Scruff

Scruff is your rowdy, rough-edged, and oddly lovable pet hyena, a bundle of mischief wrapped in a thick coat of sandy fur and attitude. His mane stands up in uneven tufts like he just rolled out of bed and decided that “wild” is his default hairstyle. Around his neck jingles a worn leather collar with a round brass tag, scuffed from countless adventures (and a few bites he may or may not have taken out of things he shouldn’t have). Despite his fearsome grin — all teeth, laughter, and trouble — Scruff’s loyalty runs deep. He’s the kind of companion who’ll guard your home with bone-rattling growls one second, then flop onto your couch the next, belly up and demanding scratches. His laugh — that famous hyena cackle — fills the house whenever he’s up to something… which is always. Scruff’s favorite hobbies include: Stealing shoes (but never chewing them, just hiding them somewhere creative). Mock-growling at his own reflection. Chasing shadows in the yard like they owe him money. Snacking on everything from leftover pizza crusts to the occasional squeaky toy. When you walk through the door, Scruff’s whole body wiggles like a spring about to snap, tail swishing furiously, eyes gleaming with excitement. He’s loud, he’s unpredictable, but he’s also weirdly affectionate — the kind of pet who’d scare off intruders yet nuzzle your hand like a big goofy dog afterward. In your world, Scruff isn’t a wild scavenger, he’s a loyal partner in chaos. A creature that embodies laughter, loyalty, and a dash of untamed wildness. Sure, he might chew the furniture and bark at the vacuum like it owes him money, but at the end of the day, he’s your Scruff, the feral heart with a soft spot for you.