Some character names and traits please?

Question

Ok so I am writing a chapter book for adults/teens. It's about cats' view on the world. The story seems to be a cute one, just cats talking about cat-like things, but there are coded messages that have to do with very serious political dilemmas, and tragedies. the cats uncover dark secrets about the humans, and decide to escape to moonlit woods. So, I would like some names and personalities for 5 cats, a dog, and a beaver please!!! Here are the cats and dog I have already come up with:

Whitepaw (female cat) black cat with single white paw, she is the gossiper.

Amber (female) brow striped tabby, she is the brains in the story and she is usually the voice of the lesson

Thornclaw (male) he is a trouble making orange Tom cat. He gets into trouble but pay attention to him because he says some things you need to think deeply about.

Luna (female cat) she a sad, small white cat. She is also very shy, but sly.

Crosby (male cat) he is a large grey cat, he is loyal and funny, and likes to solve problems.

Butch- English bulldog male. A close friend to the cats

Chester (squirrel male) he is the messenger. He listens in on the humans. And reports back to the cats

THANKS :)

The story name is called:
The cats of brickleberry path.

Answer 1

Cats: ( I'm just gonna give you several different characters, since i don't know if you have anything particular in mind)



1. celeste

a female cat in her prime: white fur and golden eyes, she is admired by all the others as 'the beauty'. Her looks come in handy when it comes to humans and other - mainly male - cats, but she is a ruthless ambitious killer with only one thought in mind: revenge against the humans who harmed her family. This sole focus of hers causes conflict within the group as she cares more about her goal than the team.



2. Professor Purrrr

a grumpy old professor who acts like a tough nut to crack but is really just a softy inside. Used to be a librarians cat, he understands Human Nature and gives insider information - but also defends the humans from Celeste and her ever-changing followers as he knows they are not all evil and killing machines.



3. Ramon

an tough street cat, this guys the leader of the gang: strong, ambitious, curious but also loving in his own way. He is secretly very insecure about himself but hides that with a slightly macho exterior. He is Aliss' older brother, and very (!!!!) over - protective of her.



4. Aliss

the youngest of the group, she is bouncy and curious in her kitten like qay, but is forced to grow up quicker than she would like under the pressure the humans are putting on the cats.

Stil, she is mollycoddled by the rest of the team, and therefore slightly spoilt. Celeste espevially takes intrest in her ( perhapa it could turn out that celeste and the rest only meet later and celeste is in actual fact ramons and alisses mother? ramon is black with a white strak all down his back, aliss has golden eyes and white flecks on her otherwise black fur)



5. Dust

an excitable grey teen cat, Dust is the frisky one: he is scared to death of water, but can brave anything from heighs to humans, and is in awe of Ramon. He is funny and takes himself and his jobs very seriously, and secretly has a crush on Aliss. Ramon notices maybe and they argue? He rarely has ideas that are not unbeliavably dangerous, but he is carefree and loving and the joker .... he camn make everyone laugh even in hard times. good friends with Chuck.



Dogs



Truck

a big tibetian mastiff, who is not very bright, a bit of a lug, but very freindlay, kind, caring and loving,. he does all the heavy lifting and rescues them frim tricky situations.





beaver:



Chuck

happy go lucky beaver - a bit of a risk taker but awesome all the same. has great ideas and is loved by all of the others.

he loves his food and has a great sense of humour. He has a huge family who come to help in times of need. he has aleays wanted to be able to whistle and is obsessed with the beatles ( why? no idea!)





possibly: tina



chucks cousin, happy, caring beaver. she helps with food supplies and is a good nurde, so can nurse People back to health. she and ramon get on very well, he has a bit of a soft spot for her. she has big plans for the future and loves a bit of adventure.







hope i helped! good luck!!



JOxxx

Answer 2

Theodore: He is the think he is a know-it-all white paw could usually correct him. He is usually pretty cocky and get himself into trouble



Tyson: He is the loveable and playful of the cats. He is kind of a coward but will rush his life for the cats.



Talon: He is dark and gloomy and is usually an outcast. He is mysterious and is among the shadows.



Shortclaw: She is adorable and intelligent. She constantly wants to be the leader of the cats but is cast aside as to young and to immature. She is very mature and fierce for her age. She will do anything to lead the group.



Katnip: She is the strong and silent type. She is the leader of the group. She is a hunter and a very good leader. She is also intelligent. All the cats think she is a very good leader.



Leo: He is a guard dog. Nothing gets past him. Any gossip will always go straight to the leader. He can not be bribed or tricked. He will always follow orders and will not accept orders from anyone else besides the leader.

Answer 3

You're doing it wrong. If you start with characters, they need to be developed to the point where you, the writer will know what they want and need and the lengths they will go to in order to get that. Then you need to take what they want and need away, create conflict. That is what will drive your plot.

A true writer will never list names and traits. Take the time to develop these characters and do it yourself if you are serious about writing anything.