Paw Paw Chuck is a large and imposing grizzly bear with a tender heart for God and a gentle spirit to all those around him. He is Wildwood’s favorite handyman, doing much of his work from “The Fix-It Shop.” When he’s not swinging a hammer, he’s providing guidance and spiritual wisdom to the townsfolk and especially to a group of third-grade kids that are part of “The Club.” He’s been married to Nana Cindy for almost 30 years. Having no children of their own they have become the adopted grandparents for many of the town’s kids. Way back in “The Early Days” he was a wild bear full of pride and violence. He called himself “Goliath” until he was miraculously saved and slowly transformed by God.
C.J. Brown is an outgoing, fun-loving, 9-year-old brown bear cub who enjoys being in charge. Unlike other cubs, he has one normal brown eye and another blue eye through which he has trouble seeing clearly, but he doesn’t let it hold him back! C.J. is a natural leader, occasionally bossy and self-centered with a gift for discernment and a love for truth. He wants to be an architect when he grows up, but Paw Paw Chuck suspects the young cub might just be “The One” who will one day free the prisoners from “Shadow Valley.”
Pinky Gongoozler (who goes by Gooz) is an insatiably curious third-grade female weasel. Fascinated by anything out of the ordinary, she is easily distracted. Her off-the-wall observations keep members of “The Club” on their toes. She is also a very gifted artist who beneath her occasional goofiness, has great wisdom and insight.
Ned Cleaver is as smart as they come, but he can sometimes be a bit of a know-it-all. Mostly he’s a good-natured beaver who likes large words and larger cookies. Not surprisingly, he’s also a very talented swimmer. Ned and C.J. are best friends, and you’ll usually find them pretending, inventing games, and trying to crack each other up. They stick together as the only boys in “The Club.” At one point in the story-line, Ned is deceived by Timothy Owl to reach into a liquid-filled ore cart to grab a large gold nugget. The result of this deception was no gold nugget and a strangely scarlet-stained right arm.
Staci Clemmer is a brown bear in the third grade. She is a dramatic, rough-and-tumble girl who is as brave as a lion. She has a keen sense of humor but unlike C.J., she has a more difficult time laughing at herself. Staci is an excellent problem-solver. She’s also praised for her courage and compassion. Staci is famous for always welcoming new settlers to Wildwood with a plate of her homemade chocolate-chip cookies.
Marsha is a sweet-natured female moose calf who is going through a bit of a “growth spurt.” Her long, gangly legs mean she is less than graceful. But what she lacks in balance she more than makes up for with her kind, caring attitude toward others.
Timothy is a “worldly wise” owl. He is a servant of Minion, a dark spirit that is confined to the caves high up in the Wild Mountain Range. Timothy wears an amulet around his neck given to him by the evil Minion. Timothy thinks it is an amulet of power, but it is actually a sign of captivity and servitude to the lies and plans of Minion.
Mr. Rockler is a powerful and very rich grizzly who came to the small, out-of-the-way town of Wildwood with secret plans to build his empire there. He believes he is a decent man (bear) who desires greatness–even if he must compromise on occasion to get it done.
Tiffany is the fourth-grade daughter of Mr. Rockler, the richest grizzly bear – anywhere! Tiffany thinks and acts like a selfish princess. She is mean, proud, and often abuses her social position to overpower anyone who gets in her way.
Nana Cindy has been married to Paw Paw Chuck for almost 30 years. Having no children of their own they have become the adopted grandparents for many of the town’s children.
Pastor Flint is the minister of the local church (of no specified denomination), he is also Nana Cindy’s father and father-in-law of Paw-Paw Chuck.
Miss Harbor is the kids’ school teacher, noted for her devotion to being a good educator, and her sometimes unorthodox teaching style which included once teaching History while wearing a suit of armor.