Spiffo Tries Taking You to Safety

Spiffo is the overly adorable raccoon that also acts as the Project Zomboid and The Indie Stone mascot. He is the creation of artist Marina Siu-Chong, and has undergone multiple visual changes since creation.

Spiffo originates from one of Indie Stone's first game, PAWS. Spiffo was created by and added by Marina Siu-Chong (AKA MashPotato or MashPotassium.) PAWS was originally going to feature all English creatures, but Spiffo was added after they "wanted a Canadian character in there too". The raccoon was dubbed Mr. Spiffo, a temporary name that soon became permanent. It is even possible to find some of the first artwork for Spiffo on Marina Siu-Chong's blog (archived).

When Project Zomboid began development, Mr. Spiffo was added as a mascot for the fast food restaurant chain Spiffo's. He was meant to be just one of the planned many Easter eggs that would appear in Project Zomboid from The Indie Stone's previous games.

When Will Porter joined The Indie Stone team, he is said to have been in love with Spiffo. As a result, Spiffo became more prevalent on the forums and website, with many sections and icons for the site including a picture of Spiffo. Spiffo also became the default avatar for new users on the forum, along with being part of the header.

Spiffo's first appearance in a blog is the same version of Spiffo that was in PAWS.

Spiffo was later redesigned in the style of a fast food restaurant mascot that matched his in game persona. The basic design remains the same, but a little fatter with a side cap. In the blog post he is referred to as the "Community Racoon" rather than the mascot for Spiffo's. A foreshadowing of just how integrated he would become with the community.

On the 24th of October 2012 Spiffo's redesign made its first appearance on the blog. His color scheme changed from gray and white into an orange, brown and white colorization. This can also be seen as Spiffo's transformation from the mascot of Spiffo's fast food, into the mascot for Project Zomboid and The Indie Stone. This is further corroborated by the fact that his fast food worker hat was removed, and he now wears a more survival based outfit.

Over time, Spiffo has become even more incorporated into the website and community. A picture of him can even be seen when redirected to the site's 404 page. Spiffo and Project Zomboid are inseparable.

Spiffo now acts as the guidance for the game's tutorial. With images and catchy slogans being shown to help guide the player.

A Spiffo plush can also be found as an item in game. It is a decorative item used as an Easter egg. Other members of PAWS are also available as plush toys.

He helps guide people to the shelter he and friends made and works like a scout to help recruit people. Throughout his adventures, he has taken some drugs and in those drugs he got a very thick wobbly piece of ass which makes it really hard to hide. He is always naked and his very small dick and balls hang low

The doctor Martin is a buff and tall man that takes his job very seriously. He has the basic doctor attire but it's all tainted with blood. He has a very scary face too.

The nurse Ellen is quite the opposite, being kind and kinda lazy. She has a decently curvy body and also helps people who need relief. She is also deathly afraid of blood and wounds.

The guard Travis is also very serious, but far kinder than the Doctor. He is very brave and would risk his life for everyone.

Lastly, the chef Marcy is a very lazy and chubby girl. She makes great food and is very affectionate, but too lazy to show too much of it. She hates seafood and is secretly in love with the guard.