#stonestep

Stagcharge is basically the top Mentor who reports directly to the Captain and shares the status of training in the entire Colony; it helps that the Captain is also his mate. Stagcharge is a generally stoic and measured individual with a hard head and a bit of stubbornness, though he can be warm and caring toward young cats, making him a good teacher.

Stonestep can be cold and sharp. Many Rangers prefer to be supervised by Stagcharge or Tornleg over Stonestep because of her spicy attitude and conniving nature, she is the strictest mentor and the most skilled, having trained more cats than any other Ranger in Oak Colony. Stonestep is rarely impressed and has few friends because she views herself as above most others. Many find it quite odd that Redleaf is her mate as he is so chipper and kind.

Tornleg is the mentor all the new-claws want as their teacher. He is wise and calm, kind and fair. His past experiences have taught him many things that help him relate to young cats, he views his own mistakes as his best teaching tools, using his disability and the story of his injury as examples for trainees. He can be quiet and somber at times, but always brightens up while training a new-claw.

 Rowanstorm is close to completing his training as a Mentor, but actually has yet to actually teach a new-claw! He knows he is ready though, he takes pride in his colony and loves the idea of training the next set of Rangers. He is extremely good-natured and accommodating to the point that he tends not to share his feelings so that no one is inconvenienced. His bright attitude and kindness will make him a great Mentor.

Snowfeather is in training to become a Mentor and spends a lot of time with Stonestep. She is one of the cats that Stonestep actually likes due to the fact that she was Stonestep’s new-claw as she struggled through ranger training. In fact, Stonestep calls Snowfeather “Oak Colony’s Gem!” because of how Snowfeather was able to impress her by bringing back a tourmaline crystal during her Sundown Challenge, a difficult and rare feat. Snowfeather can be unsure of herself at times, but she feels that this will help her gain insight into any new-claws who struggle with confidence themselves. From unbound to Mentor, Snowfeather is truly an Oak Colony success story. 

This group of five has an interesting dynamic with each other and can sometimes be a bit cliquey as they all get along and view each other highly. They hold daily meetings at sunset to communicate about training techniques and new-claws that are struggling. They are a united force in Oak Colony.