#probably as a creepy spider monster or someone cursed with spider characteristics

[zephyrwynd]

Beetle & Butterfly - The Catfolk Twins

I'm still on that Terraverse grind. It's nice to get some of this in a public space that isn't my friend's DMs... click read more to read more lol! No colors this time, I don't have the eggs for it rn.

First, let's define what a Catfolk is, by defining what Theria are!

Theria are mammalian bipedals that exist on Terra. They are classified either as Canidae, Felidae, or Rodentia and are further divided by what species they are! So, a lion would be a Felidae Theria, or just Lionfolk, for the sake of simplicity!

Hybrid Theria like ligers, wolfdogs, etc. do exist, they're often referred to as either or (in the case of the wolfdog, they'd be either Dogfolk or Wolffolk, however they prefer) or just their main classification (a Canidae hybrid). Hybrids like cat-dogs don't exist.

Okay, back to Beetle and Butterfly!

Beetle and Butterfly, commonly called The Twins in the Bronze Tower Guild, are defined by just how in sync they are. Alone, they are formidable opponents. Beetle can hear an enemy coming from a mile away, while Butterfly's mech enhancements are hard to overcome. Together, they cover each other's weaknesses and turn their unity into a strength that can not be beat.

Beetle - Master of Traditional Combat

Beetle Ratfoot is the oldest of the two, born two years before her brother. At a young age, a bout of illness left her blind on both eyes, forcing her to develop her hearing to compensate for the loss of sight. When she was only 10, she enrolled into the Solarian Guild Academy and developed a unique fighting style that helped her hone her skills. Using a modified flail weapon, she uses the heavy, hollow balls on both ends as a sonar, sending soundwaves all around her before triangulating an opponent's location. At 28, she is a master in her skill, even able to passively use her sonar hearing by clicking or chattering.

Her main strength can also be a weakness, as too much audio input can leave her dazed and confused and thus vulnerable to attack.

Outside of combat, Beetle is a cat of few words, never saying more than she needs to and always analyzing the situation. That's not to say she's a serious person – quite the opposite. Beetle often assists Butterfly in harmless pranks and has gained a reputation as an enabler and petty thief. Rumor has it she was only admitted into the Bronze Tower Guild to keep her from breaking into the mess hall. It didn't work, the kitchen still reports shortages of fish and bird...

Other information:

Age: 28 years

Pronouns: She/Her; They/Them

Sexuality: Pansexual (Aromantic)

Gender Identity: Cisgender Woman

Height: 4ft 3 in (~1.3m)

Weight: 82 lbs (~37.2kg)

DnD Class: Fighter

Human equivalent: New Zealand - Maori

Defining Markings: Dyed white stripes on ears, head

Butterfly Ratfoot - Mechanical Extraordinare

Butterfly was born deaf in one ear, with the other ear gradually losing its hearing over time. An inquisitive child, he once snuck into a Dwarf's mecha shop and built a small automaton all on his own. When he was 8, his sister joined the Solarian Guild Academy, and while he was too young to enroll, he auditioned alongside his sister, showing off that very automaton he built all those years ago. His skills impressed the Academy's Forgemaster, and he was admitted early under special circumstances. At first, he tried to find ways to replace his ears but then specialized into expanding his eyes. At 26 years of age, Butterfly is an expert technician, using drones and nano-tech to essentially create a suit of armor around his entire body. Nicknamed The Swarm, his nanobots sit underneath his fur, vibrating whenever danger is near and shooting out to form a defensive shield. Butterfly controls The Swarm through a neural chip on the back of his neck, using them in unique ways inside and out of combat.

His main weakness is the loss of his neural interface, and a direct hit from an electromagnetic pulse could leave him incapacitated for a long time.

Outside of combat, Butterfly is boisterous and full of ideas, constantly seeking adventure and excitement. That's not to say he's reckless. He is a master of analysis and planning but is often distracted by small things and obsesses over insignificant details. He was admitted to the Bronze Tower Guild alongside his sister, perhaps as a way to keep her in check. Instead, the Guild realized they were a little over their heads... Butterfly was the master planner of the duo.

Other information:

Age: 26 years

Pronouns: Any

Sexuality: Gay

Gender identity: Transgender man

Height: 4 ft 5 in (~1.3m)

Weight: 93 lbs (42.2kg) [yeah, he's a chunky boy]

DnD Class: Artificier

Human Equivalent: New Zealander - Maori

Fun fact: Each of them wear something that reminds them of their sibling. Beetle an orange bandana, Butterfly a blue ribbon.

Picrew Used: Felidaze Cool Cat Creator

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