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GENERAL — well i've been playing by the rules and i just can't get out of bed
✦ coalpaw +coalkit
↪ named for the dark shades of his own pelt and after his father, seemingly a miniature mirror of the fallen batwing✦ amab tom, he/him pronouns
↪ homosexual - though he is still in semi-denial of this✦ 09 moons, ages realistically the 5th of each month
✦ thunderclan, apprentice
✦ stats in chapter 5 are current, and may change due to development -
APPEARANCE — i've been saying more than you, but i don't have any more left
✦ shorthaired black smoke with forest green eyes
↪ at only a stone's throw away from full adulthood, coalpaw has finally grown into the traits that made him so awkward and off-kilter as an apprentice. though recently weakened from illness, he still boasts an impressive stature, with a significant stockiness that makes up for his somewhat petite height. he is working on rebuilding the muscle that abandoned him during his long bout of infection, and currently has tendency to walk with surprising stealth on such sturdy paws. his penchant for accidentally sneaking up on clanmates has only grown more prominent as a result, the hard lines of his features and sharp cheek fluff only adding to the image of a burly phantom in thunderclan territory. his eyes and ears also remain as sharp as ever, focused senses keeping a watchful gaze over his clanmates.✦ smells like freshly crushed fallen leaves and yarrow plants
what he has not grown out of is looking like a burnt reflection of his father, taking after batwing save for the faint, blooming rosettes that decorate his pelt. they are more prominent then when he was a kit, now able to be seen even out of the harsh sting of direct sunlight. his charcoal coloration - while matching perfectly with his namesake - has a tendency to stick out in the varied shades of brown and green that make up thunderclan territory, causing him to often stick close to the heavy shade of the trees. his eyes also remain as a mixed gift from both batwing and leopardtongue, with blended hues of forest green seeming to surround an unnerving glow of something brighter.
✦ sounds like austin lee matthews as hidetoshi odagiri
✦ recently recovered from a long-term reoccurring infection, deals with chronic fatigue as a side effect
↪ toyhouse -
PERSONALITY — yeah, i'm a sucker and a fool and i'm in way over my head
POSITIVE TRAITS: trustworthy, loyal, focused, serious, orderly
NEUTRAL TRAITS: blunt, proud, obedient
NEGATIVE TRAITS: arrogant, cold, reactive, uncharitable, opinionated
↪ though injury and illness separated him from his clanmates for several moons, coalpaw has not faltered in his devotion in upholding the warrior code. if anything, sustained time in the medicine den has made him appreciate it more than ever, seeing it as a lifeline and a balance that skyclaw and his followers refused to follow. he's dedicated himself to following what came before and believes himself to have a sense of authority and superiority because of it, even as he continues to clash - occasionally nastily - with rulebreakers. the scorn of others continues to fail to deter him, with any negative opinions thrown towards him seen as a necessary evil. his wounds sustained during skyclaw's coup have only emboldened him in his willingness to be hurt or even killed for his ideals and strictness.✦ does not seem to suffer from any specific mental disorders
social interaction and friendships have failed to come naturally to him, primarily due to his stiff and conceited nature. it's difficult for him to grow close to any apprentices that goof off or don't take their role in keeping the clan running seriously - he views them as worthy of being ignored entirely. carelessness is an unforgivable sin to him, especially when it can lead to injury or even worse. coalpaw can come off as aggressive and unreasonable in his pursuit of making others understand his viewpoint, emotional regulation crippled by extensive loss and isolation. he insists on pushing others in order to help them unlock their true potential, rarely ever through scenarios like shouting matches and violence. instead he operates through cold words and subtle accusations that may grow over time.
with all of this said, coalpaw does not relish being hateful, nor does he believe himself to be motivated by selfishness. instead he sees himself as an arbiter of justice in an unjust world, one that takes away those that are beloved without a care. the murder of howlingstar only solidified this for him, making him question starclan's motives even as he continues to follow them. even though his strict attitude and sense of righteousness has a tendency to push others away, he is not opposed to forming bonds with those that can deal with him. especially if they believe in his causes. in fact, he likely trusts these friends more than anyone else, and works to hear their opinions even where he would normally shut others out. his care for his friends and family are his primary motivator when he does show genuine concern for others, and he will often be softer on them and their rule-breaking than he will with others. unfortunately, this often just means reacting with horror, rather than immediate fury and distrust.
↪ tends to present with certain narcissistic traits, but is not specifically played as suffering from the personality disorder -
RELATIONSHIPS — i'm on a different point of view
✦BATWINGxLEOPARDTONGUE
↪ younger sibling to cougarpaw, hazepaw,✦ no mate, struggling with romance and his own sexualitybraveheart, and foxpaw, littermate to hopepaw
↪ will be hesitant about the prospect of having children after learning the full gravity of his own father's death✦ notable influences include old stories of batwing, roeflame, and burnstorm. looks up to the memory of howlingstar
↪ feels mild resentment towards his older siblings due to how much time they got to spend with batwing prior to his death↪ apprenticed to burnstorm, was pleased with the assignment but feels he's a disappointment due to his absence -
INTERACTION — but i'm just so out of my depth
✦ in his current state, coalpaw is an extremely easy opponent to face in battle. though on the larger side, he is behind on his training due to illness and hasn't been taught many moves
✦ not one to intentionally start fights with others, though he will certainly finish them if challenged
↪ STRENGTH: ★★☆☆☆↪ DEXTERITY: ★☆☆☆☆↪ SPEED: ★☆☆☆☆↪ STEALTH: ★☆☆☆☆↪ SWIMMING: ★☆☆☆☆↪ HUNTING: ★☆☆☆☆✦ it is difficult for others to mentally manipulate him, though this is mainly due to a lot of his own battles being internalized. more likely to upset himself
✦ somewhat serious and cold, not an incredible conversationalist unless he puts active focus into it
↪ STRATEGY: ★☆☆☆☆↪ PERCEPTION: ★★☆☆☆↪ MEMORY: ★★★☆☆↪ HEALING: ★☆☆☆☆↪ WISDOM: ★★☆☆☆↪ MOTIVATION: ★☆☆☆☆
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