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Basil Wombat is small for his age, but quite precocious intellectually so that others tend to find him very cute. He’s thoughtful, intellectual and organized. He’s also contemplative, artistic and a little introverted. He wants to be more fun, like his hero SeeMore, but he has a hard time when unexpected things happen or situations get a little out of control. His Favorite instrument is the Snare Drum. He happens to be seven years old. Considering that wombats are native to Australia, it's no surprise that he speaks with an Australian accent.
