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Tried to draw shades but failed

Context:
Malta Lorraine: The titular protagonist, Malta is a talking dog that was born an energetic stray and was put in the dog pound as a puppy. Malta gained the ability to talk after Poland gave her a bowl of alphabet soup; the letters in the soup went to her brain instead of her stomach, which was an event that couldn't be repeated with another dog, but Malta has to continue eating it to retain her ability to speak. She got the ability to communicate with people previous to the adoption of Taiwan. Malta often sticks her nose in other people's business, trying to help, but sometimes accidentally causes trouble. "Czechia can into Sea" reveals she had frequent carsickness when she was a puppy. She has had jobs as a telemarketer, a radio talk show host, firedog, etc.

Taiwan Lorraine: Poland's other dog, who tried the same alphabet soup, but it did not make him talk. His history is not know that much, but he was found by Belgium but he can't keep Taiwan because his father is allergic to dogs.

Poland Lorraine: Poland is Malta and Taiwan's owner, who has a fair complexion. Poland is closest to Malta and thinks of Malta as her best friend. Poland is the most sensible. Despite this, she can be a bit overbearing and even show her mean side (as in "Malta Runs Away", where she scolded Malta for things she did not do). She always hangs around this group of friends, but Belgium is said to be her best human friend. Some signs indicate they may have crushes on each other. She is also the shyest of all her friends. She is adopted, her real father is Grand Duchy of Lithuaniaball.

Hungary: Hungary is Poland's cousin. He is very reputation-conscious and sings horribly. He is usually portrayed as a know-it-all and sometimes shallow boy. He often uses Hungarian words and phrases, giving the translation shortly afterwards.

Quebec Lorraine: Poland's adopted younger brother. He is extremely rebellious and wants independence, and often tries to do so but fails.

Belgium Kennelly: Belgium is Poland's best friend. His father the Netherlands is an inventor, while his mother is the vice principal at his school. Belgium's academic performance is quite underwhelming; he has admitted that every minute in school feels eternal, though there are some episodes where he is shown to get good grades.

Czechia Oatley: Czechia is Helen's friend (and next-door neighbor) who loves reading and is prone to seasickness. He is often a pessimist and lacks confidence and is reluctant to try new things because he is frequently convinced that the activity is pointless. He has entomophobia and has shown signs of being obsessive compulsive. Czechia is younger than Poland and Belgium.

Spain Boxwood: Spain is Helen's best school friend. She has ill-luck with her birthdays and her whole personality is being generally clumsy. Despite her interests in ballet, she can be somewhat mean-spirited, as seen in "Ice Scream" and "Malta Puts Out The Lights". She has an older brother named Italy (see below) who bullies her (yet does seem to care about her from time to time) and a pet cat with whom Malta is mortal enemies. She first appeared in the self-titled episode Malta Speaks in a cameo appearance, and her first major appearance was in Malta Plays a Part.

Italy Boxwood: Italy is Spain's big brother who is in high school. His friends in high school are the Axis Powers (Japan, Germany, and Romania). He is something of a snob who likes to scare people and make a fool out of Malta.

Mexico Lorraine: Mexico is Poland's adoptive mother, who works in a flower shop.

Canada Lorraine: Canada is Poland's adoptive father, who works as a bus driver. When he was a child, his favorite superhero was The Green African Terrorist. He is usually a serious and stern character, though half of the time, he has a somewhat immature personality, such as singing his mother's songs around the house.

Catalonia Boxwood: Spain and Italy's moody pet, and Malta's nemesis. Nevertheless, she seems to care about Spain as she worries about her in "Spain Twinkle Toes" and doesn't want her to lie in "¿Qué Pasa, Malta?".

Russia and Australia: Two crooks who attempted to rob Aprin Jewelery Store in Codename: Malta, but were foiled by Malta and, according to Belgium, sent to jail. Malta Speaks and Codename: Malta were the only times they ever appeared.

Mrs. South Korea is Poland's teacher. She is shocked when she finds out Malta can speak, though she has since gotten used to it.

Netherlands Kennelly: Belgium's father. He owns a workshop and is shown to be quite eccentric and enjoys inventing things.

Moravia Oatley: Czechia's mother. She owns a daycare center run at home.

Bohemia Oatley: Czechia's father.

United Kingdom "Britain" Lorraine: Canada's father.

Granny Fiji: The old and grumpy owner of the factory which makes the Alphabet soup Malta eats and needs to speak. She is shown to be greedy and regrets having to put "every letter in every can" (per the company's slogan).

Granny Ethiopia: The deceased founder of Malta's alphabet soup.

Afghanistan: He is the alphabetician who makes the letter A for the alphabet soup Malta eats. He is laid off when Granny Fiji decides to cut costs by getting rid of half the letters for the soup, but gets it back after he shares his last can of complete alphabet soup with Malta, who scares Granny Fiji into giving everyone back their jobs.