Traits

A ruff style composed of thick, dense fur that puffs smoothly along the front and explodes into a flurry along the back. Considered refined among the species, particularly due to the plush nature of the fur and how effortlessly it seems to keep the style.

Trait:  

• The ruff typically has a soft, almost heart-shape to the front of the neck fur while the back tends to jut out in a flurry of soft elegant fur.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

• No part of the pawbird's neck should be visible through the ruff. Although the ruff may end just below the throat!

A ruff style that leaves the entire throat exposed, only growing soft short fur along the back of the neck that extends into short ribbons that drape over the chest. Pawbirds often decorate these ribbons with colorful ties, metal clasps, and other accessories.

Trait:  

• The ribbons may extend down to the hips on any Pawbird.
• Fur may be applied to the front of the neck as well if you'd like full coverage, but the ribbons should always extend from the front.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

• This style of ruff must always have visible fur along the back of the neck and cannot be drawn smooth.

A style of ruff that densely covers the upper part of a Pawbird's neck in a messy fashion, giving the appearance of a frilly collar.

Trait:  

• The ruff's fur may be roughtly the length of a pawbird's neck or  can be shorn fairly short to offer a variety in size.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

• Fur should not grow along any other part of the neck.

A delicate ruff composed of soft fur that puffs almost perfectly spherical. Pawbs take care to trim any excess strands of fur that stick out too much but generally have an easy time of maintaining the style.

Trait:  

• This ruff fully surrounds the neck with no breaks.
• The lower portion of the neck should be fully exposed.

A style of ruff composed of long locks of fur that evenly split and drape around the pawbird's neck, ending in ribbon-y fur that can be styled with minimal effort.

Trait:  

• Should have large, chunky fur with visible strips or "locks" of fur.
• Fur may extend down towards the hips at the longest, and may barely cover the shoulders at the shortest.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

A peculiar yet fashionable style of ruff composed of locks of fur that grow from the side of the neck and billow around in an impressive fashion. This messy chic style is very popular amongst the social crowd.

Trait:  

• Fur may originate from any point on the neck and should curve heavily around the Pawb.
• The whole neck is covered by fur, and the ends stick up into the air naturally.
• Fur may be waist length at the longest.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

• Fur should not look evenly split.
• Fur should only move in one direction instead of splitting .

A style of ruff composed of short, choppy fur that wraps around the bottom of the throat, appearing like a fur collar.

Trait:  

• The collar wraps fully around the neck, but may have a notch or cut-out in the fur at any point.
• The fur itself may droop and be long enough to touch the shoulders.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

A style of ruff composed of four thick locks of fur that blaze out in a perculiar, yet impressive display. Though widely accepted, no one really knows how the fur stays in place without styling.

Trait:  

• 4 pieces of dense fur that expands out in a X formation of any kind.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
• Small pieces of fur may extend from the main four.

• Fur should not cover the back of the neck.

A luxurious style of Ruff that exudes elegance. A mane of beautiful fur cascades down the throat in a pleasing ripple of often wavy fur. This style is popular amongst the more social crowds.

Trait:  

• The ruff grows longest towards the front of the neck while the back is naturally shorter.
• The top half of the neck is usually bare.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

• Fur may not grow longer than the hips for this style.

A style of ruff that gives the pawbird a commanding presence, with fur that lies heavily against the shoulders. This ruff was popularized by the more fashion-forward of the species, often matching their clothing to accentuate their lucious fur.

Trait:  

• Fur grows densely along the shoulders and around the back of the neck, giving the illusion of a fur coat's lapels or hood trim.
• The fur may grow longer in the back down towards their mid-back as well as down the front to their waist.
• The throat should be kept bare.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.

• Fur may not grow long along the shoulders past the example shown.
• Fur may not be depicted as hair-like in texture. 

A style of ruff that is composed of thick and chunky fur that extends out into jagged, messy points. This ruff gives a wilder, more intimidating appearance to the Pawb.

Trait:  

• Fur is usually messy and choppy, and can be a bit smaller or larger than pictured.
• The top portion of the throat is usually exposed, but may optionally also be covered in fur.
• Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled

A rare style of... ruff composed of a ring of appendages that are cool and squishy to the touch. These appendages wiggle, wobble, curl, and move around effortlessly along with the will or mood of the Pawbird that bears them. While peculiar to most land-dwellers, these ruffs call to a deeper part of Pawbirds; traits diluted through time cropping up every so often. 

Trait:

• 5 - 10 tendrils appear around the pawbirds neck in a ring formation. These tendrils may cover the Pawbird's chest at the longest.
• Tendrils may be designed like any other part of the Pawb's body.
• Tendrils may end in sharp or soft points.

• There should be no seam (or line) between the ruff and the pawbirds neck.

Full Example

A rare style of ruff composed of the same material a Pawbird's unzipped arms are. A mixture of skin and cloth that drapes down their chest and back in a whimsical fashion. The tips of these "cloth" pieces have notches that can wiggle when the pawbird feels a particularly strong emotion. 

Trait:

• A flat cloak shaped piece of flesh that covers the upper torso of the Pawbird. The cloak zigzags along the bottom edge.
• The front portion may reach the Pawbird's waist at the longest, while the back portion may drape down to their ankles.
• This ruff may be designed like any other part of the Pawb's body.

• There should be no seam (or line) between the ruff and the pawbirds neck.

A rare style of... ruff composed of spikes that grow directly from the Pawbird's neck. These spikes bear a similarity to the material some Pawbird horns are made of, and range from being soft and squishy to the touch to painfully sharp. This ruff is a popular look for the rowdier or artisticly inclined Pawbs, especially so in the musical circles.

Trait:

• Up to 20 or so spikes are scattered along the Pawbird's entire neck.
• These spikes may be gumdrop short or be double the length of the example.
• Spikes may be designed like any other part of the Pawb's body.
• Spikes may end in sharp or soft points.

• Spikes should be simple and not contain any extra prongs or thorns.

A rare style of... ruff composed of several appendages that are cool and squishy to the touch. These appendages wiggle, wobble, curl, and move around effortlessly along with the will or mood of the Pawbird that bears them. While peculiar to most land-dwellers, these ruffs call to a deeper part of Pawbirds; traits diluted through time cropping up every so often. 

Trait:

• 2 - 4 tendrils appear along the pawbirds neck. These tendrils may reach the pawbird's knees at the longest.
• 2 - 4 additional shorter tendrils appear along the back of the pawb's neck in a "mohawk" formation.
• Tendrils may be designed like any other part of the Pawb's body.
• Tendrils may end in sharp or soft points.

• Tendrils cannot have any spikes or protrusions along their length.

A rare style of ruff composed of the same material a Pawbird's unzipped arms are. A mixture of skin and cloth that wraps around their neck and hangs behind them like a hood. The ruff can be pulled up to wear like an actual hood, and often comes accented with two "ribbons" along the front that emulate the cord of a hood or cloak.

Trait:

• A flat piece of flesh that grows longer along the back in a "hood" shape. The hood may have a smooth, laced, jagged, or other simple decorative edge.
• The hood may be large enough to wear or be decorative and small. The hood is completely sealed along the bottom, and the hood can be used to hold objects with no issue.
• The hood may be designed like any other part of the Pawb's body.
• The hood wraps completely around the neck but leaves the entirety of the throat exposed. The front of the hood can be placed to make it feel "open" or "closed".
• The "ribbons" along the front can reach the pawbird's feet, but should be thin. They may be flat or rounded like cord.

• Ribbons should not appear to grow separately from the hood. They are one seamless piece.

A rare style of ruff composed of fine fur that grows well past a Parbird's rump, nearly reaching the floor! The ruff grows from the sides of the neck and along the shoulders and is often cut and styled to the Pawbird's preference!

Trait:

• Cloak may be straight or slightly wavy, but generally hangs heavy.
• Cloak may grow down to the ankles along the back, while the front may grow to the Pawbird's waist.
• You may design the fur the same way you would any other part of the Pawb.

• Cloak may not completely encompass the Pawbird's front.
• Cloak may not be cut to resemble another trait.

Full Example

A rare style of ruff composed of two thick ribbons of hair that grow well past a Parbird's hips, capable of just dragging on the floor! The ruff grows from the back and sides of the neck and hang with a clear divide on the back of the neck. This hair is often tied or knotted and used as an accenting piece to various shirts, coats, vests, and the like!

Trait:

• Tassels may drag a little on the floor at the longest if loose, but should not touch the ground if braided or knotted.
• Tassels are composed of hair, and can be styled with that in mind.

• Should not be confused with the Cloak Ruff.

Full Example

A rare style of ruff composed of the same material a Pawbird's unzipped arms are. A mixture of skin and cloth that hangs down the back of the Pawb's shoulders. A popular style among many Pawbirds, able to be complemented with many clothing styles! Pawbs often attach large beads, tassels, or even piercings along the bottom portion. A few Pawbs sporting this pierced look say the ribbons have no sensation that far down. 

Trait:

• Two flat shaped pieces of flesh that drape down a Pawbird's back. The tips of these ribbons may end in pointed, notched, flat, slanted, or rounded points.
• Ribbons may reach the Pawbird's ankles at the longest.
• Ribbons may be designed like any other part of the Pawb's body and can have some notches or cut-outs along any part of them.
• The ribbons grow from the upper shoulders on either side of the Pawbird's neck, leaving their throat and nape bare.

• Ribbons should not have ends or cut-outs that appear to look like iconagraphy (stars, hearts, etc).

Full Example

A rare style of ruff composed of the same material a Pawbird's unzipped arms are. A mixture of skin and cloth that drapes along their chest in a charming fashion. The tips of these "cloth" pieces have notches that can wiggle and reach out towards whatever the pawbird's focus is. This ruff acts as a very limited pair of second arms.

Trait:

• A flat capelet shaped piece of flesh that has a sort of "paw" outline at the bottom. This outline may be smooth like depicted or have a classic toony, or jagged paw shape
• This capelet may reach the Pawbird's waist at the longest.
• The capelet may be designed like any other part of the Pawb's body.
• The capelet runs up the back of the neck but leaves the throat exposed.

• Capelet should not appear to look like actual arms or hands.