Genusreed

MID ROLE (has some major moments but in reality is a side character)
Genusreed is a stunning tan she-cat originally imported from Spain. Bold, outspoken, and fiercely self assured, she’s never been afraid to speak her mind or stand up for what she believes in, especially when someone else can’t defend themselves. Though she can come off as sharp-tongued or snarky at times, there’s a deeply nurturing side to her that gives her an almost motherly warmth beneath all the attitude. Strongly inspired by Kitty Softpaws (from puss in boots), Genusreed carries herself with confidence and independence. She prefers carving her own path and forming her own opinions rather than blindly following others. Reliable and steadfast, she’s someone others can lean on even if she pretends not to care half the time. Genusreed is naturally extroverted and can be quite loud without realizing it. Because of this, she secretly worries about being “too much” for others, even if she rarely admits it aloud. Unlike a people pleaser, she refuses to water herself down to make others comfortable. She wears her emotions openly and never hides when she’s angry, hurt, or passionate about something. However, beneath her confidence lies a painful past. Genusreed was bred simply to be sold, treated more like an object than a living creature. Every cat in her litter was declawed to appear more “beautiful” and desirable to buyers, leaving her with chronic pain in her paws for most of her life. Though she’s learned to live with it, the damage still takes a heavy toll on both her physical and emotional well-being. This constant pain became one of the main reasons she developed an addiction to catnip. For her, it isn’t just a habit, it’s relief. It numbs the aching in her paws and allows her body to relax in a way it otherwise never can. For the first time in her life, the pain quiets down, and she’s able to feel at peace, even if only temporarily.

MEDIUM-HIGH TONE