Kekere

Kekere (keh-keer-ee) are small, magical companion creatures. They are very small in stature at a maximum of 1ft height. Babies are incredibly small and fragile. Kekere are mammals and therefore give birth to live kittens. Usually there is only one kitten, however twins do rarely occur. They behave and sound feline, however their appearance and bone structure are more similar to a squirrel. They possess hooves on their back legs and a foxlike head.

Abilities
Kekere have excellent dark vision. They can be used to scout ahead in a mission where visibility is low. They can also fit into any space their skull fits into, as their bones are slightly flexible.

Kekere constantly absorb their partner's excess magic and can release it in a burst at the will of the partner. Kits, however, cannot control their magic at all.

Personality
Kekere imprint upon one person shortly after opening their eyes and will remain with that person for life. They are incredibly loyal to this person.

They cannot speak but have very expressive faces and use very complex body language.

They are excellent as companions. They love to cuddle and sit on your shoulder, in your bags or even in your pockets. They will find small spaces to curl up in.

If the partner has a strong personality they may take on some of those traits. They are very impressionable creatures and exist to make their partners happy. They love praise.

Physical Qualities
Kekere are feline in appearance, with a few odd traits. They have fluffy tails and tiny front paws, while their back legs end in tiny hooves.

Their coat colors can vary greatly depending on breeding. They could be anything from a plain color to a tiger to a sparkledog. Coat patterns are determined by genetics.

The only fixed trait is the single-color eyes; no pupils and no scleras. The color is determined by what magic is currently being stored, if any. (Magic colors vary in the same way as Yallara colors.) If no magic is being stored the eyes look almost like a semi-transparent opal.