For those who have followed me for years know that Bruce is based on Mr. Badger from "The Wind In The Willows" I've recently reread the book and decided to draw my group again, and develop their characters a bit more.

On the left is Ulysses S. Toad (or US, or "You Ass", but he's mostly referred to as Toady). The rich little kid, who really has the gift of the gab. He's gay like Bruce, but is a bit more open about it.

Next is Bruce. You all know him.

Next, and with a new design, is the water rat (Also known as the Rakali in Australia), Baron Von Ratt. He's the class clown and the best athlete of the group. He's in his water polo attire because he knows it turns Toady on and he loves to torment him.

Last in line is Nero Mole. The smart, quiet, sensible one one of the group.

All four of them have been friends since Kindergarten. Every year at the end of the school year, Toady has a sleepover (for his birthday, which is in June). I'm guessing the lot are all 19 or 20 years old in this picture, out of High School and in college already.

A lot of the pieces I have coming up will involve these four. Bruce is not "out" to these three at this point, and Rat's family might be heading back to Australia, and Mole has some big news to tell the group.

Pride month is a few days away. Maybe it's time for Bruce to open up to these three, and see how their friendship goes from here.

And thank you to those who actually read all of this. I know most people just click on a piece, don't see a penis, and click away. I'm starting to realize again I need to draw for myself because it is fun to do.