Fishy Business spawned when Row and Jasmine had a yearning — to create funky fish merchandise that they could physically hold in their hands.After a quote from Sue about crabs, the addition of friends (Lynette and Shanice), and also plenty of fish puns… The idea grew gills and fins which consequently hatched a school of characters!

Wooshi

Species: Whale shark KoilicoOccupation: Journalist + Writer of “Catch of the Day” and Secretary at the Institution of Manta HealthFavourite food: Yes!Favourite drink: Every-fruit smoothieHobbies: Unlimited

If you want to hear the reel news — Wooshi is here! They keep everyone updated about everything… all the time! To pay the bills, they also work part-time as a secretary.They claim to be a very impartial news source (their friends always tell them accurate information)!Wooshi has many friends: Among them are other Koilicos and the fish that live in their mouth- Who sound different everyday for an unknown reason…

Creation of

Sue-Aniart ⬩ A storyboard artist, comic artist and illustrator with an ardent love for whales. She also enjoys puns, storytelling and punders how to live a balanced life with two left feet.

Pyö

Species: Pajama cardinalfish KoilicoOccupation: Dogfish walkerFavourite food: PancakesFavourite drink: Hot chocolateHobbies: Napping / Daydreaming

True to their species' name, Pyö is ever ready to hit the seabed.They are a little sleepyhead who enjoys spending time with their manta ray rescue, Teppi, and dreaming about what snacks to eat next.

Creation of

JasmineTwil ⬩ An awkward being, animal lover, illustrator and creator of creatures.Despite having a degree in Wildlife Conservation and Biology, they never stopped drawing, and eventually decided to pursue a career in illustration professionally.Everything they draw ends up being cute. It is both a blessing and a curse — a blurse.

Pom

Species: Pufferfish KoilicoOccupation: Increasing the salinity of the ocean by cryingFavourite food: Prawn crackersFavourite drink: Starfruit juiceHobbies: Tending to their marimo collection

Full of anxiety.Constantly at the wrong place at the wrong time.Is special, and should probably see someone about that.Wishes inflation wasn't real.

Creation of

rowyart ⬩ A freelance illustrator, animator, and comic letterer / typesetter. They enjoy collaborating and creating atmospheric work that people can connect with.

Nettie

Species: Goldentail moray eel KoilicoOccupation: Testing the durability of rocks and corals by chompingFavourite food: Sand (??)Favourite drink: CoffeeHobbies: Testing her friends strength of durability through chewing (but softly)

Always looking for the next challenge to test her teeth on. Bites off more than she can chew and therefore always eating inedible items - accidentally.

Creation of

Lyn_eht ⬩ A concept and comic artist who wears many hats artistically while being a paw-rent to a real life version of Nettie, in the form of a Dachshund called Mocha.

Peapo

Species: Barreleye fish KoilicoOccupation: Jack of all tradesFavourite food: Pot-stickersFavourite drink: Bubble teaHobbies: Watching the skies

Peapo is a silly but mysterious fish who won't let his pea-sized brain and upwardly-directed eyes get in his way of trying new things!

Creation of

ShaniceTJN ⬩ A character artist that has never properly drawn a fish until now. They only seem to know one colour combination and it's definitely not black and blue.

I know why you're here

To be continued...

Updates periodically!Till then, stay fresh fishes!