Badanamu Cadets​

Bada is the leader and central character. He is calm and has a good head on his shoulders and has an answer for any problems. He is a good listener, and makes his friends feel valued and heard. He isn’t afraid to ask for help when he needs it. He is the axis of the friend wheel, getting along equally with everyone. His one weakness is for Poppy, whom he has a crush on, and often feels shy and awkward around. He is the quintessential hero-brave but humble.

Jess is a star, and she knows it. The youngest of the penguin siblings, she loves being the center of attention and can sometimes be a bit clueless to other people’s feelings. It’s never intentional, but her own sense of fun and excitement sometimes carries her away. However, if she ever hurts someone’s feelings or causes trouble, she is quick to apologize and make amends. She loves all things pink and sparkly. One important quirk: she’s always breaking into songs-short, soulful a capella bursts that punctuate her day and the Cadet’s adventures.

Curly is a typical middle-child, as he can often seem outshone by his more flamboyant and bombastic siblings. However, he is far from boring. Curly combines the best characteristics of his brother and sister, with a touch of gentleness and deep thinking. He is insightful, caring, and good with language and words. He has a relaxed attitude towards life, and often lets others take the spotlight while quietly figuring out a solution. He tries to keep up with his older brother and similarly enjoys sports and music. He also loves eating, and often thinks with his stomach!

The eldest of the penguin siblings and of all the Cadets, Pogo is the ‘bad boy’ of the bunch, but only in the sense that he often pushes the limits of what he should and shouldn’t do. He has no bad intentions, but is given to showing off, and loves praise and credit for being outrageous. He has a highly developed and sarcastic sense of humor. He loves music (especially hip-hop-he’s known to rap sometimes), sports, and is very physical in how he relates to the world.

Abby is the youngest, but she is also the brainiest. She is the most scientifically minded, and is often in a position of running the show from the sidelines. While Bada is the brave face of the crew, Abby is the brainy backbone. She has an insatiable thirst for adventure. She has a never-take-no-for-an-answer attitude and often uses big words that not all the other Cadets understand, often to comedic effect. Abby’s belief in herself and her friends is unshakable!

Mimi is our resident kook. She sees the world from a different perspective. She tends to live in her own world and if a outside-the-box idea is needed to solve any problems, she’s your girl. She’s also a princess, literally-but she doesn’t act like it. Her mother and father are King and Queen of Mumu Kingdom. She isn’t afraid of getting dirty and doesn’t always display typical princess qualities. Offbeat and utterly unique, Mimi is always doing something a little unexpected!