When you stare like that,

name. Ryder. meaning ; 'warrior'.
pronounced. RIE-dər.
gender. male.
home. Tellima ring.
rank. guard.
species. red fox.
birth season. the fall equinox (late september).
age. ten seasons ; two and a half years.
song. Papillon by The Airborne Toxic Event

SCENT. I don't think that I have any distinguished scent, just the general musk of hard work, sweat, and the occasional aroma of blood.

VOICE. I usually talk in an 'as a matter of fact' kind of voice, with a gruff, tenor tone ... that's about it.

You say something, then you take it back.

intimidating. fierce. outspoken. loyal. proud

INTIMIDATING. I was born with a rather large build and long, almost spider-like legs. I look down at some of the other foxes of Tellima, though I'm not the only tall fox in the skulk. Over the years of training, hunting, and fighting, my slender fox body has grown swift and muscular, making me an excellent runner and battle opponent. My coat is over all pretty dull, full of oranges and browns. The only differentiation being my white throat and black legs. A single claw-mark scar runs over my left eye, given to me by a scuffle I was involved in on a trip to the third ring. I was accompanying our messenger, and we were intercepted by some peasants. They thought they could take us ... they thought wrong. It was quite the battle. There was hardly anything of me leftover when we returned. But our messenger was safe. That scar is just the most obvious wound. All the rest, my fur covers.

FIERCE. When it comes to problem solving, I'd rather use teeth and claws over words. I've never been the best at debate, so I just use force to get what I want. It seems to work, though I don't really use my strength unless it's in battle or hunting. I do have a rather short temper though, which the brave ones tell me, is pretty scary, so I would suggest staying on my good side. My way of problem solving sometimes angers others, especially on patrols, but I could really care less.

OUTSPOKEN. No matter the consequence, I will always speak my mind. I don't care what others think or what they believe, I will say so anyways. I'm not afraid to question others' morals or talk up to those with a higher rank. Some find it disrespectful, others see it as an admiring trait.

LOYAL. I love Tellima and will always go along with what I believe is best for the ring. I will gladly die or throw myself into danger to protect others of Tellima, and I will never betray my leaders, no matter what they do. If I believe what the monarchy is doing, is wrong, I will say so, but that does not mean I will go against them if I am ignored.

PROUD. I grew up pretty normally. I was born to loving parents and two siblings, a brother and a sister. My sister died when we were pups due to sickness, but my brother is still around. We don't talk much, and that's okay. My training months went fine, though my mentor taught me how to be rough and tough, and he shaped me into who I am today.. he was a bit of an old hoot, so he died recently and left me with my knowledge. Nothing too interesting has happened. I don't give a bird's beak what you think of me, I am proud of who I am. No one will ever be able to change me. I like my intimidating features, my fierce disposition, my outspoken mind, and my loyalty. So please, just leave me be.

You used to be alright, what happened?

bound by blood. I was never close with my family, I don't know what else to say. I appreciate my parents raising me well, I'm sorry for not building a better relationship with them. I hope they have a good place in the afterlife. But that doesn't make me want to cozy up with my brother ...
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the ones i love. No one has captured my heart yet. I don't even know if there is a vixen wild enough to ever tame me down.
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through thick and thin. Everyone has to have friends, right? Well here are mine ...
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get out of my sight. Alright, I know I get annoying, so there's gotta be some who don't like me.
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