Iris Pride Auditions

The best way to describe Colt here is simply saying that he is a mess of contradictions. If you were to pick him apart piece by piece, you could probably find two totally different cats hidden within him.

Colton is primarily a loner. It's not that he doesn't like people or have any kind of social anxiety. He just would often rather be by himself than in the company of others. Perhaps this is because of his isolated childhood. Perhaps it is because he is quite diligent about his work and won't let anything distract him from it. In any case, one thing you'll notice right away about this guy is that he's quite introverted. He's no wallflower though. Colt is a cat made for adventure. He has his heart set on exploring all the things he has not yet seen. This both portrays his childlike naivety and curiosity. However, he is also as grounded and experienced in enduring life's trials as any adult might be. After all, he keeps it no secret that he is the guardian and the one responsible for his younger siblings.

Needless to say, Colton is very parental in a lot of ways after having raised two kittens on his own. Sometimes he tends to forget that his life is in his own hands and happily will hand it out to anyone else that asks. His way of supporting others is in a very passive, gentle approach. Colt believes wholeheartedly that those that want to get out of their problems will find a way themselves. All he can do is try to be there for them on the sidelines. He'll never push anyone too hard to do anything they don't want to do, which can sometimes make him come off as a spineless, unassertive man, but he'll stand firmly beside anyone willing to accept his help.

Colton's philosophy on life is ever changing. He retains a sense of spirituality about the world around him. He's not sure about the existence of God or if nature is simply the law of the land, but he does stop to think about it a lot. One thing is for certain to him, however: one must write their own names down in the book of life. No deity or person of power can dictate what his opinions are even if they change on a day to day basis. His sense of self is strong despite his twisted and obscured childhood.

He's a feline of few words when it comes to his passions and talents. Modest is often the one of the first things you'll think of when you talk to him. He talks about things he works on in a very objective point of view, but he's often fishing for complements by doing so. In that way, he feels as though he's somewhat shallow, seeking approval in such a roundabout way. That said, he's surprisingly alright with criticism as long as it's constructive. Even then, he's not one to be discouraged by harsh words. He'll pick himself up and move on after thinking it over.

Colton was born into a unique family situation which he tries not to speak about. You see, rather than being born into a conventional family with a mom, a dad, and two and a half children, he was born into a family that belonged to a cult: The Order. Integral to the teachings of The Order was the belief that the Earth would face a worldwide catastrophe. In anticipation of this apocalyptic event, members believed it was necessary to enter a higher spiritual plane. Before the "catastrophe" was supposed to take place, however, two more children were born into the cult, Colton's younger brother and sister, Levi and Astrid. Soon enough, a member of The Order, Tony, had his infant son at three months of age, killed. The baby had been torn limb from limb. It is believed that Mambro, the leader of the cult, ordered that murder because he identified the baby as a catalyst to the coming apocalypse.

Colton was around four at the time this happened, and it woke him up to the reality of the situation. He, his parents, and his younger siblings were in real danger. Colt begged his parents to leave The Order, but they refused adamantly. After that, he took it upon himself to steal his younger siblings and become their guardian. It was a close call too. Only a few days later, mass suicides began to take place inside The Order. Colton, with the help of a sole friend, took Levi and Astrid as far away as he could from the situation. After hearing about the suicides from rumors, he could only assume the worst had happened to his parents.

Colton raised his siblings on his own, teaching them how to hunt and survive to make sure they lead the lives they were meant to. Levi, who was quite a bit younger than him, looked at Colt with the adoration that only a little brother could have. Astrid, however, who was a closer in age with Colton, was not happy about the change of events. She had already been so involved in the cult that she had been furious at her older brother for taking her away from her parents and The Order. That was the beginning of their tarnished relationship. Over the years, the loathing between Colton and Astrid only grew, up to the point where when she took, Colton wasn't even informed. Hurt, but not broken, he moved on with his life. Once he had been confident that his two younger siblings could take care of themselves, he ventured off on his own.

Life was difficult for him. He wasn't a very socially adept young adult nor did he know much about the world around him. He was naive, but curious and ready to tackle anything. Sure, the going was tough, but he managed to get through all of life obstacles while learning how to cope with the culture of normal society. It was around the time he was six that he packed up from his small home in the wilderness and moved out to Hexasol. Even after years of being exposed to the real world, moving to the the war ridden city was perhaps one of the most stressful things he'd ever done. The animals, places, and things he could do were endless. So much different from the world he'd grown up in.

One fateful night he came upon the Iris Pride. It was there that he found out that his little siblings had somehow, by some twist of fate, come upon Hexasol themselves. He couldn't leave them there alone, of course, so he joined Iris to once again watch over them. Over the next year or so, he worked tirelessly at perfecting his skills as a hunter and fighter on behalf of Iris. He didn't hate dogs, but he was certainly no fan of them especially after seeing how brutal they were in battle to his younger siblings. He became of jack of all trades: a hunter, a fighter, a spy. He knew the basics of every role withi the pride. It was when there was a shift of power did he realize that this was his opportune moment to make everything safe for his family: both his siblings and the other felines he'd grown close to in the pride. He'd end the war with a mighty swing of his paws if he had to.