Gruff but fair, and above all, a cat of action.
A possible reincarnation of a fallen Green Beret (at least that's what he claims), Mittens lives with the twin curses of being housed in a cute and cuddly body, with an even more cute and cuddly name. This eats at him. Not to mention the fact that a cat's sworn enemy is the canine, and he's forced to share the house with one.
His only bright spot is his friendship with Freaky-Dee, his nominal owner. Their wrestling matches allow him some much needed venting.
He's a ticking time bomb.
Named Mittens.