Them's Fightin' Herds story mode fandub

One of the main characters. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/arizona/

Prairie born ‘n raised, Arizona is the youngest daughter of Texas and Minnesota, Head Bull and Cow of her cattlekind clan.

Despite her small size, she’s incredibly strong. Though lacking in experience, she’s undeterred by obstacles. Many older folks underestimate Arizona, but few are more dependable or trustworthy. When called to action, her powerful headbucks and quaking stomps send opponents flying, then she reels ’em back in with her trusty lasso.

Arizona was the only one among cattlekind with courage enough to answer the Council’s call in search of Foenum’s Champion, knowing full well what dangers she faced. Thrust into the wider outside world, Arizona tries to make sense of it all (or decides not to care) while she charges headfirst into the fray.

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Arizona, even being such a young cow as herself, has a big heart: she loves her homeland, and believes that everyone else in Foenum also deserves a free life. She's courageous, ready to help anyone in need and stand her ground to save the whole world. Although Arizona's enthusiasm and being too honest can lead her into trouble. She's not a cow of words but rather action: without thinking, she's ready to dive head-full into the events. Arizona also tends to show more of her cocky side, throwing some snarky comments toward her opponents. 

Being the primary role in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Arizona's VA will be paid a flat rate of $150. Do your best to sound just like Tara Strong! Here's a video to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNhVe-PR7zQ

One of the main characters. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/velvet/

Velvet enjoys premiere status as a member of Reine City‘s ruling elite, the peak of modern civilization at the center of the world, high in the frozen north. She is the daughter of Jarl Stronghoof Hoofstrong, whose family line has been passed down his family line for generations.

No deer in Reine is Velvet’s equal in the practice of Winter Magic, in form nor in function. She is perfection personified, supremacy symbolized. Those who dare challenge her will be left with nothing but a cold shoulder.

A grand tournament was held in Reine City to determine who was most fit to answer the Council’s call and become Foenum’s Champion. Velvet trounced all opposition without so much as breaking a sweat. Haven’t heard the news? Well, you’re forgiven for now. Can’t rightly blame someone for living under a rock. You’ll see… soon enough.

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Velvet is a narcissistic type of character, being completely full of herself and putting her looks and floof over other things. If it wasn't for the big ego, one would say she's the definition of perfection. She won't hesitate to throw sharp and rude comments, and often thinks lower of others. However, she's willing to contribute herself as the champion to save Foenum, because she believes it takes only the best one to do so.

Being one of the primary roles in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Velvet's VA will be paid a flat rate of $50. Do your best to sound just like Tia Lynn Ballard! Here's a video to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DZ9wSgIOlI

One of the main characters. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/paprika/

High in the Huacaya Mountains, alpaca roam though inhospitable wilderness as their ancestors have since the dawn of time. The harsh, barren environment leaves little room for any pursuits other than raw survival.

But there is one among them who eschews their sober, serious attitude. Her name is Paprika, and she’s brimming with vigorous affection. Some say she aims to fill the world with love the land never had for her, but whatever her reasons, she feels compelled to share all she has and more, whether you’re willing or not.

Paprika is a basketcase and a whole bag of tricks, tossing a variety of gifts and zipping around the stage faster than anyone is able to keep track of. Crushing embraces and surprising kisses make for some of her deadliest techniques. Once she decides you’re the love of her life, there can be no escape.

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Paprika, even for being a non-talking character, radiates her personality: she wants to give love. One could say she's even selfish about it, since she won't care for possible consequences of her affection and crushing bearhugs. What matters to her is that she wants to share her love with someone, anyone. Little is known about Paprika's personality in detail, but this uncertainty is what makes her mysterious and equally dangerous.

Being a supporting role in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Paprika's VA will be paid a flat rate of $25. Currently, Paprika has no spoken voice lines, but she does make lots of noises. There are also possible dubs of fan comics to consider. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6S2V3NsJLA

One of the main characters. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/oleander/

Oleander, the great-granddaughter of Divine Oracle Amaryllis, sensed the return of Predator-kind 13 years before the first actual sighting. Her masters in the Order of the Horn saw no need to take action, as always, urging her to trust that the power of Light Magic would keep Foenum safe.Frustrated and desperate, she took matters upon herself. She began studying from a book of Dark Magic and eventually forged a pact with the demon trapped inside it. The evidence of her blasphemous act manifested over time as her coat began to turn a darker shade. Despite condemnation from those around her, Oleander is determined to prove that Dark Magic can be used to do good.With the aid of her demonic companion FHTNG TH§ ¿NSP§KBL? (Fred for short), Oleander may steal energy from her opponents, eventually amassing enough to temporarily loosen Fred’s bindings so he may fight alongside her. But can she really control Fred, or will she discover the reason for his imprisonment after it’s already too late…?

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Oleander can be best described as a troubled teen: she's long been known as the Order of the Horn's resident rebel. She's snarky, arrogant, and won't hesitate to directly insult her opponent, but shows a softer side for puppies and doughnuts. Oleander also cannot stand her peers' closed-minded philosophy of Light Magic prevailing over everything. She believes that Dark Magic can be used for good and is determined to prove it. Oleander cares for nothing but saving Foenum from the impending threat of the predators.

Being one of the primary roles in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Oleander's VA will be paid a flat rate of $100, plus an additional $50 for everything in the tutorial. Do your best to sound just like Alexa Kahn! Here's a video to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-kobxBuUus (also includes Fred clips)

One of the main characters. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/pom/

Sheeple are a democratic society. Upholding the will of the masses (or the flock in this case), is among their most core values. Problem is, all Sheep will vote in favor of the very first suggestion any Sheep happens to make. Pom made the mistake of suggesting that they should respond to the Council’s call for a Champion at all, and ended up being voted in as Champion herself. Sheep Dogs, the only large predators in Foenum with instincts to protect ungulates rather than eat them, live among the Sheep and keep them safe from harm. Occasionally a pack may choose to spend most of their time around one particular Sheep over another, and Pom has found herself in the company of a rather large one as of late. Perhaps they see a burning potential building inside her… because despite her desperate cries to return to her soft, grassy homeland, they continue to urge her along. Pom approaches combat by calling a variety of dogs onto the battlefield for coordinated strikes. Her “technical requirements” can be challenging to work with, but with proper time and coaching, she might just become the strongest fighter of them all.

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Being still a youngling put into a serious situation, Pom is more often seen to be scared and nervous, and would rather not put up fight against others. She has low self-esteem, thinking she's not strong and courageous enough to face off her foes. However, in comparison to her folks, who she despises for being so cowardly and herd-minded, Pom is shown to have opinions of her own. She doesn't hesitate to celebrate her small victories, and cheer the puppies who help her along the way.

Being a supporting role in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Pom's VA will be paid a flat rate of $25. Do your best to sound just like Allie Moreno! Here's a video to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq8OOcwkgPY

One of the main characters. Tianhuo is a longma; half horse, half dragon. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/tianhuo/ I used to think her name was pronounced "TYAN-hwhoa". Now, I suppose, I can be convinced that the actual and proper way to pronounce her name is "Tyan-HWA", or something close to that. Listen to how the in-game announcer says it, or how Stronghoof says her name in this unused voice line: https://tcrf.net/index.php?title=File%3ATFH_Stronghoof_intro_vs_Tianhuo2)_amalg.ogg

Longma of the Huoshan Empire are few in number but carry extraordinary heritage: half-dragon, half-horse. They believe they embody the best traits of both: peaceful minds and hardy bodies from the ungulates, iron wills and the strength to fight from the predators.

The road to perfect balance is often described as more of a tightrope. Sway too far in one direction or the other, and you could send yourself tumbling. Tianhuo’s ruthless ambition to purge herself of all weakness had manifested as cruelty to others in the past, but in the years since she has self-reformed. Now she serves as Captain of the Guard in service to Her Royal Highness the Longestma, Empress of Huoshan.

Tianhuo was the natural choice for Champion: with her unmatched physical prowess, skill with flight, and command over dragon fire. She believes she’s the only one powerful and worthy enough to save Foenum, but will pure-blooded ungulates truly accept a half-predator?

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For certain she is an intimidating sight, emitting stoic confidence, but not a hint of arrogance. She has no disdain for her opponents. In fact, she greatly admires skill and strength and cannot enjoy a duel unless she faces a combatant who offers her a challenge... no one is more disciplined, no one more determined, and even the Predators’ Champion should beware!

Being a supporting role in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Tianhuo's VA will be paid an amount negotiated in private. The only lines we have of her to dub are in the Book of Lore and potentially any good-enough fan comics. Do your best to sound just like Kay Bess! Here's a video to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqKF5RgaTlo

One of the secondary characters. Bio is quoted from the fan wiki:

FHTNG TH§ ¿NSP§KBL?, also known as FHTNG and Fred, is the demonic entity that resides in the Unicornomicon. He formed a pact with Oleander in her quest to save Fœnum, though his true motives remain unknown. At an unknown point in time, 13 seasons before the incursion of predators, Oleander acquired the Unicornomicon to learn Dark Magic, which she believes can be weaponized for good purposes. As the source of the book's power, FHTNG allowed Oleander to study the spells within, but neglected to tell her of the consequences of reading too much, causing her coat to darken and the Order of the Horn to shun her. Before Oleander burned the book, the demon convinced her to keep it and suggested she continue studying it, for she would be the one to save the world.

Being a supporting role in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Fred's VA will be paid a flat rate of $50; he has lines in story mode and the tutorial, but is not a main character. Do your best to sound just like Keith Ferguson! Here's a video I made to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHQ7yK6fehY

Read all of Fred's lines here: https://themsfightinherds.fandom.com/wiki/Oleander/Quotes

One of the supporting characters. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/shanty/

It is well known among the creatures of Foenum that when a goat sets her eye on something, it’s only a matter of time before she gets it.

Shanty, named after a song with no title, was taken in by notorious pirate captain Bravura after being orphaned at a very young age. She studied the ways of salt and sail, instilled with the belief that the only ones who make it in life are those brave enough to fight to the last.

For Shanty to earn a place as a true member of her pirate crew, she has to prove her worth. And it isn’t enough to meet the bar, Shanty aims to blow it out of the water. That means stealing the most valuable treasure in the world: which just so happens to be the Prophet’s Key! Only one who’s worthy? It’s gonna be Shanty!

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As an aspiring pirate, Shanty values freedom, bravery, and looting. She's what can be described as a "meaner Arizona", as a result of being raised in a less heartwarming environment: she's more daring and reckless than the rest of the cast, and won't hesitate to threaten her opponent before getting down to brawling. Shanty will do anything to achieve her goal and prove herself to be the best pirate, even if it's not necessarily about saving the world.

Being a minor in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Shanty's VA will be paid an undetermined amount negotiated in private. The only material we have of Shanty's that we can dub is... a small handful of fan comics, honestly. It's kind of sad.

Do your best to sound just like Afi Ekulona! Here's a video to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkfLRSzG1uw

One of the main playable fighters, but a secondary character in story mode. Bio is quoted from https://www.mane6.com/characters/texas

Texas has led a storied career of adventure and carries great pride for cattlekind, symbolized by the yoke and star he bears on his back. His place as Head Bull was earned with hard work, sacrifice, and good ol’ fashioned charm!

As Arizona’s father and with the whole of Foenum at stake, he yearns to do his part in support of his daughter’s quest to save the world. So despite his age, he sets out on his own for one last journey, leaving care of the clan to his wife Minnesota, before settling down for good. (Promise!!)

Wielding twin cowbells attached by ropes to his mighty yoke, Texas uses mass and momentum to send them flying towards his opponents, reeling them into range of his heaviest strikes. Everybody knows, you don’t mess with Texas!

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While looking intimidating at first, Texas is a kind, protective, and honourable bull. He cherishes his life of a traveler as it is, and he loves his family dearly.

Being a supporting role in a mostly unpaid fandub project, Texas's VA will not be paid. Do your best to sound just like Patrick Seitz! There currently is no video compiling all of Texas' voice lines, but you can hear some of them in his announcement trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzZnTSwOLgo

More voice lines from Texas can be heard here: https://tcrf.net/Them's_Fightin'_Herds#Unused_Character_Lines These are unused lines, but still in the game files.

All Texas voice lines from the game can be read here: https://themsfightinherds.fandom.com/wiki/Texas/Quotes

Minnesota is the head cow of the Prairie's Cattlekind. She's the wife of Texas and Arizona's mother. Unlike Texas, Minnesota is more mild-mannered and understanding of her daughter's choices.

Cashmere is a Reindeer who runs Cap'n'Cash's apparel shop in the Pixel Lobby along with a Winter Sprite named Cap. She's a cousin of Velvet, making Stronghoof Hoofstrong her uncle. Cashmere presents herself as friendly and welcoming to her customers, although her primary interest is salt (money). She expresses disappointment if the customer doesn't have enough to make a purchase, but will be enthusiastic if they have a lot. She also has a bit of a flirty side—sometimes subtle, sometimes not so much—as seen in her interactions with Oleander in the Pixel Lobby, in whom she shows a clear interest.

She has a lot of lines in the pixel lobbies and also some in story mode, so I have decided to pay this role a flat rate of $25.

Velvet's father, and Cashmere's uncle. (Which would make Velvet's full name "Velvet Hoofstrongdottr".) He's a Jarl of the Deerfolk in Reine City. Unlike the rest of Deerfolk, Stronghoof is shown to be more humble and friendly towards strangers, even if they're not of the same species as he is.

During Part II of Chapter 1, Stronghoof can be seen surrounded by other Deerfolk, fawning over him. Arizona can find and speak with him in Reine City, where he will judge her strength and bravery based on how many predators she has defeated up to that point. He will reward Arizona with the Heroic Headband if she has eliminated all of the predators in the Abandoned Salt Mines in Part I, or cleared out the Haunted Undercity during Part II.

Stronghoof is a DLC fighter, voiced by Christopher Sabat, so do your best to sound like Chris. His announcement trailer, with some voice lines, is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vlIQ21-fj0
More in-game voiced quotes from him can be read here: https://themsfightinherds.fandom.com/wiki/Stronghoof_Hoofstrong/Quotes

Additionally, there are unused voice lines from Stronghoof you can hear here: https://tcrf.net/Them's_Fightin'_Herds#Unused_Character_Lines

Here are some additional lines from that page you may consider for your audition (if you want to get direct inspiration from Chris Sabat's voice):

1. "Witness the might of Stronghoof!" (This is a good line to say to get into character, since it's his 'selected' voice line.)

2. "Life. Death. All living things must follow the cycle. You bear witness to the ancestral glory of Hoofstrong Magic! This is the true power of winter! To destroy, create, our ice magic is that of renewal! BE REBORN!"

3. "Was that your best? I want to see your best."

4. "Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power, little calf."

(These are just suggestions.)

The voice of the game, giving you technical information while you play story mode. May or may not also be the narrator at the beginning of the prologue. Can be male or female.

If male, I would like the voice to sound like Aaron Stavely, the game's studio manager and head of narrative design. You can hear his voice in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir0o1x6giag or one of his other videos: https://www.youtube.com/@aaronstavely7777

If female, I would like the voice to sound like the game's official announcer, Jessica Gee-George. She has a somewhat Australian accent.Take a listen to this video I made to hear all of her voice lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLtpYy0CAx0 In an old developer stream from the Indiegogo crowdfunding days, the announcer's accent was described in-universe as being "Ancient Foenician".

Beta (Chris Huval), a programmer on the game, once said this about the announcer (I presume he was talking about the announcer, but the PDF I'm looking at doesn't give the full context): "like an old experienced woman who's been through too much shit to take anything seriously anymore".

I may or may not decide to split this into two roles.

Anga is an old female rhino who appears in Story Mode's Prologue. She is the chief of Foenum's Council of Ungulates. At the Council, Anga starts the discussion of the predators' return by claiming there's a survivor: Ribbon, who had encountered a small pack of wolves. After listening to the story, Kalimat insists that the legends of The Prophet's Key are true, and they must seek a champion to find the Key. While Anga is skeptical at first, she admits it must be taken seriously. However, she believes it won't be easy to settle on one champion, and so she calls all nations of Foenum to choose a champion of their own, and they will battle each other for the right to seek the Key.

The council [will be made up of miscellaneous cast members]:

Ribbon is a zebra foal who appears in Story Mode's Prologue. Ribbon makes her appearance at the Foenum Council of Ungulates. As Council Chief Anga announces the start of the discussion, she lets Ribbon speak. The foal tells her story of encountering a small pack of wolves. When she was chased down and cornered, the wolves demanded she take them to the Prophet's Key. But the dawn came just in time, blasting the predators with morning light and turning them into smoke. Just as they were disintegrating, they warned her of the predators' return.

Kalimat is an elderly camel who appears in Story Mode's Prologue. He's a vizier of the Foenum Council of Ungulates. In the Prologue, Kalimat can be seen beside Anga at the Foenum Council of Ungulates, listening to Ribbon's story of how she encountered the predators and how they had mentioned the Prophet's Key. Kalimat insists to Anga that the legends of the Prophet and the Key must be true if predators are seeking it, to which Anga responds with skepticism. However, Kalimat convinces her to find a champion worthy of carrying the Key.

Note: I think "Anga" is pronounced with a short "A" sound, as in the word "Applause" or "obtuse". Not a long "A" as in "angle".

A wolf that has a small role in the opening prologue of story mode. Quality auditions would have also been cast as other predators, if they talked at all. Ribbon, the zebra foal, describes their voices like this: "I heard their voices. Low and scratchy... like they had accidentally eaten a bundle of thorns. I tried to listen, but nothing made sense."

Madison is a cow who sells milk to Deerfolk. Arizona stumbles upon Madison in the Canyon Pass, near the collapsed bridge. Madison says it will take up to two days until it's fixed, but Arizona can't wait for it. Madison mentions the salt mines tunnel near the bridge but advises Arizona not to go there, instead offering her a place to sleep for the night and wait until next morning.

Arizona's interaction with Madison has many possible branching paths, depending on what she's done so far, and what she asks.

Quality auditions may also get cast as other cow characters.

The boss of story mode chapter 1, section 1. Quality auditions would have gotten other predator roles, but now that story mode is canceled, I guess we'll never see that.

An NPC in story mode chapter 1 that Arizona meets, and helps her to get inside Reine City. Quality auditions may also be cast as other cow characters. Like most NPCs, this character has a randomized appearance every time you play.

A bartender at the "Long Tail Winding" Inn, where Arizona is tasked with getting some food for the cow outside, so that she can get milk, with which she can bribe her way into Reine City. She's not happy about the cows coming in as customers.

Quality auditions may get cast as other female deer in Reine City. I was going to say "and elsewhere in story mode", but chapter 1 is all we get. There are A LOT of deer NPCs in chapter 1, though.

Guards who patrol atop the south wall of Reine City. Their appearance, like most NPCs, is randomized every time you play the game. Quality auditions may get cast as various other male reindeer, and there are a lot of them.

Each guard will be played by a different person, obviously. For this audition, come up with a different voice for both of them. The person "officially" cast will be Guard 1, but hopefully there are lots of other auditions to fill in for Guard 2 and the other male reindeer.

Another male NPC. Listed here only because the interaction with him is mandatory. He, too, has a randomized appearance.

Quality auditions here may also get cast as other male reindeer.

This character is not a mandatory encounter, but she does have a very memorable appearance in Chapter 1 of story mode. See if you can capture her energy.

Another very minor but mandatory NPC with a randomized appearance. After Arizona defeats Velvet, this character with a randomized appearance gives his boat ticket to her, just to get her to leave the city. He likely was a witness to everything else Arizona had been doing since she arrived at Reine City, and like most citizens, was getting tired of her poking her nose everywhere.

A minor but mandatory reindeer NPC with a randomized appearance, though he always wears the same hat. He says goodbye to Arizona after transporting her to the Highlands. If you're not sure what kind of voice to use, you could try an Irish accent, but I'm open to anything as long as I think "sailor" when I hear it.

Update: The RSS Donner/Prancer should be read as "R S S Donner Prancer". I'm 99% sure the "slash" should not be read.

The first alpaca (or "Alpake") NPC that speaks to Arizona after she wakes up. Most of the alpaca have unspecified genders, but the first three are suggested by the sound of their speech blips to be female (1 and 2) and male (#3). The rest can be male or female. Quality auditions for these three (mandatory) alpacas may get other alpaca roles. All alpacas except for Adobo have randomized appearances.

In general, the Alpake are a very low-key community. Many of them are depressed, or sad, or resigned. They are all very low energy, and speak in low tones.

The second alpaca (or "Alpake") NPC that speaks to Arizona after she wakes up. Most of the alpaca have unspecified genders, but the first three are suggested by the sound of their speech blips to be female (1 and 2) and male (#3). The rest can be male or female. Quality auditions for these three (mandatory) alpacas may get other alpaca roles. All alpacas except for Adobo have randomized appearances.

In general, the Alpake are a very low-key community. Many of them are depressed, or sad, or resigned. They are all very low energy, and speak in low tones.

The third alpaca (or "Alpake") NPC that speaks to Arizona after she wakes up. Most of the alpaca have unspecified genders, but the first three are suggested by the sound of their speech blips to be female (1 and 2) and male (#3). The rest can be male or female. Quality auditions for these three (mandatory) alpacas may get other alpaca roles. All alpacas except for Adobo have randomized appearances.

In general, the Alpake are a very low-key community. Many of them are depressed, or sad, or resigned. They are all very low energy, and speak in low tones.

For Alpaca #3, if you're not sure what kind of voice you want to do, one suggestion you might try is to sound like Eeyore (not Bil Baird, Ron Feinberg, or Ron Gans). https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/voice-compare/Winnie-the-Pooh/Eeyore/
But feel free to try a different idea; I don't want all of the auditions to sound like Eeyore.

Adobo is an Alpake that leads his tribe within The High Plains. Just like the rest of his clan, Adobo values little outside his clan's survival in the harsh environment of The High Plains, feeling obligated to carry on the legacy of his ancestors. When meeting outsiders, he insists that they leave, as The High Plains are mercilessly dangerous to everyone, especially those unfamiliar with it.

In the original Book of Lore (now of dubious canonicity with story mode being canceled) Adobo serves as the narrator of Chapter 4 where he and his tribe have endured hardships, with some escalated by "the strange one", Paprika. When his son returned with news of the Predators' return and the nation in need of a champion, Adobo chose Paprika as The High Plains' Key Keeper, if only to get rid of her. You can read Chapter 4 here for more Adobo: https://www.mane6.com/book-of-lore-archive/paprika/

In part 3 of chapter 1 of story mode, Arizona meets with Adobo after being directed by the alpaca villagers who rescued her. He says that he and the tribe have heard about the Council's decree regarding predators and the Key, but they can only afford to care for their own survival. Adobo mentions the Temple of the Ancestors, but is unable to provide further information regarding the Prophet's Key. He attempts to dissuade Arizona from continuing her quest, warning her of the fog maze and the monster that lurks within it.