Larry is a cross between a bear and a Totoro, and has a thick Ukrainian accent. We… try not to think about how exactly that happened, either.

The character design is a fine example of compromise. Codex only likes drawing cute and cuddly critters. Q was like ‘think more armor, think more guns.’ Codex didn’t see the value of an accent. Q saw an opportunity to give the character more personality, and work in the Hugo-nominated Orphan Black angle. See, compromise. Both sides give a little and the result is stronger than either idea alone. Continue reading →