diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/global_lists.dm b/code/__HELPERS/global_lists.dm
index cd17b3aed0..8b8c05063e 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/global_lists.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/global_lists.dm
@@ -82,6 +82,8 @@
 	for(var/path in subtypesof(/datum/bark))
 		var/datum/bark/B = new path()
 		GLOB.bark_list[B.id] = path
+		if(B.allow_random)
+			GLOB.bark_random_list[B.id] = path
 
 	// Hair Gradients - Initialise all /datum/sprite_accessory/hair_gradient into an list indexed by gradient-style name
 	for(var/path in subtypesof(/datum/sprite_accessory/hair_gradient))
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/lists/flavor_misc.dm b/code/_globalvars/lists/flavor_misc.dm
index f300455173..ff5829ff73 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/lists/flavor_misc.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/lists/flavor_misc.dm
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(caps_list)
 
 	//Bark bits
 GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(bark_list)
+GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(bark_random_list)
 
 //a way to index the right bodypart list given the type of bodypart
 GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(mutant_reference_list, list(
diff --git a/code/datums/bark.dm b/code/datums/bark.dm
index 59f9f9d028..e07b1251cf 100644
--- a/code/datums/bark.dm
+++ b/code/datums/bark.dm
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
 	// Visibility vars. Regardless of what's set below, these can still be obtained via adminbus and genetics. Rule of fun.
 	var/list/ckeys_allowed
 	var/ignore = FALSE //Controls whether or not this can be chosen in chargen
+	var/allow_random = FALSE //Allows chargen randomization to use this. This is mainly to restrict the pool to sounds that fit well for most characters
 
 
 // So the basic jist of the sound design here: We make use primarily of shorter instrument samples for barks. We would've went with animalese instead, but doing so would've involved quite a bit of overhead to saycode.
@@ -29,26 +30,31 @@
 	name = "Muted String (Low)"
 	id = "mutedc2"
 	soundpath = 'sound/instruments/synthesis_samples/guitar/crisis_muted/C2.ogg'
+	allow_random = TRUE
 
 /datum/bark/mutedc3
 	name = "Muted String (Medium)"
 	id = "mutedc3"
 	soundpath = 'sound/instruments/synthesis_samples/guitar/crisis_muted/C3.ogg'
+	allow_random = TRUE
 
 /datum/bark/mutedc4
 	name = "Muted String (High)"
 	id = "mutedc4"
 	soundpath = 'sound/instruments/synthesis_samples/guitar/crisis_muted/C4.ogg'
+	allow_random = TRUE
 
 /datum/bark/banjoc3
 	name = "Banjo (Medium)"
 	id = "banjoc3"
 	soundpath = 'sound/instruments/banjo/Cn3.ogg'
+	allow_random = TRUE
 
 /datum/bark/banjoc4
 	name = "Banjo (High)"
 	id = "banjoc4"
 	soundpath = 'sound/instruments/banjo/Cn4.ogg'
+	allow_random = TRUE
 
 /datum/bark/squeaky
 	name = "Squeaky"
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/create_mob.dm b/code/modules/admin/create_mob.dm
index 9a74b63040..9441dbf90a 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/create_mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/create_mob.dm
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@
 	H.dna.features["flavor_text"] = "" //Oh no.
 	H.dna.features["body_model"] = H.gender
 
+	H.set_bark(pick(GLOB.bark_random_list))
+	H.vocal_pitch = ((H.gender == MALE ? rand(60, 120) : (H.gender == FEMALE ? rand(80, 140) : rand(60,140))) / 100)
+	H.vocal_pitch_range = rand(10, 40) / 100
+
 	SEND_SIGNAL(H, COMSIG_HUMAN_ON_RANDOMIZE)
 
 	H.update_body(TRUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
index 1480770759..66f16fc153 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
@@ -1030,11 +1030,11 @@ SAVEFILE UPDATING/VERSIONING - 'Simplified', or rather, more coder-friendly ~Car
 	scars_list["4"] = sanitize_text(scars_list["4"])
 	scars_list["5"] = sanitize_text(scars_list["5"])
 
-	bark_id = sanitize_inlist(bark_id, GLOB.bark_list, initial(bark_id))
+	bark_id = sanitize_inlist(bark_id, GLOB.bark_list, pick(GLOB.bark_random_list))
 	var/datum/bark/bark_path = GLOB.bark_list[bark_id]
 	bark_speed = sanitize_num_clamp(bark_speed, initial(bark_path.minspeed), initial(bark_path.maxspeed), initial(bark_speed))
-	bark_pitch = sanitize_num_clamp(bark_pitch, initial(bark_path.minpitch), initial(bark_path.maxpitch), initial(bark_pitch))
-	bark_variance = sanitize_num_clamp(bark_variance, initial(bark_path.minvariance), initial(bark_path.maxvariance), initial(bark_variance))
+	bark_pitch = sanitize_num_clamp(bark_pitch, initial(bark_path.minpitch), initial(bark_path.maxpitch), ((gender == MALE ? rand(60, 120) : (gender == FEMALE ? rand(80, 140) : rand(60,140))) / 100))
+	bark_variance = sanitize_num_clamp(bark_variance, initial(bark_path.minvariance), initial(bark_path.maxvariance), (rand(10, 40) / 100))
 
 	joblessrole = sanitize_integer(joblessrole, 1, 3, initial(joblessrole))
 	//Validate job prefs
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
index a9233938ab..bb31b0e3ab 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
@@ -24,6 +24,9 @@
 		var/rando_race = pick(GLOB.roundstart_races)
 		pref_species = new rando_race()
 	features = random_features(pref_species?.id, gender)
+	bark_id = pick(GLOB.bark_random_list)
+	bark_pitch = ((gender == MALE ? rand(60, 120) : (gender == FEMALE ? rand(80, 140) : rand(60,140))) / 100)
+	bark_variance = rand(10, 40) / 100
 	age = rand(AGE_MIN,AGE_MAX)
 
 /datum/preferences/proc/update_preview_icon(current_tab)