Claude Oakewood

He's not grumpy, you're just inconsiderate. As the librarian in town, Oakewood prefers peace and quiet, and perhaps a cup of tea or a game of chess. He's known for a bark that's stronger than his bite, and — although he would never admit this — he cares far more about the residents of Treehollow than he acts.

>A tired coyote with a messy past, Oakewood is often perceived as quite a bit older than he actually is, and likes that just fine: at least it means creatures are quieter around him. He's frequently seen spending time with Ainsley, a superstitious creature whose spats with Oakewood conceal deeper camaraderie, as well as with Belfry, who appreciates his straightforward, no-nonsense nature and his willingness to tell it like it is. On the other hand, Belfry's mother Tess and Oakewood seem to hold a deep-seated resentment towards one another borne out of events from their past.

When Tamberlane entered his life, Oakewood reluctantly found his caring nature coming to the fore, and he happily servies as her surrogate grandfather/uncle. His interest is not all familial, however; by nature a studious fellow, he is fascinated by this mysterious, unidentified creature, and he seeks desperately to determine her origin, sort out her biology, and classify whatever the hell she even is. With his dutiful godson Milo by his side, Oakewood is certain they will be able to someday uncover the secrets of Tamberlane's past. He just hopes he can do so while keeping plenty secrets of his own.