The Bird

The bird represents the Redhawk, RPI's newer mascot. This also translates to his knowledge of what goes on here at RPI, which is why he is always asking the Engineer questions. The Redhawk addresses the concerns and thoughts of the future and sometimes current students. He is inquisitive and looking for reason here at RPI.
          

The Boy

The Boy represents the Engineer, RPI's original mascot as well as the major of an overwhelming amount of students. The Engineer embodies all the knowledge of the institute and is the recipient of all of the Redhawks questions. He is knowledgeable, understanding, patient, and ready to feed the Redhawk's questioning nature.