew; 21)
{Bilbo pretty much grew up as if he were an only child, since Drogo was already 17 when he was born and moved out of the estate just a few years after. He’s on good terms with his half-brother, but isn’t super close to him. Which is a bit ironic, considering how close he is to his nephew}
Place of Residence: Bilbo currently lives at Bag-End Estate, a rather large, one-story home built into the side of a hill. Bilbo’s dad Bungo (the previous owner) left it to his son once he turned 23, after he and Bella decided to move away to a different town.
Backstory: After inheriting the estate from his father, Bilbo lived a mostly peaceful, uninterrupted life at his new hillside home. He was definitely a homebody, rarely venturing past his front step unless it was to go for a walk or buy something from the local market. He was still pleasant back in those days, but was perhaps a bit more “stuck up” and less social. He didn’t interact much with other people, though he was widely…

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~3~ … respected in his community for both his wealth (the Waggins were quite the rich family) and his gentlemanly demeanor. (He was, however, becoming fond of his nephew, who reminded Bilbo much of himself when he was a young lad) Much of this changed, though, when Bilbo was 28. One fateful day, he was somehow swept into a crazy, 4-month-long “adventure.”
He had come back more happy and adventurous than before. Unfortunately, he lost the respect of many of his peers and even some of his extended family (particularly the Alpacasville-Wagginses) for being so “reckless” as to go on an expedition with 14 animals he had never met before, but he didn’t really care.
Bilbo grew even closer to his nephew after this time, as well, becoming almost like a father figure to him.
Brief Description of Personality: For the most part, Bilbo could best be described as an introvert. He’s not “shy”, per se, but he does usually prefer being alone or with just close friends and family.
However, he is definitely more social now than he used to be when he was younger, and is now willing to…

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~4~ … to attend some parties and other gatherings.
He’s still not particularly welcoming of visitors, though, especially if they’re his extended family. He’s not terribly fond of most of his aunts, uncles, or cousins, but he tries his best to be nice to them, nonetheless, even if they aren’t the nicest to him. Close friends, however, are an entirely different manner (you should see how quick he is to answer his door if one of his buddies is at the step!)
Bilbo is gentlemanly and usually polite, though he will speak his mind and let you know when he’s frustrated or annoyed. Additionally, he’s quick-thinking (definitely someone to trust if you find yourself in a jam), clever, smart, kindhearted, compassionate, and curious. He’s brave when he needs to be, too.
Despite being considerably wealthy (even richer now than before he went on his adventure), he’s actually pretty humble about it, and is quite generous, spending a lot of his fortune on gifts for close family or donating to charity. He also frequently describes himself as an “expert treasure hunter.”
However, it should be noted that Bilbo isn’t very good at…

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~5~ … giving compliments, and his attempts to flatter people usually fall flat.
He has some nervous tendencies, as well, which include stuttering, aimlessly pacing around, and talking to himself. Bilbo is easily overwhelmed when there’s a lot going on around him, and that’s usually when his nervous tendencies show up.
He’s also a pretty terrible liar. Bilbo is generally a fairly honest fellow, though he will lie when it’s convenient for him. It never really works, though, because most people can see right through him. He can be kind of secretive, too, and isn’t always quick to tell the truth.
As far as his speech goes, Bilbo tends to talk in a formal manner, though he’s not quite as “articulate” as he’d like (there tends to be a lot of “ums” and “ahhs” thrown in his sentences). He’s got a British-sounding accent, which is a tad strange considering he doesn’t live in (nor was he born in) England, but most members of his family talk that way. He also has this habitat of calling his family members, friends, and even casual acquaintances “my dear” (ex. “my dear Frodo”). It’s chiefly…

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~6~ … a Waggins trait– a term of endearment the family often uses– though Gandalf also utilities it, himself.
Hobbies: Reading, writing (which he can do for hours on end; he’s particularly fond of writing short songs and poetry, as well as detailing his past adventures and experiences), cooking, coming up with and solving riddles (he’s especially good at this), exploring, bowling (it’s a little known fact that Bilbo is a great bowler), golfing (on the rare occasion)
Friends and Acquaintances: Bilbo’s closest friends are Gandalf Grey the charcoal cat and Thorin Barkenshield the scottish terrier, though he’s also good pals with Fili, Kili, and the other members of Thorin’s company (including Bombur the clownfish and Dwalin the ostrich)– the same animals he had met by chance 7 years earlier on his “adventure.”
And of course, as mentioned before, Bilbo is pretty close to his half-nephew, Frodo, whom he treats as if he were his own son.
Some Likes: Tea, big meals, studying old books and maps, telling stories, sitting outside, LOTR and The Hobbit (both the books and the movies), cake, lasagna…

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~7~ … the colors green and gold, flowers.
Some Dislikes: Salesmen, people touching or using his spoons (for some reason, Bilbo is extremely protective of his spoons), his seasonal allergies, surprise parties, writers’ block.
Reference: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68669 [I decided to digitally color my original sketch of Bilbo, and thought I'd share it here so you can have an even better idea of how I picture him :) ]

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(Oops! Meant to say “utilizes”, not “utilities” in my 6th comment =P Sorry, the autocorrect on my iPod is really goofy; it changes everything ‘^^)

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(Ah, sorry! Just posting this here because I wasn’t sure where else to put it ,XD
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69685
I ended up making an updated drawing of Bilbo recently because… I don’t know XD I guess I was bored. And when I’m bored, I like to redraw my ‘kinz XD Also, I just wanted to try my hand at drawing him on that new art app I have, haha)

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(T-2)
Name: Frodo Waggins
Gender: Boy
Species: Black friesian
Age: 21
Eye Color: Blue
Appearance: Just like Bilbo, Frodo also happens to be considerably short. He’s about one inch shorter than his uncle (but weirdly enough, Frodo is actually considered to be one of the taller members of the immediate Waggins family).
He’s completely covered in short black fur, and has solid black hooves that are not divided into individual “units” (unlike Bilbo’s). Moreover, Frodo has an unusually thick (well, “thick” by a horse’s standard, anyway) and curly mane, which covers the top of his head and goes nearly all the way down his neck. It almost resembles hair. His tail isn’t curly, but it is rather thick. Frodo is kind of slim, too, which is unusual for a Waggins.
Additionally, he’s almost always dressed. His most basic outfits consist of an off-white, baggy long-sleeved shirt or tunic and brown trousers (sometimes with suspenders, if he feels like it). His more “fancy” outfits, on the other hand, tend to resemble Bilbo’s own attire, except it’s more youthful-looking. He also has this green cloak…

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~2~ … that he often likes to wear when he’s outside, in the place of a coat.
Known Close Relations: Bungo (grandfather; 79), Donna (grandmother; passed away long before Frodo was born), Drogo (father; 52), Primrose (mother; 51), Bilbo (half-uncle; 35)
{It’s worth noting that Donna, Drogo, and Primrose are all horses. Bungo is the only one in this list who is a different animal: an alpaca}
Place of Residence: Frodo currently alternates between living at his parent’s home and at Bilbo’s estate, depending on the time of year and/or how busy his parents are. It’s been like that for the past 6 years.
However, his uncle has previously invited him to live at his estate full-time, and Frodo is considering making the move sometime in the near future (his parents have been gently urging him to, anyway, as they think it’d be a big ‘step’ towards him becoming more independent).
Brief Description of Personality: In terms of sociality, Frodo is a bit shy. He’s not a huge talker in general, but can be kind of chatty when he’s hanging out with his friends or with Bilbo…

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~3~ … But, as one might guess, he is rather quiet around strangers. In fact, Frodo tends to be somewhat uncomfortable around those whom he doesn’t know well, especially if they don’t seem very nice or if they have an “intimidating” appearance (for instance, if they’re really tall or have a mean-looking face). Frodo will talk to them, if they try to engage him in a conversation, but they shan’t expect him to say a whole lot. Nonetheless, if you’re nice to him and prove yourself trustworthy, Frodo will probably warm up to you fairly quick.
Despite looking and being young, the way he acts and talks makes him seem older than he actually is. (As his good friend Gandalf would put it, he’s an “old soul in a young body.”)
As far as his broader personality goes, Frodo is polite, kind, smart, usually respectful, and a good listener. He seldom interrupts when someone is talking, and always tries to come off as being keenly interested in what other people have to say… even when doesn’t understand half of what they’re talking about and/or personally finds it a little boring…

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(Oops, sorry, meant to say “even when he doesn’t” in my previous reply ‘^^ )
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~4~ … Additionally, Frodo is a bit curious as to “what’s out there”, though he’s not nearly as adventurous as his uncle Bilbo.
Frodo also tries to show compassion or pity towards animals that no one else really seems to like, and never really wants to be a burden to his friends or family, which leads him to try to deal with his troubles on his own (even though he’d fare much better if he had the help of others).
He’s a rather soft, quiet talker, and seldom raises his voice unless he’s really angry or upset. Like Bilbo, he’s also got a British-type accent, tends to speak more formally, and uses similar terms of endearment (ex. “my dear”) with his friends and family.
Though he’s typically in “decent” spirits, Frodo unfortunately can become a little depressed or even pessimistic at times. (In fact, he’s described as often having a sad look on his face) He doesn’t have a whole lot of self-confidence, either, and has the bad habit of second-guessing himself a lot…

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~5~ … He sometimes finds it hard to make decisions, because he’s afraid that he’ll make the wrong ones. Additionally, Frodo is kind of “accident prone” and tends to get himself hurt on a regular basis.
Although he’s pretty kind and even-tempered overall, Frodo will occasionally experience sudden and almost random bursts of anger and/or possessiveness (for instance, he might snap at somebody, or yell out “MINE!” if someone goes to touch something that he owns). However, these odd behaviors usually go away pretty quick, and Frodo always apologies afterwards, generally saying something like, “I-I’m so sorry. I don’t know what came over me…” He really doesn’t know why or how these things happen, but he does feel pretty awful whenever it occurs, especially if it’s in front of a friend or a family member.
Moreover, Frodo has a difficult time dealing with big responsibilities (sometimes, he knows what to do, but doesn’t really want to or doesn’t know how to do it), and can be a little too trusting of others (once someone has gained Frodo’s full trust, they’ll find that it’s not too hard to mislead…

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~6~ … or deceive him; poor fella has been betrayed by a few animals like this in the past)
He often gets lost in his own thoughts and surroundings, too, and may not fully pay attention to all that’s going on around him. Come to think of it, that’s probably why he’s “accident prone.”
But in all, despite his flaws, he really is a good guy! You just got to give him a chance.
Hobbies: Reading (he loves to read, especially in the summers, when he can sit under the sprawling shade of the oak and maple trees near Bilbo’s house), taking walks, writing prose and poetry, calligraphy (he enjoys trying his hand–er, hoof– at fancy, flowy lettering)
Friends and Acquaintances: Frodo’s best pals are Samwise and Gandalf, though he’s also pretty close to Merry and Pippin. He knows Rosie, too, but regards her as more of a “casual friend.” (He’s a bit awkward around girls)
Frodo has also talked to Faramir Gondor the majestic tiger a few times, and finds him to be a rather pleasant animal to converse with. He currently considers him an acquaintance…

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~7~ … Some Likes: Spending time with his friends and family (Frodo is usually the happiest whenever he’s surrounded by those he cares about), Ruth (girl pebble horse), apples, looking old family heirlooms and shiny objects (he has a particularly strange fascination with shiny things and can study them for hours on end), chicken and mushrooms (perhaps his favorite dish that Bilbo makes for him), fireworks, LOTR/The Hobbit (both the books and the movies)
Some Dislikes: Spiders, volcanoes, the feeling of being watched (he doesn’t really like it when people stare it him, because he finds it rather unnerving; it is for this reason that he also hates staring contests), being betrayed, caves, swimming (he can swim but doesn’t find getting all wet to be super fun, though he does enjoy dipping his hind-hooves in the water when it’s hot out)
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(Note: I did start working on a colored drawing of Frodo that I wanted to share as a “reference”, but unfortunately, I was unable to finish it before I posted this ‘^^ I’m gonna send it in soon, though, and will post the link once it moderates!)

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(Ah, oops! I meant to say “apologizes afterwards”, not “apologies afterwards” in comment 5, and I forgot to add the word “at” in between “looking” and “old family heirlooms” in comment 7 XP Sorry about that! I know those were fairly small mistakes, but I still wanted to clarify ‘^^ )

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The drawing is done and moderated! :3
Reference: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68689
{Like the “reference” for Bilbo, this is pretty much just a colored-in version of the sketch I sent in last month. Nothing too exciting, but I think I actually like this picture better than the original one I made of him! Oh, and so you know, the outfit Frodo’s wearing in this drawing is the same one he has in the roleplay :) (It’s one of his “basic” outfits, as described in the bio) Except well, he also has the cloak in the roleplay, but I didn’t include that because it was a little too tricky for me to draw :P I tried, and it did not turn out well ,XD Anyway, hope you enjoy!}

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(Oh dear, I’m sorry for adding more to this! ‘^^ I wouldn’t have even put this here, since I know I had already told you at our last park chat, but I thought it was kind of an important trait, so I figured I’d type it out just in case either of us forgot… ,XD
So, as I had discussed with you, Ring Pops will officially be added to Frodo’s list of “likes”! Except, Frodo is a bit embarrassed by the fact that he still likes a “little kids’ candy”, so he tries to keep his fondness for them a secret XD Only Bilbo knows, and Frodo wouldn’t have even told him if it wasn’t for the fact that Bilbo runs most of the errands, and is hence the best and easiest way for Frodo to get his Ring Pops.
Oh! And he’s also kind of possessive over his Ring Pops, too. Like if you tried to take it away from him or asked to look at it, he might get angry and/or try to protect it. It’s one of those things that could put him in an uncharacteristically bad mood)

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(T-3)
Name: Thorin Barkenshield
Gender: Boy
Species: Scottish terrier
Age: 38
Eye Color: Blue
Appearance: Thorin is taller than both Bilbo and Frodo, but he’s still about 3 inches shorter than the average ‘kinz his age. Despite being a bit on the short side, Thorin is well-built and somewhat muscular.
He is covered almost entirely in fluffy, somewhat curly black fur. Furthermore, like most scottish terriers, Thorin has a “beard” that covers his muzzle and the lower part of his face.
He doesn’t wear clothes as much as Bilbo or Frodo, and often has the tendency to just wear a thick belt with a decorative silver sword attached to the side (he made it with his own two paws out of some of the silver he recovered from Thror’s treasure hoard, and is quite proud of his handiwork).
However, whenever Thorin does choose to don a full ensemble, it usually consists of several layers of dark colored (chiefly brown, gray, and navy) shirts, topped with a long jacket and/or a furry vest. He tends to dress in a way that’s described as being both…

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~2~ … “noble” and “rugged.”
Known Close Relations: Thrain (father; 70), Therese (mother; 70), Dís (sister; 34), Mili (aunt; 58), Káin (uncle; 60), Fili (cousin; 26), Kili (cousin; 26), Thror (grandfather; passed away when Thorin was 29)
Place of Residence: He lives several towns away from Bilbo and Frodo, in a fairly quiet neighborhood inhabited mostly by his kin (as a matter of fact, Fili and Kili are his next-door neighbors). His current residence is actually his grandfather Thror’s old manor.
Backstory: Thorin was close to his grandfather, so when Thror had passed away, he was indeed very sad. However, he was also more determined than ever before to reclaim his grandfather’s long lost treasure hoards, and especially the priceless “Barkenstone”– a large, one-of-a-kind white jewel that was Thror’s greatest find as well as Thorin’s promised inheritance. The stone had gone missing on one of his grandfather’s expeditions long ago, and unfortunately, Thror had never gotten the chance to recover it (though he secretly hoped that his grandson would find it and hence preserve their family legacy).
When Thorin turned 31, he decided that he couldn’t delay any longer– he…

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~3~ .. had to locate Thror’s lost treasure hoard, or risk someone else beating them to it and claiming it as their own.
Together with Gandalf (an old pal of Thrain’s), a group of 12 companions (most of which were extended family or friends of family), and poor Mr. Bilbo– who got caught up in the whole mess after Gandalf suggested to Thorin that they take him along with after a chance encounter the alpaca and cat had one spring morning– Thorin set out on a 4-month-long quest, which thankfully proved successful, despite the trials they faced along the way.
Brief Description of Personality: Thorin’s not particularly outgoing, nor is he shy. He’s fine talking with other animals and is never afraid to confront an unfamiliar face, though he hardly ever goes purposely out of his way to chat with someone new.
As one could probably guess, Thorin takes great pride in his family name, and he even makes it a point to tell everyone he meets exactly who he is and from whom he’s descended, regardless of whether or not they know who the Barkenshields are.
In terms…

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~4~ … of his “good” traits, Thorin is confident, brave, and determined. He doesn’t give up easily, and always tries his best to persevere through whatever life throws at him. (He’s got decent table manners, too, which wouldn’t even be anything special except for the fact that the other 12 members of Thorin’s “company” have terrible table etiquette, making Thorin look like a gentleman in comparison)
He also has the qualities of a strong leader. Thorin usually knows how to stay calm in the midst of chaos, and can be both persuasive and (for the lack of a better word) inspirational. If his friends or family become discouraged, he can rouse them to carry on once more.
He tries to makes amends for his mistakes (even though he has a hard time admitting when he messes up) and does care about about those in his “group.”
Even if you don’t always agree with Thorin, it is hard not to admire him!
However, Thorin does have his share of “undesirable” traits, as well.
For one, he’s pretty stubborn, and isn’t the most patient animal on the planet. If someone or something is…

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~5~ … taking too long, Thorin will eventually just go ahead and move on, leaving the thing or person behind.
Additionally, Thorin is hot-tempered, haughty, and can be purposefully rude to other ‘kinz when he’s in a bad mood. He’s easily annoyed, and absolutely hates it when people joke about him.
Thorin is kind of greedy at times, too (a trait that unfortunately runs through most of the Barkenshield family), though he does try his best to resist the urge to hoard his riches. Nevertheless, he is very protective over his possessions, and is always a bit paranoid that someone will take his belongings.
Oh, and it’s also worth mentioning that Thorin holds grudges and is often distrusting of other animals, especially dragons, butterscotch retrievers, and raccoons. (All three are species that he encountered on his “adventure” and made the journey more difficult)
Nonetheless, despite his shortfalls, Thorin really is a decent, honorable guy. You just have to be careful not to do anything to annoy or frustrate him.
As far as other things go, Thorin has a deep, gruff voice, and a noticeable accent. He tends to…

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~6~ … use formal language when he speaks, as well as some archaisms (ex. he often uses the word “ere” instead of “before”).
Thorin is notorious for rambling and giving long, winding speeches that never seem to end, which is why it’s not recommended that you get him started on something (because once you do, it’s hard to get him to stop). He’s kind of like Luis in this way, except Thorin doesn’t talk as fast and isn’t quite as annoying.
Hobbies/Talents: Studying and making maps, metalwork (he knows how to smith gold and silver), whittling (woodcarving), adventuring, gemology (he loves studying different gemstones), singing (believe it or not, Thorin can actually sing, though he does it very seldom; and anyway, he can only sing somber, almost depressing songs).
He also has a secret talent for writing kids’ books, which is a bit odd considering he’s not overly fond of children. Though, I suppose it might have something to do with the fact that he’s great at coming up with rhymes. It’s a little known fact about him– one that he’d maybe tell people, if he knew…

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~7~ … that he wasn’t going to be made fun of. (You can blame Kili for that)
Friends and Acquaintances: Due to his personality, Thorin has never had a whole lot of friends. Sure, he is the obvious leader of “Thorin and Co.” (the name given to his group of 12 companions), but for a lot of animals in his company… they hang around Thorin mostly because they’ve know him for a long time and have admiration for him and (usually) find him pleasant to chat with. If you were to actually ask them if they considered Thorin a “close friend”, some of them might not know how to answer, as they may never have viewed Thorin in that light.
Thorin is pretty tight with Fili and Kili, his cousins, though he doesn’t really consider them his “buddies”, since they’re his family.
So with that being said, the only animals that Thorin considers to be his “true friends” are Gandalf, (a pal of his father Thrain, who reached out to Thorin after Thror had passed; Thorin has always respected Gandalf and enjoys talking to him) and–surprisingly– Bilbo. I say…

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~8~ … “surprisingly” because the two didn’t really get along much at first. Well, to be more specific, Thorin didn’t get along with Bilbo (he thought him an unnecessary and useless addition to his adventure crew).
However, they eventually overcame their differences and gained a mutual respect for one another, which (over time) led to them becoming good friends.
Some Likes: Humming, sausage, Arby’s, feeling important, talking about his family heritage, fried eggs and ham (his favorite breakfast dish), LOTR/The Hobbit (he likes the latter a bit more, however), mountains.
Some Dislikes: Fish (he can’t eat fish, for reasons similar as to why Fili can’t eat apples XD Let’s just say he had a bad experience once, and decided he wouldn’t have it again), being teased, when he’s interrupted, cheery pop music (something tells me that he wouldn’t approve of the kinds of songs Pikachu listens to ,XD ), salad.
Reference: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68803 {I decided the other day I’d go ahead and draw Thorin in one of his described outfits, and I gotta say, I actually really like the way this turned out XD }

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(Hey! Sorry for putting this here… ‘^^ I got kinda bored last week and ended up making a new reference drawing of Thorin, because, now that I look at, I didn’t really like the way I made his face look in the first sketch ,XD I think this one is much better, though I was too lazy to do any shading, haha.
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69209
Hope ya like it! :3 )

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(T-4)
Name: Fili Durin
{his name can be pronounced either (fihlee) or (feelee), but the first pronunciation is more often used than the second}
Gender: Boy
Species: American cocker spaniel
Age: 26 (he was born five minutes before Kili, however, so he’s technically the older twin)
Eye Color: Dull green
Appearance: For the most part, Fili looks like your typical american cocker spaniel. He’s got blond fur, which is somewhat wavy and longer than his brother Kili’s.
He has this really “scruffy” look to him, and even has a patch of fur underneath his chin that is longer than the fur on the rest of his face. It almost resembles a short beard or a goatee.
In terms of height, Fili is about 5 inches shorter than the average ‘kinz his age (or roughly 2 inches shorter than Thorin).
Despite being only a few minutes older than Kili, Fili does sort of look as if he were a couple years older. He also has a fairly long muzzle– longer than that of most spaniels.
He tends to dress most often in a…

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~2~ … silver belt (sometimes with a decorative sword attached, as Thorin made one for both Fili and Kili out of some of his treasure) and brown boots. But, when Fili chooses to don a full ensemble, it usually consists of several thick shirts, dark pants, and a furry coat-like garment. When possible, he prefers dressing in beige/tan clothes with some black or silver accents.
Known Close Relations: Mili (mother; 58), Káin (father; 60), Thrain (uncle; 70), Therese (aunt; 70), Thorin (cousin; 38), Dís (cousin; 34), Kili (twin brother; 26), Thror (grandfather; passed away when Fili was 17)
Place of Residence: Fili currently resides in a single-story home next to Thorin’s manor, in the little private community of Erebor. It’s not a gigantic house, but it’s big enough for both him and his brother, Kili (they live together).
Brief Description of Personality: Fili isn’t super outgoing, but he isn’t shy, either. He’s kind of in-between… a bit like Thorin in that he doesn’t mind talking to new faces, but doesn’t necessarily go out of his way to chat with strangers, unless he needs something of them.
Fili is the more “low-key”…

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~3~ … Durin brother; he isn’t as loud or as bold as Kili, and is a little less talkative. He’s not “quiet”, per se, (he will most certainly inject his thoughts or feelings in a conversation if he’s excited or has something important to suggest or to say), though unlike his twin, Fili can silently slip away from a scene and come back later without hardly anyone noticing his absence. He’s not very wordy, either, and often tries to get his points across in a few short sentences.
His voice is a tad deeper and his accent is a bit thicker than Kili’s.
In terms of his positive traits, Fili is quick-thinking, even-tempered, and very loyal, especially to Kili. He hates seeing his brother get hurt, and would do just about anything to defend him or care for him.
Additionally, he’s always eager to help out, and generally has a good attitude about things. And, when he must, Fili will put the needs of others before his own interests (he’s not a very selfish guy, as you may have noticed)…

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~4~ … He’s fairly athletic, too, with quick reflexes and excellent balance. He is somewhat jocular, though not to the same extent as his brother.
Moving on, it’s equally important to note some of Fili’s more “negative” traits, such as the fact that he has a hard time speaking up for himself, particularly in front of Thorin. For instance, if Fili came up with a good idea and Thorin ridiculed and/or put the kibosh on it, he wouldn’t try to argue his position or anything– he’d just stand there… quietly disagreeing, but not daring to say anything.
He also isn’t the best person to trust with looking after your things. If you give him something to watch over or care for, chances are that he’ll probably forget all about the object or task two minutes later. And by the time he does remember, well, it’s usually too late.
Needless to say, if you’re going on a vacation or something and need somebody to water your plants, you’d best not trust Fili to do it (poor Bilbo learned this the hard way, when half of his azaleas…

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~5~ … wilted because Fili couldn’t take care of them for just four days).
Oh! And Fili does have some pretty awful table manners. His aren’t quite as bad as that of some of the other members of Thorin and Co., but he will get up and walk around on top of a dinner table to serve and pass food to his friends. Many dishes (and tables) have been broken in this manner.
Nonetheless, despite these traits, Fili really is a nice ‘kinz, once you get to know him!
As far as other things go, Fili has the most peculiar habit of stashing away silverware in his jacket (he has a million different hidden pockets on the inside of that thing, and they’re usually in the most strange of places, like on top of his shoulders and behind his back). No one is quite sure why Fili feels the need to have a ton of spoons and forks with him at all times, and if you ever ask him about it, he won’t give you any straight answers– he’ll just look at you and shrug…

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~6~ … Strangely enough, he also seems to know a good bit about certain bird calls (particularly owl calls), and can imitate a few of them pretty well.
Hobbies/Talents: Playing the wooden flute and fiddle, whittling (woodcarving; that’s how he made his flute), whistling, throwing things (he probably could have been a good baseball pitcher, if he were interested in the sport)
Friends and Acquaintances: Even though they’re brothers, Fili considers Kili to be his best friend. The two get along very well, and rarely do they argue (and when they do, it’s usually about little things). Though, they do tease each other often, but all in good jest.
Fili is also pretty close to Thorin, too. However, although Thorin is just his older cousin, he’s pretty authoritative towards both him and Kili, and acts more as if he’s their uncle or something. In fact, some people have actually mistaken Thorin as their uncle, and believe me, Thorin isn’t too quick to correct them, either.
Moreover, being one of the members of Thorin’s company, Fili is (as expected) good acquaintances with everyone in the group…

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~7~ … including Gandalf and Bilbo.
He and his brother, Kili, were actually among some of the first animals in Thorin’s company to welcome Bilbo into the group, and although they’re both pretty different from Bilbo personality-wise, they still find a way to make their friendship work.
Some Likes: Arby’s, polishing and shining his silverware (which he does at least once a week), turkey and ham, LOTR/The Hobbit, playing catch with Kili (Fili is good at throwing things and Kili is good at catching things, so, ya know XD ), vanilla wafers, adventuring.
Some Dislikes: Apples (Fili actually used to like apples once, but somehow he got sick of the smell one day, and he hasn’t had one since :P ) getting in trouble with Thorin, when Kili gets hurt, any foods that are green in color (he likes the color green but not in his food ,XD )
Reference Drawing: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68823 {Just thought I’d draw an updated sketch of Fili! Sorry it’s not a full-body one ‘^^ I do hope to make one of those, though, someday}

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(All right, here’s the updated reference drawing I made for Fili!:
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68951
Not much is different about him, except he now has a beard XD I think he looks better that way ;) And I just feel like it makes him more “unique”? I dunno ,XD )

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(T-5)
Name: Kili Durin
{his name can be pronounced either (kihlee) or (keelee), though the former is more common; nonetheless, it’s worth nothing that his brother, Fili, usually pronounces it the latter way}
Gender: Boy
Species: Black Cocker Spaniel
Age: 26 (five minutes younger than Fili)
Eye Color: Both eyes are a dark, smoky gray
Appearance: Kili is covered entirely in wavy black fur. He’s not as scruffy as Fili, but is often described by others as having a “rugged”, handsome look to him.
Despite being the younger twin, Kili is actually about 1/2 of an inch taller than Fili. It doesn’t sound like much, because it really isn’t, but when you’re short like Fili and Kili, well… every centimeter counts.
Whenever he decides to wear a full outfit, Kili usually dresses in multiple shirts, a layer of silver chain mail armor, dark-colored pants, and a long, thin jacket made out of a material similar to leather. He prefers to dress in the colors black, dark gray, and dark brown.
His more “simple” outfits, on the other hand, usually just consist…

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~2~ … of a belt and a pair of boots.
Known Close Relations: Mili (mother; 58), Káin (father; 60), Thrain (uncle; 70), Therese (aunt; 70), Thorin (cousin; 38), Dís (cousin; 34), Fili (twin brother; 26), Thror (grandfather; passed away when Kili was 17)
Place of Residence: Lives in a cozy house with Fili in the neighborhood of Erebor.
Brief Description of Personality: In terms of sociality, Kili is more outgoing than his brother, Fili. He’s fairly extroverted, and enjoys both meeting other people and being around other people. He doesn’t really like to be left alone much, otherwise he gets bored.
His thin Irish-sounding accent is similar to Fili’s, but his voice isn’t quite as deep. He’s chattier than Fili, though, which makes him the easier brother to converse with.
In terms of his personality, Kili is spirited, charming, loyal, and brave. He’s also fairly amiable, fun to be with, and is quite athletic.
He’s pretty jocular, too, meaning that he really likes making jokes. And teasing. Not in mean way, though some animals (ahem, Thorin) may unfortunately take his jest the wrong way…

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~3~ … Although he’s pretty jokey, he is capable of being (somewhat) serious when a situation calls for it. He’s generally in an upbeat mood, and is rather adventurous.
As far as “negative” traits go, Kili does have a slight temper on him, and will raise his voice if he’s angry or upset about something. However, his anger usually cools pretty off quick, and he goes right back being his normal self.
Also, he’s definitely bolder than his brother, Fili, and is not afraid to let people (including Thorin) know when he disagrees with them or thinks that something is wrong. Even though he can at least stand up for himself, his outspokenness sometimes gets him in trouble.
He doesn’t like showing pain or weakness, either, and will often try to just “grin and bear it” if he’s hurt or if something’s bothering him. In other words, Kili usually downplays both his emotions and his injuries, brushing them off and making them seem like no big deal even when they are.
Fili can see right through his brother’s facade, however…

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~4~ … and always tries to help Kili even when his twin insists that he doesn’t need it.
In contrast, he’ll sometimes exaggerate about his adventures, experiences, or his talents, which really annoys Thorin. (Not because the claims are exaggerated, but because he’s worried that Kili will steal attention away from him)
Oh! And instead of wiping his dirty shoes on a mat when entering someone else’s home like a normal animal, Kili has a terrible reputation for scraping his shoes on the first piece of fine furniture he sees. In fact, Kili once wiped his boots on Bilbo’s glory box, and believe me when I say that the alpaca wasn’t very happy about it.
All in all, despite his flaws, Kili is a pretty awesome and fun guy once you befriend him! You just might want to cover your furniture with plastic before he comes over for a visit, is all XD (‘Cause if he doesn’t wipe his feet on in, it’ll probably get dirty anyway as a result of an epic food fight)
As for his quirks and other characteristics, Kili has the tendency…

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~5~ … to mess up people’s last names… a lot.
For example, he often calls Bilbo, “Mr. Wiggins” (instead of “Mr. Waggins”), and Dwalin Fundin the ostrich, “Mr. Fundip” (like the candy, Fun Dip XD ).
No one is quite sure if Kili actually thinks that these are their last names, or if he just got used to calling them that and it became a bad habit, or if he simply does it to annoy people.
Regardless, he can never seem to get most last names right, no matter how many times he’s corrected.
Kili also has this dark blue-green gemstone that he almost always carries around with him, usually in his pocket or tucked away in his belt. His mother, Mili, gave it to him before he and Fili left on Thorin’s journey, and he’s kept it ever since. Since he no longer lives with his parents, he’s found it to be a nice reminder of them whenever he gets lonely.
Some think it’s a little odd, but if they ever bring it up, Kili just reminds them that it’s his brother, Fili, who always…

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~6~ … walks around wearing a coat stuffed with polished silverware. That usually puts a swift end to any of their jest.
Hobbies/Talents: Archery (he’s a pretty decent archer), singing (believe it or not, Kili is actually a good singer, though he only really sings somber tunes–the kind Thorin likes– or songs relating to food, but maybe someday he’ll expand his horizons), dancing (only problem? He usually dances on other people’s furniture), catching, cleaning dishes (he and his brother have come up with a very efficient system for washing dishes, except it involves Fili throwing plates in the air like Frisbees so Kili can catch them, stack them, and spray them with a power washer. It’s a quick way of doing things, but it’s definitely not endorsed by Bilbo or pretty much any other Webkinz who cares about the wellbeing of their eating utensils)
Friends and Acquaintances: Like his brother, Kili would probably consider Fili to be his best friend. The two have been inseparable since they were kids, and though they’re older and now more independent, it’s still difficult for them to be away from each other…

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~7~ … for extended periods of time.
Kili is also close to Thorin, his cousin, even though the terrier sometimes gets annoyed with his behavior (he doesn’t appreciate the fact that he’s the subject of a lot of Kili’s jokes, but in Kili’s defense, there’s a lot of material to be used with that guy).
Furthermore, he’s pals with Thorin’s entire company, particularly Gandalf (whom he really admires and respects; Kili thinks he’s pretty awesome) and Bilbo. For whatever reason, Kili finds Bilbo to be quite amusing, especially when he is mad or irritated (though, I suppose it would be a bit funny to watch an angry little alpaca chase someone around with a spoon).
Oh! And I should note, too, that Kili is friends with Laurel, the girl signature woodland raccoon… much to his cousin’s chagrin, I may add, as Thorin has never been overly fond of raccoons.
Some Likes: Dinner parties, barbecue ribs, Arby’s (he eats there at least three or four times a week), food fights (Kili has started many food fights over the course of his life, and he’s very proud of that), apples (probably…

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~8~ … one of the only healthy foods he actually likes, and of course, it’s the one Fili can’t stand), LOTR/The Hobbit, beef (including hamburgers, roast beef, and steak; you name it, he probably likes it), Laurel, washing the dishes, ketchup, music (he has a particular soft spot for light, orchestral woodwind music… not like he’d ever tell Thorin that, though)
Some Dislikes: Events or plans being cancelled, most vegetables, being left out (if you exclude Kili from something fun, he’s going to be extremely upset), being bored, getting himself hurt, meat substitutes (needless to say, he’d never, ever visit Daisy Doe’s restaurant), when he feels like Thorin is being too stubborn/unreasonable
Reference Drawing: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68825 {I feel like this could’ve turned out better, but, oh well. I’m sure I’ll draw him and Fili again soon enough ,XD }

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(Oops, sorry! In my second to last comment, I meant to say “[Kili is] friends with all of Thorin’s company, as well as Gandalf and Bilbo.” I originally put “particularly” instead of “as well as”, because I must have forgotten that Gandalf and Bilbo weren’t actually a part of Thorin’s group ,XD I’ve typed so much recently, I can’t remember what’s what! ‘^^ Er, I hope this made sense? If it doesn’t, just forget that I ever said anything XD )

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{Hey, moonie! Just posting the link to that updated Kili reference drawing I told you about yesterday :)
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69897
Hope you like it! :3 I changed up his appearance a bit by making him scruffier and giving him a longer, more ruffled tuft of fur on the top of his head}

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(T-6)
Full Name: Gandalf Mithrandir Grey
Gender: Boy
Species: In virtual and in plush, he’s a charcoal cat. However, for his character, I made him a charcoal cat/persian mix.
Age: 64 (nearing 65; he was born in 1955)
Eye Color: Grayish-green
Appearance: Being a mix, Gandalf has attributes from both of his parents’ breeds. He has a dark gray pelt and a smoke-colored nose like a charcoal cat, but his face is flat and broad like a persian’s. He’s also got very long, fluffy fur, which often gets matted and tangled.
For a cat, Gandalf is fairly tall, and is perhaps a good bit taller than the average Webkinz his age. As a matter of fact, he is (currently) the tallest of the characters I will be using. After him comes Severus (who is almost the same height), Boromir, and Faramir.
Gandalf almost always wears a light gray robe and a pointed hat of the same color, along with a long white or silver scarf.
He also frequently carries around a staff that he uses as a walking stick. The staff is…

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~2~ … made of gnarled wood, and has a blue-green jewel at the top. It was given to Gandalf as a gift by his cousin.
Nicknames: For whatever reason, Gandalf actually has a lot of nicknames. The most utilized one is “Mithrandir”, as some people prefer calling him by his middle name.
He’s also known as “the grey pilgrim”, “the cat in the wizard hat”, and “moth man”, among other things.
Known Relations: Gladys Grey (mother; 92), Garfield Grey (father; passed away), Radagast Brown (cousin; 57)
{his mother is a persian cat, and his father was a charcoal cat; also, Radagast is a squirrel monkey}
Place of Residence: No one is quite sure where Gandalf lives. He never talks about his house, nor has he ever made mention to anyone of where it’s at. Some speculate that Gandalf lives with his cousin, while others insist that he just wanders around and stays with whichever friends are willing to give him lodging.
Truth is, Gandalf does have a house of his own, and it’s not even really that far from any of his friends. But he finds all their wondering…

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~3~ … and speculation to be quite amusing, which is why he continues to keep his residence a secret.
Brief Description of Personality: Gandalf is a fairly outgoing cat, who usually enjoys meeting new faces. He’s not one to shy away from social interaction, and will even try to approach timid or snobbish animals to see if he can make their acquaintance. Whether or not the other person will want to talk to him, however, is a different story (though Gandalf will usually find some way to drag them into a conversation, anyway).
In terms of personality, Gandalf is venerable, wise, knowledgable, and usually kind, though he can be stern, when needed.
Though he comes off as being a rather serious animal, Gandalf is capable of making a humorous remark every now and then. And he does enjoy some jokes, if they’re in good taste.
Moreover, he’s quite protective over his friends, and hates seeing them get hurt or make unwise, hasty decisions. Therefore, he is always willing to give them advice or nudge them in the right direction when he feels like they’re on the verge of making a bad choice…

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~4~ … Oh! And also, despite his age, Gandalf’s actually pretty active, and usually has enough energy to keep up with his friends (though he may need a nap when it’s all said and done).
Overall, Gandalf is a really caring, compassionate, and good-hearted guy, who is generally hopeful– even if he does admits that his hope is a “fool’s hope.”
However, like anyone else, Gandalf does have his flaws.
For one, he has a quick temper. He doesn’t “blow up” when he’s mad, and his anger goes away pretty fast, but he might snap at someone if they continue to bother him while he’s in his bad mood (the best thing to do when Gandalf’s angry is just leave him be, and not to badger or pester him).
He gets frustrated easily, too, especially when he feels like no one is listening to him, if someone is being unreasonable, or if he can’t remember something.
Though he’s usually patient, one thing that Gandalf has zero tolerance for is stupid questions. In other words, he hates being asked questions that have an obvious answer or that are just downright nonsensical. He also doesn’t…

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~5~ … like being asked the same kind of question over and over again. (Gandalf actually doesn’t mind answering questions, but only if they’re not dumb or if he hasn’t already answered them a million times)
I should also note that he’s a bit nosy and sometimes speaks in riddles (i.e. he’s not always “plain” in his speech, and can say things that frustrate or confuse his friends because they don’t know what he’s getting at). Gandalf tends to “come and go” as he pleases, as well. You might be doing something with him, and then he’ll unexpectedly depart and not come back until much later. And of course, the times when he does depart are the usually the most inconvenient. This habit can definitely get on his friends’ nerves, especially when it messes up their entire day’s plans.
As far as other things go, Gandalf runs a successful fireworks business, which he’s operated since the mid 1970s. He mostly deals in selling fireworks, though he’s often consulted to set them off during special events, like Fourth of July celebrations and birthday parties.
His famous fireworks displays have…

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~6~ … him popular among kids, who view him as some sort of “neighborhood grandpa”, or something.
In terms of his speech, Gandalf has a noticeable British accent and uses formal language. He’s pretty articulate, and seldom stutters, unless he’s at a total loss for words or can’t remember what he wanted to say.
Oh! And he usually sleeps with his eyes half-open. His friends have kind of gotten used to it (they now know that, if Gandalf is looking off into space, he’s either thinking or he’s napping), but it can be a little frightening to someone who has never seen it before.
Hobbies/Talents: Taking walks, cryptography (writing in code), reading (he especially likes to study and analyze old literature), coming up with riddles (though he still insists that Bilbo is more talented in this area), golf (on the rare occasion; he likes to use his staff as a club).
He’s also multilingual, and can speak and write somewhat fluently in several different languages, including a couple obscure ones. But obviously, English is the language he uses the most.
Friends and Acquaintances: Gandalf–as one may expect–has made…

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~7~ … many friends over the course of his life. His long list of pals includes Thorin, Thrain (Thorin’s father), Faramir, Théoden (Éowyn’s uncle), Fili, Kili, and the rest of Thorin’s company. He’s also friends with a group of eagles led by a guy named “Challenger.”
However, it’s no secret that Gandalf’s best friends are Bilbo and Frodo Waggins. He met Bilbo by chance back in 2013, and was introduced to the alpaca’s half-nephew a year later, when the friesian was only 15. Even though Gandalf hasn’t known Bilbo or Frodo for as long as some of his other pals, he feels like they are the two animals he’s bonded with most. Which is a bit surprising, considering when Bilbo first met Gandalf, he wanted nothing to do with the cat. Just goes to show how things can change in a short amount of time!
Most people seem to get along with or at least respect Gandalf, though there are some exceptions, like Boromir and Faramir’s father, Denethor. For whatever reason, he’s never really liked Gandalf, and isn’t too happy that Faramir is friends with him…

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~8~ … Some Likes: Fish (his favorite food! He especially likes it baked, sautéed, or smoked), LOTR/The Hobbit, throwing surprise parties, moths (he has a rather peculiar fascination with moths, which probably earned him that “moth man” nickname), watching sunrises and sunsets, being with his friends, poetry, jams and jellies, fireplaces.
Some Dislikes: Dumb questions, people eavesdropping on his conversations, poorly written books, when his friends are being unreasonably stubborn, bumping his head on things (happens often, because he’s so tall).
Reference: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68953 {This one took me almost as long as the ring pop drawing ,XD But, I really like how it turned out! :3 I actually think it’s one of my favorite drawings I’ve made recently :) }

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(T-7)
Full Name: Boromir Rauros Gondor
Gender: Boy
Species: Original lion
Age: 31
Eye Color: Light gray
Appearance: Surprisingly, Boromir does not bear the average resemblance of his species. First of all, his fur is pale gold, instead of the bright yellow hue sported by most lions of his type. And his mane– which is a light, dusty brown fringed with blond pieces at the ends– is short and rather thin. It usually goes down an inch or two below his chin, and the most he’ll ever let it grow is to the tops of his shoulders. If it goes anywhere past that, he cuts the excess off immediately. However, two features remain typical: Boromir has a white muzzle, and a very dark brown (almost black) nose.
Boromir is tall and muscular, and many describe him as looking like some sort of rugged prince. Also, he dresses chiefly in the colors dark red, navy, and gray.
He almost always carries around a wooden shield on his back, as well as a smooth, ivory-colored horn plated with bronze at the rim and the tip…

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~2~ … It was given to Boromir by his father as a special gift for his 18th birthday.
Known Relations: Ecthelion (grandfather; passed away when Boromir was 20), Dinah (grandmother; 93), Denethor (father; 68), Florence* (mother; 65), Faramir (brother; 29)
{Ecthelion and Denethor are lions, Dinah is a lioness, and Faramir and Florence are both majestic tigers. Denethor has paler fur than Boromir, and has a long, unkempt gray mane. He actually looks a lot older than he should be.
*Their parents divorced when Boromir and Faramir were still young children, and their mother, Florence, ended up moving far away a few years after that because of her job. She loves her sons very much, however, and tries to visit them every 5 or 6 months}
Place of Residence: Both Boromir and Faramir still live at home with their father, mostly to take care of him, since Denethor is now kinda old.
Their “house”, however, is more like a mansion. It’s always clean, and everything is always in its place, like a museum. Most of the walls and floors are made of polished marble…

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~3~ … They also got a screened-in swimming pool and a garden filled with exotic flowers. It was all built by their grandfather, Ecthelion.
Brief Description of Personality: Boromir is a fairly outgoing (though not necessarily extroverted) guy. He’s got no problem talking to other people, and is never afraid to let someone know how he feels about something. Boromir also doesn’t have any fear of public speaking. Actually, believe it or not, he’s kind of good at giving speeches.
Nonetheless, at the end of the day, Boromir is usually just happy being home with Faramir and his dad (though he does get eventually bored of sticking around the house and tries to go out someplace at least once a day).
Speaking of his father, Boromir has the “honor” of being Denethor’s favorite son. His dad is pretty good to him, usually giving him whatever he wants. He’s also very patient with Boromir and is slow to get angry with him.
However, Denethor’s constant showering of praise and attention on his eldest child can sometimes annoy Boromir, especially when it’s front of Faramir, whose relation with their dad is rather…

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~4~ … strained, to say the least.
In terms of his broader personality, Boromir is brave, charismatic, loyal, adventurous, and generally optimistic. He doesn’t really like negativity, and always tries to look for ways to improve a bad situation, instead of just dwelling on it.
Moreover, he is usually more cheerful than his contemplative brother, and is more emotive, too (you can tell when Boromir is happy, angry, upset, and so forth).
Boromir is also incredibly strong, and–if you’d believe it or not–surprisingly good with kids. He’s willing to play games with them, if they want him to join in. Boromir especially enjoys “teaching” them new skills, like how to play-fight with foam swords, or how to steal cookies from a cookie jar without their parents ever noticing.
Yeah. Children love him XD
He also likes to playfully ruffle the fur at the top of their heads… though he likes to do this to just about anyone shorter than him, even if they’re not a child. Poor Faramir has had his head fur knuckled by Boromir more times than he can count :P
And speaking of Faramir, Boromir will always…

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~5~ … stick up for his younger brother when he doesn’t like how someone is treating him, including his own father. In fact, Boromir often praises Faramir in front of Denethor, in hopes that his dad will learn to appreciate him more.
However, despite some of his “noble” and positive traits, well… Boromir also has his fair share of negative characteristics.
For one, Boromir happens to be impulsive, stubborn, and a bit proud. Like Thorin, he takes great pride in his family heritage, but almost to a fault. It’s also very hard to change his mind, once it’s made up.
Additionally, he’s usually not very careful when handling delicate objects, especially when they don’t belong to him. Boromir could carelessly drop something on the floor and think almost nothing of it. (Needless to say, he does break stuff rather often)
Boromir is kind of argumentative, too, and has a hard time letting go of disagreements. He’s not necessarily the best at teamwork, either, and gets quite frustrated when he feels like no one is listening to his ideas… which happens a lot. Boromir is a well-intentioned guy, but many….

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~6~ … of his ideas/suggestions aren’t the most well thought out. He often has the right things in mind, but thinks of the wrong ways to go about them.
Furthermore, Boromir gets annoyed when other animals worry about things that he thinks are no big deal, or when they fret over problems that he believes can be easily solved. It’s probably one of his biggest “pet peeves.”
Oh, and he can also get upset when people won’t let him borrow stuff of theirs. At first he tries to be charmingly persuasive, but after a while of asking, he just gets kind of irritated.
Finally, you never, ever want to make Boromir really angry, because he can honestly be a little frightening when he’s like that. He’s a bit hot-headed in general, though it *thankfully* takes quite a bit to put him over the edge, so it’s rare when such a thing happens. (And when it does occur, Boromir does feel pretty bad about it afterwards, once his anger cools)
All in all, Boromir may have a lot of flaws, but he really is a good guy, who would do anything to…

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~7~ … protect his family.
Onto other things, Boromir has a noticeable accent and tries to be articulate with his speech, though he often has the tendency to ramble and “monologue.”
Also, unlike his brother, Faramir, Boromir isn’t into books at all. In fact, over the course of his entire life, he’s probably only read a handful of novels from start to finish.
Whenever he does read (which is rare), he only likes to look at books that tell of some sort of adventure or battle or something. He’s uninterested in almost everything else.(Needless to say, Boromir is definitely the kind of person who would prefer to watch the movie adaptation of a book, rather than read the book itself).
Finally, Boromir is obsessed with cream puffs. They’re one of his favorite foods, and nothing makes him more happy than eating an entire plate (or two, or three) of the sweet dessert. However, he’s pretty secretive about his affinity for them, mostly because he worries that it might affect his image.
He often hides bags or platters of cream puffs under his bed or his pillow, so he can eat them…

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~8~ … late in the evenings, after Denethor falls asleep on his recliner in front of the marble fireplace.
Some Hobbies/Talents: Giving speeches, watching movies, weightlifting, hiking, baking (he only knows how to make cream puffs, though; the guy has to have some cheap way to get ‘em, otherwise he’d be spending all his money at the bakery :P He often pretends like he’s making the cream puffs for their elderly neighbor next door, but, well… very few actually end up going to that neighbor XD )
Friends and Acquaintances: Despite being an admirable and charming guy, Boromir doesn’t actually have many friends. Many respect him, and a handful have made his acquaintance. But, he doesn’t really have anyone that he considers a “true friend”, besides his brother, Faramir. Nevertheless, Boromir isn’t too upset about this. He’s never been in the habit of making buddies everywhere he goes, anyway. (Though, he does get a bit upset when he thinks that someone is acting unfriendly towards him)
Some Likes: Fried chicken, ginger ale (never had it before in my life, but I saw it in the W-shop earlier and…

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~9~ … thought, “hey, that seems like something Boromir would like” XD ), playing games with kids, cream puffs, shiny objects, LOTR/The Hobbit (even though he’s not a big reader, he has read the book versions, and thinks they’re pretty good; however, he prefers the movies, since he can “see” the action), camping, grilling/barbecuing.
Some Dislikes: When he feels like people are ignoring his ideas or suggestions, having to read or study something boring, Amazon Alexas (for whatever reason, Boromir is kinda scared of them, which is bad news for him because Denethor has one in practically every room of the house; whenever Boromir sees one, he usually unplugs it and hides the cord), pomegranates, whenever his father isn’t being so nice to Faramir, not being able to borrow something.
Reference: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69155 [just thought I'd make an updated sketch of him, so you can get a better idea of what his mane and fur colors look like]

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(T-8)
Full Name: Faramir Osgiliath Gondor
Gender: Boy
Species: Majestic tiger
Age: 29
Eye Color: Blue
Appearance: Faramir is a somewhat average-looking majestic tiger.
He has a short, primarily orange pelt, with the exception of his fluffy eggshell-colored chest and the white fur that covers his muzzle and fringes the sides of his face.
Also, Faramir’s pelt sports this intricate palm frond pattern that’s a lighter shade of orange than the rest of his body.
Faramir is a few inches shorter than his brother, Boromir, and doesn’t really have any toned muscles, save perhaps for his upper arms. He mainly dresses in dark brown, dull green, and dark gray clothing, that usually sports some sort of white tree emblem on the chest.
Nickname(s): He is often called “Captain Faramir” by his friends and acquaintances, due to his wise and fair nature.
Also, Boromir often refers to him fondly as just “little brother.”
Known Relations: Ecthelion (grandfather; passed away when Faramir was 18), Dinah (grandmother; 93), Denethor (father; 68), Florence (mother; 65), Boromir (brother; 31)…

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~2~ … Place of Residence: Like Boromir, Faramir also lives in his father’s large, two-story house. His room is smaller than his brother’s, but it’s a lot tidier. He also has a huge bookshelf that takes up almost an entire wall.
Backstory: Faramir and his brother, Boromir, were only young children when their parents, Florence and Denethor, separated.
Boromir was a little sad (perhaps not old or mature enough to understand what was going on), but Faramir was devastated. He had always been closer to his mother (as she was the kinder, gentler parent), so it hurt him that he wouldn’t get a chance to see her as much. And, needless to say, he was especially upset when Florence had to move away a couple years later.
Several times, though, she asked Faramir if he’d like to live with her, instead of with his father; something that would’ve sounded great to him, except he couldn’t bear leaving Boromir all by himself. It was a tough decision, but in the end, he decided it would be better for him to stay with his brother.
Though Faramir had (and continues to have) a good relationship with his mother…

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~3~ … the same can’t really be said about he and his father.
Denethor had always favored Boromir–that was obvious to Faramir ever since he was a cub–but that’s isn’t what bothered Faramir (“every parent probably has their favorite”, he reasoned). Instead, it was his father’s poor attitude towards him, as well as the stark contrast between how he treated him and Boromir, that made Faramir upset.
Denethor had always been very strict with Faramir, and critical of even his tiniest flaws and smallest mistakes. The tiger was often reprimanded and snapped at, even for things that weren’t his fault.
His father had no problem ridiculing him in front of other people, either, including strangers. In fact, it almost felt like he sometimes went out of his way to criticize Faramir, as if deriding his younger son would make Boromir look all the more better.
Denethor still loved Faramir, of course, but perhaps not as much as he could’ve; nor did he show his love as often as he should’ve. He gave him everything he needed, and even a portion of the things he wanted (though he was quite reluctant to buy…

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~4~ … Faramir all those books he so loves to read; he eventually gave in, but complained about it afterwards)– except, perhaps, the loving father-son bond Faramir has always yearned for.
Brief Description of Personality: Faramir is neither shy nor outgoing, though he is more on the introverted side. He doesn’t mind groups or talking to new faces, but he usually prefers being alone or in the presence of just a few other people. Growing up in a household with a grumpy, irritable father and a brother who was often gone most of the day, Faramir had gotten used to shutting himself inside his room, with only his books for company.
As for his personality, Faramir is compassionate, intelligent, merciful, brave when needed, and usually amiable and kind. He’s wiser, humbler, and less ambitious than his brother, though he’s not as physically strong (when it comes to brute strength, I’m afraid Boromir is the one who got the lions’ share… pun intended). Though, Faramir does possess a different kind of strength: a sort of quiet perseverance gained through years of hardship.
Moreover, Faramir has a mentor-like air about him…

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~5~… He’s happy to talk to younger animals and give them guidance and advice.
Like Frodo, Faramir also seems older than he actually is for he’s very reflective and often feels like he can relate more to older folk than those who are around his age.
He always volunteers his help when he feels like it’s needed, and is surprisingly even-tempered, too, despite all he’s been through.
All in all, Faramir’s noble qualities have given him the potential to be a good leader… if only his father didn’t squander his efforts and lower his self-esteem.
Yes, it is true that Faramir doesn’t have the highest self-confidence.
Outwardly, he may appear poised and coolheaded, but inwardly, he often struggles with a nagging doubt of his abilities. Nonetheless, Faramir often sticks by his choices, usually saying that he only does what he judges to be right.
Additionally, unlike his brother, Faramir has great mastery over his emotions (you’ll almost never see him cry or raise his voice in public– yes, Boromir has cried in public before) but almost to a fault. He often tends to hide and suppress his true feelings…

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~6~ … but to his own detriment.
Keeping his emotions all bottled up like that has led to Faramir usually having a grim, somber, or anguished look to him. However, when asked about it, he’ll just brush it off or ignore the question entirely. Unfortunately, this has given several animals the impression that Faramir is some sort of stoic robot, which isn’t at all true. Faramir actually feels a lot of emotions (he’s often sad, wistful, or very lonely); however, he just doesn’t like to talk about them or reveal them to others.
But of course, like anyone else, Faramir can’t hold his feelings in forever. Sometimes he will get a bit teary-eyed in front of someone, or slip up and accidentally say something to upset his dad (Faramir doesn’t say anything mean or rude, no! Denethor just gets angry with Faramir easily, especially when the tiger is candid about how he feels about his dad’s treatment of him). Nonetheless, for the most part, he tries his best to save all emotional “outbursts” for when he’s alone in his room.
Moreover, although he enjoys helping others, Faramir admits that it’s not…

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~7~ … always done out of charity, but rather, to avoid coming off as “useless” or “inferior.”
He’s a people pleaser, but he often takes it to the extreme, especially when it comes time to his dad. Faramir would do almost anything to finally earn his father’s praise or approval, and is always looking for a chance to “show his qualities.” He’d accomplish pretty much any task asked of him (heck, if Faramir thought that it’d please his father to cut down a part of their neighbor’s garden, he’d probably consider it briefly, before his sense of better judgement got the best of him).
Unfortunately, though, his father never seems to want much help from Faramir. And, whenever Faramir does try to do something nice for him–like mow the lawn without being asked to do so or make his dad a huge breakfast– Denethor will always try to find something wrong with it. For instance, he might say that Faramir cut the grass too short, or that he burnt his toast and didn’t cook his eggs the right way. Rarely is Denethor ever satisfied with anything Faramir does…

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~8~ … for him, and even when he is, he hates to admit it.
All in all, poor Faramir works tirelessly to try to impress a father that’s impossible to please, leading him to feel run-down, worn out, and even more miserable.
Onto other things, Faramir has a noticeable accent, but his voice is softer and not as expressive as Boromir’s. He’s not a big talker, either, and is usually only chatty when he’s in the presence of a few ‘kinz he’s comfortable with. In spite of this, however, Faramir is actually more articulate and formal in speech than his brother. (I guess it’s too bad that Faramir isn’t the one who’s taken to public speaking, eh?)
Faramir also has an irrational fear of fire. Even the smallest flickering flame is enough to put the tiger on edge! He’s especially afraid of fires that are lit indoors, like that from a fireplace or a candle.
I guess Faramir worries that a stray spark might fly from the fire and set the whole place ablaze, even though the chances of that ever happening are extremely slim.
Unfortunately for him, his father loves to…

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~9~ … light scented candles, which he places in nearly every room. (What Denethor has with Amazon Alexas and candles, I have no idea XD But I can tell you that Faramir blows out the candles whenever his father isn’t looking)
Hobbies/Talents: Reading, singing (believe it or not, Faramir is actually a pretty decent singer! He sometimes sings to himself when he’s up in his room, alone; he’d never do it in front of Boromir or his father!), studying, swimming (his house has a pool, after all XD ), playing strategic board games.
Friends and Acquaintances: Unfortunately, being an introverted homebody who doesn’t get out much, Faramir doesn’t have too many friends. And, when he does make acquaintances, it’s usually with those who are a lot older, or a lot younger, than himself.
Perhaps one of his closest pals is Gandalf, whom he often calls “Mithrandir.” He’s known the charcoal cat for several years now, and views him almost as some sort of mentor.
Additionally, he is somewhat acquainted with Frodo, and has talked to Éowyn a few times, as well (he’d really like to get to know her better)…

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~10~ … There’s also a group of feline ‘kinz that he enjoys talking to from time to time.
However, it’s no doubt that his best friend is his brother, Boromir. Despite the fact that they’re pretty different in terms of personality, the two get along extremely well. And, although Boromir is treated a lot better by their father, Faramir doesn’t hold any sort of animosity towards him whatsoever (after all, it’s not Boromir’s fault that their dad treats Faramir poorly).
They’re as close as two brothers can be! Faramir doesn’t know what he’d do without him.
Some Likes: Books, folklore (he just finds it kinda interesting), waffles, brass music, Scrabble, chess, History (his favorite subject), LOTR/The Hobbit, steak, Éowyn, helping people, Captain Crunch (his favorite breakfast cereal), giving advice, libraries, Hercules (the Disney movie; he seldom watches animated movies, but he thinks that one is pretty interesting. Also, he just likes to sing the music from it XD )
Some Dislikes: When his father isn’t being so nice to him or wrongly accuses him of doing something, candles (you should see how fast he blows out his birthday candles!), being trash-talked…

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~11~ … rainy days (he finds them a bit depressing), inner conflict, fireplaces (if you’re cold, why don’t you just turn up the thermostat or grab a blanket? Who wants to light a big fire in their own home? These questions, and many more, Faramir often ponders XD ), peas, when he finds random Webkinz swimming in his pool (no one knows how this happens considering the pool is screened-in, or how those animals even found out that they had a pool. But what I do know is that Faramir and Denethor both agree on something for once: that random ‘kinz should not be swimming around in their pool XD )
Reference: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69531 [Kind of a simple sketch, but I think it's cute XD ]

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(T-9)
Name: Éowyn Rohan
{pronounced (ā-oh-win)}
Gender: Girl
Species: Gold and white cat
Age: 27
Eye Color: Pale blue, such as the color of sky
Appearance: Éowyn pretty much looks like the typical gold and white cat you’d expect to see. She has short white fur on her muzzle, stomach, and paws, and slightly longer gold-orange fur on the rest of her body.
She’s a bit tall for her gender and species, and is rather slender. Don’t let her delicate features fool you, however; she’s a lot stronger than she looks!
Additionally, Éowyn usually wears long, flowing white gowns that go down to her ankles. Oftentimes, these simple dresses have a silver or gold lace trim around the sleeves and neckline.
Known Relations: Éomer (brother; 30), Gwendolyn (mother; 56), Edmund (father; 59)
Théoden Edoras (uncle; 61), Rosalind Edoras (aunt; 57), Théodred Edoras (cousin; 23)
{Éowyn and her dad are gold and white cats, while the rest of the members of her immediate family (her mom, brother, aunt, uncle, and cousin) are all alley cats. Her mom and her uncle Théoden are brother and sister.
I should also note that Éowyn’s father…

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~2~ … and aunt currently work in the army, and have for nearly a decade. These days, they are seldom home, except for holidays and whenever they have a rare 1-2 month break between duties}
Place of Residence: Currently, Éowyn lives with her mom, cousin, and uncle in a large one-story house with a gigantic yard and a small thatched barn out back. Her brother, Éomer, used to live with them too, but he moved out a couple of years ago. His new residence isn’t very far, but Éowyn doesn’t get to see him as often now.
Nicknames: Éowyn doesn’t really have any nicknames, already having a short name and all, though some gentlekinz’ may refer to her as “my lady” for the sake of formality.
Also, some people mishear her name and call her “Erin.” Which wouldn’t be so bothersome, except the moniker “Erin Rohan” has made its way onto a good portion of Éowyn’s mail.
Brief Description of Personality: Being stuck at or around home most of the time, Éowyn doesn’t get much of a chance to meet new people. Hence, she tries her best to be outgoing…

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~3~ … in the hopes of making some new friends or connections, but her level of sociality kind of depends on the sort of person in front of her.
If Éowyn sees someone who appears charming or friendly, she’s more open to going up and talking to them than, let’s say, a ‘kinz who has a mean or shifty look to them.
Her sociality can also depend on an animal’s perceived personality type. Éowyn enjoys interacting with those are humorous, meek, or kindhearted, but is especially drawn to animals who have a complicated personality similar to her own. In other words, she gravitates towards ‘kinz who seem wistful, mysterious, or emotionally complex, as well as people who appear to be struggling with some sort of hidden sadness or inner conflict. She has empathy for such ‘kinz, and hanging around them generally makes her feel a little better.
Éowyn’s not incredibly talkative, but she can hold a short conversation. She’s more of a listener, though she is kind of curious and may ask some questions. She doesn’t talk too much about herself, and often lets others ramble until they get bored…

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~4~ … of talking, or until Éowyn interjects with a question or a comment. Which I suppose is a decent trait, since it doesn’t give others the false perception that Éowyn is all about herself.
Speaking of positive traits, Éowyn is also determined, brave when needed, and extremely loyal to those she cares about. She’s not dissuaded easily, and like Faramir, she has a strong desire to help others– especially family and friends.
She’s usually kind, and isn’t short-tempered, though she will speak up, if something or someone is bothering her. She can be a little emotional sometimes, too, but she rarely shows it in public, if she can help it.
However, although Éowyn can be nice, she isn’t exactly the “warmest” person you’ll ever meet. She always seems distanced and closed-off, and isn’t very open to expressing her feelings in front of strangers or those she doesn’t know all too well. Also, she seldom smiles– which is something that her entire family wishes she’d do more of.
Éowyn always has this sort of sad or “blank” look to her, for she’s not an incredibly happy person. Similar to…

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~5~… Faramir, Éowyn often deals with her own hidden sadness. You see, Éowyn’s greatest fear is that of living an uneventful, unimpactful life. She always feels like she needs to do something in order to prove her worth. She also desires honor and valor, and the only way she believes she can attain these things is to follow in her father and aunt’s footsteps and join the army.
Éowyn’s family is very protective of her, however (especially her brother, Éomer, despite him actually being in the army for about a year when he was a little younger), and won’t allow her to go.
Actually, there’s a lot of things Éowyn isn’t allowed to do, because her family thinks they’re dangerous and that she’ll hurt herself, or something.
Éowyn also helps to take care of her uncle and younger cousin (who are like a second dad and brother to her), and is often assigned many menial and miscellaneous chores, so it’s not like she can really go whole lot of places, anyway.
In short, she spends most of her days at home, bored and restless. Her family means well and…

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{Aw gosh, I am so sorry I haven’t finished this yet, moonie! DX Between being busy and being forgetful, I haven’t been working on this bio nearly as much as I should’ve ;-; Unfortunately, I don’t know if I have the time to type up the whole rest of my response today, but whatever I don’t get to this afternoon, I promise I’ll work on this weekend!
Either way, I definitely plan on having the rest posted before Monday! Sorry again for keeping you waiting so long! XP I feel pretty awful about it… :( }
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~6~ … only wants the best for her. However, they don’t realize that their overprotectiveness has not only hindered her potential, but has also caused her emotional distress.
Another “negative” trait is that Éowyn’s determination sometimes borders on downright stubbornness. Once she’s made up her mind to do something, it’s very hard to convince her otherwise. You can tell Éowyn “no” all day long, but if anything, that may only encourage her all the more to follow through with what she was going to do.
Furthermore, Éowyn is a little…

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~7~ … desperate when it comes time to trying to make friends. In other words, she’s always doing her best to impress other ‘kinz so they’ll want to be friends with her, but oftentimes, Éowyn’s efforts make her seem clingy and overeager, which can be off-putting for some animals. She gets pretty upset, too, if someone who she’s trying to befriend doesn’t seem to like her much in return. (Though, perhaps one should cut her a little bit of slack here… Éowyn doesn’t have many friends, so whenever she has the chance to make one, she can’t help giving it all she’s got)
Finally, although I’m not sure if this counts as a “negative” trait, I guess it should be noted that Éowyn makes some pretty awful stew. She doesn’t realize just how bad it is, however, and often makes it for her friends (as well as people she’s trying to befriend) as a kind gesture. Unfortunately for Éowyn, no one (but Fili, who she’ll eventually meet in the roleplay) likes her stew, though most people are usually too nice to say anything bad about it. If she asks them how…

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~8~ … it is, they might just nod or say “good”… but when her back is turned, chances are that the recipient will dump it into the trash or into the sink or onto the floor, or basically anywhere where it won’t end up in his or her mouth. Yes, it really is that bad ,XD Unless you’re Fili, of course. He thinks it’s the best stew he’s ever had :P
In terms of other things, although Éowyn looks pretty feminine, she’s actually kind of a tomboy. Even when she was a kid, she always preferred joining in Théodred and Éomer’s play fights over playing with dolls or with tea sets. She’s pretty strong and agile, too, which is surprising consider her “delicate” appearance.
Éowyn also has a soft, European accent, and tends to use some archaisms when she speak, especially with pronouns (e.g. she sometimes uses “thou” and “thy” instead of “you” and “your”).
Finally, Éowyn actually does have a job. She works at this one restaurant on Friday and Saturday mornings, as one of those people who goes around refilling other animals’ water or juice glasses…

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~9~ … with a pitcher. It’s not an exciting job by any means, and she only really keeps it so she can get out of the house (and earn a little bit of money, of course).
Hobbies/Talents: Karate (believe it or not, her mom actually signed her up for a karate class when she was young; it was probably one of the most exciting things she’s ever partaken in, and she enjoys practicing her skills from time to time), singing, cleaning, painting (she often likes to paint the exteriors of her family’s many mugs and cups; not because she’s artistic, per se, but because it gives her something to do)
Friends and Acquaintances: As hinted at earlier, Éowyn doesn’t have a lot of friends. Being cooped up in a house most days, she doesn’t get much of an opportunity to get out and interact with other animals (and even when she does get out, her attempts at making new friends are often in vain, as many people simply don’t understand Éowyn and never look past her perceived clinginess or solemn face to see who she really is on the inside)…

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~10~ … However, she is pretty close to her cousin, Théodred, whom she treats as if he were her little brother. She’s quite protective of him, and often tries to comfort him if he’s lonely or upset. Of course, Éowyn is also very close to her real brother, Éomer, though she unfortunately doesn’t get to see him that much now that he’s moved away.
She knows Faramir, too, and has talked to him on several occasions. She finds him to be a kind and understanding individual, and hopes to get to know him better someday.
Some Likes: Helping others, tater tots, the animated Mulan (one of her favorite movies), hash browns, LOTR/The Hobbit, stories of battle, karate, decorating/arranging things (she often likes to set the dinner table each night, for this reason), grapefruit.
Some Dislikes: Boredom, when she feels misunderstood, nightmares, being rejected, rainy days, not being allowed to do things, flies (luckily she’s fierce with a flyswatter), artichokes.
Reference: https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=70171 [That gown was an absolute pain to draw, but I think it turned out all right? ,XD Full-body figures are hard to sketch, heh heh :P ]

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We need some electric pets, fire pets, camo pets, fruit pets and veggie pets.

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And here’s the discussion thread for the mini-bios! Character commentary, questions, and other related stuff can be discussed down below.

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Hey, moonie! If you see this, I just wanted to let you know that I’m gonna post the mini-bio for my alpaca today :) Well, I’m gonna try, anyway– some of it isn’t typed yet, but I hope to finish that sometime this afternoon ,XD Hope that’s okay? (Also, my apologies in advance if it turns out to be kinda long! ‘^^ I haven’t checked its word count yet, though I have the bad feeling that it might be lengthier than I had hoped :/ I think I got a little carried away writing it, eheh…)
I’ll probably post the one for my friesian tomorrow, too, since his is almost finished as well. I will then start working on bios for the charcoal cat and/or scottish terrier, and would like to post one (or both) next week, if you don’t mind!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy reading it, buddy :) I’ll start posting what I already got typed shortly.

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Heya, buddy! Hope you don’t mind me posting this here…? I didn’t know where else to put it ,XD
Well, I just wanted to let you know that those two drawings moderated! :3 Here are the links:
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68919 {Finally got the ring pop drawing done! I bet I put four or five hours into this, but I really liked how it turned out XD I used a new art app I recently got to make it. Oh! And I kind of changed Frodo’s mane a bit, too; I added some curls around the side of his face}
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68921 {And here’s the sketch of Sam! ^-^ Sorry it’s stretched out, though DX I dunno why it moderated like that :/ }
Hope you like these! ;)

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Heya, pal! =3 No worries, I don’t mind at all! I think this was a good place to post this, actually XD Anyway, AHH yay, I’m glad those drawings moderated!! =D I was really excited when I saw them in the SC on Friday morning, haha! XD
First off, oh my goodness, I absolutely LOVE the ring pop drawing!! 8D It’s just so good!! I mean, I knew it was going to be great, but I didn’t know it would be that great! XD The way you drew Frodo, and especially his expression, is just perfect! I love how intently he’s staring at his ring pop, haha ;D It definitely doesn’t look it’d be a good idea to separate him from his precious ring pops XD Also I like how the ring pop looks like it’s “glowing”; how’d you make it look like that? Well, however you did it, it looks great! ^-^ Are the green ring pops Frodo’s favorite kind? I don’t know what flavor that would be…green apple? Lime? XD I’m not very familiar with the flavor of green candies, because the red and purple flavors…

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…are usually my favorites ,XD Ohh and that’s neat that you changed his mane up a bit, too! I think you did an excellent job on it, with all the curls and such! =3 In all, this drawing is amazing, and I’m so glad you decided to create this masterpiece! XD I definitely think I’m gonna have to add it to my favorites category, hehe! ;) Oh wow, you spent four or five hours making it?? Well, I can definitely tell you put a lot of time into it, because it’s very well done!! ^-^
Heyyy and it’s Sam! Aw yay, I’m glad you decided to send in your sketch of him! =D He looks so cute, oh my goodness!! I love it! ^-^ Just look at his little face X) He looks so sweet, which of course fits for him, hehe! ;) Oh and it’s okay! I know the SC is good at stretching things out, ahah ‘^^ I still thinks it looks great, though! Thanks for drawing Sam for me! =]
In all, thank you for sharing these incredible drawings with me, pal— I really enjoyed seeing them and made sure to rate them a “10”, too! :D

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… Also a bit unrelated, but I’ll be sure to start working on my response to your bios later this week! I know I’ve said that for the past several weeks, but I’m determined to actually get it done this time. (Well, I doubt I’ll be able to reply to all them this week, but I at least want to finish my reply to Bilbo’s before the weekend, if I can!)
(I’m also going to try to write down ideas for my own characters later, like I talked about doing, so we’ll see how that goes XD )

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Hey, moonie! :D Oh good, I’m glad you didn’t mind ,XD I wasn’t really sure where else it would go, heh heh.
Anyway, thank you so much!! :3 I am thrilled to hear that! ;D
First, I’m very happy that you liked the drawing I made of Frodo! ^-^ Reading your comments on it made by day! :,) To be honest, I didn’t know if the drawing would be any good or not, because I was having a lot of trouble in the beginning (I bet I changed his face like, 5 or 6 times ,XD ). But, in the end, I really like how it turned out ;) I’m glad you did, too!
Haha, no, I definitely don’t recommend getting between Frodo and his ring pops XD
Ohh, the glow? Good question! You see, most drawing programs give you the choice of using “layers”, and in this particular drawing, I probably used about 20 different layers. Usually when I draw, I make a separate layer for each aspect of the drawing. For instance, I might have several layers dedicated to shading different areas, and another just for…

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… the outline of my character’s clothes, and yet another reserved for accessories. If that makes any sense ,XD
Anyway, underneath the layer where I drew the ring pop, all I did was use a semi-transparent, green spray-paint brush and move it around in a circle until it encompassed the ring pop, and voila! It gave it the effect of glowing! In short, it was surprisingly simple :)
Oh! The main reason why I drew a green ring pop was because, well… I just like the color green X,D But yes, I do imagine green ring pops would probably be one of his favorites! Maybe along with red and blue ones?
Ooh boy, it’s been so many years since I’ve had a ring pop, I don’t even remember what flavor a green one would have ,XD I assume maybe watermelon or apple? Most green candies seem to be either one of those flavors, anyway. (Do you? Cool! :) Red candies usually have a pretty good flavor to them! I especially like it when they’re cherry-flavored XD )
Well thank you! :) I dunno why, but his mane just didn’t…

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… quite look right when I was drawing it, and then I fooled around by adding extra “curls” and “waves” to it, and well… you know the end result XD Yup! Well, at least, I think that’s how long I spent on it? I dunno, it’s hard for me to estimate with drawings, ‘cause seldom do I ever work on them from beginning to end without any breaks ,XD I’ll just say that my Frodo drawing took about a week. Some days I worked on it for only a few minutes, and others I worked a lot longer.
Aww, really? I’m honored that it might make its way into your “favorites” category! ^-^ Thanks again!! :D
Yay, and I’m glad that you saw my sketch of Sam! :) Sorry it’s not much, though… ‘^^ It was just one of those little doodles I made on my computer, when I was supposed to be doing schoolwork but got bored ,XD I do hope to make a better sketch of Samwise someday, however! (I’d actually kind of like to draw him, Merry, Pippin, and Frodo together, sometime, but we’ll see if that…

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…happens ,XD )
Anyway, though it’s just a headshot, I am happy that you like it! :3 Hehe, yes! Sam is such a sweet guy, so it’d be kinda uncharacteristic if I made him look angry or mean XD
Ahh yeah, I dunno why that happens! :/ I’m not sure if it was the way I cropped the image, or something? Oh, well ‘^^ That be the SC for ya :P
But no problem! ;) Thank you for being all right with me drawing him! ^-^
Aww, of course, buddy! :D Thanks for your kind comments on ‘em both! <3
Oh! And thank you for letting me know about the bios! That’s okay, moonie, don’t worry about it :) It’d be cool if you could reply or start replying to one before the weekend, but if not, I will understand! (PFFT, it’s all right, I would never expect you to reply to them all in such a short amount of time X,D By the way, when you do respond, you can do them in any order you want— you don’t necessarily have to start with the oldest bio first and…

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… work your way down :) I don’t mind whatever way you decide to do things!)
(Ahh, that’s right! It’s awesome that you’ve decided to start writing them down! :3 Hopefully that’ll help you keep better track of things? ;) Also, didn’t you say that you were able to develop Merry and Pippin more? I’m glad those two are now coming along! I am very excited to see how they turn out XD )

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Hey! Sorry for adding more down here! DX I just wanted to let you know that the “group pic” of my plushes moderated :) Here’s the link!:
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=68949
Sorry if it’s not the greatest picture! ‘^^ It was kind of hard fitting nine webkinz in the same shot, heh heh. But, hopefully you got a decent view of them all? Even though you can hardly see Thorin’s face under all that fur XD
The updated Fili drawing moderated, too, but I’m gonna post the link to that under his bio. Since it’s a reference drawing, I feel like that’s where it belongs more so, I guess? ,XD
Anyway, hope you enjoy! :3

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Hey, moonie! Just wanted to let you know that the “group drawing” I made of Pippin, Merry, Frodo, and Sam moderated this morning! :3 Here’s the link to it!:
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69057
Hope you enjoy it, buddy! ^-^ It was hard to make, but, I think I like how it turned out :)
Sorry they’re only “half body” sketches, though ‘^^ I was gonna draw them full body, but, I decided it’d take me too long, and I didn’t want to wait several weeks to show you this (because, knowing me, I probably would’ve procrastinated such a big drawing project ,XD )
Anyway, thank you so much for letting me sketch your characters— I had a blast doing it! :D (I had lots of fun with Pippin, especially, haha XD ) I hope to draw them again, someday ;)

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Hey, Taffy! Sorry for the kinda late response, by the way! XP I meant to respond to this last week, but, I guess it ends up working out since now I can reply to both your pictures at once, heheh.
Anyway, thanks a bunch for sharing these pictures with me!! =] First off, I’m so glad you decided to send in a group photo of all your LOTR plushes! :D I was curious to see what they all looked like, hehe, so it was really great getting to see them all together! I gotta say, they really are an awesome-looking group of plush! All of them are so cute!! ;D I love Bilbo with his wild hair, and Thorin with all his fluff, and Fili and Kili totally look like twins– I never realized how similar those two plushes looked XD (Although, I’ll be honest, until you posted his bio, I was imagining Fili as a totally different plush XD For some reason I thought he was the American Golden, not the American Cocker Spaniel =P Although I think the American Cocker Spaniel is even more fitting, since it looks so similar to…

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…the Black Cocker Spaniel!) Anyway, and I can definitely see what you were saying about the Charcoal Cat’s face; he looks like a perfect Gandalf, hehe! =] And Frodo– ahhh your Frodo is adorable!! I think that’s the cutest Black Friesian I’ve ever seen! XD Mine’s face isn’t nearly as cute, haha XD You definitely got a great one! ^-^ But really, all of them are awesome, and I think you did an excellent job choosing a fitting plush for each of them! =D I dunno which plushes I would’ve used if I had made those ones, but I doubt they would’ve been as good XD Also I just noticed how well all the colors match. There’s a lot of black and tan and orange.. they all look very good together! ;) Oh! And it’s alright, I could see them all really well! I think you did a great job fitting them all in the picture, actually; I know it can be difficult with that many! Thanks again for posting this for me, though! =) Hopefully I can get the photos of mine posted soon, too. To be honest I almost completely forgot about that again ‘^^ I think…

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…it’s supposed to rain here soon, though, so I should really get those taken while I still can! (I mean I could always take them inside, but XD )
Anyway, moving on, AHHH, oh my gosh, I love the group drawing so much!!! 8D They all look so perfect! I love the way you drew each of them! Like, they totally look how I imagine them to, how did you know XD All of their expressions are very fitting, too! And their outfits are great, as well! I can totally picture them wearing those, hehe! And I love how Pippin is wearing a scarf, because I actually imagine that he wears those pretty often ;) Ahh, but I just can’t get over how great they all look! Like, I just keep wanting to stare at and admire this drawing XD I think Merry and Pippin might be my favorites here, although of course I love how you drew each of them; those two just look so perfect and fitting, and I love their colorful outfits and how fluffy they look! ^-^ Also I know you said Frodo is the hardest to draw, but he turned out wonderfully!…

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… His mane always looks amazing, and I like his nervous-looking expression, hehe =3 I wonder why he’s not happy? Maybe Pippin just showed him his rubber ducky collection And of course Sam looks awesome, as well! I love his big smile, especially; he looks so sweet! X) Anyway, I guess I should stop before I ramble on about your drawing for another two comments XD Thank you so much for making this, though, I absolutely love it!! =D Oh, and it’s okay that they’re not full body! I’m sure that would’ve taken a lot longer, and I think they look great “half body”! Honestly, I’m surprised by how fast you managed to draw them, as it is XD Aw, and of course, pal! You always have permission to draw my characters! =] I’m glad you enjoyed sketching them— I certainly enjoyed seeing it! ;) I immediately added it to my “favorites” category XD
(Oh! And I forgot to mention earlier, but I love your updated Fili drawing, as well, and your Gandalf drawing!! :D I guess I’ll probably comment more on those when I reply to their bios, though, if…

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…that’s okay? I feel like it’d probably make more sense to do that, and this is getting long, anyway ,XD Hopefully I’ll be back to start working on replying to your bios tomorrow or Thursday?)
Anyway, thanks again, and keep up the great work, pal! Have a nice week! =]

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Howdy there, moonie! :3 Naw, it’s fine— your reply isn’t late! :) I thought you responded to this pretty quick, actually XD
Anyway, no problem! ^-^ I always enjoy submitting pics to the SC for you ;) Really? Well thanks! :D I’m glad you liked the picture, as well as all my plush! Haha, yeah, Bilbo does have some pretty wild and crazy hair, doesn’t he? XD I’ve taken several pictures of him, and his hair doesn’t look the same in any one of them!
Heh heh, Thorin is pretty fluffy! Maybe a little too fluffy XD Before I took the pic, I had to comb his “beard” and furry brows, otherwise you wouldn’t have really been able to see any of his face ,XD
Ohh, yeah! I guess Fili and Kili’s plushes do look like twins, now that you mention it XD Honestly, I didn’t even know how similar they looked, myself, until I went back and reviewed the picture, haha! (Ah, that’s all right! I mean, “American Cocker Spaniel” and “American Golden” do sound alike, and I think they even both look alike, if I remember correctly XD …

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… I know it’s a bit hard to tell from the picture, but Gandalf has this really inquisitive look on his face. He definitely looks like a curious old animal whose into everyone else’s business, pfft XD
Aw, thanks! I’m glad you think my plush of Frodo is cute! :3 Then again, I did have the liberty of choosing whatever black friesian I wanted before I adopted Frodo… XD I dunno why, but we have like, 3 or 4 unadopted webkinz friesians around our house, haha (I think my dad got the extras from a store sale, or something? I have no idea ,XD ) So, when I was picking one out for Frodo, I compared ‘em all and chose the one I thought was cutest. And as it turns out, the one I picked was my original black friesian, not one of the extras we had XDD I think I’ve had Frodo’s plush for… oh boy, maybe 8 or 9 years now? I can always tell which one is him, ‘cause he’s got a stitch across the underbelly from when it split open one time (poor fella :c ) …

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… Awh, no! I’m sure your friesian is cute, too!
Really? Well, thank you, moonie! ^-^ Although, I can’t take the credit for all of them… my brother was actually the one who suggested that I name my alpaca, “Bilbo” XD (And, if you’d believe it or not, I scoffed at the idea at first ‘^^ It took me a couple of weeks to come around to it, for whatever reason. I’m thankful that I eventually did, though! It’s hard for me to imagine Bilbo being anything but an alpaca now XD )
What? No! I think if you made those characters, you would’ve chosen fitting plushies for them! After all, you chose very fitting plushes for the ones you got now ;)
Ohh, yeah, haha! It is funny that all their fur colors kinda go together like that! I think Gandalf is the odd one out here— he’s the only animal that has gray fur XD
Well that’s good! I’m happy you could see ‘em all without too much trouble :) Yeah, I suppose it can be pretty difficult to fit a bunch of ‘kinz into just one pic ,XD …

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(Whoops! I meant to say “who’s”, not “whose” in that one comment about Gandalf ‘^^ Sorry about that!)
… Oh, that’s right! Aw, it’s okay, moonie— I almost forgot about your pictures, myself… ,XD But yeah, it’d be cool if you take those soon! :D I’d love to see what Aragorn and friends look like! :3 (Haha, well, I get that XD I think outside pictures do make for more interesting backgrounds, usually says the person who almost never does it, herself) When and if you do send in your pictures, please let me know! ;)
Ahh, do ya? Thanks so much, buddy! :D I’m thrilled that you liked the drawing!! ^-^ Wait, what? Really? XD It’s funny that I drew them the way you imagined them to look like, haha! That’s good, ‘cause I was a little worried that they might not have been as you envisioned ,XD
Ohh, thank you! :) I just looked up whatever outfits the actual characters wore and based their clothes off of those XD Does he? Cool! :D It’s neat that your Pippin likes to wear scarves! I’m not sure if you ever…

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… told me that before? (But then again, it’s not like I ever asked about their clothes, haha) I remembered that Pippin seemed to wear scarves a lot in the movies, though, so that’s why I figured I may as well draw yours with one, too XD
Aw, do you? Awesome! I’m really glad that you liked how I drew Merry and Pippin, especially! ;) I tried my best to capture what I knew of their personalities, heh heh!
Oh, yeah, Frodo is one of the hardest of these newer characters for me to draw… ,XD And he probably was the most difficult of the four I did in this sketch. (Which is bit ironic, because I think I’ve sketched him the most out of any other of my LOTR webkinz)
But, the more I draw, the easier it’s getting :) Except I still can’t draw him without using an older sketch for reference ,XD
Well thanks! I try hard on that mane, haha! Hmm, good question! The main reason why I drew him like that is because I usually sketch him with a nervous, shocked, or sad expression…

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… for some reason… ,XD And also, because all the others looked happy, I thought it’d be a good contrast. Maybe he’s camera shy, or something? HAHA, maybe he was! XD Either that, or perhaps he saw Pippin’s weird plush collection? I’m not sure which one Frodo would find more unnerving: the rubber ducks or the stuffed dolls X,D
Yay! I’m happy that you liked the way I did Sam, too! :3 Believe it or not, I think he was actually the easiest one for me to draw XD I dunno why, though, haha. I just remember that I don’t think I had to spend a whole lot of time on him?
Of course, buddy! :D I enjoyed making it, and thank you for leaving your thoughts! ^-^ It made my day to read them! ;)
(Ah, thanks for not minding! Oh, yeah? Well, I suppose it is probably the fastest I’ve ever got a “group drawing” like that done in a very long time, haha XD Heck, I don’t even ever get around to drawing half the ideas I tell you guys about :P I guess I was just motivated?)…

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… And thank you for giving me permission! :) Who knows? Maybe one of your other webkinz characters will crop up in the SC sometime? XD (I‘l admit that Aragorn seems like he’d be a fun challenge… if I can ever figure out how to draw him, that is, haha)
Really? Aw, how sweet! I’m honored that the drawing made its way in your “favorites”! :3
(Ooh, cool! It’s awesome you saw those two, and I’m happy to hear that you liked them! :D Believe it or not, that Gandalf drawing took me almost as long—if not longer—than the group one ,XD Ohh yeah, that’s totally fine! I agree it that makes a lot more sense to wait to respond to those until you reply to their bios :)
Alrighty, sounds good to me, pal! But if something happens that you can’t start working on your replies until over the weekend or next week, that’s fine, too— I’ll understand! Sorry, by the way, that I’ve been posting all my bios back-to-back! DX I wouldn’t have been posting so many in such a short amount of time, except I’m trying hard…

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… to get them all done before I get too busy with school later this summer, ahah ‘^^ And also, the more time I dwell on their personalities, the more developed they become. Which is why the bios keep getting longer and longer as time goes on, eheh. I really hope I’m not stressing you out with all this! XP )
Thanks again for replying, pal, and I hope you have a great Friday! :3 And uh, sorry this was so long… you definitely don’t have to reply back ,XD

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Heya, Taffy! Ah, I hope you don’t mind me posting this here! ‘^^ I just wanted to let you know that I finally ended up sending in those photos of my plush that I had talked about, and they moderated this morning, so I thought I’d post the links for ya! =]
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69261&sort=Newest%2Bto%2BOldest (group photo)
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69263&sort=Newest%2Bto%2BOldest (Legolas; this is probably my favorite picture of the ones I posted XD )
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69265&sort=Newest%2Bto%2BOldest (Legolas and Gimli)
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69267&sort=Newest%2Bto%2BOldest (Aragorn)
Also, sorry I didn’t end up doing a comparison of him and Mjölnir! I just didn’t want to post too much at once, heheh. In case you wanna compare them, though, here’s a picture of Mjölnir XD https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=47744
Anyway, I know these aren’t super interesting or anything, but I hope you like them! :)

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Heya, moonie! What, no, of course I don’t mind! You can post anything under here, I don’t care! ;)
Anyhoo, thanks a bunch for letting me know that your pics moderated! :D I was thrilled when I saw them in the SC yesterday, heh heh XD I’m so glad that you were able to send ‘em in! :3
Okay, so, first off, I really liked the group picture you took of all your LOTR ‘kinz! :) Wow, you did a great job fitting them all into the shot, and in such a nice, organized way, to boot! XD (Definitely a lot better than the one I took!)
I must say, now that I’ve seen them all together, I think you did a really great job of choosing fitting plushes for each character! :D I don’t think I could imagine Pippin or Gimli being anything other than a ginger bunny and british bulldog, haha XD
Ahh, and I see you included Thranduil in this, too—I think it’s awesome that you decided to make him into an official character! ;D I like the idea you thought of him for our roleplay the other day…

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… that was pretty funny XD I think the english cream retriever was an awesome choice for his plush, by the way!
Also, all your pets are super cute, especially Merry and Legolas! ^-^
Merry just looks so fluffy and soft and huggable, and Legolas, well… let’s just say I can see why you like his plush so much, haha XD
(Oh! And while I’m here, I also wanted to say that Samwise and Rosie look adorable XDD )
Overall, great pic, moonie! I might have to add that one to my “favorites”, sometime! ;)
Ooh, and I love the second picture you sent in, the one of just Legolas! :D Is that a tree or a bush he’s perched in? Either way, he looks pretty cool, sitting amongst those leaves! :3 I just hope he wasn’t eating any bird seed :o Despite anything I may have said in the past, bird seed is not a good snack choice, Legolas
Good title, too… I understood the hidden reference to his last name, heh heh XD
Ah, and there’s Legolas and Gimli! :D Pfft, I like it when you said, “they’re good…

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… friends, most of the times, anyway” XD I wonder what their friendship is like… do they often compete against one another? Either way, I can’t wait to see them in our roleplay! :3 I bet they’re a funny duo XD
Anyway, as mentioned earlier, I think you picked the perfect plush for Gimli! (Congrats again on getting him, by the way! :) Once you adopt Gimli, I’d love to see him at the park, sometime! ^-^ ) I dunno, I guess I just feel like a bulldog totally suits his personality? XD And his voice, if you pictures yours to have the same kinds of voices as the actual characters, haha Also, I’m shocked that he’s almost the same height as Legolas, hahah. Either the british bulldog is taller than I thought it was, or the butterscotch retriever was shorter than I remembered XDD
And, finally, thanks a bunch for sending in that picture of Aragorn—I was really curious to see what the little guy looked like! I must say, I think that’s the cutest webkinz brown arabian horse I’ve ever seen! :) (I know some of the…

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… horses can have weird-lookin’ faces, so I was very relieved to see that Aragorn was not one of those ,XD )
Needless to say, I think you got a really good one there, moonie! :3 Sorry, though, that you had to go through that whole fiasco to get him… ‘^^ At least the seller was kind enough to send you a second horse, after the first one was lost.
Ohh, and that’s okay! I don’t mind! Thanks, though, for still including the link to a picture of Mjölnir so I could compare the two! :) After looking at them both, I agree with you that Aragorn is the better looking one XD Not that Mjölnir isn’t cute, but well… Aragon is a lot cuter, heh heh. I think it’s Mjölnir’s face that does it. To me, it almost looks like his snout is a bit too long and thin (almost like it got smashed or ran over, poor fella ,XD I also found another picture of him in the SC earlier, and in that one, the plush almost looks angry or depressed? I don’t know how to explain it…

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… but I laughed when I saw it XDD ), whereas Aragorn’s is more normal-sized. And I think Aragorn’s eyes are placed better on his head, too. But, that’s just me!
Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy his plush; Aragorn looks very soft and cuddly! ^-^
~ Thanks again for sharing these with me, moonie! I enjoyed looking at them all, and made sure to rate each one a “10”! :) (Sorry, though, that it took me a little while to reply…‘^^ I wanted to finish my response on Friday, but I ran out of time :c )
Have a great Sunday! :D Or Monday, or Tuesday— whatever day this moderates ,XD

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Hey, moonie!
Well, just wanted to let you know that those SC pics finally moderated! I don’t know why it took so long ‘^^ I was getting kinda frustrated checking the ShareCenter every day to see if they were there. But, I guess I’m just glad they went through before the weekend… ,XD
So, without further ado, here they are:
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69681 [My brother’s last webkinz for Thorin and Co. finally came, so I decided to take a “group pic” of them all! :) Of course, you already know which ‘kinz are Thorin, Fili, and Kili XD The others are Bifur (gray squirrel), Bofur (red squirrel), Bombur (clownfish), Oin (angora bunny), Gloin (orangutan), Dori (porcupine), Nori (hedgehog), Ori (prairie dog), Balin (gray owl), and Dwalin (he’s the beanie babies ostrich; he’s supposed to be the newer black and white webkinz ostrich, but my brother only has the virtual, not the plush :P So, the beanie baby is pretty much a stand-in Dwalin, until he can get the webkinz version ,XD )]
And…
https://share.ganzworld.com/fanart?id=69683 [Here’s the “fan art” of Pippin I made for ya! I thought it’d be kinda fun to draw him in…

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… different poses with different expressions XD I know it’s not much, but, I hope you like it! ;) Also, I’m not quite sure what he’s doing in that bottom drawing. I was trying to sketch him holding a palantir, but it kinda looks like a bowling ball or a giant greenish-blue marble X’D Oh, well]
Enjoy, buddy! :3

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Heya, Taffy! Ahh yay, I’m so glad your SC pictures finally moderated!! =D I was really hoping they’d moderate before the weekend, ’cause I was super excited to see them XD Anyway, I just wanted to say that I absolutely LOVE the Pippin drawing you made for me!! It is so good, oh my goodness!! 8D And it was really cool to see that group photo of you and your brother’s dwarf Webkinz, too, hehe! ;D Unfortunately, I won’t be able to reply to this before the weekend (I really wanted to, but I wasn’t able to go on the Newz as early as I had hoped today =/ ) but I should be able to respond either tonight or over the weekend. Regardless, I’ll be sure to get to this really soon! I’m excited to leave you my thoughts, hehe! XD In the meantime, thanks so much for the drawing and for sharing these with me! ^-^ I’ll be back soon to reply!

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Hey, moonie! Thanks! XD Ahh, me too! I was so worried that they wouldn’t moderate them ‘till today… :o I’m happy that didn’t happen, but I still don’t know why it took 4 days for them to show up :P I was getting kinda annoyed checking the SC each day and seeing that they still hadn’t gone through, eheh.
Aw, do ya? Well, thank you! :) I’m thrilled to hear that you liked the Pippin drawing! ^-^ I was actually a bit nervous that you were going to be disappointed by it, considering how much hype I gave it last Monday… ,XD But, I’m glad that doesn’t seem to be the case! (Oh, haha, thanks! I thought I’d be fun to take a group pic of Thorin and all his companions XD Luckily my brother had no problem with me borrowing his webkinz for the picture!)
That’s fine, buddy! :) Heck, they just moderated on Friday morning, anyway XD
I certainly wasn’t expecting a response before the weekend!
I do look forward to reading your thoughts, though, once you get a chance to type and post them ;)

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Hey again, pal! Ahh gosh, I’m so sorry I’m just now getting back to this!! XP I meant to reply a lot earlier, but now here I am on Friday, and I’m just now responding… Ah well, I guess it’s probably not very unexpected considering I do this sorta thing a lot ‘^^ I’m really sorry for the wait, though! D:
Ah, me too! I’m glad they got them moderated before the weekend, because it would’ve been hard waiting ‘till Monday to see them ,XD Yeah, it is weird that they were so slow last week! Ahh well, at least they were a lot faster this week, which is good. I would’ve felt bad if that happened with your Share Center pictures again! =/
Of course, pal! It’s an amazing drawing!! ^-^ Disappointed?? Of course not! I mean, how could I ever be disappointed by a drawing of Pippin made by one of my best pals? XD Aw, it’s okay, I don’t think you over-hyped it at all! (You’re welcome! Ah, well that’s good that your brother didn’t mind you borrowing his ‘Kinz for the picture, heheh XD )
Anyway, thanks for understanding…

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…and I’ll go ahead and leave my thoughts on your pictures, finally!
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Alrighty, well first off, I really enjoyed seeing a photo of Thorin, Fili, Kili, and all your brother’s dwarf Webkinz! That was a really cool idea to take a picture of them all together! ;D They all look really awesome, hehe!! =] Congrats to your brother on getting them all, by the way! I’m honestly impressed by how fast he managed to buy all of them XD It seems like not very long ago when he just had Bombur and Dwalin, haha! Then again I guess our LOTR plush collections grew pretty fast, too… XD I’m pretty sure I went from having zero to four in like a day, but then again, I already had those ones and didn’t have to buy them :P Just curious, since you said the last one finally came, which was the last one he got? :)
Anyway, I gotta say, I think all the animals you guys chose are really fitting!! I don’t know if your brother thought of them or if you came up with most of the ideas for him, but either way…

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…I think you guys did an excellent job choosing the animals for them! :D I love Bifur and Bofur as squirrels, Balin as a grey owl, and of course Bomber as a clownfish is pretty hilarious XD I like how they fit well with each other, too, like how Dori and Nori are a porcupine and hedgehog, and how Dwalin and Balin are both birds. Great thinking! ;) By the way, I hope your brother will be able to get a plush for Dwalin, someday! I know the Ostrich has gotten kinda expensive, ahah.. ‘^^ Hopefully he’ll be able to find a good deal on one! In the meantime though, I think the Beanie Baby ostrich makes a good stand in ;) I’ve always thought that animal was really cute, hehe! (I don’t remember if I told you, but we have three of those ostrich plushes, as well as a little mini one XD ) Oh and of course I must mention that Thorin, Fili, and Kili are looking great as always! ;D I like Kili in this, he looks really happy to me XD Anyway, I hope your brother enjoys all his new ‘Kinz…

[ilovemoonieMember]

…and I hope you two have fun with Thorin and Co.! =D I imagine they’d be a lot of fun to use together, haha! Have you guys done anything with them, yet?
Oh my goodnesss, and I absolutely adore the Pippin drawing that you made for me!! 8D Seriously, I love it so much! XD He looks so cute, and I really love the way you draw him; you capture his personality really well, I think! =] His different expressions are great, haha! That was a really cool idea to do that! ;D He looks kinda disappointed/sad in the first one, like maybe he ran out of Cinnamon Toast Crunch (yes, I’ve officially decided that he likes that XD ), or misplaced one of his many LOTR plush toys XD Ahh and I think the second pose/expression might be my favorite, I really love that one! =D It looks like he just came up with a great idea or something, which is probably something to be concerned about considering his “great ideas” aren’t usually very good ,XD I think that expression really captures his personality well, though! =] …

[ilovemoonieMember]

… Ahh, and the last one is amazing, too! His expression in that one is just priceless X,D Ohh, okay, so it is supposed to be a palantir? (autocorrect changed that to “planter”, what XD ) That’s what I was thinking it might be, before I read your description! No worries, I think it looks good! =) I mean, I guess it does look a little like a bowling ball, but to be fair, so does a palantir XDD Either way, though, I love that sketch! ;) I dunno if you did this intentionally or if it’s just my imagination, but it almost looks to me like Pippin is about to drop it.. which, definitely seems like something he’d do ,XD Curiosity and clumsiness, not the best combo :P Oh! And I forgot to mention, but I really like Pippin’s scarf/outfit in these drawings, and his extra fluffy head! ^-^
In all, I really love everything about this drawing (if I hadn’t already made that clear XD ) and thank you so much for making it for me!! That was so sweet of you, and it really made my day! :D I made sure to…

[ilovemoonieMember]

…rate it a “10”, and even added it to my favorites so I can go back and see it whenever I want! ;) Thanks again, buddy! =3
(Oh! And a little unrelated, but I also wanted to say that I love your new Bilbo and Kili drawings!! =D They both look really great! ^-^ I see that you posted them under their respective bios, though, so I guess I won’t say much about them now heh. But I at least wanted to let ya know that I saw them! ;) Speaking of which, I’m really sorry I still haven’t replied to your bios!! DX I promise I haven’t forgotten, though! I know by this point you’re probably wondering if I’m even gonna reply anymore, but I definitely still want to!! I know I always say this, but hopefully next week I can finally start working on my response! I know I’ve been keeping you waiting forever, and I feel really terrible about that… =,(
(Also, sorry this is so long! ‘^^ Definitely don’t feel like you have to reply to this!)

[TaffyKitty12Member]

Hey there, moonie! Aw no, it’s okay— your reply wasn’t late! And anyway, I know it can take a while to reply to things like this, especially when there’s other stuff posted on the newz that you gotta attend to ,XD So yeah, no worries at all! :)
Same! As it is, I expected them to moderate that Tuesday, and I really didn’t want to have to wait a whole week after I submitted them for it all to show up… ,XD I don’t know why it was so slow that week, but then again, I’m probably just spoiled by how fast they’ve been moderating SC stuff as of late, haha :P I think they only used to it once or twice a week, but now, it’s almost every day.
Thanks! :3 Really? Aw, well, I’m happy to hear that it didn’t disappoint XD (Yup! Luckily he thought the idea was cool, so he didn’t mind me keeping his plushies in my room for a while ‘till I got the pic XD )
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Anyway… ahh, thanks! I dunno why, but I thought it’d be kinda neat show you…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

(Whoops, meant to say, “kinda neat to show”)
… you the whole group, heh heh. Also, I wanted to be able to “see” all of Thorin and Co. together for once, instead of just visualizing them in my mind XD
Oh, thank you; he’d appreciate that :) Haha, yeah, I guess that was pretty fast! Though, I must admit, I sort of pressured him to buy them all before those ‘kinz went up in price and/or he forgot to make the characters ,XD
Ah, right, right! It really wasn’t that long ago, when you think about it. Ha, that’s true! Ours did grow pretty fast XD
Ohh, really? I almost forgot you made Rosie, Sam, Merry, and Pippin all at the same time XD That’s cool, though, that you already had all the plushies for them! :) Heck, it’s cheaper and easier than having to buy all new ones, ya know? Haha XD It’s funny, too, because, come to think of it, I don’t think I actually had to buy any of mine— besides Faramir (who was a gift), all of the ones I named after characters were Webkinz I already had…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… in my room or in the basement, but never adopted.
Oh, good question! If I remember correct, I think Dori was the last one that came? My brother ordered both him and Ori at the same time, but Dori was just a little slower in arriving.
Haha, well, since you brought it up… I admit it. I actually did come up with most of the ideas XD It’s funny how it all started, too, because I didn’t think my brother originally anticipated on getting any webkinz named after those characters, until one day when he decided to buy the ostrich virtual while it was still the POTM in April. When he asked me what he should name it (because for whatever reason, he can’t ever think of a name without my help :P ), I (half-jokingly) said, “Why not ‘Dwalin’?” And then, well, one idea led to another, and here we are XD
But thanks, though! :) I’m glad you think they’re fitting! Ha, yeah, I think Bifur and Bofur as grey and red squirrels are a couple of my favorites, too XD And the grey owl used for Balin…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… actually used to belong to me (it was a gift I got years ago), but I thought that pet was so good for the character, I decided to offer the owl to my brother so he could use it, instead. Not for free, though XD I told him that I was gonna miss my owl and that if he wanted it, he’d have to give me an old webkinz of his he no longer wanted, haha.
Oh, thank you! We tried to get some of them to match up like that, though it unfortunately didn’t work for all of them… ,XD (He had to come up with a more complicated story as to how Oin and Gloin are brothers, heh heh. And apparently, those two are also distantly related to Thorin now? So that’s a thing. Guess I’ll have to expand upon that already crazy family tree XD )
Ah, thanks moonie! Yeah, that one has gone up quite a bit in price, I’m afraid… ‘^^ The thing that really stinks is that he could’ve gotten that ostrich for only $8 without a tag back in April or May, but…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… for whatever reason, he decided to wait, and now all the cheap ostriches have sold out :P I think that plush now averages about $30 to $40? Oh well. Maybe someday we will find one for a good price? Well, thank you! It’s the closest thing he could find, in the meantime XD Ohh, that’s right! I remember you telling me about your family’s Beanie Babies ostrich “collection” at one of our chats not too long ago XD It’s funny (but cool) that you guys got so many! I bet that little one is so cute XD I always thought those mini Beanie Babies were the most adorable little things :3
And thanks! Though, it is kinda hard to get a good picture of Thorin, considering he’s so short and his beard and eyebrows cover most of his face ,XD Ohh, yeah, I guess Kili does look sorta happy, haha! He’s a cute plush; I’m glad my brother let me have him XD
Ah! No, unfortunately we haven’t ‘^^ He wanted to “roleplay” with the all the ‘kinz when I was on break a couple weeks back, but um…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… that didn’t really happen, I’m afraid ,XD (In fact, I can hardly remember what I even did that week, come to think of it ‘^^ I guess I must’ve spent most of my time watching that one show we’ve been talking about recently :P )
Aw, do ya? That’s awesome— I’m so glad to hear that you liked the drawing so much! ^-^ Reading your comments on it made my day! ;D
Thanks! :) I guess I thought it’d be kinda fun to draw him with different expressions XD (‘Course, I just like drawing Pippin in general, haha. Thanks a bunch for letting me sketch him, by the way! I appreciate your willingness to let me draw your characters, even when I don’t get your express permission beforehand ,XD ) Oh pfft, I guess he sorta does, haha! XD I could definitely see Pippin making a face like that if he lost or misplaced one of his beloved (but creepy) plushies XD He uh, seems quite attached to those things, don’t ya think? I wonder what he likes more, the plush or the ducks? XD …

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… Wait, so you’ve made him like Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Okay, that’s a great trait X’D I love it! It seems totally fitting for him, too :3 He comes off as the sort of guy that would like sweet, sugar-coated breakfast cereals XD I uh, may or may not have started drawing a picture of him trying to eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch while wearing one of those body blanket things, like a Snuggie, but with no sleeves… XD
Ohh, do you? Well that’s cool— it’s neat that the second expression might be your favorite one! :) Actually, I think that might’ve been the hardest one for me to draw XD You see, I tend to draw my characters facing a certain way (some I draw facing right, and others left), and once I get used to one way or the other for a specific character, it’s hard to do the opposite. (I dunno; I’m weird like that :P ) I’ve been used to drawing Pippin facing right, so it was a bit difficult turning his face to the left ,XD
Ohh, yeah! It does look like…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… he just came up with an idea, or something XD Hmm, good point. It doesn’t seem like he comes up with the best ideas, so if anyone ever sees him making that kind of face, they should probably just back away slowly and try to change the subject as quickly as possible XD Pippin: “I’ve got an idea!” Friend: “-That’s great; how’s the weather? It’s a nice day, isn’t it?”
Thank you! :) Yup, it is, haha XD I dunno why, but I thought it’d be kinda fun to draw him holding one of those. (Hah, yeah, autocorrect doesn’t seem to understand LOTR lingo ,XD It already changed ”palantir” to “pals the” and “papa rid” today when I was trying to type it in :P Please don’t ask what either of those mean, because I have no idea)
Oh good! I was wondering what you’d think it was if I didn’t tell you or if you didn’t guess XD
Hmm, true… I guess palantirs do sort of look like creepy bowling bowls XD
Ohh, no, I didn’t do that intentionally, but now that you mentioned it, it really does…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… look like he’s about to drop it XDD That definitely seems like something Pippin would do, with him being so clumsy and all. I take it that he shouldn’t be trusted with delicate objects? XD Actually, it seems like he shouldn’t be trusted with a LOT of things, based on the stuff you’ve told me about him X’D
Well thanks! :) It’s hard for me not to picture him wearing a scarf, haha XD The head fluff is kind of a pain to draw, though (hard to keep it consistent from picture or picture), but I like the way it looks so I don’t mind adding it XD
Of course, buddy! I’m always happy to draw your characters for you, especially ones as awesome as Pip! ;D Really? Aw, well, I’m honored that my humble drawing made its way into your “favorites” category XD
Thanks again for leaving your thoughts, bud; I appreciate it! ;)
(Oh, you saw the new Kili and Bilbo drawings? Awesome, I’m glad you liked them! :D That’s fine! I didn’t expect you to talk about them here, anyway XD When I post a drawing…

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… under a bio, it’s just meant to be a “replacement” for whatever reference I had up there before. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for me to become dissatisfied with a drawing I previously liked ,XD
Ohh, it’s all right, moonie! I know it’s probably been difficult to find the time to work on them, considering all the other stuff that’s been posted on the newz lately, eheh. And it doesn’t help that none of mine are truly “mini bios”… ‘^^ They’re all a lot longer than I had hoped, unfortunately XP Which I do apologize for, by the way! :( I hope I’m not making things too hard on ya! DX
So again, it’s okay! Please don’t feel bad!
But, it’d be cool if could start working on your responses to them soon :) I’m really looking forward to reading them! ^-^ Maybe just let me know on AJ whenever you’ve started typing them…?
And as I’ve said before, you really don’t need to make your replies long! Honestly, even if your responses were just a comment or two long for each bio, I’d be happy XD …

[TaffyKitty12Member]

… Oh! And speaking of bios, I’ll try to finish up Éowyn’s very soon! Sorry it’s not done yet, eheh… ‘^^ Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about it! I just that, well… I haven’t really been working on it (due to busyness, laziness, and all that fun stuff) ,XD Though I should, because I really want to have that done by sometime next week so I can start working on bios for Beorn, Laurel, and Bard. And also, I just feel bad for keeping you waiting!)
(No worries! I know you said I didn’t have to reply, but I wanted to so THERE XDD Except, dang, I can’t believe just how long I made this… ,XD Sorry about that ‘^^ )

[migrubbsMember]

Will you make some more dinosaurs? Like a Allosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Corythosaurus, Gallimimus, Giganotosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pteranodon, Stygimoloch, Velociraptor, Ornithomimus, Argentinosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Deinonychus, Microraptor, Spinosaurus, Oryctodromeus, Cryolophosaurus, Lesothosaurus, Einiosaurus, Eoraptor, Iguanodon, Amargasaurus, Kentrosaurus, Lambeosaurus, Therizinosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Masiakasaurus, Daspletosaurus, Styracosaurus, Maiasaurus, Sinovenator, Raptorex, Megaraptor, Nodosaurus, Yangchuanosaurus, Zigongosaurus, Diplodocus, Oviraptor, Dilophosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Chirostenotes, Xenotarsosaurus, Wannanosaurus, Alamosaurus, Utahraptor, Carcharodontosaurus, Megalosaurus, Mosasaurus, Elasmosaurus, Ophthalmosaurus, Shonisaurus, Pliosaurus, Jaxartosaurus, Hadrosaurus, Fabrosaurus, Protoceratops, Qantassaurus, and Rhabdodon.

[migrubbsMember]

How about some fairy pets, cloud pets, Biscuit pets, chocolate pets, snow pets, ice pets?

[bluesky001Member]

I agree i like dinosaurs, but they should probably stick to ones more people know

[migrubbsMember]

Will you make some Slumber Party pets? Like a Pillow Pomeranian, Nightcap Newt, Sleepy Head Hedgehog, Dreamer Kitty, and Sleep Tight Tiger. Will you make some night pets? Like a Sunset Samoyed, Midnight Mouse, Firefly Fox, Starlight Snake, Night Owl Ocelot, Sweet Dreams Dog, and Moonbeam Maine Coon. Will you make some sport pets? Like a Horseriding Hedgehog, Soccer Squirrel, Roller Skating Rabbit, Swimming Samoyed, Basketball Bear, Tennis Tiger and Gymnastics Gorilla.

[migrubbsMember]

Will you do some gemstone pets? Like a Amethyst Unicorn, Sapphire Unicorn, Ruby Unicorn, Jade Dragon, Garnet Dragon, Garnet Elephant, Jade Elephant, Serendibite Elephant, Jade Wolf, Garnet Wolf, Serendibite Wolf, Amethyst Dachshund, Sapphire Dachshund, Ruby Dachshund, Diamond Chickadee, Jeweled Goldfinch, Amethyst Owl, Jade Owl, Diamond Owl, Benitoite Eagle, Conch Pearl Eagle, Jade Eagle, Jade Cat, Garnet Cat, Serendibite Cat, Sapphire Bluebird, Serendibite Dachshund, and a Diamond Dachshund.

[migrubbsMember]

Will you make more gemstone pets? Like a Black Opal Elephant, Black Opal Wolf, Jeremejevite Wolf, Grandidierite Elephant, Jeremejevite Elephant, Jeweled Blue Jay, Jeweled Eastern Bluebird, Jeweled Oriole, Jeweled Robin, Musgravite Elephant, and a Red Beryl Elephant.

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