Loner

Loners are cats living on their own who do not belong in any Clan, are not looked after by twolegs, and are passive to the Clans.

Definition
There is controversy about the definition of loners and rogues:
 * Most books imply that loners are cats living close to Twolegs, but aren't part of a Clan and don't eat Twoleg food.
 * Loners are cats who live on their own, away from Twolegs, and don't cause trouble. A rogue also lives on his or her own, but causes trouble.

Description
Loners often stake a claim on an area around Clan territory.These places are often near Twolegs, such as on farms, abandoned homes, barns, or any sheltered area. They tend to keep to themselves and stay off Clan territories, and are known more for their independence and friendliness.

Some Clan members find them untrustworthy, but others befriend loners on the off chance that they might be useful allies in the future. Even though most Clan members find them inferior to Clanborns, all Clan cats are descended from five loners: Stream, Dark, Storm, and Lightning, who were the original leaders of the Clans.