Jesse Coyote

Voice Actor: Ashley Dilworth
A responsible, caring female coyote who acts as the matriarch of her family.
Personality: Worried, protective, and determined. She takes her role seriously and is deeply concerned about her family’s well-being.
Relationship to others: Sister to Skylar, caretaker of the pups, and potential love interest (though reluctant) for Theo.
Importance to the story: Jesse represents the strong family bonds in coyote communities. She showcases the protective nature of coyotes and their importance in maintaining family structures. Her character educates the audience about coyotes’ social behavior and their role in caring for young.

Theo Coyote

Voice Actor: George Roman
Description: A male coyote who is Jesse’s friend and potential suitor.
Personality: Lighthearted, flirtatious, and supportive, but can be serious when needed.
Relationship to others: Friend to Jesse, potential father figure for Skylar and the pups.
Importance to the story: Theo represents the supportive nature of the coyote community. His character shows how coyotes form bonds beyond immediate family, highlighting their social nature. He also provides comic relief and demonstrates coyotes’ adaptability in difficult situations.

Jesse’s younger brother, a teenage coyote.
Personality: Rebellious, creative (interested in music), possibly struggling with the loss of his parents.
Relationship to others: Jesse’s brother, under her care along with the pups.
Importance to the story: Skylar represents the challenges young coyotes face, especially when human intervention disrupts family structures. His story can be used to educate about the impact of human activities on coyote families and the resilience of coyotes in adapting to new situations.

Voice Actor: Chris Dilworth
A helpful bat who provides crucial information about Skylar’s whereabouts.
Personality: Friendly, informative, and slightly quirky.
Relationship to others: A neighbor and friend to the coyote community.
Importance to the story: Bart represents the interconnectedness of different species in an ecosystem. His character can be used to educate about the importance of biodiversity and how different nocturnal animals interact. He also shows how coyotes coexist with other species.

Voice Actor: Cory Roman
The anthropomorphized moon overlooking the coyote community.
Personality: Grumpy, tired, but observant of the coyotes’ activities.
Relationship to others: An outsider observer to the coyote community.
Importance to the story: The Moon provides a different perspective on coyote behavior. Its complaints about howling can be used to explain why coyotes howl and their importance in ecosystem communication. The Moon’s character can also be used to dispel myths about coyotes and their relation to lunar cycles.

Voice Actor: Cory Roman
Barney is good-natured, loyal, and a bit of a worrier. He tends to be more cautious than Theo and often needs reassurance. He has a playful side and enjoys a good laugh, especially when he’s with Theo.
Strengths: Strong digging abilities, loyalty, and a big heart.
His cautious nature can sometimes make him hesitant to take risks. He can be easily scared, especially by humans or unfamiliar situations.
Role in the Story: Barney is the muscle of the duo, using his strength and digging skills to help Theo’s plans succeed.