Foxy not so hot?

Okay, I'm wavering on the fox idea.

On the one hand, it works for a thief.

On the other, it works a little too well.

I think I might reject this idea for the same reason I rejected the thief character being somehow tied to our friends of the feline variety. It's too obvious. Too easy, both for the thief, and for me as the author. I'd rather have my characters work against type (frex: I have a chaste satyr, peace loving centaurs, and a siren who can't sing).

I think it would be more effective to find the same contrast between species and personality for my thief. She's cultured, stealthy, and charismatic. Maybe she should be a troll.