Category Archives: The Characters of Mills Beary

“We do not guard the village by standing taller than others. We guard it by remembering.”

• Role: Former Guardian of Mills Beary, Keeper of the Hidden Book
• Personality: Reflective, gentle, and profoundly wise. Bobbins carried the weight of memory,of the village’s past, its hidden magic, and the choices that shaped it. He was not loud or commanding, but his quiet presence brought clarity and calm. A mentor by nature, he guided through subtlety and patience rather than direction.
• Appearance: A soft grey-brown bear with kind eyes that always seemed to be remembering something. His posture was slightly stooped with age, but never weary. He wore a satchel woven with old thread and often carried scrolls or small parcels wrapped in cloth.
• Strengths:
  • Keeper of Lore: Bobbins was entrusted with the Hidden Book, a magical record that reveals its secrets only to the true guardian. He understood its language and its silences.
  • Intuitive Insight: He often saw the heart of a problem before it was spoken. He knew when to act, and more importantly, when not to.
  • Subtle Magic: Though he did not wield the Silver Thread as others might, his presence was threaded into the fabric of the village—quietly protective, quietly powerful.

  Role in the Story:  Bobbins was the former guardian of Mills Beary, the one who held the village’s secrets in quiet stewardship. He knew his time was coming to an end and began preparing Duffels to take his place, not through instruction, but by offering him small moments of truth, trust, and test. Though Bobbins passes before the second book begins, his legacy is deeply felt through the Hidden Book, the tapestry, and the characters he quietly shaped.

“The forest does not shout its wisdom; it listens, waits, and speaks when the moment is right,

That belonging begins not with how we look, but with what we hold inside.

As guardians, we must learn to do the same.”

• Role: Guardian of the Mill Beary, Protector of the Forest
• Personality: Wise, Stoic, deeply connected to the magic of the forest. He’s the natural leader of the group—quiet yet commanding. Duffels is the rock everyone leans on, with a presence that exudes calm authority and an unwavering moral compass. His resilience is evident not just in battle, but also in the steady way he navigates the complex dynamics of the village and the forest.
• Appearance: Broad-shouldered, with warm brown fur. His movements are deliberate and grounded, and he often carries himself with a sense of calm authority. His thoughtful expression suggests deep contemplation, and his steady eyes offer comfort to others in times of uncertainty.
• Strengths:
  • Wisdom of the Land: Duffels can feel the forest’s rhythms and understand its needs before they are spoken.
  • Moral Compass: Guided by heart and instinct, he always seeks the path that honors life and balance.
  • Guardian’s Grace: He does not need to be the loudest to be the leader. His strength is quiet but unshakable.
• Role in the Story:

  Duffels is entrusted with protecting the Bear Mill and the mystical Silver Thread, a powerful gift from the Silk Worms that weaves through the very heart of Mills Beary. As the guardian, he ensures that the thread of truth, balance, and belonging is never broken.

  He is the one who welcomes the SnipPets as they awaken, who watches over Lily as her journey begins, and who understands that leadership is not about being followed, but about walking beside others. In a world that can feel uncertain, Duffels is the still point that holds.

Excerpt from the Book between Duffels and his Mother: 

“Remember, Duffels,” she whispered, her voice soft against his shoulder.
“It’s not so much about knowing what to do. It’s about knowing why you do it. Please never forget your heart, and let that guide you.”

“The thread remembers, even when we choose to forget.”

Role: Little Red is the village’s quiet watchman and a former companion of Bobbins, the old guardian. Though he no longer lives at the heart of Mills Beary, he remains deeply connected to its fate and often appears when the balance of magic is shifting.

Personality: Mysterious, introspective, and intensely loyal. Little Red is the kind of soul who says little but sees much. He is slow to trust, but once his loyalty is earned, it is unwavering. His presence is grounding, like the hush before a storm or the whisper of trees at twilight.

Appearance: A fox with deep, thoughtful amber eyes and a coat of rich russet red, darkened slightly by the years. He wears a worn brown overcoat, sturdy forest boots, and a deep red scarf that’s been mended more than once. Always in his paw or tucked in a pocket is a piece of silver thread—something he studies, fingers, or tucks away without explanation.

Strengths and Weaknesses:

Little Red’s greatest strength is his ability to sense things before they surface. He understands the forest’s moods, reads the signs in nature, and follows the Silver Thread’s pull with quiet certainty. He has an innate ability to appear exactly when he’s needed, no sooner, no later. But his strength is also his solitude. He walks a path no one else can, often alone, and carries knowledge that others may not be ready to hear. He offers guidance without explanation, and while he is never mistrusted, his silence sometimes leaves others wondering what more he knows.

Role in Mills Beary Village: Though he lives on the edge of the forest in a house he built himself.  Little Red is a quiet guardian in his own right. He keeps watch from the shadows, often walking paths no one else notices. He was once Bobbins’ closest confidant, and the Silver Thread still leads him back when the village needs him most. The new guardian, Duffels, senses Little Red knows more than he says about the past, about the silk worms, and the deeper magic threaded through the village.

“I walk the paths no one sees, but the village walks with me.”

Role: Observer, Accidental Resident, Quiet Advisor

Personality: Wary, clever, and unexpectedly tender. Henry is a loner by instinct, but fiercely loyal once trust is earned. He often speaks in brief phrases, letting his silences do much of the talking. Beneath his cautious demeanor is a heart full of quiet bravery.

Appearance: A small, wiry rat with storm-grey fur and a long tail. His ears twitch at every sound, and his black eyes never stop scanning his surroundings. He often carries a small pouch of found things—stones, string, tiny tools.

Strengths:

• Keen Observation: Henry notices what others overlook—shifts in energy, hidden movements, subtle changes in people and land.
• Survivor’s Instinct: He’s resourceful, adaptive, and skilled at navigating danger without being seen.
• Unshakable Loyalty: Though he rarely says so aloud, Henry would protect his few trusted friends with everything he has.

Role in the Story:
Henry arrived in Mills Beary by accident, curled up in a shipment of grain—but the magic of the village seemed to accept him without question. His backstory is slowly unfolding, and there are hints that he may have a deeper connection to the land than even he understands. He is often the first to sense when something is wrong and is a quiet companion to both Lily and Little Red.

Excerpt from the Book:
“It’s too quiet,” Lily whispered.
Henry gave the smallest of nods, his nose twitching toward the forest. “I agree,” he said. “Something isn’t finished. Rowan stirred things he didn’t understand.”

“One day, the Silver Thread will answer to me.”  – Rowan

Character: The Threadbreaker

Personality: Charming on the surface, but calculating beneath. Rowan plays the part of an old friend, speaking with warmth and nostalgia, but there is always something behind his smile, something cold and watchful. He is patient, persuasive, and dangerously clever. Rowan doesn’t raise his voice or force his way in. He waits until you open the door.

Appearance: Sharp-eyed with dark, slick fur and a well-worn overcoat that once might have belonged to someone respectable. His scarf is always neatly knotted, and his boots never muddy. There’s a precision to his grooming, like everything is curated to put you at ease, right before the ground shifts under your feet. He carries a journal, but never lets anyone read it.

Strengths and Weaknesses: Rowan’s strength is his mind, he sees what others miss and has a gift for using words as weapons. But his greatest weakness is ambition. He believes he deserves a seat at the center of Mills Beary’s magic and is willing to manipulate, deceive, or endanger others to claim it. He underestimates the bonds between the SnipPets and the depth of the land’s memory.

Role in the Village: Rowan used to live in the Bear Mill and was once trusted, perhaps even admired. But he tried to bend the magic of the village for his personal gain, and the land does not forget. When he returns, it sends ripples through the thread. His presence is felt like a shadow in the weave, a warning. He is the reason the new guardian must rise. He is what the SnipPets were made to stand against.

The Hidden Village of Mills Beary is their story, and the SnipPets Originals plush animals bring these beloved characters to life, so you can carry a piece of the magic with you, wherever you go.