Puddlepaw

Lichenclan

A slender blue tabby and white tom

- Puddlepaw is a small, slender tom cat. As a kit he would of been described as frail, weak even. Now an apprentice, he still isn't much to look at. His narrow frame is held up by skinny legs and lacks muscle tone. His tail is of average length.

- Puddlepaw has a smooth blue tabby pelt. It's broken up by white markings that cover his face, chin, chest and paws. His short, smooth pelt is thin and doesn't hold up very well in cold weather. His tabby markings are very feint throughout his pelt, except his forehead, where he has a classic tabby 'M' 

- Small and pointy, his face holds a pair of almond shaped amber eyes. He has small rounded ears and a dark pink nose. His whiskers are long and white.

Puddlepaw never brags. Even when he manages to accomplish a difficult task or learn something new. He is always humble about his achievements. Brushing off compliments no matter how much he deserves them.

Puddlepaw despite what some may think due to his small stature and stutter is an intelligent tom. He picks up on things quicker than the average cat, a lot quicker. He often grasps concepts well beyond his moons.

Puddlepaw is a resourceful tom. He has an amazing ability to overcome obstacles. He has the ability to think outside the box. Coming up with clever solutions to tricky problems.

Like many in Lichenclan Puddlepaw is a patient tom. He will wait without complaint when asked. He also will put up with annoyances that other cats might not tolerate if need be.

Puddlepaw was teased the second he started speaking. All because of his stutter. This has made the tom very insecure about himself. He lacks confidence and is often left feeling anxious in social situations. 

Puddlepaw is a shy tom. He isn't one to seek out conversation with those he doesn't know or to approach them. If spoken to he comes off as timid. As a kit he would often hide behind his mother when others came to visit him.

Puddlepaw is an odd cat. There is just no doubt about it. He does strange things that can sometimes make other cats feel uncomfortable. 

Puddlepaw is a submissive fellow. He doesn't have the confidence to stand up for himself and is often taken advantage of because of this. 

- Puddlekit was the only kit in his litter. It was a miracle he was born at all. His mother a small sickly she-cat, who'd tried many times to have kits. When she finally had Puddlekit he was as small and weak as they came. For the first few moons his mother and father weren't sure he would make it. But he managed to hang on. As he aged however it was quickly noticed by both his parents that Puddlekit was a bit strange. This oddness only increased with age. For when he began speaking he had a pronounced stutter. His mother loved him despite this but his father became distant. He didn't want to be associated with such a weak, silly kit. Puddlekit was too young to understand his father's rejection but his mother knew. She did her best to protect Puddlekit.
Not long before Puddlekit reached 6 moons of age, his father was killed. His mother who still loved the tom deep down was devastated by his loss. But Puddlekit who had never had much of a relationship with the tom felt little about his death. The fact confused and hurt Puddlekit more than his father's actual death. He became even more dependent upon his mother's love. Craving to keep at least one close bond.

- Puddlekit wasn't quite strong enough at 6 moons to begin his apprenticeship so he was held back a moon. However now 7 moons the young tom is now healthy enough to start his training as a warrior for the clan. Most cats would be excited by the prospect but Puddlepaw is petrified.