Pigeonpaw

***Spoiler warning:** Plot and/or ending details follow.* *The person that played this cat has been removed from the roleplay. This cat has been killed off because of this, and their oc, while still canon in the lore, will remain as an NPC.**"...."*
**Pigeonpaw** was a fluffy dilute calico tom.
**Pigeonpaw** was born to two unknown cats as a loner on the edge of Sunlit Prairies' territory. He served under Valleystar's and Dawnstar's reigns until his death during the badger attack.

## Cause of Death †

Crushed from the waist down by a badger, his lungs flooded with fluid during the night and he passed away.

## Interests

*Likes*

- Rain and Storms -

- Dusk -

- Spring -

*Dislikes*

- Dry weather -

- Midday -

- Foxes -

## Skills/Faults

*Skills*

- Strong Swimmer -

- Skilled Tracker -

- Swift Runner -

*Faults*

- Weak in Combat -

- Poor Stealth -

- Easily startled -

## Personality

Pigeonpaw is a rather shy tom- while most other apprentices are excited to go out on patrols, hunting, and to train- the young cat is more apprehensive. It’s not as if he doesn’t want to train- it’s that he is constantly overthinking what to do, what could happen, and numerous other factors. He’s quiet, but it’s not as if there's nothing going on behind his eyes. The tom speaks little, but is incredibly self conscious of how others view him. He knows he’s an outsider within the clan, and will often go overboard on duties to be seen as more ‘loyal’.  He does seem to genuinely enjoy more looked down on duties- grabbing bedding for elders, helping wrangle kits, and similar menial tasks. Pigeonpaw likes to feel helpful, and that his actions are contributing in a meaningful way. He thinks he wants to be a tracker- but all he wants is to serve his clan in the best way, using the skills that come naturally to him.

When speaking with others, Pigeonpaw is cordial, if sometimes overly polite- he wants to be respected, despite his belief that he’s not good enough. The tom tries to keep an optimistic edge, but is afraid his efforts are inherently in vain. He’s terrified of foxes, owing from an incident when he was a kit.

## Detailed Appearance

Pigeonpaw is a rather small tom, the runt of his litter. His fur is of a dilute calico pattern- peach, silver, and off white colours. They’re covered with mackerel tabby stripes, a deeper shade than his base coat. The white patches are predominantly upon his face, belly, and legs- with his neck and tail  being pure white. Pigeonpaw’s face is half and half- peach on the right, and grey on the left. The barriers between the colours are quite defined, rather than mottled.

Form wise, they’re on the petite side, with small paws, rounded muzzle, and disproportionately long legs and ears. The large amount of fluff on his neck and tail often make him appear larger than he is. Pigeonpaw often gets leaves and thorns stuck in his fur, so he tries to constantly keep himself well groomed, and artificially placing petals in his fur. His eyes are large, and doe-like, with pale gold irises.

The tomcat tends to keep his tail and head low- not wanting to be in the way, or seem overbearing. His ears are often tilted back, keenly aware of sounds, and he walks with an extremely light step. Despite that, he tends to stand out, due to his bright pelt. His fur is constantly well groomed, sleek and shiny. He gives an air of quiet dignity. Pigeonpaw’s claws are sharp, though small, and better used for climbing than battle. His voice is soft, if quite low, and he speaks in an almost sing-song fashion.

## Kin

Mother: Unknown molly

Father: Unknown tom

## Backstory

Pigeonpaw was not born in the clan- although he had been in them since he was an extremely young kit. The tomcat was actually born to a loner, on the edge of clan territory. A nameless kitten. When he was barely a moon old, he and his mother were attacked by a fox, and his mother was gravely injured whilst attempting to save him. It was at this time, a passing patrol found them, and chased off the fox. His mother had died from her wounds, so the young cat was taken back to camp, as they could not simply leave the kit in danger. It was there it was decided he should be inducted into the clans, as his only known family was dead. He was given the name ‘Pigeonkit’ after his partially grey pelt, and flighty behaviour, and was apprenticed at the usual 6 moons- he rarely got in trouble.

## Links

Theme Song/Voice Claim

* Theme Song: Musical Chairs - Lemon Demon

*End of spoiler warning*