Post by zesty on Apr 1, 2021 17:32:09 GMT -6
otterpaw
lichenclan
a seal sepia with pale yellow-green eyes
apprentice
female
8 moons
Appearance
Otterpaw isn't a particularly unique cat. Perhaps the only thing that makes her stand out among her LichenClan peers is her dark fur, which earned her her name, as it reminded her mother of the playful otters she sometimes caught glimpses of. While it was a pale brown when she was a kit, something that she didn't particularly like, it evolved into a wonderful shade that she loves to flaunt. Otterpaw isn't particularly vain, but her coat is her greatest pride, and she takes extremely good care of it to keep it at its beautiful color.
Her pale yellow-green eyes stand out against her pelt, giving her a wide-eyed, almost innocent-like appearance. However, when surprised or angry, it can make her eyes seem too large and out of place, and her eyes are a bit of an insecurity to her sometimes.
When it comes to her size, Otterpaw is average for LichenClan standards. She has a thin, lean build; her body is built for endurance and speed, not brute strength. This is most useful for swimming, which is an activity that she enjoys greatly.
Her pale yellow-green eyes stand out against her pelt, giving her a wide-eyed, almost innocent-like appearance. However, when surprised or angry, it can make her eyes seem too large and out of place, and her eyes are a bit of an insecurity to her sometimes.
When it comes to her size, Otterpaw is average for LichenClan standards. She has a thin, lean build; her body is built for endurance and speed, not brute strength. This is most useful for swimming, which is an activity that she enjoys greatly.
Personality
+ Friendly
Otterpaw is perhaps one of the most friendly cats of LichenClan, but only to her LichenClan peers. She is reserved to any cat from another Clan or any outsider, as her parents have repeatedly instilled in her the belief that any cat not in their Clan is inferior to them. She has never had any reason to believe otherwise, and this reflects in how she treats outsiders. However, to most within the Clan, she is the sweetest and always open to conversation. Unless you are Flurrypaw.
+ Disciplined
Otterpaw isn't the type to lose control easily. She is a firm believer that one should think with their head, not with the heart. As such, you will rarely catch her avoiding her responsibilities or skipping her training. She also does not let her emotions get the best of her, and has a frightening ability of being able to control her anger or fear.
- Opinionated
While Otterpaw is very disciplined and knows better than to go around spreading what she believes, she has many opinions and believes them strongly. It isn't easy to change her mind, and most of her beliefs have been rooted in her since she was a little kit. This trait can show in various ways, ranging from her beliefs in StarClan to disliking certain Clan members. If someone leaves a bad first impression, chances are Otterpaw won't ever forget.
- Judgmental
Perhaps this trait contributes heavily to her being opinionated, but Otterpaw is quite judgmental. She is often watching other cats, always taking note of what they say, how they act, what they do. She is much harsher in her judgment with outsiders, and has a tendency to be prejudiced against them. She isn't always judging in a negative manner, but she will definitely always watch what happens in other cats' lives and form an opinion on what's happening, even if she doesn't have all the facts.
Otterpaw is perhaps one of the most friendly cats of LichenClan, but only to her LichenClan peers. She is reserved to any cat from another Clan or any outsider, as her parents have repeatedly instilled in her the belief that any cat not in their Clan is inferior to them. She has never had any reason to believe otherwise, and this reflects in how she treats outsiders. However, to most within the Clan, she is the sweetest and always open to conversation. Unless you are Flurrypaw.
+ Disciplined
Otterpaw isn't the type to lose control easily. She is a firm believer that one should think with their head, not with the heart. As such, you will rarely catch her avoiding her responsibilities or skipping her training. She also does not let her emotions get the best of her, and has a frightening ability of being able to control her anger or fear.
- Opinionated
While Otterpaw is very disciplined and knows better than to go around spreading what she believes, she has many opinions and believes them strongly. It isn't easy to change her mind, and most of her beliefs have been rooted in her since she was a little kit. This trait can show in various ways, ranging from her beliefs in StarClan to disliking certain Clan members. If someone leaves a bad first impression, chances are Otterpaw won't ever forget.
- Judgmental
Perhaps this trait contributes heavily to her being opinionated, but Otterpaw is quite judgmental. She is often watching other cats, always taking note of what they say, how they act, what they do. She is much harsher in her judgment with outsiders, and has a tendency to be prejudiced against them. She isn't always judging in a negative manner, but she will definitely always watch what happens in other cats' lives and form an opinion on what's happening, even if she doesn't have all the facts.
History
Otterkit was born to the most stereotypical LichenClan parents anyone could imagine. She was their only kit, which lead to her living somewhat of a sheltered life for the first few months of her life. Her parents were incredibly protective, and wanted to make sure she grew up to be the best warrior she could be. While she could always play with the other kits and made plenty of friends, she was always within her mother's watchful gaze, always within her mother's protection. Her parents emphasized how it was great that she made so many friends, but to never ever be this friendly to outsiders. They were inferior. They weren't close to StarClan like LichenClan was. Otterkit believed her parents wholeheartedly, and heard frequently how her parents would judge the cats from the other Clans when they would come back from Gatherings. Due to that, Otterkit developed a bit of a judgmental streak of her own, and not just to outsiders, but also to her own Clanmates.
Of course, she rarely allowed her opinions to stop her from befriending others. Besides, there were some cats that Otterkit just couldn't form any negative opinions on. Ever since their first interaction, Otterkit liked Mothkit for her caring nature. They became good friends, and Otterkit had hopes of getting even closer to her. And of course, wherever Mothkit was, Driftkit was sure to follow. This lead to Otterkit becoming friends with him as well. Alas, you cannot get everyone to like you. This became apparent between Otterkit and Flurrykit when they met and as they interacted.
Nevertheless, she grew to be quite the disciplined young lady. She eventually became Otterpaw, and threw herself into training, determined to not disappoint her parents or StarClan. Her days are filled with her duties and training, making sure she doesn't fall behind and doesn't let Flurrypaw best her, but she always makes sure to leave time for her family and her friends. Her parents stepped back, finally giving her space to breathe, and now that she isn't entirely within her parents' control, one can only wonder whether her opinions will change or not.
Of course, she rarely allowed her opinions to stop her from befriending others. Besides, there were some cats that Otterkit just couldn't form any negative opinions on. Ever since their first interaction, Otterkit liked Mothkit for her caring nature. They became good friends, and Otterkit had hopes of getting even closer to her. And of course, wherever Mothkit was, Driftkit was sure to follow. This lead to Otterkit becoming friends with him as well. Alas, you cannot get everyone to like you. This became apparent between Otterkit and Flurrykit when they met and as they interacted.
Nevertheless, she grew to be quite the disciplined young lady. She eventually became Otterpaw, and threw herself into training, determined to not disappoint her parents or StarClan. Her days are filled with her duties and training, making sure she doesn't fall behind and doesn't let Flurrypaw best her, but she always makes sure to leave time for her family and her friends. Her parents stepped back, finally giving her space to breathe, and now that she isn't entirely within her parents' control, one can only wonder whether her opinions will change or not.
