Smokestep is a senior warrior of ShadowClan, and likely the most respected member of the entire Clan. Both because of her large stature - the largest and strongest cat in all the Clans no less, and many strangers will see her as intimidating. However, ShadowClan members knows where they have her. She has dark skeletons in her closet, and while she keeps that close to her chest, most clanmates who grew up with her have a hunch - but they trust she has valid reasons for whatever it is, and never bring it up.

When there has been deputy openings in ShadowClan, Smokestep is always asked to be or suggested as the next pick, but she always declines. For one, she doesn't believe StarClan will accept her for her past actions, and does not care if they don't. But more importantly, she feels her calling lies in the nursery as a denmother - keeper and protector of nursing mothers and kits. She spends most of her day there, making sure queens are comfortable and that fathers visit often enough. She also helps raise kits, and thus, most of the younger generations of ShadowClan sees her as a motherly figure - unlike anyone unfortunate enough to meet her on the opposite side of a battle.