Physical Dimensions
Length:
1,2 metres
Mass:
30,5 kilograms (it varies somewhat before and after meals)
Skin:
Brown to dark-brown fur (which stand somewhat on end when he gets a fright and pales temporarily when he gets a very BIG fright)
Eyes:
Brown
Length of nose:
15 centimetres (the Balcus seems to be very sensitive about the length of his nose – probably because OTHER people tended to comment on it.)
Fingers and toes:
Five fingers on each hand but only four toes on each foot
Diet
Food(with special preference to biscuits, fruit and milk)
Origin
Three children discovered the Balcus under a heap of leaves on their smallholding.The Balcus was already able to communicate fluently and to move with relative ease — it was therefore clear that he was not a baby Balcus. His exact age has never been determined. His own memory only goes back to the time when he was discovered under the leaves. His origin is still unknown. Future generations may be able to come up with answers.
As it appears that everything concerning humans and their habits is alien to the Balcus, it is speculated that a) he is not an earthling or b) he may be an earthling but from an earlier or later time zone or c) he is from another dimension. As far as can be determined, he is the only existing Balcus.
Habitat
Since his discovery, the Balcus has lived with the father, the mother, Zach, Bart and Carla on the aforementioned smallholding. He is treated and behaves like a co-child in the house.
Character
The Balcus is highly intelligent, although he sometimes manifests as a bit naive, probably as a result of the fact that he experiences everything around him as strange. His observation skills are exceptionally acute, and he also has the capacity to think for himself. He has the habit to observe and listen intently to what the people around him do and say, but will eventually draw his own conclusions. This proves that he possesses the power to think independently. Coupled with this is the fact that he is exceptionally inquisitive about everything going on around him, and that he is continually asking questions and investigating things. Added to this is the Balcus’ vivid imagination that can not be contained by negative feedback from others
Habits
The Balcus is fond of playing and eating. He is not particularly keen on work, but will do so under duress and will make the “work” interesting for himself. (His aforementioned vivid imagination stands him in good stead herein.)
