All our cats have been rescue adoptions.
Our current 2 are Spock and Millie.
Spock is 4, has big ears and long legs (similar height to our friends Maine Coons) can reach the table/kitchen counter top without jumping, pretty skinny. Very chatty (will never let me sleep in if he wants feeding), excellent hunter and climber, is a very chilled and playful (bit of a goofball) cat, not overly territorial, so seldom gets in any real fights.
Millie is a mature little lady, was an indoor cat prior to us adopting her (from a friend of a friend who had an unfortunate change in circumstances), so pretty much spends her time sleeping inside or in the sun if outside, can't hunt, and pretty pathetic climber. Loves sitting on things, bags, paper, laps, old pizza boxes, in the car if sun is out.
Spock and Millie are definitely not friends, seldom share the same sofa, but don't mind being in the same room, especially as both like attention from people. Mille is okay with the kids, Spock loves them and often pops up to say good night to them when they are in bed (and getting shut in their rooms for the night).