Juniper

For the team she is named after, see Team JNPR.

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Juniper
Characteristics
Race	Afteran (Jackalope)
Gender	Female
Traits
Eye Color	Yellow
Professional Status
Affiliation	Ever After Somewhat
Previous Affiliation	Jaune Arc
Personal Status
Status	Active
Media
First Appearance	"The Parfait Predicament"

Juniper is a jackalope that originally served as Jaune Arc's mount in the Ever After. She first appeared in "The Parfait Predicament" of Volume 9.

When Jaune departed the Ever After in "Of Solitude and Self", he left Juniper in the care of Somewhat.

Quick Answers

What mythical creature is Juniper based on in RWBY?

In RWBY, Juniper is a Jackalope, a mythical creature combining features of a jackrabbit and an antelope. Her design and role draw inspiration from the White Rabbit in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', evident in her species, coloration, and her assistance to Jaune.

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Who was Juniper's original caretaker in the Ever After?

In the Ever After, Juniper was originally cared for by Jaune. Their bond was strong, with Jaune expressing that Juniper's presence over the years was invaluable. Upon leaving Ever After, Jaune entrusted Juniper's care to a character named Somewhat.

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What episode does Juniper first appear in RWBY?

The character Juniper is first introduced in the RWBY series in the episode 'A Tale Involving a Tree'.

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What is the significance of Juniper's white fur?

Juniper is a large jackalope with distinctive white fur and light yellow markings on her face, paws, and tail. Her strength is notable, demonstrated when she dropkicked the Jabberwalker. The white fur is part of her physical traits, with no particular significance mentioned. She shares a close bond with Jaune, serving as his mount in the Ever After, though the origin of their connection remains unclear.

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Who did Jaune Arc leave Juniper with when he departed the Ever After?

Jaune Arc, before his departure from the Ever After, entrusted Juniper to a character known as Somewhat. He requested Somewhat to look after Juniper, to which they agreed. Jaune and Juniper shared a strong bond, with Juniper being of significant importance to Jaune. After ensuring Juniper's care, Jaune proceeded to Remnant.

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Appearance

Juniper is a very large jackalope, a mythical animal that is likely not present in Remnant. Jackalopes have the appearance of jackrabbits with the horns of an antelope. Juniper has white fur with light yellow markings on her face, paws, and tail. She has yellow eyes and long yellow horns with three branches protruding from each horn.

Personality

Juniper has a strong connection to Jaune, and is willing to help him fight. How this connection formed is currently unknown. She does not share Jaune's animosity towards the Curious Cat. Additionally, she does not seem to have the ability to speak like most Afterans.

She becomes quite timid when presented into unfamiliar situations, as shown by her nervousness upon being absorbed into a Punderstorm. She exhibits a smile when they see Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long kissing.

Powers and Abilities

She is very strong, as she was able to perform a dropkick on the Jabberwalker despite both her quadrupedal nature and Jaune riding on her back.

Trivia

• She is named after Team JNPR, Jaune's former team in Remnant.
• While Juniper is the first Jackalope to be presented in the show, RWBY: After the Fall and RWBY: Before the Dawn have mentioned Jackalope Grimm.
• Juniper was inspired by the White Rabbit of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" which can be inferred by her species, coloration, and assistance of Jaune's being "on time" to prevent the Paper Pleasers' Ascension.