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Leopardclaw is deeply loyal to his clan, and upholds a strong moral code; he is a very smart and hard-working warrior, who lives to serve his clanmates.  He has a kind heart, and is deeply protective of his family, but around cats he doesn't know, and in formal situations, he can seem stoic and overly serious.  He is haunted by his past, and is plagued with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt because of his abuse/abandonment at a young age.  He is quite emotionally fragile, and often leans heavily on his friends and family for support; at the same time though, he often puts up mental walls against cats who wish to get to know him, for fear of the day that they will inevitably leave him, either through death or by choice.  Not an easy cat to get to know, but those lucky few who have earned his trust and love he cherishes deeply, and would do anything to keep them happy and safe.

Laurelsong is an energetic, eager young warrior; she craves excitement and action, and quickly grows bored with the mundane and routine.  She loves to explore and discover new things and places, which often puts her and her friends into dangerous situations.  She is a skilled warrior, making her very confident and sure of her abilities; this shows most often through overwhelming arrogance and sometimes teasing that can border on bullying.  She is very competitive, and will do whatever it takes for her to 'win' in her eyes, even if that involves things that might be condiered immoral.  In truth though, Laurelsong is scared of not leaving a legacy; she wants to become a legendary warrior like her great-grandmother Ashstar, and the thought of just being a mediocre expendable member of the clan scares and disgusts her.  She is very ambitious, and is determined to achieve her dream of becoming the leader of WindClan someday.  She is intelligent, and has great skill in manipulation; with a mix of good acting skills, a pokerface, and a way with convincing words she can usually twist any situation to her favor.  She is far from mature, often speaking in a playful,  youthful way that can make some underestimate her, but she is full aware of her responsibilities, and deeply passionate and loyal to her clan.  She adores WindClan with all her heart, and believes it to be the best clan in the forest where only the most brave, most impressive warriors should live.  She is very sarcastic, and is quick to come up with snarky remarks and comebacks.  Extremely stubborn, once she has her mind set on something, or has decided what her view is on a situation, it would take all StarClan's power to change her mind.  She cares deeply about her friends and family, and would do anything to protect them and make them happy, but despite this they often fall victim to her vindictive and selfish ways.  She is quick to form grudges, and it is very rare for her to just give up on or move on from some sort of disagreement, no matter how petty or contrived it is.  She is extremely short tempered; she could go from calm and happy once second, but if somone messes up or upsets her, she won't hesitate to let them have it, and doesn't hold back.  She has a huge ego, and believes herself to be above other cats, causing her to be bossy, self-centered, and act somewhat spoiled.  She's a bit of a...female-dog, if you know what I'm talking about.  A lot of her personality is a mask for her insecurity about her position and jealousy; she is very unpredictable, a loose cannon of emotions that can go off at any moment if she is pushed too far.  She has shown a violent, vindictive side to her in the past...and no one knows if - or when - it can strike again.

Ashstar is very quiet, but motherly, kind and caring. She is very intelligent and she has an opinion on everything, but won't shove her opinions in others' faces. She has deeply rooted beliefs of what is right, and refuses to let anyone violate those precepts, especially at others' expense. If you get on her bad side, you're probably staying there, unless you sincerely apologize and make up for whatever you've done. She has seen a lot of horrible things, and has a lot of trauma to deal with, including constant nightmares, but her Clanmates and her family keep her from slipping over the edge. She doesn't relish fighting, but will kill to save queens, elders, her family, or any Clanmates. She has good leadership qualities, but her kindness sometimes blinds her to justice. Her extreme love for those close to her makes it very painful for her when those cats die. She has changed a lot since becoming leader, but her fundamental beliefs have never shifted.