The Cat
A wild animal who makes a bargain to live with humans.
Core Belief
"Self-preservation is the highest law, and all relationships are transactional."
Worldview
The world is a game to be played, where the cleverest and most adaptable survive and thrive.
Personality
Independent, self-serving, and cunning, the Cat is the epitome of self-reliance. He values comfort and convenience but is unwilling to sacrifice his freedom or independence for the sake of friendship or loyalty.
In Their Own Words
"‘Nenni!’ said the Cat. ‘I am the Cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to me. I will not come.’"
"‘I am not a friend, and I am not a servant. I am the Cat who walks by himself, and I wish to come into your cave.’"
"‘What is that to me?’ said the Cat. ‘If I have my place in the Cave by the fire and my warm white milk three times a day I do not care what the Man or the Dog can do.’"
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Taffimai Metallumai (Taffy)
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Suleiman-bin-Daoud (Solomon)
A wise and powerful king who understands animals.
Balkis
Suleiman-bin-Daoud's wise and beautiful head queen.
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