Bios on the Bird Rovers All Bird Rovers are characters of "BirdWorld" and are copyrighted works of Robert Baer Jr 1998-1999 Name: Robin and Joe Mallory Type of bird: Robin Physical Appearance: In "Bird Rover" mode, Robin stands about 5'6" and Joe around 6'. Background: In BirdWorld, Robin Mallory is a talk show host/station manager of WBIRD Radio. She was also recently elected to the BirdWorld ruling council for her wisdom and quick thinking during times of crisis. Her husband, Joe, is a gourmet chef who works at the Lucky Leaf, the finest restraunt in all of BirdWorld. The Mallorys have four children, Nancy, Zoe, Chuck and James. Nancy and Zoe take after their mother and are child geniuses. Chuck is rather reserved and quiet while James is somewhat of a 'troublemaker.' History: Robin and Joe were the first BirdWorlders permitted to venture into the 'outside world.' Both attended college and met the Computer Dinosaur in several of their classes and became good friends. They also met Otto in one of their 'outworld' adventures. Robin is the undisputed leader of the Bird Rovers. Special Abilities: Both Robin and Joe, like all the other Bird Rovers, have superior flying abilities, super strong claws, very keen eye-sight as well as 'small hands' on the end of their wings. Robin's advantage is her leadership skills. Personality: Both Robin and Joe are very easy going birds, but Robin can be stern and forceful when she needs to be. ------------------------------------ Name: "Wild Bill" Bluejay Type of Bird: Bluejay Physical Appearance: In "Bird Rover" mode, he stands over 6' tall Background: Wild Bill is the co-host of the morning radio show with Carla Delmar on WBIRD radio in BirdWorld. His rather 'unique' viewpoint of the world around him has made him a favorite with the public. He is a reckless and courageous fighter, loves to 'power dive' enemies and 'ram' them with his head. History: Wild Bill has also ventured into the outside world (unauthorized, of course). Has helped defend BirdWorld from many enemies on numerous occassions, and once even helped the Road Rovers on a mission to Eisneria. Was the first BirdWorlder to become a "Bird Rover" but that was accidental, too Special Abilities: Besides the ones metioned above under 'Robin and Joe', none except for the fact that he is fearless and reckless (in a crazy sort of way) Personality: Wild Bill is, in human terms, insane! Although he is very loyal to his friends, he'll say and do anything at anytime to anyone. He's been known to carry worms with him (even feeds them to friends and enemies alike). Sometimes he doesn't obey orders, but he loves a good fight. He makes typical comments like "I need more mustard on my ice cream" or "it's raining, if I fly upside down, I'll drown" --------------------------------------------------- Name: Babs Finchly Type of Bird: Finch Physical Appearance: In "Bird Rover" mode, she stands about 5' 2" with white feathers Background: She is the receptionist at WBIRD Radio station and is Wild Bill's girlfriend. History: Up to the time the Bird Rovers were formed, she pretty much lived a very quiet life, except for her dates with Wild Bill (where anything could happan!) Special Abilities: None, outside of the normal "Bird Rover" abilities Personality: Babs is very quiet, reserved and respectful. She spends much of her time trying to 'civilize' WIld Bill, but to no avail. She loves him anyway (love is blind, right?) --------------------------------------- Name: Edward R Sparrow Type of Bird: Sparrow Physical Description: In Bird Rover mode, he stands 6' Background: Edward is the news director at WBIRD Radio in BirdWorld. He's not much of a fighter, but has grown close to his co-workers at the station. History: Really not much to report here before joining the Bird Rovers Special Abilities: None, outside of those that the other Bird Rovers possess. Personality: He's always serious, almost TOO serious for everyone's liking. Very emotionless whether he's behind the mic or out in public. He's constantly quarrelling with Wild Bill and Meadowlark -------------------------------------------------------- Name: Meadowlark Gremmon Type of Bird: Meadowlark Physical Description: In "Bird Rover" mode, he stand 5'10" Background: He's the Sports Director at WBIRD radio in BirdWorld. Think of him as a 'saner' version of Will Bill. History: Not much to report here before joining the Bird Rovers Special Abilities: None. outside of those that the other Bird Rovers possess Personality: Free spirited, fun loving. Always speaks of everything in sports terms and is very VOCAL!!! Think of Chris Berman and/or Dick Vitale with feathers! -------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Thrush Limbird Type of Bird: Thrush Physical Description: In Bird Rover mode, he stands around 5'6" Background: He's has a political commentary talk show on WBIRD radio. History: At first, he was a very chavanistic, right wing (excuse the pun) type who was extremely jealous of Robin Mallory. After an incident in the outside world where Robin, Joe and Otto save his life, his heart and feelings change. Now, he's a very likeable, wonderful bird who has shown great bravery in the past. Special Abilities: None, outside of those that the other Bird Rovers possess. Personality: He's a very fun loving guy, who has grown closer to all the staff at the radio station. No longer jealous of Robin (or breathing out right wing sound bytes) Thrush is a very respected member of the Bird Rovers. He's unofficially second in command of the Bird Rovers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Carla and Robert Delmar Type of Bird: Cardinal Physical Description: In Bird Rover mode, Robert stands about 5' 10", Carla stands 5' Background: Robert Delmar is the librarian at the BirdWorld Public Library. Carla is co-host of the morning show on WBIRD radio. At first, hired only as a substitute for a hospitalized Thrush Limbird, Carla did her job so well that she was hired full time by the station. She and her husband Robert have one son, Peter, who is in college History: Carla had an accident many years which (in bird mode) leaves her bound in a wheelchair. Using her cleverness during her 'job interview', she was hired immediately by the radio station. Robert has always been loving and supportive of his wife. One of her many talents is keeping all the station's equipment working and in good conditon Special Abilities: Besides the 'given' Bird Rover abilities, Robert has a great deal of knowledge (all those books he reads). Carla, in Bird Rover mode, is NOT disabled and is very mechanically inclined. Personality: Both Carla and Robert are warm, loving birds who are very supportive of their friends -------------------------------------------------------- The get more background on the Bird Rovers, read my "BirdWorld" stories