[attr="class","arrgenMAINTEXT"]Rookpaw is a mystery in more ways than one. Due to not having a normal kithood like many of his peers, this young tom has formed a tendency to become rather withdrawn and reserved. In fact, his presence seems to be pretty much invisible when he wishes it to be, seemingly appearing on a whim whenever his name is mentioned. He's not one for chit-chatting and very often will not contribute much to conversations, but on the other paw he's a very good listener. Perhaps too good, in fact. He has a habit of eavesdropping on other cats, though whether he uses the knowledge he scrounges up depends on his mood. Due to his lacking social skills he can come off as rather awkward, maybe even bumbling, though it's not often when he finds himself forced into a social situation unwillingly. Rookpaw is, naturally, very secretive and refuses to go into detail about himself or his life. He keeps information to himself rather frequently, only divulging if he feels it will benefit himself or his clan.

As soft-spoken as he is, Rookpaw is obedient to a fault and is not one to go against orders without very good reason. He has no reason to act out, and in fact rather hates being the center of attention. He prefers hiding in the shadows, using his dark pelt to his advantage and building up his stealth. Though when Rookpaw does speak, it's very bluntly and matter-of-fact. He doesn't sugarcoat things at all, as he doesn't see the point, and just tells things as they are. This also means, however, that Rookpaw very rarely will ever tell a lie; whenever he speaks, he speaks what he believes is the truth. If anything, Rookpaw is one of the most reliable cats there is, and can always be counted on to tell the truth when it matters.

Despite his glaring faults, it can be made very clear that Rookpaw is as loyal to Windclan as they come. While he's not overly affectionate to friends or family, he does care about them in his own way, and tends to show it more through little gestures rather than words. Rookpaw can be quite thoughtful when he wants to be, though it can be very obvious that he's not used to showing his affection to other cats. Seeing Rookpaw flustered is a rather... interesting sight, and one so rare that should one encounter such a sight, they should remember it as long as possible. It's not something he prides himself on, but he's generally quick to shake it off. There's no cat more devoted and determined than Rookpaw; this tom will do anything to achieve his goals. He will work as hard as he can to do what he needs to do, as long as it's for the good of Windclan. He's also incredibly observant and will often pick up on little details that most others wouldn't notice. This lends itself well to his stealthy and quiet nature.

Rookpaw is very level-headed and is generally able to keep his cool in high stress situations. He doesn't panic, and he doesn't fret over the small stuff. In fact, he's generally very easy-going and tackles things as they come. In his eyes, it's best to keep your calm when things are tough, to avoid making hasty decisions or freaking out when it's not at all necessary. He has put his unusual past behind him, and has set his sights toward the future; toward earning his warrior name, and toward becoming a respected member of Windclan.

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0 MOONS
Sootflower and Trunktail weren't mates, not in the true sense anyway. The queen's parents forced her to mate with Trunktail, and so the two ended up stuck together. Yet when Rook-kit, Beetlekit and Coalkit were born, they were thrust into a world in which it was every cat for themselves. The three kits ended up fighting constantly, while Sootflower distanced herself from the litter as much as possible, and Trunktail forced his strong words onto the three dark-pelted youngsters. As they grew, little Rook-kit started to withdraw into himself more and more, especially as Coalkit turned her aggression towards him and often bullied him into submission. He never gave her the satisfaction of fighting back, however; he merely took the brunt of her aggression, silently and with big, owlish eyes that stared into other cats' souls. Just before they reached their sixth moon, Sootflower's family once again pushed her into having more kits with Trunktail. Rook-kit was indifferent. They could do what they liked. He had long since removed himself from their company by this point.

6 MOONS
At the age of six moons, Coalpaw and Rookpaw went on to become warrior apprentices, while Beetlepaw was apparently destined for a different path; the path of a medicine cat. He was apprenticed under Crowsight, while Rookpaw's mentor was Darkstar himself. Rookpaw would quickly prove himself to be a diligent, if a bit eccentric young student. Obedient to a fault, no talking back or purposely going against his mentor's orders, he seemed to be the ideal student. However, he was as reserved and withdrawn as he was as a kit, and this trait of his didn't seem to alleviate at all over time. In fact, he spent as much time away from the other apprentices as possible, especially Coalpaw. With his newfound freedom, if only a little bit, he was able to avoid her wrath much easier. As such, his stealth became his greatest trait.

9 MOONS
After a harsh run in with rogues, both Rookpaw and his sister were carted into Crowsight and Beetlepaw's den. The entire experience is nothing but a blur to Rookpaw now; all he remembers is seeing his brother's face hovering close by as he tended to the tom's wounds, and then Coalpaw's death shortly afterward. If anything, with Coalpaw gone he felt a newfound sense of freedom. With no one to push him around now, it gave him a chance to truly shine. Once he was released from the medicine den, he threw himself back into his training with more vigor than ever.

11 MOONS
With the end of his training nearing, Rookpaw hasn't really come out of his shell all that much but his stealth is unmatched by many. He takes pride in the sort of... mysterious loner vibes he has accumulated, and seems content in reveling in this reputation. Beetleberry has recently been given his full name after Crowsight's unfortunate demise. While he's not particularly close with his brother, he feels a sense of gratitude toward the tom for saving his life. Rookpaw continues to work hard to prove himself worthy of earning his warrior name.