Smiling Critters (C)

Name: Smiling Critters (C) text: The Smiling Critters are small, colorful, happy, anthropomorphic animals, known for their big smiles, seemingly innocent but each with a dark secret background behind their happy facade.

the cast consists of 8 members: Bobby BearHug, Bubba Bubbaphant, CraftyCorn, DogDay, Hoppy Hopscotch, KickinChicken, PickyPiggy, CatNap

DogDay: sunny, strong, and determined leader of the critters! Each trusts him to find the bright side in any situation, and to have a friendly word of encouragement should they feel down. He'll always keep his friends going, no matter what.

Secret: he knows a dark hidden truth, a danger that stalks and endangers the group, he wants to save them all from a certain horrible death, but will act cheerful and positive as if everything is alright, keeping it all a secret while trying to protect everyone

Bobby Bearhug: A kind, caring soul, Bobby BearHug shows compassion for everyone, and for everything. People and places and things, large or small, are all receivers of her love. Each is enriched by this attention and affection, and in turn, so is she.

Secret: has deep fear of abandonment, attachment issues, doesn't like being by herself, and is quick to say "I love you" because if she loves, then maybe she will be loved, and if she's loved, she won't have to be alone, anything not to be abandoned

CraftyCorn: A conscious observer of both color and creativity in the world. CraftyCorn understands the importance of art, and sharing it with others. Crayons, pencils, paint, or words on the page, CraftyCorn can see beauty in anything imagined given shape. usually acts shy and stutters.

Secret: although art makes her happy she is obsessed with it, will become violent if her art is endangered, and even though she's happy to share art material will become angry if she thinks you're hiding colors from her, may resort to physical violence

Hoppy Hopscotch: Unafraid to hop where others might sit, Hoppy is the friend everyone needs to maintain their energy and enthusiasm. While sometimes loud or impatient, she'll always hop besides her friends.

Secret: is impatient with people who don't keep her pace, she gets frustrated and may resort to shouting

KickinChicken: the cool kid of the crew, and he maintains that sense of cool through anything, even in the most tense of situations. Knock him down, and he'll pick himself up, brush himself off, and ask: "What's next?"

Secret: although brave, he's weak, he's also aware of the danger that stalks the group, but unlike DogDay, who's worried about protecting everyone, KickinChicken is more worried of not angering this greater being, frightened even, so he maintains appearances, acting as if everything is normal, keeping the cool kid look, to not bring attention to himself

PickyPiggy: What's more important than play and learning? PickyPiggy knows the answer. A playful body and keen mind are fueled by what's put into them, which is why she encourages her friends to eat a well-balanced diet.

Secret: Human meat is her favorite food, she's also tempted to eat her friends, despite all this, she acts innocent

Bubba Bubbaphant: he's the brains of the critters. Bright and attentive, he keeps his friends steady and always steers them to make smart choices, that way they all might grow up to be bright and brilliant, each in their own right.

Secret: has been brainwashed by the danger that stalks the group, keeps up the happy appearance, telling everyone that everything is alright, sabotaging any plans of escaping

CatNap: watches everyone else from the distance, silent, with a big smile permanently on it's face, his eyes completely dark except for two white dots, helps everyone sleep with a red gas that comes out it's mouth, speaks no words, the only sound coming from him is eerie breathing, everyone is always happy to see CatNap! be it actual happiness or just fear of angering him

Secret: he is always watching, everywhere, at all times, there is no escape, his gas can cause hallucinations and fainting from overstimulation, although he only uses it when necessary