Woodwalkers

[Berta McNally;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," grizzly bear shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Very transparent and easy to read, showing exactly what she feels and thinks + a bit anxious about meeting wild members of her own species + fast and capable despite an awkward, waddling gait + friendly and social, enjoys chatting with several different classmates about shared interests like fantasy books, fashion, and styling, though without one single best friend + has a wry, dry sense of humor)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (A former student at Clearwater High; has a complicated family situation, since her mother is not a shapeshifter and struggles to accept her father's grizzly nature, having nearly divorced him over it;) her father, Bert McNally, attends the school's family visiting day and receives extra shapeshifting lessons from Mr. Ellwood)
Relationships: (Daughter of Bert McNally + friendly with Nell, with whom she talks fashion, and with Juanita + bonds with Lou over a shared love of fantasy books)
Skills and Traits: (Grizzly bear shapeshifting + surprisingly fast despite her build)
Notes: (Originally conceived as a male character, but the author changed this so the class would have more girls with a strong predator second form)
other: (Played by Marem Lo in the Woodwalkers film adaptation)]

[Trudy Banning;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," owl shifter)
Hair: (Shoulder-length brown hair)
Eyes: (Large, owl-like brown eyes)
Features: (Unremarkable/plain appearance, 1.60 m tall, usually dresses simply)
Personality: (Shy, rarely speaking up in class and not fond of parties;) hardworking and thoughtful, spending her free time crafting picture frames for her family + caring toward her siblings + has feelings for Jeffrey Quickpaw Baker and tries to win his attention, including spying on Carag for him
Clothing: (Usually plain, simple clothing)
Backstory: (Grows up on a remote farm in Kansas with her parents, Bella and Fjodor Banning, and siblings Gabriel, Liam, Jeremiah, and Ava, living both as owls and humans;) the family farm eventually goes bankrupt and her parents are forced to sell it, sending Trudy to Clearwater High while her siblings go to live with their great-uncle Budder) + a member of the school's Flying Squadron + later dies, alongside Bo, an event mourned by her friends and family)
Relationships: (Roommate of Juanita + has an unrequited-turned-mutual interest in Jeffrey Quickpaw Baker, exchanging messages with him + daughter of Bella and Fjodor Banning + sister of Gabriel, Liam, Jeremiah, and Ava Banning)
Skills and Traits: (Owl shapeshifting + skilled at crafting, including making picture frames)
Notes: (Her death, along with Bo's, is treated as a significant, sorrowful loss within the fan community and the story's ongoing continuity)
other: (Not documented in available sources)]

[Wing Feather;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," raven shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Sharp-tongued and observant, quick to comment on human quirks and excess + protective of her brother Shadow, getting annoyed on his behalf when he undersells his relationship + politically engaged, excited by the idea of Woodwalker representation in government + curious and social, quickly befriending new arrivals at the school)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Twin sister of Shadow Feather; a former student at Clearwater High and member of the Flying Squadron + tracks down Dorian, Holly, and Bo during a snowstorm and helps bring them safely to the school, quickly becoming friends with them) + attends a Council election where she expresses enthusiasm about having a Woodwalker in government + present when Shadow and Frankie publicly reveal their relationship to their parents, getting frustrated when Shadow initially undersells how much Frankie means to him
Relationships: (Twin sister of Shadow Feather + in a relationship with Jeffrey Quickpaw Baker since Das Grollen der Löwin) + roommate of Holly Lewis + mentor to first-year student Mondauge + daughter of Dew Feather and her mate
Skills and Traits: (Raven shapeshifting + flight, as part of the Flying Squadron)
Notes: (Not documented in available sources)
other: (Played by Samibah Straits, voiced by Mia Durakovic, in the Woodwalkers films)]

[Shadow Feather;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," raven shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Curious and observant, sometimes intrusive, as when he and Wing spy on Carag before he arrives at Clearwater High + loyal and protective, willing to intimidate a human who is bullying a fellow student + a bit wary at first about revealing his feelings, especially to his more traditionally-minded parents + genuinely caring toward Frankie once they're together)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Twin brother of Wing Feather; a member of the school's Flying Squadron; enters a relationship with Frankie Ellsberg, and the two eventually come out together to Shadow's parents at a party, revealing that they both love girls and boys and that Shadow is with Frankie;) his parents react warmly, saying they'd already suspected as much and that anyone should be free to love who they want) + confronts a human teacher who is bullying a fellow student, perching on the man's roof to intimidate him
Relationships: (Twin brother of Wing Feather;) romantic partner of Frankie Ellsberg since Tag der Rache) + son of Dew Feather and her mate + roommate of Miro (originally Bo) + mentor to first-year student Lotta
Skills and Traits: (Raven shapeshifting + flight, as part of the Flying Squadron + sharp observational and reconnaissance instincts)
Notes: (His and Frankie's relationship, along with his coming out, is treated as a warmly received, meaningful part of the story)
other: (Possibly distantly related to a character named Two Feathers, though this can't be confirmed since he and Wing grew up as ravens without written family records)]

[Nell Greenbaum;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," mouse shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Resilient and unbothered by danger, treating repeated near-death experiences almost as a running joke + witty and quick with humor, teasing friends like Dorian + outspoken, willing to talk back to her overprotective parents + embarrassed by others assuming she has detective skills just because of her aunt's job)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Grows up living as both human and mouse in a New York City apartment building with her parents, surviving numerous near-death experiences as a young mouse — including chewing through a live wire at four, nearly drowning and getting caught in a mousetrap at eight, and narrowly escaping a neighbor's cat, a hawk, and a marten in her early years;) after a fox nearly catches the whole family in Central Park, her parents stop transforming altogether and try to forbid Nell from doing so too, though she pushes back + spends a summer with her police-officer aunt Scarlett in New York City
Relationships: (In a relationship with Dorian since Zeit der Entscheidung) + niece of Scarlett Greenbaum, an NYPD officer + daughter of Miss Greenbaum and her partner
Skills and Traits: (Mouse shapeshifting + quick reflexes and a knack for narrow escapes)
Notes: (Keeps an informal count of how many times she's nearly died, treating it with dark humor rather than fear)
other: (Not documented in available sources)]

[Henry Wilkins;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," frog shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Self-deprecating and insecure, feeling overshadowed by his accomplished, good-looking older brothers + kind and helpful, offering aid to Carag at a swimming pool without being asked + a bit unsure of himself socially, given his outsider status at his old school + eventually gains confidence as he settles in at Clearwater High)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Grows up in Jackson with his parents and older brothers Rob and Bob, unaware of his own shapeshifting ability since neither his father nor brothers are Woodwalkers and his mother suppresses her own frog form; discovered as a likely shifter by Lissa Clearwater, who sends Carag, Lou, and Frankie to investigate and recruit him + feels he can never measure up to his talented, good-looking older brothers, who he feels see him as a failure) + eventually joins Clearwater High and becomes a school medic)
Relationships: (Was in a relationship with Lou Ellwood for a time, though they break up before the second Woodwalkers season + son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins + younger brother of Rob and Bob Wilkins)
Skills and Traits: (Frog shapeshifting, including strong swimming ability + later trains as a school medic)
Notes: (His arc centers on gaining self-confidence after years of feeling inferior to his brothers)
other: (Not documented in available sources)]

[Frankie Ellsberg;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," North American river otter shifter)
Hair: (Smooth brown hair)
Eyes: (Large, lively brown eyes with a mischievous glint)
Features: (Not very tall, with an acrobatic, agile body)
Personality: (Playful and mischievous, fond of pranks + laid-back, doesn't take himself or life too seriously + close and easygoing relationship with his mother, sharing her humor + initially private about his feelings before opening up in his first real relationship)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Comes out as gay over time in the books, initially keeping it secret while unsure of himself, and eventually enters a relationship with fellow student Shadow, who is bisexual;) <cite name="115">this becomes his first real relationship after previously having kissed a girl but not feeling it was right for him) (His mother, Shanaya Crystal, is a famous actress and fellow otter shifter, while his human father, Callahan Ellsberg, is a video game developer who lives apart from the family;) Frankie spends more time with his mother, who often takes him along to film shoots
Relationships: (Roommate of Henry + in a relationship with Shadow since Tag der Rache) + son of Shanaya Crystal and Callahan Ellsberg + cousin of fellow otter shifters Gavin Smith and Isabella Duffy
Skills and Traits: (Otter shapeshifting + acrobatic and physically nimble)
Notes: (One of the few LGBTQ+ characters in the series, with his relationship with Shadow treated as a genuine, meaningful storyline)
other: (His otter form has appeared in book illustrations since Tag der Rache, and he is a favorite character of the author's son)]

[Cliff Yates;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," wolf shifter, beta rank in the pack)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Physically strong but generally seems sleepy or slow, content to let others — especially Jeffrey — do the thinking for him + comes from a very wealthy family + enjoys the circus, something his rich parents apparently never let him attend as a child)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Beta wolf of the original wolf pack at Clearwater High + roommate of Jeffrey + first-year mentor to Miro + eventually graduates and goes on to become a school medic)
Relationships: (Roommate and close follower of pack alpha Jeffrey + fellow pack member alongside Tikaani and Bo, before their paths diverge + mentor to younger student Miro)
Skills and Traits: (Wolf shapeshifting + physical strength + later trains as a school medic/nurse)
Notes: (Comes from a wealthy background, contrasted with his simple, follower personality)
other: (Full first name is Clifford)]

[Bo Murphy;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," wolf shifter, low/omega rank in the pack)
Hair: (Shaggy, shoulder-length, mud-brown hair)
Eyes: (Clever brown eyes)
Features: (1.68 m tall, thin build, a pointed, pinched-looking face, and thin arms; in wolf form, thick, bushy light-and-dark-gray fur and wild yellow eyes)
Personality: (Uses jokes and humor to defuse tension + loyal to his pack despite his low rank + sympathetic to Andrew Milling's cause, believing he's fighting for Woodwalkers + capable of standing up for what he thinks is right, even against authority figures like Miss Clearwater)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Comes from parents who work as a clown and an acrobat in a circus, his father a human and his mother — unknowingly — a flying squirrel shifter;) nearly gets taken by the owner of two wolf-dogs while traveling to Clearwater High as a wolf, until Dorian and Holly rescue him and he joins Jeffrey's wolf pack at school, remaining secretly friendly with Dorian) + does a work placement as a backstage helper for a rock band + grows up in a group home for much of his childhood, being one of only two shifters there alongside Dorian, before fleeing into the wilderness)
Relationships: (Roommate of Shadow + member of Jeffrey's wolf pack at Clearwater High + secretly remains close friends with Dorian from their shared childhood + son of Nikolai (human) and Shereen (unknowing flying squirrel shifter))
Skills and Traits: (Wolf shapeshifting + comic relief/peacemaker within the pack + surprising musical aptitude, having been taught guitar chords)
Notes: (Character eventually dies later in the book series, described by fans as tragic since it happens just as he begins to become a kinder, better person)
other: (Played by Viv Lee Thomas in the Woodwalkers films)]

[Mia Goldeneye;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," North American puma shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Protective and openly opinionated, willing to argue with her mother when she disagrees + adventurous, curious about human customs when accompanying Carag + loving toward Carag, having searched for him for years + capable of conflict with Carag that resolves through shared hardship)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Reunites with Carag after years apart, telling him how much she searched for him; accompanies him on a nighttime trip into town on New Year's Eve to see fireworks, helping calm him when he's startled and partially transforms + gets into an argument with Carag in one story after a run-in with a porcupine, but they reconcile after both are hurt by it + protests against her mother's decisions during a wildfire and comes up with the idea to shelter in a pond to escape the flames + eventually becomes a student at Clearwater High, sharing a room with Salomé)
Relationships: (Older sister of Carag + daughter of Nimca and Xamber Goldeneye + later a mentor/"Zweitjahres-Pate" figure to a younger student named Gary at Clearwater High)
Skills and Traits: (Puma shapeshifting + quick thinking in emergencies, such as during the wildfire)
Notes: (Her relationship with Carag deepens over the series, moving from separation and searching to real closeness as students together at Clearwater High)

[Nimca Goldeneye;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," North American puma shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Petite and lithe/agile build)
Personality: (Warm and affectionate mother + curious and open-minded, finding some human customs and mishaps amusing rather than alarming + emotionally sensitive, especially about Carag's bond with his foster mother Anna)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Lives with her mate Xamber in Yellowstone near Clearwater High; mother of Mia and Carag, raising them together with Xamber as pumas near Jackson + once took her children into town, where they had ice cream and visited a supermarket, leading to a narrow escape when Mia accidentally transformed back to human form near a meat counter + befriends a park ranger named Tom and later introduces him to her children)
Relationships: (Mate of Xamber Goldeneye + mother of Carag and Mia)
Skills and Traits: (Puma shapeshifting + skilled at navigating both wilderness and brief forays into human settings)
Notes: (Feels sad and a little jealous upon realizing Carag has genuine love for his foster mother, Anna)
other: (Not documented in available sources)]

[Xamber Goldeneye;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," North American puma shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Traditional and distrustful of humans + protective and territorial + proud, disapproving of Carag living among humans + capable of growth, eventually softening his views + a devoted mate and father)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Lives with his mate Nimca in Yellowstone near Clearwater High, where he teaches Animal Languages; father of Carag and Mia, raised his children as pumas in the wilderness near Jackson + initially wants nothing to do with Carag after Carag lies to the Woodwalker Council on Andrew Milling's behalf, but this rift eventually heals) + comes to accept that humans are as varied in personality as Woodwalkers and animals, growing past his earlier prejudice)
Relationships: (Mate of Nimca Goldeneye + father of Carag and Mia + son of Atiina + later becomes a teacher at Clearwater High, replacing Julian Goodfellow)
Skills and Traits: (Puma shapeshifting + skilled hunter and wilderness survivor + teaches Animal Languages)
Notes: (His relationship with Carag is defined by tension between traditional Woodwalker values and Carag's choice to live among humans, which gradually resolves as both change)

[Marlon Ralston;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human, non-shapeshifter)
Hair: (Very short, close-cropped blond hair)
Eyes: (Eyes set close together)
Features: (Broad shoulders + about half a head taller than Carag)
Personality: (Initially standoffish or tense with Carag, gradually warming into genuine brotherly closeness + protective once bonded, willing to defend Carag physically + a bit jealous of Carag's biological family at first + supportive of friends' goals once trust is built)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Grows more comfortable with Carag's puma shapeshifting over time and becomes curious to meet his birth family; initially reacts with some jealousy toward Carag's biological parents, Nimca and Xamber, but this eases as the family bonds grow + decides to pursue a career as a stuntman, with Carag helping him train + gets into a fight defending Holly, Jeffrey, and Berta during their graduation presentation, risking his safety, with Carag being the only one to stand up for him afterward)
Relationships: (Older adoptive brother of Carag + son of Anna and Donald Ralston + brother of Melody Ralston + eventually considers the Ralstons and Carag's bond to go beyond just "foster family")
Skills and Traits: (Training to become a stuntman + physically strong, capable in a fight)
Notes: (His relationship with Carag develops from initial friction into real brotherhood over the course of the series)
other: (Played by Johannes Degen in the Woodwalkers film adaptations)]

[Melody Ralston;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human, non-shapeshifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Loyal and trusting toward Carag, the only Ralston family member who initially believes his warnings about Andrew Milling being dangerous + curious and fascinated by Carag's shapeshifting, sometimes struggling to keep his secret + brave)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Defends Carag to her brother Marlon and is the only member of the Ralston family who believes Milling is dangerous; after Carag refuses to help him, Milling kidnaps Melody both out of revenge and to further his plan against humans; Carag and his friends rescue her, and she discovers his puma form in the process)
Relationships: (Younger adoptive sister of Carag + daughter of Anna and Donald Ralston + sister of Marlon Ralston)
Skills and Traits: (Not documented in available sources)
Notes: (Promises to keep Carag's shapeshifting secret after he explains everything to her in the hospital, though she has trouble hiding her fascination with his puma form, repeatedly putting his secret at risk)
other: (Played by Luna Arwen Krüger in the Woodwalkers film adaptations)]

[Donald Ralston;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human, non-shapeshifter)
Hair: (Long gray hair, worn in a ponytail)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Rounded/heavyset figure + wears rimless glasses)
Personality: (Initially skeptical or dismissive of Carag's shapeshifter claims + protective father figure + shown to feel some jealousy toward Carag's biological parents once they enter the picture + shaken/shocked upon learning Carag's true nature)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Adoptive father to Carag, living in Jackson, Wyoming, with his family; reacts with disbelief and shock when he eventually learns Carag is a puma shapeshifter)
Relationships: (Husband of Anna Ralston + father of Marlon and Melody Ralston + adoptive father of Carag + owner of the family dog, Bingo)
Skills and Traits: (Not documented in available sources)
Notes: (Along with Anna, reacts with jealousy toward Carag's biological parents, Nimca and Xamber, when they reconnect with him)
other: (Played by Lucas Gregorowicz in the Woodwalkers film adaptations)]

[Anna Ralston;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human, non-shapeshifter)
Hair: (Smooth, shoulder-length brown hair)
Eyes: (Warm brown eyes)
Features: (Medium height, slender, almost slightly too thin)
Personality: (Warm and nurturing + patient, teaching Carag what he needs to know to fit into human life + protective and quick to worry, especially over his safety + skeptical of Andrew Milling's intentions)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Works for the youth welfare office and immediately suggests adopting Carag as soon as he arrives at the police station) + raises him as her foster son alongside her husband Donald and their two biological children, unaware for a long time that he is a shapeshifter
Relationships: (Lives with her husband Donald, son Marlon, daughter Melody, and family dog Bingo in Jackson, Wyoming) + adoptive/foster mother to Carag, who must often lie to her to protect his secret
Skills and Traits: (Works in social/child welfare services + skilled at helping Carag adapt to human society)
Notes: (Doesn't know about Carag's shapeshifting for much of the series, creating ongoing tension between honesty and secrecy in their relationship)
other: (Played by Hannah Herzsprung in the Woodwalkers film adaptations)]

[Lissa Clearwater;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," bald eagle shifter)
Hair: (Fine, feathery, shoulder-length, ghostly white hair)
Eyes: (Yellow-brown eyes)
Features: (Tall and slender, with a stern, weathered face and a slightly hooked nose)
Personality: (Strict and authoritative + protective and caring toward her students, described by a colleague as acting like a worried mother + principled and dedicated to Woodwalker secrecy and safety)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Founder and headmistress of Clearwater High, where she also teaches Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Protection; discovered Carag while giving a lecture on eagles at his human high school and personally recruited him to Clearwater High)
Relationships: (Married to James Bridger + serves on the North American Council of Woodwalkers) + son Jack Clearwater runs the Blue Reef High School for Seawalkers in Florida + mentor figure to Carag and other students
Skills and Traits: (Bald eagle shapeshifting + strong leadership and organizational skill in running the school + protective instincts toward students)
Notes: (One of the earliest and most prominent teacher characters created for the series + balances strict school discipline with genuine warmth toward her students)
other: (Founded and personally designed Clearwater High as a hidden school blending human boarding-school structure with Woodwalker training)]

[Isidore Ellwood;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," elk/wapiti shifter)
Hair: (Neatly styled, smooth, medium-brown hair)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (A long nose and unattractive yellow teeth)
Personality: (Strict + disapproving of Carag due to the natural predator-prey tension between pumas and elk in the wild + protective/wary father figure)
Clothing: (Often wears a brown suit with a signet ring featuring a stag's head)
Backstory: (Deputy headmaster and teacher of Transformation and Economics at Clearwater High + father of student Lou Ellwood + married to Iris Ellwood + comes from a large wapiti-shifter family)
Relationships: (Father of Lou (and her siblings Ken, Doug, Benny, Honey, and Lily) + husband of Iris Ellwood + strongly dislikes Carag, largely because pumas hunt elk in the wild and Lou shows interest in him + colleague of Lissa Clearwater and the rest of the Clearwater High staff)
Skills and Traits: (Elk shapeshifting + teaches Transformation and Economics)
Notes: (His disapproval of Carag forms a recurring source of tension tied to the Carag–Lou relationship subplot)
other: (Deputy headmaster, second in authority at Clearwater High after Lissa Clearwater)]

[Sherri Rivergirl;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," Canadian beaver shifter, age 56)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Caring, in a nurturing/maternal role at the school)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Works at Clearwater High as the cook and school nurse + once took two months off after her mother broke her leg, needing help recovering)
Relationships: (Works alongside her kitchen assistant Jamie, a worm shifter she discovered and took in + colleague of Lissa Clearwater, Isidore Ellwood, and the rest of the Clearwater High staff)
Skills and Traits: (Beaver shapeshifting + cooking + basic medical/nursing care for students)
Notes: (Minor supporting character; her temporary absence in the books creates a subplot involving a substitute cook, Jamie)
other: (Not documented in available sources)]

[Sarah Calloway;
Gender: (Female)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," rattlesnake shifter)
Hair: (Not documented in available sources)
Eyes: (Not documented in available sources)
Features: (Not documented in available sources)
Personality: (Caring toward students + reassuring and patient, especially with younger or nervous students + organized, helping students plan ahead for their futures)
Clothing: (Not documented in available sources)
Backstory: (Teacher at Clearwater High, teaching English, Human Studies, and Music + in a relationship with fellow teacher Bill Brighteye, whom she has been with since Herr der Gestalten/married to since a later book)
Relationships: (Partner/spouse of Bill Brighteye + colleague of Lissa Clearwater, James Bridger, Isidore Ellwood, and other Clearwater High staff + has ties, according to Carag, to Andrew Milling due to their shared snake-form connection)
Skills and Traits: (Rattlesnake shapeshifting + teaches Human Studies, helping shifter students understand human behavior and expressions)
Notes: (Helps younger or newly-arrived shifter students feel safe around her snake form, since some students are initially frightened of it)
other: (Recurring supporting teacher character in the Woodwalkers series)]

Bill Brighteye;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," wolf shifter)
Hair: (Unknown)
Eyes: (Unknown)
Features: (Unknown)
Personality: (Unknown)
Clothing: (Unknown)
Backstory: (Teacher at Clearwater High; specific role and history not confirmed in available sources)
Relationships: (Colleague of Lissa Clearwater, James Bridger, Isidore Ellwood, Sarah Calloway, and other Clearwater High staff)
Skills and Traits: (Wolf shapeshifting)
Notes: (Minor character with limited documented detail)
other: (Unknown)]

[James Bridger;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," coyote shifter)
Hair: (Short, rough brown hair, colored like beaver fur, with a mustache)
Eyes: (Sharp, intelligent brown eyes)
Features: (Wiry, lanky build, fair skin, usually poorly shaved cheeks)
Personality: (Calm and level-headed + caring toward his students + honest and straightforward, telling hard stories without anger, almost matter-of-factly + dedicated and reliable)
Clothing: (Often wears jeans and red-white-brown checkered shirts)
Backstory: (A capable, longtime teacher at Clearwater High who teaches the Woodwalker subject "Behavior in Special Cases" along with math and physics; deeply involved in the students' adventures rather than staying on the sidelines)
Relationships: (In a relationship with headmistress Lissa Clearwater + has a son named Joe, who is also a coyote in his second form + serves as a good friend and role model to Carag, often accompanying him on adventures + generally cares deeply about his students, going out of his way to help Holly with problems involving her guardian)
Skills and Traits: (A highly capable Woodwalker with the rare ability to strip other shifters of their ability to transform) + sharp observational skills + practical survival knowledge
Notes: (Was once held captive by Rebecca Youngblood in the Rocky Mountains, prompting Carag and his classmates to mount a rescue + is described by Carag as his favorite teacher, someone he liked more than any coyote he'd known in the wild)
other: (A minor recurring mentor figure whose steady, honest approach contrasts with Andrew Milling's more manipulative style)]

[Andrew Milling;
Gender: (Male)

Race: (Human/Shapeshifter — "Woodwalker," puma shifter)
Hair: (Dark + graying at the temples)
Eyes: (Amber + sharp, piercing)
Features: (Tall + athletic build, commanding presence, weathered skin from time spent outdoors)
Personality: (Charismatic + manipulative + intelligent + ambitious + outwardly warm but ruthless underneath)
Clothing: (Practical outdoor wear + tailored jackets when acting as headmaster, favoring earth tones)
Backstory: (Founder and headmaster of Clearwater High, a school for shapeshifters; believes shapeshifters are superior to full humans and works to recruit talented young shifters — including Carag the puma-boy — to his cause, sometimes using questionable methods)
Relationships: (Head of Clearwater High + mentor figure to several students + rival to Mr. Whitehorse and other more traditional shapeshifter educators + complicated, manipulative relationship with Carag)
Skills and Traits: (Shapeshifting into a puma + persuasive leadership + strategic manipulation + deep knowledge of shapeshifter society and politics)
Notes: (Serves as a morally ambiguous antagonist/mentor figure throughout the series + his true motives are gradually revealed as the books progress)
other: (Central to the series' themes of belonging, identity, and the tension between human and animal worlds)]

Jeffrey

[{{Name}};
Gender:("Male")

Race:("Woodwalker (Wolverine)")

Hair:("Dark brown hair" + "Short and messy")

Eyes:("Brown eyes" + "Intense gaze")

Features:("Stocky muscular build" + "Rugged appearance")

Personality:("Aggressive" + "Stubborn" + "Fearless" + "Competitive" + "Determined")

Clothing:("Dark casual clothes" + "Heavy boots")

Backstory:("Jeffrey is a wolverine Woodwalker and a student at Clearwater High. His fierce nature and love of competition often bring him into conflict with others, but he proves himself to be a capable fighter.")

Relationships:("Student at Clearwater High" + "Knows Carag and the other students" + "Competitive with classmates" + "Respects strength")

Skills and Traits:("Can transform into a wolverine" + "Great physical strength" + "Exceptional endurance")

Notes:("Quick to challenge others" + "Very resilient" + "Enjoys testing his limits")

other:("Despite his rough personality, he can be dependable when it truly matters")}]

Lou Ellwood

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Gender:("Female")

Race:("Woodwalker (Coyote)")

Hair:("Light brown hair" + "Long and wavy")

Eyes:("Amber eyes" + "Mischievous gaze")

Features:("Slim athletic build" + "Freckled face")

Personality:("Playful" + "Confident" + "Clever" + "Independent" + "Loyal")

Clothing:("Casual outdoor clothing" + "Jeans and hiking boots")

Backstory:("Lou Ellwood is a coyote Woodwalker who joins Clearwater High. Clever and resourceful, she quickly becomes a dependable friend while using her adaptability and quick thinking to help the group.")

Relationships:("Student at Clearwater High" + "Friend of Carag and his classmates" + "Gets along well with Holly" + "Loyal to her friends")

Skills and Traits:("Can transform into a coyote" + "Excellent senses" + "Fast and adaptable")

Notes:("Enjoys exploring" + "Has a playful sense of humor" + "Thinks quickly under pressure")

other:("Often uses her cleverness to solve problems before resorting to fighting")}]

Tikaani Blue Cloud

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Gender:("Female")

Race:("Woodwalker (Gray Wolf)")

Hair:("Long black hair" + "Straight")

Eyes:("Dark brown eyes" + "Sharp and observant")

Features:("Athletic build" + "Confident posture")

Personality:("Independent" + "Calm" + "Strong-willed" + "Loyal" + "Protective")

Clothing:("Practical outdoor clothing" + "Comfortable hiking boots")

Backstory:("Tikaani is a gray wolf Woodwalker from a Native American family. She transfers to Clearwater High, where she quickly earns respect for her courage, confidence, and survival skills.")

Relationships:("Student at Clearwater High" + "Friend of Carag and his group" + "Loyal to her family" + "Protective of her pack and friends")

Skills and Traits:("Can transform into a gray wolf" + "Excellent tracker" + "Fast, agile, and skilled in survival")

Notes:("Prefers nature over cities" + "Strong leadership qualities" + "Values loyalty above all else")

other:("Has a deep respect for wildlife and the traditions of her family")}]

Brandon Herschel

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Gender:("Male")

Race:("Woodwalker (American Bison)")

Hair:("Short blond hair" + "Neatly kept")

Eyes:("Blue eyes" + "Friendly gaze")

Features:("Large muscular build" + "Broad shoulders")

Personality:("Kind" + "Gentle" + "Loyal" + "Patient" + "Reliable")

Clothing:("Casual T-shirt or hoodie" + "Jeans and sturdy boots")

Backstory:("Brandon is an American bison Woodwalker and one of Carag's closest friends at Clearwater High. Though quiet and easygoing, he is dependable and always stands by his friends.")

Relationships:("Close friend of Carag" + "Friends with Holly" + "Student at Clearwater High" + "Protective of his classmates")

Skills and Traits:("Can transform into an American bison" + "Immense physical strength" + "Calm under pressure")

Notes:("Prefers peaceful solutions" + "Very dependable" + "Loves spending time outdoors")

other:("His strength and calm personality make him a reliable teammate in dangerous situations")}]

Holly Leaf

[{{Name}};
Gender:("Female")

Race:("Woodwalker (Red Squirrel)")

Hair:("Curly red hair" + "Shoulder-length")

Eyes:("Green eyes" + "Bright and lively")

Features:("Petite build" + "Freckled face")

Personality:("Energetic" + "Cheerful" + "Talkative" + "Kind" + "Brave")

Clothing:("Colorful casual clothes" + "Comfortable boots")

Backstory:("Holly is a red squirrel Woodwalker and one of Carag's first friends at Clearwater High. Despite her small size, she is courageous, optimistic, and always ready to support her friends.")

Relationships:("Close friend of Carag" + "Best friends with Brandon" + "Student at Clearwater High" + "Loyal to her classmates")

Skills and Traits:("Can transform into a red squirrel" + "Excellent climber" + "Quick and agile")

Notes:("Very curious" + "Loves collecting nuts" + "Always full of energy")

other:("Often keeps the group's spirits up with her optimism and enthusiasm")}]

Carag

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Gender:("Male")

Race:("Woodwalker (Mountain Lion/Puma)")

Hair:("Brown hair" + "Short and slightly messy")

Eyes:("Golden-brown eyes" + "Sharp and curious gaze")

Features:("Athletic build" + "Tanned skin")

Personality:("Curious" + "Brave" + "Loyal" + "Protective" + "Determined")

Clothing:("Casual hoodie or T-shirt" + "Jeans and sneakers")

Backstory:("Carag is a mountain lion Woodwalker who spent years living in the wild before choosing to live among humans. He later enrolls at Clearwater High, a boarding school for Woodwalkers, where he learns to balance both sides of his life while making friends and facing dangerous enemies.")

Relationships:("Student at Clearwater High" + "Close friends with Brandon and Holly" + "Respects Principal Lissa Clearwater" + "Protective of his friends and family")

Skills and Traits:("Can transform into a mountain lion" + "Excellent hunter and tracker" + "Fast, agile, and physically strong")

Notes:("Loves nature" + "Still learning human customs" + "Always willing to help others")

other:("His mountain lion instincts often influence his decisions, making him courageous, observant, and fiercely protective of those he cares about.")}]