Rinty is all about getting the job done. When you are in a pinch, and you need something now, call on Rinty to get the descriptive juices flowing. Rinty has been trained on the Access Hound style of Audio Description, in terms of format and approach. He doesn't describe yet at the level of human describers, but he's catching up quickly.

Crumstone Irma has heard it all before. And that's a good thing. She is a voracious listener to Audio Description, and if something you are trying to describe has been described by someone else in some other situation, she probably can recall it. She doesn't think that Audio Description should be repetitive. But she also doesn't think the wheel needs reinvention.

Argos has been on many grand adventures. He has seen it all, traveling the world and back again. From those experiences, he has an intense curiosity that can help to prompt ideas for writers of Audio Description. If your description can fully satisfy his questions, then it probably will please others, too.

Peritas is all about strength in writing. He drools over strong descriptions, delivered with an active voice, concrete nouns, and verbs that go beyond the state of being. He wants descriptions that evoke a state of seeing, in terms of Audio Description that helps him seeing someone doing something.

When Grayfriar reads a description, he really is reading its structure. What is this sentence saying to the listener? How does it fit into the larger picture being created? How could it be more efficient? How could it be more clear? Grayfriar is a great 'Dog for establishing your storytelling building blocks.

Sallie Ann Jarrett, 35, works as an Audio Curator and Cultural Consultant Guidedog, who lives in New York City but frequently travels to artistic destinations in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, etc. She became blind as a teenager. She was born with congenital glaucoma, which made her completely blind at age 14. She loves her memories of colors and other visual cues that can convey abstract ideas and provoke complicated emotions, and she cannot get enough of nonfiction history books.

Toto, 45, grew up in a small Midwestern town, where family traditions and tight-knit communities shaped her early years. Her lineage includes a mix of German, Irish, and Scandinavian roots, but much of her family history remains a mystery to her. She is a single mother to three children — ages 6 to 17 — and managing her low vision means juggling frequent appointments and advocating for accommodations at work and in daily life. She works as a customer service representative for an online retailer.

The Notorious D.O.G. is the stage name for a DeafBlind Guidedog, 23, who lives in Savannah, Georgia. He was born with limited hearing and vision, which gradually diminished as he grew older. His parents, community leaders, instilled in him a strong sense of identity and pride in his heritage. He attending a specialized school where he learned tactile American Sign Language (ASL) and Braille. He graduated from a college program focused on communication and adaptive technology.

Gidgit, 72, is a whirlwind of energy and curiosity. Retirement hasn’t slowed her down and neither has her fading vision. She loves to hike the trails near her home. She organizes neighborhood cleanups, volunteers at the library, and attends every town hall meeting. If there’s a cause or event, Gidgit is the first to sign up, bringing her unique blend of enthusiasm and practicality. She loves theater, lectures, and concerts, always looking for performances with excellent Audio Description.

Laika, 15, is a tech-savvy gamer, blind from birth, who spends most of his time immersed in online multiplayer games. He loves the challenge and creativity of gaming, often playing with strangers online rather than hanging out with peers in real life. Despite his preference for solitude, Laika has a kind heart and often goes out of his way to help others in the gaming community, like explaining strategies to beginners or offering encouragement during tough matches.