Kaj

Theme song: Karma Karma

Shortly after meeting the Jarl, you are let loose and given the opportunity to discover more about the Village. You take in the sights and sounds of the site with a sense of awe and curiosity. The Village is much more inviting than you'd expected, given all the tales and rumors that had been shared in other wolf packs. Dens were built into the rocks and beneath the cliffs, giving them extra protection from the wind-swept mountains. Every entrance of the caves is covered with animal furs, likely ensuring they are warm and snug inside. You keep a low profile, scanning the place for every last detail. You could well be the first to return home with real stories about this pack instead of the lies and myths everyone already knew, so you make the most of it.
As you turn a corner a little further back from the main area, a shock knocks the wind out of you, and you tumble backward. You yelp as a weight presses down on your chest, pinning you in place. The claws of the wolf's powerful paw dig lightly into your skin, making you wince. You try to speak, but his expression silences you, a warning in his icy blue eyes. For a moment, you feel like prey caught in a trap.

"What do you think you're doing?" he growls, baring his teeth.

"I-I was just exploring the Village," you stammer, trying to steady your nerves.

"Exploring?" he scoffs. "We don't take kindly to nosey bastards snooping around." His claws press harder into your flesh, making you yelp in pain. "What's your game here, pup?"

You swallow hard, trying to come up with an answer that will satisfy him. "I'm just a guest," you say, your voice barely above a whisper. "The Jarl invited me to stay for a few days. Let me go, please," you plead, trying not to provoke him further.

His expression softens slightly, and he eases his grip on you. "A guest, huh?" He sniffs the air around you. "Well, you don't smell like a threat. But that doesn't mean I trust you."

You sit up, wincing at the pain in your chest where his claws had dug into you. You feel a little lightheaded and take a few short breaths, trying to calm yourself down. The male watches you closely, his eyes still wary.

"Stay out of trouble," he warns, before stalking off without another word.

You take a deep breath and shake yourself before continuing your exploration of the Village. Despite the rough start, you can't help but feel excited about all the stories you'll have to tell when you return home.

Birth Pack: Ravengarde Tribe
Father: Whim
Role: Lead Warrior*
Relationships: Lýra (love interest) ; Morgane (mother) ;

Kaj is a few months younger than Jarak, but their bond is more akin to brotherhood.
As a pup, he always stood behind Jarak with an admiration that grew into mutual respect and friendship. Whenever Jarak set off, Kaj faithfully followed. And before long, Lýra was tagging along, too.
The male is not as physically imposing as Jarak, but he makes up for it with his hard personality and an unfiltered tongue cut out for the harshest words.
Now, Kaj had earned himself a place among the elite pack members as Jarak's right-hand man who could be counted on to provide counsel when needed. When away from Jarak's side, Kaj leads a team of warrior scouts across the territory in search of strangers or other potential threats - never shying away from using force to protect those under his watch. He is unshakeable in his trust of kin and shows no mercy to anyone else. The male never showed the slightest interest in romance, looking at the whole thing with disdain. And yet, the lovely Lýra seems to be the only one who can get through to this stern figure and bring a little warmth to his heart.

*The Lead Warrior is the second highest rank among the pack and the closest thing to a second-in-command. This esteemed wolf has a responsibility to report to the Jarl or Viscountess on the well-being of the tribe and their territory.

A Lead Warrior's duty is not just limited to leading warriors; they also have a duty to lead by example. In addition, they must be knowledgeable in warfare tactics and strategies to effectively lead their troops into battle if necessary. The position of Lead Warrior is one that carries great respect amongst members of the pack and is usually only filled by one wolf at a time, who is meticulously chosen either by the former Lead Warrior or by the Jarl or Viscountess themselves. Whoever is appointed is expected to take the utmost care in their work and actions and act as a beacon of strength for the pack.