Arata
Arata is an exceptionally athletic guy with a serious passion for parkour and ninja-style tricks. He's become essential to the team largely because he excels at drawing the attention of massive cat hordes—then actually getting away from them. His signature move involves a grappling hook, which he uses to swing and climb his way out of tight spots. Fans often note his charisma and quick thinking; he stays fearless under pressure and can adapt on the fly when things get messy.
The team picked him up after a pretty dramatic first meeting. Arata had been exploring when a cliff collapsed beneath him. He managed to hook himself with his grappling hook, but he was stuck—slipping lower and lower with a cat waiting below him. Pretty grim situation. He'd actually made peace with it, his mind drifting to some girl he liked who appreciated his whole ninja thing, when Kunagi pulled him to safety at the last possible second.
Arata's got a distinctive look: spiky greenish hair, a cone hat covered in stickers, and a vest that's got an actual cat bowl sewn into it. Under all that he's loaded with gear—a mix of gadgets, tools, cat toys, and whatever deterrents work in a pinch. Despite the somewhat ridiculous visual, his skill and intelligence make him genuinely effective in the field.
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