Name: Tafari (meaning 'he who inspires awe')

Pride: Pridelands

Parents: Unknown

Siblings: None

Mate: Unknown

Cubs: Unknown

Distinguishing Features: black mane, tan-ish fur, purple nose, brown eyes, ear rims and elbow tufts, coloured paws and thighs

Personality: Tafari is the lion who is tough on the outside, yet soft and sweet on the inside. He's slow to catch up, and is sometimes a terrible idiot, but he always looks for ways to make it right. He's forward, and unafraid to make a point if he has to. Despite his "ladies-man" exterior, he holds a special place in his heart for the ones he loves, and protects them till the end. He is also a realist, and believes in living till your last breath, and making every day worthwhile.

Likes: his friends, adventure, patrolling, hunting, passing time

Dislikes: his loved ones getting hurt

History:

Tafari was born in the pridelands, obviously, as the result of his mother's mating with a rogue. At this time, ideas were slowly changing and in his mother's time, while mating with a rogue was practically a criminal act, in his time, it was becoming more acceptable. So, when he was born, as one of the first cubs of the new king's reign, his birth was celebrated.As a cub, he formed a very close friendship to another cub who was just a year older than him, Mosi.

When he was ten months old, the news circulated that the queen was carrying a cub. He was happy, since that meant more playmates for him. When the cub was born, Tafari was elated that he wouldn't be the youngest anymore. Before long, young Mohatu had joined him and Mosi in causing trouble for the kingdom wherever they went.

After a few years, when they were teenagers, the king started looking for suitable mates for his son, and soon found one, Kamaria, the youngest princess of the Grasslands. At first, Tafari thought she wasn't that bad, but Mohatu's behaviour to her worsened as time went by.

Tafari tried to support his friend, but even he had to draw the line somewhere.

More soon

Relation to TLK: Mohatu's best friend and an ancestor of Zira