Named after one of CompuServe's younger Sysops, the ever-modest Rowan would be the first to admit that, in fact, he has nothing in common with Austin Powers (except perhaps in the area of bladder capacity). Also he's never felt inclined to slug Pat Tallman (even as a stunt)

However Rowan is an accomplished Ninja Swords-bear and a leading guru in B.A.R.F. In fact, having accomplished the removal of more bear-ears than the local Toy Hospital can handle, he has been discreetly 'requested' to hang up his sword.

He now confines his more aggressive tendencies to standing sentry duty near the modem. He feels that this is a necessary task following an unfortunate incident when Barney, having downed a few Brewskis too many, decided to do a little late-night surfing assisted only by moMMi's Mastercard.

Presently Rowan does not have any romantic attachments. His one foray into cy-bear-romance on IRC ended rather abruptly when the object of his affections - "Cuddle-Bunny" - turned out to be a rather depraved Doberman Pinscher. He admitted afterwards that he first had his suspicions when he was trying for for serious snuggles on dates and she admitted that she wasn't allowed onto the couch.

In the sphere of Bear politics Rowan is an outspoken supporter of Marcus, feeling that Da Bearz leadership could use some "new blood" (a Bearish tendency to take things too literally makes this another good reason for confiscating his sword). He is a familiar figure in the campaign HQ (located in a broom closet under the stairs) and was recently asked to take over campaign fund raising and cash dispersal.

Not only has Rowan proven himself a very inventive fund manager but everybody has been admiring all the postcards he has sent back to Da Lair whilst on the numerous exotic holidays he has recently been able to afford.....