Root

Root is the leader of Root's Following, which is one of the six Followings. He is the first son from Ripple and Sorrel's first litter, and is the brother of Stream, River, Lake, Beetle, and Snow. He is also the father of Velvet, Thorn, Blossom, Stem, Cone, Flip, and is the mate of Rose. He is shown to be mature and brave, as he is made the leader of the exiles who were banished at a young age after Dusk gives him leadership when the old tom dies of an unknown sickness.

Trivia

 * He was originally going to be called Thorn, but it was decided to be Root as it fits his character development and the bonds he makes.
 * The name Thorn was later used for his daughter.
 * Root is confirmed to be bisexual, but he doesn't have much of a liking for toms after Leaf's bitter and angry attitude towards him.