Velvet Scarlatina is a rabbit faunus and student at Beacon Academy in RWBY, the anime-inspired series created by Monty Oum and produced by Rooster Teeth. Soft-spoken and humble, Velvet may not be one of the central protagonists, but she has captured the hearts of fans worldwide thanks to her courage, empathy, and unique abilities.
Velvet is a member of Team CFVY (pronounced “coffee”), alongside Coco Adel, Fox Alistair, and Yatsuhashi Daichi. Though she initially seems shy and reserved, Velvet is a formidable Huntress-in-training who proves she’s not to be underestimated.
As a faunus, Velvet is part of a race that faces systemic discrimination in the world of Remnant. Her rabbit ears make her easily recognizable as a faunus, which sadly leads to bullying from some fellow students early on at Beacon. However, Velvet remains:
Kind and compassionate
Highly intelligent and observant
Unshakably loyal to her team
Capable of great strength when pushed
Her quiet nature hides a steely core — and when she finally unleashes her power, it’s a moment fans never forget.
Velvet wields a unique and powerful weapon named Anesidora, a high-tech camera-like device that allows her to replicate the weapons and fighting styles of anyone she has photographed.
This allows her to:
Copy weapons like Yang’s Ember Celica, Weiss’s Myrtenaster, and Ruby’s Crescent Rose
Adapt to various battle situations with ease
Use a wide variety of movesets, making her unpredictable and deadly
Velvet’s style reflects the theme of adaptability — a reflection of her ability to rise above prejudice and make others’ strengths her own.
Velvet plays a supporting role, but one filled with important moments:
Volume 2: Introduced as a target of bullying, highlighting faunus discrimination
Volume 3: Shines in the Battle of Beacon, stunning both characters and viewers with her combat prowess
Volumes 7–8: Briefly referenced but absent due to the focus shifting away from Beacon and Team CFVY
Despite limited screen time, Velvet’s appearances have had a lasting impact. She represents themes of inner strength, perseverance, and empowerment through empathy.
Caiti Ward brings warmth, grace, and quiet determination to Velvet’s voice. Her performance helps make Velvet feel authentic — soft-spoken but never weak.
Caiti Ward Bio:
Full Name: Caitlin "Caiti" Ward
Born: July 28, 1991
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Occupations: Voice Actor, Writer, Producer, Cosplayer
Known For:
Velvet Scarlatina in RWBY
Live-action appearances in Rooster Teeth’s RT Shorts and X-Ray and Vav
Background:
Joined Rooster Teeth as part of their live-action team
Contributed to cosplay design and community outreach
Known for her creativity and support of the RWBY fandom
Caiti’s Australian accent adds a unique charm to Velvet, helping her stand out in the RWBY cast. She remains involved with fans through conventions, panels, and social media.
Velvet has become a beloved character for many reasons:
Representation: A proud rabbit faunus who overcomes prejudice
Combat style: A creative and strategic fighter using other people’s strengths
Heart: Kind, thoughtful, and deeply supportive of her team
Design: Her soft brown palette, rabbit features, and camera-weapon combo are fan favorites
Voice acting: Caiti Ward’s performance brings subtlety and warmth to the role
She’s proof that you don’t need to be loud to be powerful.
Catch Velvet’s appearances in RWBY on:
Rooster Teeth’s website
Crunchyroll
YouTube
Amazon Prime Video
Velvet Scarlatina might not be front and center in every RWBY volume, but she’s one of the show’s most inspiring characters. Her quiet strength, innovative combat, and graceful resilience make her unforgettable. Thanks to Caiti Ward’s gentle yet grounded voice acting, Velvet continues to resonate with fans as a symbol of what it means to be brave in your own way.