I’d be remiss if I didn’t include a puffin in my cast of characters!

• • They’re my favorite bird – playfully clownish and beyond cute!
  • Scotland (a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts) is one of the countries blessed to have them

In addition to my affinity for puffins, they leaped to mind when contemplating this character:

• • The main ‘torso’ of puffins bodies have similar appearance to penguins
  • Penguins’ protective blubber being similar to scuba divers’ wet/dry suits,…,  you get where I’m going,…