I hesitated a little, but I started to wonder if you are onto something in general. As defined, that type of individualist would be something like a herd of cat

I hesitated a little, but I started to wonder if you are onto something in general. As defined, that type of individualist would be something like a herd of cats. They are clearly a part of a group ( with their own slang, rites and forbidden actions ), but yet manage to maintain aura of individualism. I am not sure I agree, but I think it is an interesting thought worth exploring further.