What Would They Look Like as Humans?

Hmmm, this is a very interesting question. It was interesting enough to actually pop open my artist's notebook, grab a pen and some coloring tools, and do a whole freestyle illustration around them!

On a side note, even with their minor flaws, I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they turned out - yay! 

Firstly, please enjoy this video where you see the cartoon [hybrid] animals compared with the humanoid versions of them. I'm socially awkward and shy, so I speak terribly in the video (no script, lol) - please excuse my explanations, as below is a better description of each character.

Okay so, starting in order here...

Dogosaur is a big, tough guy-type. He's strong and intimidating, but also a big puppy on the inside (tender-hearted and playful). I drew him as a free-spirited warrior. 

I was inspired partly by Cyborg from DC Comics.

Pandaroo is a sort of 'down in the dumps' character, and despite his sadness, he is very intelligent and the others often come to him to help solve problems. 

He is partly inspired by Harry from 'Mike & Molly'.

Parrofly is upbeat, kind of saucy, with a great sense of humor and a real zest for life! He never misses an opportunity to have fun, and has a passionate heart.

He is inspired partly by romantic and exciting Latino men, primarily dancers.

Slowan is well, I don't want to say 'slow' in a way that sounds condescending. He's very smart and health-conscious (he's Vegan), but he is also very chill and doesn't let life worry him. His favorite hobby is napping in the sun. 

He is partly inspired by the cartoon character, Jude from '6teen'.

Elefox is a fun, warm-hearted 'hefty guy' who loves to eat, almost as much as he loves his friends! (On a side note, this one was my personal favorite to draw, perhaps because I've always had a soft-spot for 'squishy'/huggable guys!).

He was partly inspired by a character from a Ren & Stimpy episode, titled 'Lair of the Lummox'. 

Beever is a gentle nature-lover, who is also meticulous and hard-working. He loves his friends and is very kind-hearted, but also mostly serious. As a human, I picture him being a kindly older man of the LGBTQ community and perhaps a florist, because he really loves nature & beauty.

He is partly inspired by Mr. Feenie from 'Boy Meets World'. 

Rabbird is a shy, purple dove/bunny hybrid (and my personal favorite). She is intellectual and loves to read/write poetry. 

She is partly inspired by Violet of 'The Incredibles'.

Froogle is small, but she's feisty (so, don't make fun of her big hair!) She is not mean, per say, but she will stand up for herself.

She is partly inspired by Shriek from the Nickelodeon show 'CatDog'. Only with a less squeakly voice.

Unicat is friendly, upbeat, fun-loving and generous. She's confident without being arrogant, and gives everyone a chance! She also is a sensitive feeler and wears her heart on her sleeve. 

She is partly inspired by Joy from 'Inside Out'. 

Penguana is living a sort of confused (and confusing existence). On the one hand, he has a fiery soul, and loves to soak up the sun. On the other hand, he'd really rather just chill, and go for a refreshing dive in icy water. Which side is stronger? Who is he really? Anyway, this made me give him a sort of 'emo' appearance.

He is partly inspired by emo teens (including one I dated in high school). 

Zebat is a saucy, friendly, and flirtatious 'French lady' - ooh la la! She is by no means 'sleazy', but rather, she is romantic, and full of love to give - very passionate! 

she is overall inspired by 'the ideal exotic girl', with a lean toward Rochelle Goyle from 'Monster High'. 

Octomouse is the second-smallest (Beever is the first), and she is very delicate, physically and emotionally. It's just so darn hard not to love her! To me, her vulnerability and high voice made her seem child-like, which is why I styled her like this.

She is partly inspired by 'little girl' characters, such as Bubbles from 'The Powerpuff Girls' and Sailor Chibi Moon.





Overall, 

I think these 12 characters and their traits (though inspired by characters seen in media throughout my life), 

are an embodiment of a variety of traits in me too... some of which are conflicting. That just makes me human, like you.

What traits did you recognize in yourself?

Which one is your favorite character?