Raymond

Raymond is a polar bear and the field commander for Mr. Big's organization in We Can Fix Pawbert. He leads Big's polar bear forces during the Icener crisis in Season 5, commanding the assault on the Frostbite Processing plant and conducting rescue operations in Reptile Ravine. Following Mr. Big's death in "Tundratown Requiem", Raymond continues to serve under Fru Fru.

Background

Raymond serves as the tactical field commander for Mr. Big's polar bear enforcers. While Koslov acts as Big's personal bodyguard and right-hand mammal, Raymond leads operations in the field. His role requires both combat effectiveness and strategic awareness, making him invaluable when Big's organization allies with ZSI against the Vladifrostok threat.

Personality

Raymond is a mammal of action rather than words. Described as "scarred and silent," he lets his tactical competence speak for itself. He carries himself with the quiet confidence of an experienced field commander and inspires loyalty from the polar bears under his command. His few spoken words tend to be tactical assessments and operational briefings rather than casual conversation.

Series History

Season 5

Raymond first appears when Mr. Big commits his organization's forces to the joint operation against Icener's network. In "The Message", Raymond commands eleven polar bears during the assault on the Frostbite Processing plant. When ZSI tactical teams become pinned by heavy fire from six Icener operatives, Raymond hears the radio traffic and makes the call to breach. His team storms the main entrance with incendiary shotguns blazing, turning the corridor into a battleground of polar bear against polar bear. The breach is decisive, and Raymond's forces fight alongside Luther and ZSI in an unlikely alliance. After the facility is secured, Luther thanks Raymond, who responds simply that it is not over. Raymond then collects his people and vanishes into Tundratown's frozen streets.

In "Cost of Entry", Raymond studies maps of Tundratown with Mr. Big and Koslov, analyzing the likely approaches if Icener launches a conventional attack. He identifies staging areas and assures Big that he has eyes on every street in the district.

In "The Godfather", Raymond carries Mr. Big into the ZSI command center at the mansion and later accompanies him during the wine cellar interrogation of a captured wolverine. When Big orders silence, Raymond cracks his knuckles, the sound echoing off stone walls. Before the final battle, Mr. Big gives succession instructions to Fru Fru and Koslov, stating that if he falls, Raymond and Kevin will follow Koslov's lead.

In "Tundratown Requiem", Mr. Big orders Raymond to take half the polar bears to protect the reptiles in Reptile Ravine, despite Koslov's warning that this will leave the south sector exposed. Raymond hesitates only briefly before complying. His forces link up with Luther during the rescue operation, providing overwhelming force as they fight through the streets. Raymond's polar bears form the perimeter that allows Luther and Pawbert to evacuate the surviving reptiles. After Mr. Big's death, Raymond is among the polar bears who kneel before Fru Fru when she assumes leadership of the organization.

In "Final Position", Raymond is described as "scarred and silent" as Fru Fru commits twelve polar bears to the final assault. During the battle, Raymond is hit in the shoulder, blood blooming through white fur, but he keeps moving, roaring, and firing. By the end of the operation, Raymond has multiple wounds and medics converge on him. He survives.

In "Always", Raymond attends the double wedding alongside Kevin, flanking Fru Fru and little Judith. The final montage describes them as "the new generation of Big protection, but also family."

Key Relationships

Mr. Big

Raymond served Mr. Big as field commander, leading tactical operations while Koslov handled personal security. He was trusted with command decisions in the field and was named in Big's succession instructions.

Fru Fru

Following Mr. Big's death, Raymond pledges loyalty to Fru Fru along with the other surviving polar bears. He continues to serve as field commander under her leadership.

Koslov

Raymond and Koslov work as complementary elements of Mr. Big's operation: Koslov as the trusted lieutenant and personal protector, Raymond as the field commander who leads operations. After Big's death, Raymond follows Koslov's lead as instructed.

Kevin

Raymond works alongside Kevin as part of Mr. Big's inner circle of polar bear enforcers. They are frequently mentioned together throughout the Icener crisis.

Luther Pawthorne

Raymond and Luther fight side by side during multiple operations in Season 5, forging an unlikely alliance between crime boss muscle and ZSI agent. Their mutual respect is born in combat.

Trivia

• He is one of the few polar bears specifically named in the series, distinguishing him from the otherwise interchangeable muscle.