Rippling Shadows in Water

Rippling Shadows in Water (Ripple) is a black tom with copper eyes.

Appearance
A kit of seven and a half moons, Ripple is a strong, short tom. Destined to be a cave-guard, he has powerful limbs, which he often uses against his brother. His ears are large and slightly tufted, with a small black nose and sharp white teeth.

Ripple's eyes are a deep copper colour, darker by his pupils and lightening towards the outside, as well as always looking like he's half asleep with them being half lidded most of the time. His face is narrow, and his whiskers are long.

Physical Health
A strong little cat, Ripple doesn't get sick too much. He likes to groom his pelt a lot, or even by his mother sometimes, and as a result, it is often glossy looking.

Personality
Thinking before he acts, sometimes to the point where he'll be told to hurry up, he is cautious and unwilling to do something that doesn't seem sensible. He doesn't show his anger very much, instead keeping it bottled up inside himself and putting on a cold front to the offending cat.

Although not one to often start fights, Ripple can sometimes get in trouble for doing what he thinks is right, like trying to sneak out to train, or another cat says something he disagrees with. He also refuses to give up anything he tries, and if it's something extremely important to him, can override his normally cautious demeanour.

Backstory
Born in the Tribe of Whispering Falls with his brother, Tree Rustling in Wind, Ripple grew up around his Tribemates, listening to the elders stories with rapt attention, as he has always wanted to go outside. He always knew he'd be a cave-guard, and was excited at the idea of protecting his brother while on hunts. At seven and a half moons, Ripple knows that it will soon be his time to become a to-be, and is eager to impress his Healer.

Trivia

 * He has a small desire to be Healer, even though he knows he wouldn't be chosen.