Ronin is an indistinguishable wolfdog hybrid, looking neither fully wolf, but, also, neither fully dog either. His ears are short and rounded like a wolf’s are, however, his coat is more in line with his dog ancestry; double-coated and shorter. Even though it’s shorter than a typical wolf’s, however, it still protects him comfortably from the northern winters. He would be considered “average” in height compared to most wolves, “large” compared to most dogs. He has a lean but muscular build to him. He is handsomely “average” all around.

For a long time, he kept his hair medium in length, held up in a ponytail, and had bangs. After the fall of New Caledonia, however, he began to keep it short. When in Optime, the hair on the top of his head is medium-short, and is longer than the back or sides which are closer cut to his natural fur line (1). This gives him a somewhat roguish look.

He has a tendency to act nonchalant, and may give off an air of someone that is lazy because of his general, relaxed-looking posture. To a more trained eye though, there is an underlying tension that lies beneath this uncaring exterior, a tension that is ready to snap into action at a moment’s notice.

Personality

Summarized: Blunt, abrasive, crass, sarcastic, protective, loyal, dependable, outspoken, stubborn, determined, confident, casual/nonchalant

Ronin is a bit abrasive in nature, or, at least, he puts forth the image of someone who is. He often comes off as being overly casual, blunt, sarcastic, and typically has a crass way of saying things, and, as such, he may give the impression of someone who is ill-mannered and somewhat rude. He can be frustratingly stubborn at times, and often acts like he doesn’t care, or, tries to be noncommittal. But, despite all his scowls, glares, huffs, and generally acting as if he doesn’t care, there is a heart of gold beneath his “tough guy” exterior.

He is unwaveringly loyal to his allies, and is undeniably dependable. He may gripe or act modest about his actions or may otherwise cover them up as something else, but, Ronin genuinely cares for the happiness of his friends and loved ones. He is confident in his abilities, and would push himself to the brink if it meant protecting an ally. In an effort to not worry his love ones, Ronin often tries to act strong and tough, even if he is otherwise not.

Motivations: Self-preservation, friends and loved ones, justice, vengeance. Fears: Disappointment, being unable to protect or losing those he cares about, being weak or a burden. Likes: Meat (especially venison) and cooked fruits/vegetables skewers, hunting and running in Lupus, fighting/wrestling/roughhousing, forests and secret meadows, autumn, making his friends/loved ones happy. Dislikes: Being weak or a burden, bandits, individuals who oppress/belittle/take advantage of others, bullies, being talked down to or lectured, greedy and selfish individuals.