Bite

Let's put those honkin' chompas to good use!

Negotiation

Why don't we go get some boba instead?

Cackle

Extremely effective. Does more damage to morale than physique.

Venom

You don't get colours like that without being venomous-- unless it's psychosomatic...

Tackle

Distinguishable from a glomp by the intention behind it.

Sypher's origins are largely speculation. They're certainly a hyena, what with their build and iconic laugh, but the neon detailing as well as the horns mark them as other.

None of this seems to bother them in the least, going about their life having as good of a time as they can; partying it up, going on adventures, and hanging out with their friends at every opportunity. Whether it's cart racing in a grocery store parking lot, or midnight swims on the beach, Sypher is always up for some mischief. Raves and parties bring out the neon in them, though they've yet to find an alcoholic beverage that they can stomach.

Friendship is Sypher's greatest treasure, looking for a variety and depth of connection so that they're never left wanting. There's always someone close ready to hit up a midnight McDonald's run, and whatever happens after that will happen. Boisterous and sociable, Sypher will readily approach total strangers to invite them out for adventure and a pretzel. No one is safe from their friendship-making skills and utter shamelessness.

Adventurous Soul

Sypher's favorite pastime is going out and getting into the most amount of mischief possible. Hitting up the local sushi buffet, going to the beach, wandering the bush trails, amusement parks, concerts, urban exploration, anything to get out of the house and get the blood pumping. So long as they're with friends, something as mundane as walking down the sidewalk can turn into an adventure.

Besides that, there are a few things that can get Sypher to sit down and chill for a bit. Video games, tabletop games, tv shows and movies, are all surefire ways to grab their attention and fix it in one place for a while. They're also eager to lend a hand with any sort of errand or chore, especially loving to go grocery shopping or help with cooking... to occasionally disastrous results. They try their best!

Dungeons & Dragons is their preferred tabletop, specifically 5e, though 3.5 has recently got its hooks in them. Monster of the Week is another favored system, despite their lack of experience in it. Typically playing some manner of face, they like to solve puzzles and problems, and tend to either play a cinnamon bun or a bastardous twit. Warlock is their favorite class (how thematic), but they often play rogue, druid, and barbarian as well.

Finally, road trips. Sypher loves road trips; whether to some far-off destination or the aimless wander of one chronically afflicted with wanderlust, any opportunity to blast music with the windows rolled down and speeding down the highway or along back roads is a good time in Sypher's books. The more the merrier, with snacks aplenty and excitement just around the next bend, just over the next horizon.

Literary Mind

For all of the adventure they covet, Sypher's quietest moments are spent in total silence, utterly alone but for the clacking of a keyboard. Whether it's writing for themself or a friend, or toiling away at their never-ending manuscript, Sypher has a mind for words. Subconsciously narrating their life at times, they're always thinking about writing in some way or another; taking inspiration for their next tale, brainstorming a new plot, or developing a character to the beat of the song, Sypher's creativity is always dialed in to their environment. Eventually, inevitably, they always find themself back at writing.

Dearest Hearts

Sypher has a few near and dear friends that they're always proud to boast of. A certain golden moon bear by the name of Boomer (goldenboombear), and a sweet lamb with a secret spook to her (Rainboopz), count among their most cherished of relationships. Neither is quite just a friend, holding value above and beyond that in Sypher's heart. There may not be words to describe exactly what they mean to Sypher, but nonetheless, they take every opportunity to include these two in their life.

Palette [ detail ]

Base: #603b41. Lighter: #865f5c. Darker: #3c2126. Purple: #221b2f. Cyan: #41e2df. Magenta: #fc51a9. Horns: #382a54. Gradient: #90a3ce.

Dos and Don'ts [ non-negotiable ]

You may draw Sypher hanging out with your fursona/OCs, missing limbs (mild or cartoony gore), and as other species. You may not draw Sypher in sexual situations or with exposed genitalia. (Pin-ups are a maybe, please ask.)

Six eyes [ mandatory ]

Sypher has six narrow cyan eyes with no iris or pupils (unless comically appropriate). The center one is the "true" eye for alignment purposes.

Horns [ mandatory ]

Sypher has two purple horns, curving back from the top of their head. These do not have ridges or lines.

Cyan Softs [ mandatory ]

Anything "soft" on Sypher (eyes, paw pads, inside of mouth, scars, etc.) are all cyan, including their insides. Save for the "index" pad on each paw, which is magenta, and their bottom canine teeth.

Forked Tongue [ mandatory ]

Sypher's tongue is slightly forked at the tip.

Dorsal Fur [ mandatory ]

Sypher's hair and tail are connected at the back, rather than two separate areas of fur.

Freckles [ mandatory ]

Sypher has dark freckles across their flanks, shoulders, up their neck, and across their snout.

Speckles [ mandatory ]

Sypher has magenta and cyan speckles throughout their hair, dorsal stripe, tail, and a bit on the backs of their legs.

Scars [ mandatory ]

There are six markings on Sypher's chest; the top two emulate surgery scars, and are cyan, while the lower two are tattoo markings made to look like gills. These are the same colour as the dark purple markings.

Hair gradient [ optional ]

The gradient between cyan and magenta in Sypher's hair has a third gradiant colour between the two.

Industrial earring [ mandatory ]

Sypher has a silver industrial earring in their left ear.

Specs [ optional ]

Sypher can be drawn with glasses!

Clothes [ optional ]

Sypher can be drawn in clothes, typically with their upper half partially exposed (open jacket, flannel, etc.) and lower arms/legs bare (shorts, rolled-up sleeves, etc.).

Higlight [ optional ]

Sypher's nose can be drawn with a cyan highlight, though it is black!

Shares a name with my oldest OC, Cipher. I love the name, and it felt perfect to combine Sy and Fur to make Sypher ehehe.

Very much an idealized version of myself, with a fair bit more confidence and exercise under their proverbial belt! Goals, perhaps?

Design collaborated with and drawn by Rainboopz ;w;