Physically imposing. Stentorian, British accent, the most authoritative voice you’ve ever heard. Reminiscent of the very self-assured, stodgy narrators from documentaries of an earlier era.

Hearty, sturdy, stocky. The great polar explorer. British accent with the mildest Irish brogue. Unflaggingly confident, relentlessly ambitious, ravenously hungry. Focused on the singular goal of reaching the South Pole.

Any race – Diminutive. Confident, outspoken, principled, impassioned. Has the physicality of a penguin and the gravitas and strength of character of an emperor. Wants humanity to leave him and his egg alone. (Although PENGUIN is a serious character, actor should use the unique physicality of penguins to contrast the character’s seriousness.)

Physically imposing. American, with a vague, ironic resemblance to a walrus. The slightly less great polar explorer. Ruthlessly ambitious, occasionally lecherous, ravenously hungry. Desperately wants to reach the pole—the northern one.

Physically imposing. Maternal figure, protective, gentle. Wants to know how the hell she got here, but, even more, wants to protect her family and home.