Species: Cat (gray with white “mittens”)
Pronouns: He / Him
Role in the Garden: Quiet overseer of the edges. Franklin notices what others miss, staying hidden but never absent.

Personality:

• Extremely shy, skittish around everyone but Dawn (and Jax).
• Gentle, careful, almost invisible at times.
• Observant — he sees things others overlook.
• Loyal in his own quiet way.

Quirks:

• Only trusts Dawn and Jax — the rest of the “sub-humans” don’t make the cut.
• Quick to vanish at the smallest noise, but somehow always reappears when things calm down.
• His white “mittens” look like little gloves, which make him look both fancy and delicate.
• Sometimes perches in high places like a silent overseer, then slips away unseen.

Lore:
Franklin was born a nervous soul, frightened of the world but determined to survive it. The Garden gave him safety, but only Dawn’s steady love (and Jax’s silent approval) won his trust. The dolls whisper that Franklin watches over the Garden from the shadows, ensuring no danger slips past unnoticed. Though timid, his eyes are always alert — and his mittens are said to leave invisible prints of protection on the Nursery floor each night.

Tagline:
“You may not see me, but I see everything.”

Art Direction Notes:

• Fur: Soft gray coat, white-tipped paws (mittens).
• Eyes: Wide, cautious, always watchful.
• Expression: Shy but wise — no sauciness, just quiet alertness.
• Posture: Curled small, or perched in a high nook, half-hidden.
• Scenes:
  • Peeking around a corner of the Porch.
  • Sitting close to Jax (safe only with her nearby).
  • Watching the Nursery from a shadowed window ledge.
• Atmosphere: Quiet, watercolor shading with soft edges — Franklin is never in the spotlight, but always present.