Characters should appear at least 50% canine, feline, or hyena-like:

• May be of any color, natural or fantasy
• May have any fantasy mutations
• Must be 10 - 50 inches at the shoulder

Characters may age normally, slower, or faster than normal. Characters can also stop aging completely at any point. Age is measured by how a character appears physically.

• Youth - (pup/cub) distinctly young, small bodied, still has “baby fat”, short legs and muzzle
• Teen - youthful but not full grown, underdeveloped or awkward proportions
• Adult - full grown, matured body but no signs of extreme age
• Elder - noticeable signs of aging, gray or thinning hair, cataracts, missing teeth, scars

• Emaciated — appears to be starving. There is no fat on the body. Ribs are very apparent and vertebrae and hip bones protrude. Belly is sucked in and face appears gaunt and eyes are sunken.


• Skinny — underfed. There is no fat on the body but doesn't appear to be starving. Ribs are somewhat apparent and vertebrae may be slightly visible. Face is thin.


• Lean — naturally thin-bodied but not starving or underfed. Ribs not visible but can be felt just below the skin. Vertebrae are not easily visible. Belly has a strong tuck.


• Average — an average, adequately fed individual in good health, with natural fat and natural muscle. Ribs are not visible and only felt with slight pressure. Belly has a small tuck and face is filled out.


• Athletic — adequately fed, but less fat and a higher muscle tone, in good health. Muscles still appear natural but more toned than average.


• Brawny — appears noticeably strong and muscled, almost to the extreme. Thick muscle tone that is easily visible even when not flexing.


• Chubby — Overweight by a small amount. Body is covered in a thin layer of fat. Belly does not have a noticeable tuck. Cheeks or face may be slightly round.


• Obese — Considerably overweight. Body is noticeably round and covered in a thicker layer of fat. Belly is round and may droop downward.