Flurrynose was born deaf. Most of the clan didn’t think he could become a warrior, even his own father, Squirrelstep. However Amberstar, seeing herself in the kit who all the odds stacked against him, refused to give up on him and made him her apprentice and developed a sign language to communicate with him. Flurrynose is a sweet, good natured cat who wants nothing more than to give everything he has to his clan. His general positivity covers up his lack of confidence. He frequently wonders if his clan mates were right in thinking he could never really be a warrior, but with the help of his mentor he learned to build his confidence and utilize his other senses. He learned how to feel the ground beneath him to keep his paws silent when stalking, and relying heavily on his sense of smell. He became one of, if not the best tracker in the clan. He still struggles with hunting sometimes when he can’t listen for prey, particularly in leaf-fall when the crunchy fallen leaves make being silent difficult, and, unlike most Thunderclan cats, he actually prefers hunting in the few clearer parts of the territory where the occasional rabbit strays so he can chase it down rather than stalking. He is an exceptional fighter, although he has to stay with a partner who can relate commands to him. He works best in a supportive role in battle rather than leading, but he is quick and clever and has proved to be a very effective asset on the battlefield, especially since his enemies tend to underestimate him.