Jayfeather's adopted parents are Brambleclaw and Squirrelstar, who provided him with loving support and encouragement to succeed. His biological parents are Crowfeather and Leafpool. Crowfeather's personality traits, particularly his sharp tongue and sarcasm, are evident in Jayfeather. Yet, in "Crowfeather's Trial", Crowfeather concedes that Jayfeather's characteristics might have been influenced by his adopted parents or other factors.