Okay, So I'm writing a story, and the mentor person is supposed to be this cute little thing. Problem is, I don't know what thing to make it. An animal? A fairy? I don't really know. I need some suggestions, please. :.)
It's your story. The choice of creature is such a small thing next to all the other writing choices you will need to make. My suugestion, therefore is to choose the creature yourself. It probably won't be difficult to change it later if you so decide.
"cute" is all up the the writers mind. He could be a little fairy but if he mouths off and curses to everyone- he's not really all that cute is he? So like Cogito said, the choice should be yours since ultimately its all you making it cute. (I think hedgehogs are cute...some people don't agree, its all how people see things and portray them)