Name:Summer
Named for the the color of his coat
Age:4 years
Gender:Male
Rank: Beta
Desired Rank:Content
Appearance:Height-wise, this male isn't the tallest wolf one would find, but he is of a decent height. Coming in at a good 32 inches at the shoulders, he stands just a bit higher than the average wolf. And currently, weighing about 120 lbs, give or take a little depending on how well he's been eating lately.
In terms of build, it is apparent that Summer is not a male who has a more broad frame Indeed, his figure is of the tall and slender type. While some wolves lean on the stronger end of the spectrum, vertiable powerhouses most of them are or could be; some are more balanced in physical ability, able to keep pace with the faster wolves and capable of matching a stronger wolf in combat, but not truly leaning to either side; and there are some canines that are built almost entirely for speed and agility, and are typically smaller or average sized wolves, but it is not unheard of to find a larger wolf belonging to this catagory; and out of the three, this male fits neatly into the last one. And his capability of great endurance combined with his speed means that if he needs to run you down, then he will; and most often than not, he will catch you.
Taking a closer look at his build, you can see the toned musculature of this wolf. Almost lithe in a manner, Summer is not a powerhouse like some, nor without any strength behind his blows, he is strong in a more lean way. And you can see the points of strength in his structure. His long legs are connected to powerful hindquarters, capable of carrying him in a lope for miles on end, or to launch him into a headlong sprint in escape or in pursuit of his chosen prey. His large paws and claws that give him added traction, especially over rougher terrain. There is a certain...elegance to him as well as athletic strength; the narrower hips and shoulders, a slender muzzle that comes to a more defined point, and something about how to holds himself.
Moving onto his pelt, Summer has a rather handsome and unique coat. With many wolves being differing shades of gray and tan and black and white, you don't come across a gold wolf too often. The warm yellow was apparent even from a very young age, leading to his name, and he definitely stands out from the crowd. His base coat is a lovely shade of pale gold, with a deeper tone painting his muzzle and creating a subtle mask on the lower part of his face, the marking only more easily seen by the lighter beige framing either side of his snout, and a barely visible dusting of it around the bottom of his eyes. With his underbelly and lower sides being that lighter hue of beige, the same that frames his muzzle. There is a hue that is almost copper shading the fur behind his ears. His markings are almost the typical black-gray, but seem to almost be a tad bit lighter, more of a charcoal color; his back is a blanket of this dark gray, with patches of the base coat peeking through like the earth being exposed in patches by the melting snow. This creates a more mottled effect. A noticable deviation of the gray is the large piece of pale gold, a roughly cicular shape, that also connects to the lighter part of him in the head and face. This piece of the base coat is shot through with barely there wisps of the charcoal gray of his back. Of course, this dark gray is present on his forehead, creating the typical 'wing' or 'mask' that many wolves carry, the gray on his head looks as if it were a shade lighter, but instead that is just the appearance it gives, as it is more sparce, less fur dedicated to the facial marking, it is truly the same charcoal shade that is present elsewhere on him.
Summer's eyes are almost the color of his base coat, a palee yellow or gold shade. Perhaps the only reason why his eyes do not blend directly into his fur is because of the darker markings on his face make the color of his gaze seem lighter, albeit very close to his fur. The color and effect of these eyes look quite nice in combination with his golden pelage, and the fact that they are close in shade to his coat doesn't dissuade that, perhaps that is the reason
why they look good on him.
(Credits to EternalOcean on Deviantart)Personality:Perhaps the name 'Fox' would have been a more fitting name for this wolf. For he is an intelligent creature, and full of cunning, much like the smaller breed of canine. Calculating. He is no fool, while he may have been alone for a long time, it has only sharpened this side of him. Because to work on his own, to be able to hunt prey and catch it, he's had to learn how to trick them; how to avoid the teeth and claws of other lone wolves in combat; and learn how to turn another hostile wolf off of an attack when wounded or in a condition that was bad enough without having to add torn flesh into the mix. Of course, his attempts to hunt did not always go as planned, even with a pack, prey still escapes, much less with a lone wolf; he may have still ended up in combat even if he tried to avoid it, one wrong or irritated move or word may spark the aggression back into the situation; and he will get injuried in a fight. He is not perfect after all, and comparatively, he is young, and hurts are something not even the most experienced wolf can avoid sometimes, failures and faults and injuries are all part of life, present in all no matter the age and experience of the individual.
As with many things, his shrewdness is something that could be used for good intentions, or for...less than good intentions. The flipside to this calculating side which can be easily used to manipulate others in a less than desired way; if that if he is truly loyal to a pack -which he is- then he could have good potiental as a diplomat of sorts -indeed he is- . After all, there are times where fighting will not solve anything, and there would have to be some sort of negotiation, unless the leaders
want a fight. But he could prove useful in that regard -that is to say, it isn't his only use- , after allm a calculating personality is often best for delicate or tricky situations such as that. Although it is up to Summer how to use himself, and he very well may choose a different path.
He is naturally, a more cautious wolf. Back when he was alone, he could not afford to be too bold and reckless on his own with no backup, no pack to rush in to defend if he majorly screws up; no trusted ones to protect and take care of him if he is injured too badly. So it was typical for him to try and not insert himself into something which could range from a fight that could break out among two lone wolves, or a hunt in which his prey is dangerously close to a larger creature. And this part of him never went away. He will not rush into a situation, and will instead figure out what he should do. Of course, if there's an opening and fits in with what he's trying to do or having to
act then he will take it. And this cautious is not
just applied to circumstances, he is quite guarded with other wolves, those he doesn't know. Sure, he can and will present a mask, a façade to others and stick with his chosen act; but as himself, he is reserved around those he doesn't know. For him to open up, and let himself be himself, to let his guard down, he has to geninunely trust and like those around him; and he is not one to easily trust either. It takes a while for him to warm up to others, and since he is aware there are other wolves out there like him, cunning and calculating and the possibility of being manipulative, he is careful of who he truly trusts.
When he does let his guard down, the most noticable difference is that he is actually relaxed. Not to say that he is tense, per say, just, something about how he holds himself, when he's truly relaxed, there is some stiffness or tenseness that seems to melt right off and it makes him seem more...friendly or open in a way. He's more prone to being in a more vulnerable position, such as resting on his side completely, all sprawled out, or half-rolling onto his back when stretching or sleeping; it's something that really marks his trust, if he puts himself into vulnerable positions such as those without even paying any thought to it, because those moves are not calculated, but truly done without thinking of the possibility of being attacked while like that. He is not the type that when he trusts you, to be completely different personality-wise. He
is much more compassionate though, when he grows to like you, and that perhaps may be one of the only major differences between his attitude with a friend opposed to a stranger.
In terms of those he doesn't know, Summer is apathetic. He doesn't really care about them, to put it plainly; he is not the type to have too much compassion for strangers of those he is planning something for. He can't bring himself to
truly care in the way that more compassionate individuals will, oh sure, it can certainly change if he grows to like whoever it is; but the starting point is apathy. It's just who he is, those who are not those he cares for, could go and get themself killed because of a stupid decision and he would barely take notice. Again, he typically doesn't care. There
may have been a time or two where he has felt sympathy for someone he didn't know, and
perhaps even helped them out those few times, but it isn't often that that side of him is invoked. It is not often that he will stick his neck out for a stranger, for someone he doesn't know and doesn't trust or like; and then he's most likely gone the moment he lends aid
He is one of those types that would be a valuable ally, and a horrible enemy. As a type that could and would manipulate others, he could seep poison into your head until it is like he can control you and your choices, he isn't the wisest choice if you were going to make an enemy. Not someone like him, cunning and cold, he would definitely hurt you in the worst ways he could think of if you hurt those he cares about. As an ally and packmate, he is loyal and surprisingly trustworthy, considering his more deceptive nature, and can be counted on to defend his pack and home viciously. As an enemy, well, he'll make you wish you didn't ever cross him and his pack. Vicious in a fight, and even more ruthless in defense, he has no qualms about killing his opponent in a fight; even respect will not prevent him from tearing an oppoent to shreds if he can.
There is a certain amount of confidence in this younger male, not arrogance, but rather a more quiet confidence born of his knowledge that he can take care of himself, and being the second highest ranking wolf in the pack. He can usually hold his own in a fight, he could hunt fairly well for a loner, is a better hunter in a pack now, and is quite cunning; so he's not helpless. He probably would have succumbed to the elements or another wolf or predator by the time he joined up with the pack if he hadn't been able to learn how to be on his own. So while wary, he does have a confidence in himself and his abilities.
Strengths:-Very good level of speed and stamina, around moderate strength
-Surprisingly strong for his appearance
-A good fighter, vicious in combat
-Cunning and intelligent, can manipulate others
-Is very loyal to his pack
-A decent hunter and tracker
-More cautious
-Can be quite diplomatic if he wants to be, bit of a smooth talker
Weaknesses:-Weaker and lighter than stronger and heavier wolves
-Not as agile as smaller wolves
-Perhaps not as durable as larger, thicker wolves
-Apathetic nature
-Very guarded around others
-Coat color, while pretty, it isn't good for stealth, hard to blend in sometimes, and attracts attention
-Can be manipulative
-Can be stubborn
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