
Bulwark is an enormous anthro draft horse who works as a blacksmith in a small rural town. Despite his intimidating size, he is known for his gentle demeanor, careful hands, and the way he blushes when given a genuine compliment. He crafts beautiful ironwork and speaks softly, and those who earn his trust discover a deeply romantic soul hiding behind all that muscle.

Ronan is a European badger blacksmith who operates a traditional forge in a small rural village. Gruff, no-nonsense, and built like a cinder block, he is a craftsman of the old school who believes anything worth doing is worth doing by hand. He rarely smiles, but his work โ elegant wrought iron gates, perfectly balanced blades โ speaks to an artistry he would never admit to possessing. Beneath his surly exterior lies a fierce loyalty to the few people he considers family.