iOS Level Select (iPhone5 UX/UI)

Working on the level select screen for the new WordRage app. Trying to bring some characters into this word game to make it more engaging / terrifying. Either one will work for me at this point.

Characters are based on Ai Weiwei's zodiac heads which are stunning in person if you get a chance to see them: http://www.zodiacheads.com/photo_gallery.html