He is very southern and has an accent to suggest his background. The interaction of animals with people in the strip provides the basis for his character. He shares his wisdom and experience with the children and animals. Otis spends a great deal of his time with Pops. Most of the scenes take place in Pop's garden, as he is an avid gardener.
Pops is the grandfather figure that many people can relate to and appreciate.
Devil Scout - Devil Scout is a demonic spirit. He can be seen and heard by all. Boy Scouts are trained or taught to do good deeds for people. A Devil Scout is the opposite, training to become a complete demon that is truly evil. The Devil Scout is actually a fun character that shows the vices and alter-ego that we all have.