Mulberry Roost — Jerboa Rooftop Gardeners Character Sheet

The story of Mulberry Roost

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The gardeners of Mulberry Roost grow their crops above the street, where the first sun reaches the chimneys. They climb before the market opens and check which planters stayed damp overnight. A vine can take all the water in a narrow box, so the first gardener waters near the roots and comes back after the leaves have dried.

The gardener with the trowel mixes new soil into the smallest pots. A seed keeper holds packets against the light to compare the drawings on the front. When the beds are ready, the two water carriers divide the roof between them. One works beside a tall wooden trellis, and the other tends purple flowers in a clay pot.

A harvester brings a shallow basket so soft berries do not get crushed under their own weight. The roof watcher wears a taller backpack and checks the next set of vines beside a lantern. The group leaves a narrow lane between the boxes. Their long tails can swing clear as they pass each other carrying a load.

Plum and sage fabrics pick up the colors of berries, leaves, and rooftop herbs. Very large ears, tufted tails, and broad feet connect the six designs. Different hats, bags, and gardening props distinguish the individual roles, from planning the beds to carrying the harvest down the stairs.

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