NAME: Eagle Shadow (Eagle)

RANK: Leader

AFFILIATION: Tempest

IMMEDIATE KIN:

BASIC APPEARANCE: A black and white tom with olive eyes.

DETAILED APPEARANCE: Muscular and well-built, this black and white tom was named for the patch of black on his back, which somewhat appears the shadow of an eagle. Eagle Shadow's fluffy pelt serves him well in the wintertime, and bears its fair share of scars. His eyes are olive colored.

PERSONALITY & DESCRIPTION: When he was born, his mother thought the dark patch on his back looked similar to an eagle's shadow, and named him accordingly. He was raised alongside his brother and sister, and although he had two loving parents and a great relationship with his siblings, he barely had a kit hood. He was born into a time of hardship. His father was killed in a battle with a cougar when he was three moons old, and starvation claimed his brother. Experiencing loss at such a young age lit a fire in Eagle. He became determined to improve conditions in the group, and as he grew, he proved himself to be an intelligent thinker and a fierce fighter. He was the first to run into battle, and the earliest awake in the mornings to hunt. Remaining idle gave him time to think about those he'd lost, and doing so depressed him. His drive gained him a following, but he never wanted to be leader, and he never wanted the group to split. However, when tensions rose, he understood there was no choice. Now, Eagle is tired. Moons of striving to be the best have gotten to him, and his flaming determination has dulled to embers. He is unable to race past his negative thoughts, and now they flood him. However, he refuses to let his personal problems and emotions impact his responsibilities as the leader of Tempest. He mulls over decisions more than some group members would like, and does not shy away from making hard choices, even if it loses him popularity. He makes sure to greet every new litter of kits when they are born, and is determined not to allow any kit to die of starvation like his brother did. He’s never had a way with words, so he rarely makes big, inspiring speeches. He is wary of new groups, and not quick to make alliances. He believes in striking first and asking questions later, and peaceful negotiations are not his strong suit. However, he does not want any tensions with Zephyr, and he is quick to diffuse any situation with them that may lead to violence. He was once mates with their current leader, Quiet Creek, and both of them were forced to make difficult personal compromises for the good of their groups. He is a calm, steady presence in the group, yet not afraid to act quickly if need be. Although old age has long claimed his mother, his sister lives, and Eagle treasures her presence. He finds joy in the group’s young and the first warm winds of newleaf.