The best cat and he knows it (and says so), it's Ransom! He leads a really busy life, between his devotion to his country (Canada) and constant self-improvement. Therefore, he's always a great guy to chat up, because he definitely knows how to make you feel good about yourself too.

— Gerrark

Finally, a decent reference for my own fursona. This isn't so much a character as it is an avatar, so any further "character description" would just be me narcissistically writing about my own personality, haha.

So let's do it.

Art has always been my main passion. I don't think I ever turned in an assignment in school that didn't have at least a few doodles on the margins of the page. It was a good way for an introverted kid to express himself. I've studied illustration and graphic design, and I continually strive to level up my skills. Going too long without study and practice makes me anxious; I'm never satisfied with my current skill. However, I know it's not ideal to specialize — aside from being monotonous, specialization breeds weakness — and so I've dabbled in a variety of other activities, including guitar, piano, fashion, ballroom and Latin dancing, parkour, mixology, languages, and psychology, amongst others. I'm always trying to learn something new, whether informally or through the occasional class, and in addition to just being fun or interesting, I feel that it all may eventually be useful for artwork in some way.

Despite the "American shorthair" breed listed above, I'm Canadian. Though I like my home (at least in the warm summer), I love travelling, and will jump on any opportunity to do so. I've been to the coast, to the Arctic, to other countries, and to other continents. There's still a lot to see, and a lot of wonderful people to spend time with. Hopefully, with enough practice and ingenuity, I'll find a way to use my art as a means to support myself and travel freely.

People, more than places, inspire my wanderlust. As I grew into adulthood, I gradually became more self-confident and extroverted. I'm usually just fine by myself — I'm the kind of guy who doesn't mind eating in a restaurant alone, often while reading with the headphones in — but it can be a lot more enjoyable sharing meals, cocktails, art, games, and stories with the right company — sometimes flirtations too! Unfortunately, a lot of my favourite people live way far away from me, making travel a necessity! It's tough, but they make it well worth the effort.

Though sometimes I feel down or frustrated with myself, I always bounce back quickly, often with a little encouragement from friends. I'm an optimist, and I'm always happy to return the favour or pay it forward. I've got progressively growing self-assurance, and I think I'll eventually beat my goals as long as I try my best. I've got a long way to go and I gotta learn everything, but giving up has never been my style.