Vivian never knew her parents' history in detail, to be honest.  Her grandparents all came from the same general area of the Kalahari Desert is southern Africa.  Her maternal grandmother was pregnant at the time, and his mate died trying to rescue her.  Her father and his brother were very young at the time.  Their parents were captured successfully, but both were skinned for their pelts, because they were too wild to be pets and not big enough to fight, their cubs hand raised from that moment on.  Her mother became a fighter who was frequently bred, her father became the pet to the same nobleman.  At some point, they were bred, and the proud parents grew quite close.  Two of their daughters pleased them, but one was smaller than the other two, and for that reason she did not get the same attention they did.

She wasn't a runt, she was just smaller than the other two.  There was nothing she wanted more than to please her parents, but she embarrassed them, and they didn't think anything good would come out of her.  She was smaller than her two sisters, so she was picked on a lot, and teased for her smaller size.  Vivian became timid and lacked confidence in herself.  She probably would have given in and let herself perish if it weren't for her other family members, her Aunt and Uncle, who would sometimes look after her and were not as proud as her parents.  Aunt Jocelyn was the kind, nurturing figure that Vivian needed desperately.  While that was important for the growing cub, Uncle Kondo had a much bigger impression on her.  He always told her exactly what his parents had told him, what it was like being a truly wild cat, what it was like to be free and independent, and told her of his parents' adventures, the same stories they'd once told him.  This filled Vivian with hopes and dreams of her own, and despite being very timid, she kept telling herself that she would have adventures too.  All the games she played with Kondo were based on their ideas, and though she didn't feel happy at home, Vivian was able to grow into a good cat by the time she was weaned.

Easily Offended - "DID YOU JUST CALL ME SHORT?!" <-- catch phrase
Unfortunately, Vivian has a tendency to be sensitive and easily offended.  Part of it comes from the fact that she doesn't want to seem weak or vulnerable, but in any case you might want to be careful what you say around her, or you'll be getting a bit of a tongue lashing from this jungle cat.

Social - "Hi there! What's going on? I hope life is good for you."
Vivian has a very friendly nature, sometimes even to a fault.  She's always trying to meet new cats and learn more about them, especially those who seem more shy or timid, or might need a little cheering up, because she was like that when she was younger, and doesn't want others to feel that way.  She's definitely the type who likes to talk and carry a conversation, and may gossip mildly unless she feels it might be harmful.  From time to time though, she may find it hard to keep a secret.

Nosy - "Hello! What's your name? Where'd you come from? I like rabbit the most, how about you?"
Vivian tends to be a little too curious and friendly, to the point of imposing on others.  She doesn't mean to, of course, but it can take quite a bit to make her realize that her constant questions and prying can be annoying, or even make others uncomfortable.  When she does, however, she's going to feel really bad about it, and apologize immediately.

Optimistic - "I think from here on out, things will get better.  For both of us!"
Vivian has always had a very sunny outlook on things.  She almost always tries to see the cup as half full, except in the worst or more tragic situations.  She's almost always hopeful, holding on to the belief that the next day could always be at least a little better, partially because she doesn't want to lose faith and lose herself in her own doubt.  

Adventurous - "We're finally here! Can you believe it? Soon we can explore the territory and start hunting for the Empire!"
For as long as she could remember, Vivian has always liked the idea of freedom and adventure.  Her wild-born relatives told her of times when they had the world all to themselves, which is where this desire came from.  Even as a pet kept inside her owner's home, the jungle cat dreamed of exploring, running, and playing out where the world was hers to find.  That's not exactly what she got when she joined Air Empire, but she still has that same longing and mindset in her everyday life.

Curious - "What's that you're doing? Can you show me how?"
Vivian has always been very inquisitive and curious.  She's the type to go towards things that seem strange and unusual, is always trying to learn, and wants to know as much as possible when it comes to what's going on around her.  This can sometimes make her seem a bit annoying, and often gets her in trouble too, often of the dangerous variety.  After all, curiosity kills the cat.

Active - "Hey, if you're not busy, would you like to do something? I'm bored!"
Vivian is almost always full of energy.  She always needs to be doing something during her waking hours, otherwise she'll be easily bored and very irritable.  She'll usually fix this by doing whatever the others are doing, whether they like it or not.  She also likes to be involved in the activities that are having the most action.

Cheerful - "Silly! Pigs can't fly! It's just an expression."
Vivian has a very bright personality, as hinted above.  Most of the time, she's usually smiling and trying to share her happiness with the rest of the world.  She'll often joke around and generally enjoy her life, even enjoying races and games as if she were a much younger cat.

Just - "As much as I might want to, we shouldn't kill another cat unless it's completely necessary."
Vivian has a strong sense of justice.  She'll help cats in trouble, doesn't tolerate cruelty, and won't do things she views as immoral.  This is a major driving force in Vivian's personality.

Protective - "Oh, no! That cat's in trouble! Come on, we gotta help them!"
Vivian has a loyal and defensive personality, and won't hesitate to protect her friends.  This also expands to any weak cats, or those in danger.  She has a sense of justice and won't let someone defenseless remain so.

Loyal - "Don't worry! As long as you need me, I'll be by your side."
Vivian has extremely strong loyalty, to her empire, friends, acquaintances, and just about anyone else whom she feels deserves it.  This loyalty, once formed, is extremely hard to shake.  She will believe in and trust these cats even if someone is trying to tell her that they're using her.

Daring - "I'm not scared! You're on!"
Vivian doesn't like to seem as if she's a coward, and for that reason she's always trying to prove herself.  Vivian will take dares and challenges without hesitation, especially if someone taunts her, saying that she's too scared.  This often ends badly for her.

Jumpy - "GREAT SATOR! You scared me! Don't sneak up on me like that."
Despite being braver than she used to be (or in some cases, acting as if she was) Vivian tends to be very easily startled and on edge.  She always seems to be very alerted, tuned to the smallest sounds, moves, and scents.

Hot-tempered - "How dare you call me that?!"
Vivian is quick to anger.  Paired with her sensitive trait, this can be rather disastrous and/or amusing.  Her anger will often cause her to act without thinking, especially in a battle, and is easily her biggest flaw.

Determined - "We all have too much to lose! I've come way too far to give in! I refuse to fall! Not now, not ever!"
Vivian has an iron will.  She knows what she wants.  She will shoot for it till the end, won't give up until defeat is inevitable, and will keep it up for long periods of time if she has to.  This is often seen as stubborness, which is often true.  Once she's made up her mind, while not impossible, it's difficult to change it.

Judgmental - "I'm heard about you! I'm not sure what you're up to, but I won't let you take advantage of me."
Vivian takes things for their face value.  She thinks that first impressions are very important, and so is your reputation.  Once she's judged you, it can take quite a bit of effort to change her mind.  She's unlikely to take well to cats with bad reputations.

Dreamer - "I was taken in as a pet.  It was a good life, but it was never enough for me.  What I really wanted was adventure and excitement! It's a big world, and I'd like to see it all."
Vivian holds fast to her aspirations.  She sets her goals for the stars, no matter how impossible her dreams may seem to achieve.  She's always had big dreams and desires of her own, and always strives to make them come true, despite what anyone else might say.

Likes to Fight - "Hey, why don't you and I go a couple rounds?"
If it weren't for the whole 'fight to the death' thing, Vivian would have loved to be a coliseum fighter.  She used to learn from and spar with Danegan occasionally, and came to enjoy it rather quickly, so now she's happy to do a little practice fighting anytime she gets the chance.

Unforgiving - "'Well' nothing! I will never forgive him for hurting you! And you still choose to trust him? What's wrong with you?!"
If you do something to offend or hurt Vivian, especially if you do so multiple times, she's likely to hold a grudge forever, and want nothing whatsoever to do with you.  She'll take every opportunity to remind you of this too.

Responsible - "Don't worry.  I know my empire expects me to do my part, and I won't fail them, even if it means a little less adventure than I'd like."
One thing that Vivian learned quickly about empire life was her obligations to the empire.  She wanted adventure and freedom, but it comes with a cost, and she accepted that immediately. Once an apprentice, she's willing to become as responsible as possible to prove that she was willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her dream.  She won't usually do extra work unless she's asked, because she likes to have fun too.

Intelligent - "We should think about this carefully.  A good tactic will give us the advantage!"

She's always been rather smart.  Vivian is good at looking at a situation from different angles, forming plans of action, and learns quickly.  Sometimes her hasty behavior will block out this trait, though, when it comes to her judgement.

Reckless - "No more sitting around! Let's go already!"

Vivian has a tendency to just rush into situations, even if she knows it's a stupid decision.  She's not very patient in general, and always tries to be brave, not knowing when to draw the line.  In addition to actions, Vivian also is reckless in the things she says.  She may often say things she'll regret.