So I've been very slowly on making the VSMP characters into bats on my art blog and I figured I share my species headcanons for the cast. Credits will be in image description and links will go to the image. Part two
Scott: Common Vampire Bat- I always figured vsmp!Scott would be a traditionalist and enjoys the fear this bat inspires. Plus this bat is known for being sneaky since they have to be to get their large prey.
Avid: Silver-Haired Bat -one of the few bats known to sing! They also have a silvery-tipped hair which reminded me of Avid's level 2 form.
Cleo: Eastern Red Bat- I mostly chose this one because of the fur color (which is more prominent in males). These bats have twins to quadruplets, which makes them super moms in the bat world (a cheeky nod to being like her mom and trying to help the other new vamps out)
Pearl: Grey-Headed Flying Fox- a native to Australia with a wolf-ish face. I also think a fruit bat fits her no-kill unless you kill attitude. (second option for more matchie-colors: Lyle's Flying Fox)
Apo: Great Fruit-Eating bat- Fruit bat as a play on the apple name, but also her fear of blood. Got to have the white stripe like her level 2 form. Plus a bit of play on revulsion of being a vampire, one that looks like Scott's bat form.
Shelby: Lesser False Vampire Bat- called vampires due to appearance rather than relation to Vampire bats, I figured she would want more the look of being a vampire. They have well-developed eyes-a nod to her not needing glasses, and large ears- good for bigfoot catching! (Heart-nosed bat another good option)
Abolish: Spotted Bat-like Cleo, mostly a pick because of black and white colors. The large ears would be perfect for spying, and they are known for having unusually low frequency in their calls- allowing them to approach their prey undetected.
Pyro: Greater Noctule Bat- the songbird slayer, a fitting title for one who killed Avid, yes? Debated heavily about giving this one to Owen, but I feel like Pyro wanted the power and control of the kill.
Sausage: Spectral Bat- his character always felt larger than life and relished in becoming a vampire, so I feel a large (largest of the New World) and predatory bat would fit this persona. Though I fear I may not know enough about this character, so feel free to correct me.