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Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Max Cutter

When the summer heat is on, Max gets moving with his self-made after-school job!

Mild Bill Hickok

A descendant of the Old West's famous Wild Bill Hickok, Mild Bill is more the happy hippie type.

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Hench Mann

The opposite of his caring and helpful twin brother, Handy Mann, this guy is always looking for a chance to do someone harm. He really needs to meet Jesus!

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Richard M. Bezzle

Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Potluck Patty

Patty loves to cook up delicious dishes to tickle the tastebuds!

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Morning Mike

Late to bed and early to rise makes this morning radio announcer talk with half-closed eyes.

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Willie Waylon

Willie's voice is deep but his music is always high on the country music charts!

Vance Strongarm

He's pumped up about muscle mass, and it shows!

Soybean Gene

Gene's unfortunate head shape causes natural food stores to ask about renting him for promotional purposes. Some people even want to cook him, which is in very bad taste.

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

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