Hawthorn

Rogue

A massive, rumple-coated tabby tom with green eyes and large, tufted ears.

Hawthorn is truly a force to be reckoned with, possessing unnerving strength beneath a long and shaggy coat. For his size, he moves with an uncharacteristic fluidity, each step well-placed and yet cumbersome. His coat is similarly as impressive as his size; excessively thick, coarse and unkempt, it bellies a plethora of well-earned scars. Likewise, it is this coat that has spared him from the worst of his injuries, yet his face and ears, being not so well guarded, are visibly marred by cruel and puckered lashes where well-aimed blows rent away at the flesh. These he toes as tokens—testaments to his prowess in combat, and should be dealt more (for surely he will), he will wear them proudly and with reverence. For, in his eyes, every scar tells a store, and should he continue down the has he is on, he will come by many more before his time comes.

confident, loyal, ingenious, vindictive.

flip·pant | /ˈflipənt/ | not showing a serious or respectful attitude. || Despite his reputation on the battlefield, Hawthorn can usually be spotted with a grin pulling at his maw and with himself in a generally cheerful and chummy mood—although, to those who are perceptive enough, it can often be noted that such smiles rarely reach his eyes. Despite this, Hawthorn is known for being laxer than others, forgiving to a fault, and more stable in the presentation of his emotions than others. He uses smiles as a weapon, a challenge to her companions, and a means to tear down social barriers between himself and colleagues. But such behaviors were learned, and so it is with Hawthorn. His generally positive attitude and the rarity with which he is turned to actual displays of anger have allowed him to become a far less likely target for malicious sayings and actions… likewise, he has learned such an affinity makes him far more likely to get away with the jabs and quips he seems prone to, no matter how malicious in intent they may be.

will·ful | /ˈwilfəl/ | having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects. || Although the bulk of Hawthorn’s zealous habits stem from an aversion to boredom and a want for engagement, he has developed a reputation amongst his peers as an industrious individual frequently found taking part in the most treacherous of sighting patrols and border excursions. He is quick to volunteer himself for any task—anything to keep himself busy. His seemingly bottomless supply of energy has driven more than a few companions to exhaustion just trying to keep up with him.

pa·tron·iz·ing | /ˈpātrənīziNG/ | apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending. || To those he does not regard as threats, Hawthorn’s flippant airs and abrasive personality amalgamate into patronizing tendencies and condescending conjectures. He is not above putting others down to lift himself up, nor is he opposed to highlighting the weaknesses in others at their own expense. While he may be well-intentioned at times, more often than not, his tendency to talk down to others—whether subconscious or not—stems from inherent feelings of superiority and entitlement to his position and strength.

rash | /raSH/| displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action. || Due to his predisposition for activity and progression, Hawthorn has little patience for anything that would stay his paws for longer than he feels is necessary. Long-winded explanations are met with strained stares, stutters, and abrupt interruptions, and hesitant cats often find themselves hard-pressed in getting a word in edge-wise in his presence, himself being more than willing to talk over anyone who does not step up to the mantle fast enough. His blunt nature and tendency for steamrolling compounds the blows to other self-esteem, which his outgoing personality regularly causes.

con·fi·dent | /ˈkänfədənt/ | feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured. || Hawthorn is as confident in himself as he is in the decisions he makes—which is to say, very. Possessing a particular aptitude for success in life and the fact that his choices generally lead to positive outcomes (or so he would like to tell himself), he can and does come across as arrogant and stubborn once settled on a course of action. Once his mind is made up, Hawthrone wastes little time trying to direct others down the same path and often comes across as pushy and domineering when he chooses to do so. If one dared to stand up to him, it would require them to possess an equally strong will to steer her right. Despite what some might expect, Hawthorn does not take offense to these incidents and instead tends to gain a bit of respect for whoever is willing to oppose him; the same, however, cannot be said towards those who don’t.

loy·al| /ˈloi(ə)l/ | giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution. || Particularly true when regarding family, Hawthorn’s loyalties lie with those who he considers family. His allies and close comrades fit under the same umbrella in his eyes—that of family and indebtedness to them—and as such, he is willing to go to impossible lengths to ensure their ambitions and aspirations are seen through, even at the opposition of his own opinions and morals.

in·gen·ious | /inˈjēnyəs/ | clever, original, and inventive. || To one with a mind full of such natural cunning as Hawthorn’s, the pieces fall quite easily into place. He can connect the dots between seemingly unrelated events and suspicious activities with ease and is not prone to having his thoughts or conclusions muddied by close relations or personal biases and similarities. Even amid close friends and family, Hawthorn is ever watchful and not above pinning suspicion on even his family. Before him, lies are easily deciphered and pinned down, their telling often discovered by perceptive eyes and ears in the subtle shifting of expressions and the wavering of one’s voice.

vin·dic·tive | /vēnˈdiktiv/ | having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. || Not one to forgive or forget easily, particularly when it comes to the lives of those he holds dear, when the wellbeing of those closest to him is challenged—no matter by whom—Hawthorn will be long in shaking his own desires for vengeance and redemption. So far-reaching are these wants that Hawthorn is not abandoning his own ambitions and that which he holds dear to achieve his own… sometimes even to the point of ultimately going against his own personal moral code.