Rex “The Hyena” Maddox and Gymbro

Name: Rex “The Hyena” Maddox

Species: Spotted Hyena (Anthro)

Age: 24

Height: 6'6"

Build: Absolutely massive. Every inch of him is carved muscle—from his thick neck to his cannonball shoulders, steel-forged arms, wide barrel chest, and rock-hard eight-pack. Legs like pillars. His body is the kind of peak physical condition that would make even Arnold do a double take.

Personality: Rex is your textbook gym bro—boisterous, upbeat, charmingly dense at times, but never disrespectful. He’s got that himbo energy: sweet, enthusiastic, always down for a good time, and, yes, very into himself—but never in a mean or arrogant way. He's confident in a primal, pheromone-rich kind of way. Rex knows he’s hot, knows he’s a beast in the gym and the bedroom, and doesn’t shy away from attention.

He’s also got a serious case of big himbo energy with a virile edge. He's a fuckboy with heart—goofy, affectionate, and flirtatious with stamina to spare. Women flock to him, guys admire or want him, and he’s not above exploring both. (Just... don’t tell his conservative parents.)

Background & Lifestyle: 🥊 Fighter

Origins: Rex’s dad—a hard-ass, ultra-macho ex-fighter—put him in kickboxing at age 9 to “make a man out of him.” The training stuck. Rex got strong early, and by his teens, he was already showing signs of becoming a powerhouse. He still trains regularly, and while he’s more focused on lifting now, kickboxing shaped his discipline, body, and attitude.

🏈 High School Jock Life: Football in high school? Oh yeah. Rex was the alpha jock. His raw power, speed, and brute-force mentality made him a natural. That’s also when he really started sculpting his physique—going full beast mode in the weight room at 16 and never looking back.

🏗️ Summer Construction Work: When money was tight, Rex’s dad made him “earn it like a real man” at the family construction company. Since high school, Rex’s summers (and sometimes weekends) have been filled with sweaty, shirtless labor—lugging materials, pouring concrete, and doing the kind of physically demanding work that doubles as a full-body workout. Rex doesn’t mind. In fact, he loves it. It’s just more gains, bro.

🎓 College Life (Sort Of): Rex is in college... technically. He’s attending a state university, majoring in something vague and probably undeclared. Everyone assumes he’ll either drop out or coast until he finds something that lets him stay physical. White-collar jobs? Not his thing. If it doesn’t let him lift, sweat, or move his body, he’s not interested. Lifestyle & Habits: Lives at the gym—at least once, often twice a day. Bikes or jogs anywhere within a 10-mile radius. When he moved out for college, he literally biked with a backpack and duffle bag across two towns. Always musky after workouts—sweat, testosterone, and raw effort radiating off him. He doesn’t cover it up, either. That’s natural cologne, baby. Parties hard on the weekends. Beer pong king. Frat party legend. His shirt's off within 10 minutes, guaranteed.

💕Sexually confident and active—very. Rex has a naturally high libido and knows how to use his size, stamina, and charm. Mostly into girls, but he’s dabbled with guys too. He’s chill with it—it’s just not something that comes up around family.

Key Traits: Himbo core: Kind, dense, charming, horny, loyal. Work ethic: Bred for labor, lives for effort. Always doing something physical. Sexual swagger: Built like a beast, moves like a predator, performs like a pro. Loyal bro: Might not always understand you, but he’ll always be there for you. Privately complex: Grew up in a conservative home and still carries that pressure. Navigating his own identity quietly, while living loudly.

Catchphrases:

"Yo, feel this pump—it’s borderline illegal."

"I could live at the gym, bro. Actually... I kinda do."

"Why drive when you can bike with 80 pounds on your back, right?"

"I don’t do suits. I do sweat."

"I’m not gay, bro. I’ve just... experimented. Gym locker room shit. You know."

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Rex’s dad

Name: Mason “Mace” Maddox

Species: Spotted Hyena (Anthro)

Age: 49

Height: 6'7"

Build: Broad, barrel-chested, and built like a walking wall. He’s not shredded like his son Rex, but he’s thick and solid—the kind of muscle forged from decades of manual labor, early morning construction shifts, and flipping steaks over a grill that might as well be a shrine.

Personality & Background: Mason Maddox is the definition of old-school masculinity—gravel-voiced, hands like slabs of rawhide, and a worldview shaped by farm dirt, ring sweat, and God’s word. He grew up poor in a hardworking family, helping on the farm from the time he could walk. By 16, he was stepping into underground kickboxing circuits to earn side cash to keep the lights on at home. He fought with fists, heart, and a busted nose more times than he can count. Eventually, he walked away from the ring to build something real. And he did. From dirt and callouses, he raised Maddox Construction, a booming blue-collar company known for honest work and rough edges. Mason doesn’t just own it—he still works it. Swinging hammers, hauling rebar, and yelling across job sites like a foreman possessed. He’s a man's man, in every traditional sense. Loves guns, owns several (cleaned regularly), watches college football like it’s sacred, flies the American flag in front of his house and probably wears flag-print shorts on Fourth of July.

Defining Traits: Ultra-Macho: Big on traditional masculinity, self-reliance, and strength. Not cartoonishly macho, but definitely the “men don’t whine, they work” kind of guy.

Conservative: Patriotic, religious, values tradition, and raised his son with tough love. He's not a radical—he's practical, reasoned, and shaped by hardship.

Tough Love Dad: He doesn't coddle Rex. He made his son earn everything, from his first job on the construction site to respect at home. But underneath that hardened hide is pride—a deep, fierce love for his boy, even if he won’t say it directly.

Kickboxer Turned Builder: Still trains now and then, though age has slowed him down. Teaches form, not flash. "The body’s a tool, not a trophy."

BBQ King: His grill is an altar, his smoker a divine instrument. Sundays are for God and brisket. He’s obsessive about seasoning, heat levels, and smoke rings. Competitive about it, too—once entered a local BBQ championship and hasn’t shut up about it since. Manual Labor Icon: Never wears gloves. Believes in a hard day’s work, paid in sweat and scars. He’s the kind of guy who could fix your truck, pour concrete, and still be home in time to smoke ribs for dinner.

Appearance: Fur slightly faded from sun exposure, with patches of gray at the temples and jaw. Thick hands, always a little dusty, sometimes nicked up from the job site. Often wears worn denim jeans, a work belt, steel-toe boots, and a sleeveless flannel that shows off his powerful arms. Smells like cedarwood, sawdust, smoked meat, and sometimes gun oil.

Catchphrases / Sayings: “Ain’t nothin’ wrong with workin’ for what you want, boy.”

“You don’t need abs to be strong. You need backbone.”

“God gave us meat, smoke, and muscle. Don’t waste it.”

“Flags go up before football. That’s the order of things.”

“I love my son. But I still don’t let him beat me at arm-wrestlin’.”

Relationship with Rex: Mason is proud of Rex, even if he rarely says it out loud. He respects Rex’s physical strength and work ethic but side-eyes his lifestyle a little—partying, lack of clear goals, and occasional flamboyant gym wear. He suspects things about Rex’s sexuality, but he never brings it up. He’s old-school, but he loves his son more than his opinions. Mason taught Rex discipline, pain tolerance, and how to fight. Rex inherited his strength, work ethic, and that intense alpha presence. They butt heads sometimes—especially about Rex’s future or his more modern ways—but they always settle it over beers and BBQ.

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Rex’s mom

Name: Lorraine Maddox

Species: Spotted Hyena (Anthro)

Age: 47

Height: 5’9”

Build: Sturdy, soft where it counts, with strong arms from years of work and the kind of posture that says “I raised a house full of chaos and still keep it clean.” She’s got curves, bite, and warmth in equal measure.

Personality & Background: Lorraine Maddox is what some would affectionately call a “trad wife with attitude.” Devoted, domestic, and deeply proud of her role in the household—but no pushover. She’s got a warm heart, a sharp tongue, and a stare that can silence even Mason with one raised brow.

She met Mason in her early 20s, during her full-time nursing days. He came stumbling into the ER with a busted eyebrow and a cocky grin after a rough fight. She stitched him up while he flirted shamelessly—blood running down his face, trying to flex through the pain. He told her she had “angel hands,” and she told him he needed “a lesson in blocking punches.” They were married two years later.

Though she only works part-time at the local hospital now, Lorraine runs the Maddox home like a mission: tidy, efficient, warm, and filled with the smell of food. She's deeply traditional in the “wife-mother-nurturer” sense—but never weak. She handles Mason and Rex both like she’s defusing bombs—patiently, firmly, and often with a wooden spoon in hand.

Defining Traits: Loving & Devoted: Deeply loyal to her family. She’ll go to war for Mason and Rex, but also isn’t afraid to drag them by the ear when they get too big-headed. Home Chef Extraordinaire… Sometimes: She loves to cook and is always trying new recipes—many of which start with, “I saw this online…” Mason is usually the guinea pig, and the results range from heavenly to barely edible.

Mason: “Is this chicken?”

Lorraine: “It’s tofu. With a pork reduction.”

Mason: tight-jawed chew “...It’s a war crime.”

Domestic Queen: Keeps the house spotless. Decorates for every season. Keeps a prayer journal by the coffee pot.

Playfully Sharp: She and Mason bicker constantly, but it’s always more love than heat. She dishes it as hard as she gets it—and when Mason crosses a line? “Couch. Now.” “You married this, darlin’. No take-backs.”

“I’ll take a break when the smoke alarm stops crying about your BBQ.” God-Loving, Iron-Spined: Deeply religious in a gentle, nurturing way. Prays for the family nightly but also has a direct line to God's sass department.

Appearance: Wears floral aprons like armor. Often in casual homemaker wear—capri jeans, knit tops, hair tied back. Slightly rounded figure from years of taste-testing her own recipes—but still strong enough to carry laundry, groceries, or drag a full-grown man out the back door by the ear. Her fur is always neat, with touches of gray she refuses to dye—says “she earned every silver strand raising her boys.”

Catchphrases & Sayings: “Eat it, Mason. I slaved over it for two whole hours.”

“Rex, don’t slam my cabinets. Or I’ll slam your skull, sweetheart.”

“He can flex all day, but that man can’t fold a fitted sheet to save his life.”

“Jesus sees what you’re eating, Mason. And He’s judging.”

“I love my boys. Even when they make me want to run off and live with the cat.” (After a fight, when Mason’s on the couch):

Mason: “Totally worth it.”

Lorraine: “You keep talkin’, and you’ll be sleeping in the truck.

” Relationship with Mason: Their love is deep, lived-in, and stubborn.

They argue, tease, compete over who made dinner better (BBQ vs casserole), and flirt like newlyweds with insurance plans.

Mason tries to act tough, but Lorraine’s the only one who can silence him with a look. He calls her his “battle angel,” and she calls him “big dumb bear” when he burns the steaks. He gets her flowers whenever he knows he’s about to piss her off—which is often. Relationship with Rex: She dotes on her son in that uniquely “mom-who-will-also-whoop-you” way. She’s proud of his strength, worries about his college choices, and refuses to hear about his sex life (even though she probably suspects more than she lets on). She bakes him protein cookies and sneaks in vegetables when she can. “You’re not living off those energy bars, Rex. That’s not real food. That’s future colon damage.” Would you like me to build out their household dynamic, a younger sibling, or maybe a nosy neighbor/family friend who always drops by during BBQ Sundays?

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Rex's grandfather,

Name: Giovanni “Nonno” Maddox Species: Spotted Hyena (Anthro)

Age: 91 Height: 6’1” (still stands tall, despite the years)

Build: Lean, wiry, tough as old roots—like a bundle of sun-dried muscle and sharp elbows wrapped in history. His eyes are sharp and never miss anything.

Background & Life Story: Born in 1933 in the rural hills of Sicily, Giovanni grew up in a stone house that smelled of olives, smoke, and hard work. He was a barefoot farm boy raised through the Great Depression, who became a fighter pilot in WWII under Mussolini’s regime—not for ideology, but because he wanted to fly, escape poverty, and send money home.

He flew missions for Italy until a serious crash grounded him permanently. While recovering, he fell in with certain men—first with the Sicilian Mafia, then later the resistance when Mussolini's regime began to collapse. He doesn’t talk about the details much, but if you ask respectfully—and feed him good espresso—he might tell you a story that makes your jaw drop.

After the war, he immigrated to America, settled on a farm in the rural South, and never looked back.

He worked with his hands, built a home from scratch, and raised his only son, Mason, with the belief that everything in life must be earned—and nothing should ever be wasted.

Defining Traits: DIY King: Giovanni can fix a roof, build a shed, slaughter a pig, plant a vineyard, make wine, and argue with the Pope all before noon. He sees modern “consumerism” as a disease and believes if you didn’t build it or cook it yourself, it’s probably trash.

Proud but Humble: He loved being a pilot, but never brags. He only mentions the Mafia if the mood is right and the table is full. ("I know things. I knew men. We don’t talk about that.")

Very Italian: Constant hand gestures, loud dramatic sighs, and has literally yelled “Mamma mia!” unironically. He will fall to his knees in mock agony if you suggest putting pineapple on pizza or break spaghetti in half before boiling.

Old-School Work Ethic: Believes waking up past 6 a.m. is shameful. Tends his small home garden and yard every day like he’s training for war. Still chops his own firewood. Won’t let anyone mow his lawn except himself.

Anti-Waste: He saves every jar, every nail, every scrap. He once repurposed a broken wheelbarrow into a smoker. "Why throw away? You throw away money when you throw away life."

Personality: Gentle but Stern:

He loves his family deeply, but he expresses it with tough love and well-cooked food. He hugs like a bear and disciplines with a stare that could freeze fire.

Dramatic at Dinner: If you mess up a risotto, he’ll grip his chest like he’s going to collapse. If someone uses jarred sauce, he might walk out in silence. He treats cooking like a sacrament, not a chore.

Wise and Quietly Dangerous: He’s calm and gentle 90% of the time, but everyone who knows him well knows there's still a fighter in there. He once stared down a drunk neighbor without raising his voice, and the guy never showed up again. Appearance: Always wears slacks, suspenders, and a tucked-in shirt, even in the garden. Calloused hands, thick with veins, still strong enough to grab a grown man by the ear. Keeps a silver crucifix around his neck, a pocketknife on his belt, and rosary beads in his bedside drawer. His fur is faded, speckled with gray and white, and always neatly combed.

Catchphrases / Sayings: “If you can build it, you don’t need to buy it.”

“You break the spaghetti—the angels cry, Rex.”

“War was simple. You knew who your enemy was. Now it’s all noise.”

“Pasta is not a side dish. It is the event.” “You don’t need more. You need better.” “In my day, we eat what we grow, and fight who needed fighting. Then we go to church.”

Relationship with Mason (Rex’s Dad): Giovanni is proud of Mason, even if he pretends to grumble about the BBQ obsession. They share a mutual respect built on hard work and earned independence. Mason inherited his grit, his anti-waste values, and his belief in earning every drop of success with sweat. They sometimes argue about who can build a better grill—but secretly, Giovanni built Mason’s first smoker behind his back. Relationship with Lorraine: Giovanni adores Lorraine. Thinks she’s the perfect wife and often praises her in old-school Italian phrases like: “She is the kind of woman who makes a house holy.” “A heart, a hand, and a spoon—what more do you need?” He occasionally tests her patience by correcting her pasta methods—but only out of love. She responds by threatening to cook “store-bought gnocchi,” which makes him do the Sign of the Cross and walk out dramatica

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Rex’s friends, gymbros, frat bros, and one overly attached admirer.

These characters bring texture to Rex’s world—ranging from fellow beefy meatheads to party animals and people crushing hard on him.

🏋️‍♂️ The Gym Bros & Workout Crew 1. Jace "Meat Tank" Alvarez

Species: Bull (Anthro)

Age: 24

Build: Massive, thick, built like a wall of beef and protein shakes

Vibe: Rex’s gym rival and spotter. Competitive. Loud. Heart of gold. Always in a stringer tank, even in winter. Screams “LIGHTWEIGHT BABY!” during lifts and scares off newcomers. Has a deadlift PR he brings up more often than his own birthday. Surprisingly sensitive; once cried during Rocky IV. Believes in “bro accountability” and never lets Rex skip leg day. “Rex and I push each other, man. Like Goku and Vegeta. Except jacked-er.”

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Zane “Flexologist” Kim

Species: Golden Retriever (Anthro)

Age: 22

Build: Lean, shredded, aesthetic AF

Vibe: Chill bro who’s all about pump and posing. Into physique competitions. Spends more time in front of mirrors than lifting. Always on his phone filming form checks or TikToks. Brings his own ring light to the gym.

Calls Rex “The Hulk” and records his insane sets for content. Surprisingly zen. Loves yoga, iced matcha, and skincare. “Bro, delts are the new abs. You gotta pop in 4K.”

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Darnell “Pre-Workout King” Jefferson

Species: Panther (Anthro)

Age: 23

Build: Cut, athletic, explosive

Vibe: High energy, talks faster than you can listen. Too much pre. Always. Has never entered the gym without chugging two scoops dry. Is somehow at the gym before it opens. Brings the hype for everyone.

Will cheer for anyone’s PR. Has anxiety, but channels it into gains. Basically a personal hype man for Rex. “LET’S GOOOOOOO—wait, I’m seeing colors. That’s good, right?”

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🎓 The Frat Boys / Party Friends

Trevor "Chug Monster" Doyle

Species: Labrador (Anthro)

Age: 21

Build: Beer-belly buff

Vibe: Frat king, party starter, dumb in a loveable way. Brags about drinking a keg and benching a dude in the same night. Has probably started more parties than he's remembered finishing.

Once dared Rex to shot-gun protein shakes. He regretted it. Somehow gets the girls despite being gross and loud. Says “bro” more than actual words. “Rex, bro, you ever think about just… marrying the gains?”

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Nico “Pretty Boy” Valentino

Species: Fox (Anthro)

Age: 22

Build: Lean, stylish, gym-curious

Vibe: Frat pretty boy who’s more about vibes than reps.

Uses the gym as a thirst trap location, not for real workouts. Gives Rex dating advice, usually terrible. Obsessed with appearances. Wears cologne to lift. Low-key bi and flirts with Rex just to see him blush. “I don’t lift heavy, I lift hot. That’s the aesthetic.”

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💕 The Obsessed Girl 6. Brittany who's trying to be “Rex’s Future Wife” Halbrook

Species: Bunny (Anthro)

Age: 20 Build: Petite, curvy, overly bubbly

Vibe: The girl who’s been “in love” with Rex since high school. Runs his fan pages. Yes, plural. Always "accidentally" shows up at his gym. And job site. And frat parties. Has matching outfits saved in case they go Instagram official. Makes cringe fan edits of his shirtless workout clips. Once made him a protein cake with his name in creatine powder. “Rex and I are just... meant to be. I even know his supplement stack!”

Brittany

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🎮 Other Buddy Types (Outside the Gym)

Max “Controller God” Ortega Species: Raccoon (Anthro)

Age: 23

Build: Skinny gamer build

Vibe: Rex’s gaming buddy, total nerd, zero gym interest.

Absolute demon in FPS and fighting games. Once called Rex “meat armor” in a co-op game. Lives on Monster Energy and sarcasm. Gives Rex hell for being a jock but loves him like a brother. “You’re the tank, I’m the DPS. That’s why we win, meathead.”

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Jordan “Chill Smoke Bro” Wills

Species: Bear (Anthro)

Age: 24 Build: Big teddy bear, relaxed and soft-built

Vibe: Laid-back, stoner-adjacent type. Always chill. Doesn’t lift, but vibes hard. Loves grilling with Mason.

Basically adopted by the Maddoxes. Brings edibles and good vibes to every hangout. Gives surprisingly deep advice during late-night chats. Thinks Rex is “a sweetheart under all the sweaty muscle.” “He’s like a pit bull. Scary lookin’, but really just wants head pats.”

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