Appalling Relatives are always NPC Animals in RiverBank.  They are ordinarily objectionable to everyone but their unfortunate relatives.

Every RiverBank character has an Appalling Relative—and perhaps more than one.  Appalling Relatives often throw a spanner into everyone’s plans, especially during Betweentime activities, and bring a bit of pother to teatime. They may foist a terribly behaved pet, decide a character's mode of life needs rehabilitation, or demand quiet time in the middle of a noisy fair.

The real power of Appalling Relatives lies in the moral and social situations and threats they stir up for characters.

For our next poll, please tell us who you think would be the WORST Appalling Relative to have over to tea.