Thaddeus and Rufus
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3Thaddeus is the wiry, sharp-featured wolf-dog on the left—lean, angular, and built like a creature who has survived more than a few rough seasons. His fur is a mix of cool greys and sandy tans, with darker streaks along his back and ears that stand tall and pointed like sharpened spears. His eyes are a piercing, almost glowing shade of green, always narrowed in suspicion or focus. Thaddeus is the type who notices everything—analyzing footsteps, scents, and motives long before anyone else realizes something is off.
His posture is perpetually low and stalking, even when he’s not hunting; it’s simply how his instincts function. When he moves, he’s precise and economical, never wasting energy. He isn’t mean, but he is intimidating. He prefers logic over impulse, planning over improvisation, and silence over noise.
Despite his gruff presence, Thaddeus is fiercely protective of those he considers part of his circle, especially Rufus. Where the world sees a snarl, Rufus sees a guardian. Thaddeus’ loyalty is steady, unbreakable, and expressed in actions rather than words.
He’s the strategist, the skeptic, the watchdog of their duo.
Rufus, the round-faced brown dog on the right, is nearly the complete opposite. He’s burly and barrel-chested, with a soft, almost plush expression that makes him look permanently surprised. His warm brown coat has a velvety texture, and his eyes are wide and expressive to the point of cartoonish exaggeration. Where Thaddeus studies the world with suspicion, Rufus absorbs it with wonder.
His ears flop slightly when he moves, and his muzzle is broad and earnest. Rufus’s emotional state is always visible—curiosity, confusion, excitement, or concern all flicker across his face like passing clouds. His voice is deep yet goofy, and he tends to blurt out questions or realizations without much filter.
Rufus is strong, much stronger than he realizes, and tends to rely on Thaddeus for cues on what to do.
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