altruistic | gentle | intelligent | creative | intuitive | confident | joyful | accepting | friendly | paternal | curious
passive | alien | unpredictable | unaware | trusting | beastly | fickle | unreachable | hedonistic

rubies - tapetum lucidum - crocodylians - deserts - volcanoes - magma, lava - ash - wildfire - shamanism - rough cloth - body heat - racing animals - bleached bones - butterfly wings - red sunsets - vast plains - rocky mountains - overcast weather - swollen moons - soft touches

>> An outsider. Came from a world very different from this one. As such, he doesn't speak the common tongue other than the occasional word or two. However, it seems like he's beginning to understand it. Talkative in his own language, often muttering to himself or babbling at others.
>> An omnivore, but capable of eating exclusively carnivorous or herbivorous diets. Prefers to mix, however. Delighted by the forest's biodiversity and enjoys finding new ways to eat the various roots, tubers, flowers, and fruit he finds. Prefers eating fish over meat, but finds the pond koi somewhat flavourless and is thus more prone to eating rabbits and fowl. Can go an extended amount of time without food, and can eat an incredible amount in one sitting especially if he believes there is hardship ahead.
>> Similarly, does not need to drink often at all if water is scarce, much like a camel. Can also binge on water if necessary. However, he prefers to drink like the forest denizens, and makes frequent trips to the pond and creek.
>> Crafts things as a hobby. Carvings seem to be his most common works, but has also attempted basketweaving and pottery. Inclined to make gifts for those he likes.
>> Magic-sensitive, but incapable of using it himself, including casting forest magic. He is aware of characters that possess magic powers, abilities, and items, and holds respect and even fear of them. Other magically inclined characters will be able to pick up that, while technically a dud, he has a higher degree of magic to him than the average TEF inhabitant.
>> Elevated body temperature, around 102F or 38.8C in good health. Can tolerate extreme temperature swings before suffering ill effects. However, the forest is often cooler than comfortable for him in any season but summer. Becomes quite miserable in times of snow, after the initial joy of playing in it wears off.


Body Language

>> Greets by bumping noses together. Sniff + nod. Respectful and polite intentions.
>> Prefers to lay perpendicular to others, resting his head on their shoulders; a protective gesture. If facing the same way, he's likely sharing his clothing to keep warm.
>> Gives kisses. Sniff + taunt. Usually innocent and friendly, sometimes more.
>> Does not bow except to appease aggressors or show extreme respect. It's very clumsy and he's likely to fall over.
>> Very physical and cuddly. Invites others to sit close or snuggle by rolling onto his back. Laugh emote.
>> Antler lowering is almost always interacting with a smaller deer or eating.
>> Also nibbles, sometimes for grooming, sometimes in jest, sometimes sexual. Taunt + nod.
>> In general, quite amorous and flirtatious. In his culture, this is normal. Craves intimacy.
>> Naturally smiles with his eyes, not with his mouth. However, sometimes mimics the grins of others. It's a little unsettling to watch this.
>> Eye contact and posture determine intent, but context is key. Staring is usually nonviolent though it may cause discomfort in characters. However, if the situation feels dangerous, it likely is.
>> Swishes his tail more and more with building excitement. Taunt.
>> Licks his lips/wiggles his upper lip/makes chewing motions in response to good stimulus, IE a good mood or grooming. Repeated nodding + shaking head no.
>> Sneezing indicates a variety of vocalisations, including grunts, snorts, coughs, and laughter. Usually completely innocuous. Can also be a growl or a low hiss.
>> Calling is any loud vocalisation such as this or this, as well as speaking very loudly. Has a few more distinct noises that I can't provide links for cause alien.