[Red Wolf] Cassiel

[Cassiel]

OOC
Name: Chaika
Years RPing: Stopped counting at 100
Other: He will be using my 5th character slot ^^
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General
Name: Cassiel
Birthday: February 10, 2013
Gender: Male
Species: Red Wolf

Physical
Height: 32 inches
Length: 59 inches
Weight: 88 pounds
Coat Color: Red with patches of white and highlights of black fur throughout
Eye Color: Blue
Health Issues: N/A
Other Information: He will be going to Valyn as soon as he is created c:

Mental
Mental Stability: Sane
History: 

Cassiel was born a loner in the driest deserts of Anikira. He had three younger siblings, all sisters with ranging personalities. Being the eldest as well as the only male in the small, tight-knit family, he at first felt superior to his siblings and would boss them around accordingly. Almost immediately, though, his mother scolded this behavior and taught her son that females were the mothers and daughters of the world and deserved equal if not more respect than their male counterparts. The young Red pup accepted this as truth and continued living with these beliefs. He loved his mother and sisters very much, and was openly willing to risk his own life to protect theirs even as a tiny young wolf. 

When the four children were at an unripened age of eight months old, their seemingly perfect childhood came to an unexpected and tragic ending. It was approaching nightfall when the four pups were already snuggled together in a corner of their den, awaiting their mother's return from a hunt. It was when sounds of a scuffle outside of the den accompanied by small yelps and cries that were eerily familiar to Cassiel that he became gravely aware of the danger just outside of the family's den. Feeling scared and protective, he advised his sisters to remain in the corner as he approached the mouth of the den cautiously. Just as he had expected, when he peered around the corner he saw a terrible sight. A scarred, deranged, and slightly disfigured brute was having a violent confrontation with his mother. He watched in horror as the scrawny canine treated his beloved mother like an object, pushing her around roughly and then grabbing the skin behind her neck tightly enough to draw a steady stream of blood.

The young pup watched his own mother's rape unable to move because of his fear and shock. It was when he heard the nervous cries of his sisters from deeper inside the den that his mind snapped out of its trance and allowed him to react. He launched himself at the evil male and was able to startle him enough to push him off of his mother, who fell to the ground instantly. He fought the loner with strength and rage he didn't know existed. He had never fought before, but his instincts and anger fueled him enough to greatly injure his opponent and send him yelping and stumbling away. Turning back to his mother, he knew right away that she was dead. It was the faces of his horrified sisters peering around the corner at him that broke his already hurting heart the most. They had watched the entire thing, he was unable to protect them from the sights they had seen.

The group of siblings grieved their mother's death deeply for a week long period, before deciding that in order to survive they had to move forward and teach themselves to hunt sufficiently enough to fill their bellies every day. They considered the idea of designating a "leader" of sorts like their mother had been to them, but Cassiel thought they should continue as equals. He felt responsible for his little sisters, but he also knew that he couldn't order them around. It wasn't natural for him to do, and he also knew they wouldn't listen to him anyways. He could watch over them without controlling every aspect of their lives entirely.

Having lived in harmony for many months, their tight sibling bonds soon matured to a certain point. Each of them had their own unique personalities and hopes for the future, so despite the ties that held them together, there was at some point an unspoken, mutual decision for the family to split up and go off in their own personal directions. Then, Cassiel was on his own for the first time in his entire life with no specific place to go.

Personality:

Cassiel is an interesting male. Despite his meager and lean build compared to some of the monstrous sized canines living on the continent, his personality is no less than that of a wolf who may be larger than him in comparison. He won’t back down to a fight, in fact his own aura and confidence is usually what gets him into the fight in the first place. He is very sarcastic and smart-mouthed, although it is usually meant in a more humorous and witty way than a rude one. In truth, the Red male is for the most part a very well mannered canine with a heart of gold who chooses to express his thoughts and converse in a way that may be taken as rude by a sensitive wolf. He especially respects females in a high regard due to the rest of his litter being completely made up of little sisters. He was taught from a young age that females were not objects and deserved the same amount of courtesy - if not more - as males. Although his tone and way of speaking is usually snarky and in a joking manner, he honestly doesn’t mean any harm and will usually notice if someone feels uncomfortable and attempt to reassure them that he is not being serious.

All in all, this brute is more bark than he is bite, but he is also a fearless fighter. He won’t purposely instigate violence without proper reasoning, but if happened to be challenged, Cassiel will never be seen turning it down. His ego and pride are pretty big, so he won’t risk damaging his perception of himself by acting like a coward. He is also prone to fighting in order to protect those he loves. Although this is true for most wolves, it is even more strongly present in Cassiel because of his unbreakable passion for family and protecting others. This vigorous need to protect also ties in with another aspect of Cassiel’s personality: his anger. Everything can seem content and fine while speaking to him, but one tiny thing can throw him over the edge into a merciless rage. An example could be saying something that goes against Cassiel’s core beliefs and values or being insulting towards a family or pack member. In this case, although rare, Cassiel will not show any sense of mercy or forgiveness.

Underneath is utter self-confidence and biting sarcasm, Cassiel is extremely intelligent. Without a large, muscular build, he is unable to use brute force to get the things he wants. He uses a combination of logic and quick thinking to squeeze his way through both physical battles as well as mental problems and dilemmas that he is faced with. He values knowledge in most situations and is always out looking for more important information that could help himself advance in the world.

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