Post by kryptid on Apr 24, 2009 23:10:32 GMT -5
Character Information
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Name: Ari (Swahili for "enthusiasm")
Canon or Non-canon? Non-canon
Age: Young adult
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Elephant Graveyard
Personality: A cautious creature, Ari never runs spontaneously into a dangerous situation. As a planner, he tries to weigh his options and take the route which most likely leads to success. When it comes to hunting, he is also patient and observant. Despite the fact that he is a hyena, he never seeks to torment his prey. Rather, he hunts for the sake of survival and survival alone. He wants the job done as quickly and painlessly as possible.
He sees his purpose in life as that of a peace-maker. Ari tries to present himself in a positive light to his peers so that mediating with them can be done efficiently. Not one to shy away from strangers, he will make friends with just about anyone who is willing to warm up to him, regardless of species. He isn't one to make fun of others behind their back and will offer support to almost anyone in need. It isn't out of Ari's character to go lacking on behalf of a needy friend.
Physical Description: A moderately-sized male hyena. Unlike his more savage brethren, every aspect of him seems to exhibit an aura of compassion and trust. His soft yellow eyes are bright with enthusiasm and his relatively narrow face often wields a wide smile. In contrast to the grayish-tan coat of the other hyenas, Ari is clad in warm, coppery fur offset with a shade of light tan underneath his body. His neck features four dark splotches on either side, whereas three dark spots adhere to each of his flanks. The back of his neck is covered with a dark auburn mane which leads up to a set of short bangs that lay flat against his forehead.
History: Born in the Elephant Graveyard early in Mufasa's reign, Ari was a low-ranking hyena from the beginning. He never picked up the hateful ways of the other hyenas, perhaps because he became interested in lions at a young age. Instead of growing to hate them, he admired their ability to keep peace in their territory. Ari dreamed that the two species would come to an alliance at some time in the near future. When Scar called for just such an event to occur, he was overjoyed. But how well would this turn out? Would the two species live comfortably with one another? Would the king promote peace or hardship? Ari has yet to see.
Picture: fanart.lionking.org/Artists/Kryptid/Ari2.png
Other? Nothing that I can think of yet.
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