Vladimir Shelyapin

Vladimir (Volodya, Vova Vovochka) is a cat  shapeshifter. His origins are unknown, but he simply wandered into Bychii Brod, and made himself at home. Rurik Halfdansson, who already had two shapeshifters in his household, seems to have taken this in stride. In time, Vladimir and Hrefna Haldorsdottir mutually adopted one another.
Vladimir likes to wander around the estate as a bipedal cat, to sleep in any place that's in people's way, and to upset crockery. He does serve as a storyteller and a store of knowledge for Rurik (he seems to have received some schooling in Ladan'. But most of the time, Vladimir is reluctant to help others - at least initially.
During the events that led to the murder of Oleg , Vladimir was largely responsible for saving Anastasiya Sviatoslavovna from death - at least for now.

Age

41

Eyes

Blueish-grey

Hair

Brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Tanned

Height

5'4"

Weight

177 lbs.