✶ Imani ✶

meaning: "Belief" "Faith" "Trust"

Age:

5 years, 6 months.

Gender:

Female

Rank:

Huntress.

[Potentially a follower to the Rebellion, though she is still unsure where she stands]

Desired Rank:

It's not an actual rank per se, but to be the Head Huntress. - A strong hunt leader is respected by all, and brings blessings to the Pride.

Rebellion Rank:

None currently.

Loyalty To:

Her sister Huntresses. (TBD on specific lionesses)

Loyalty Level:

9/10, she will fight & hunt alongside, and trust them to the death... yet there can be some things even they may do which can be unforgivable.

Appearance:

Imani has never been singled out for good looks, nor overwhelming strength, or admirable speed. She is a perfect balance between the two latter. Neither more lithe nor muscled, as to be singled out as more one or the other. A clear seasoned hunter however, she has clear signs of scuffles with prey and foe. Her ears have their fair share of nicks and markings where they have torn from other animals: several small tears and scratches on the left with two much deeper ones on her right Her muzzle too has signs of claws and tears - for Imani is one to run in headfirst into any sign of trouble; anything that threatens her Pride. She has been this way since she was a cub.

Imani is not one to be considered pretty, but vanity has never been up there in her interests. She has far more important things to be doing than admiring her own looks - like spending her days roaming the Pride's lands, hunting and helping her Pride in whatever way possible. A perfect balance between speed and strong muscle, she weighs in around 330lbs; neither enourmous nor small. Plus, she's around 3.5 feet tall and about 8 feet from muzzle to tail tip. No delicate lady, Imani does not hesitate in getting involved with a hunt or fighting out foe. She can certainly outweight her physical stature with her situational ferocity.

Her fur colouring ranges through her pelt. The darkest points are near-charcoal black at the increasingly narrow diamond marking on her forehead. The back of her ears are notibly dark too, alongside the cresent of her back. The base of her short, shaggy fur is a sandy-gold. Which is nothing special compared to most lionesses, but is kept neat and tidy for the most part, all the same. Her chest gradients down to a creme-white then to a much brighter white, as does her muzzle. Both areas have slightly longer, messier fur but again are kept in pristine condition. What else would she do between hunts beside grooming her fur and snoozing?

All Imani's points are very diamond in shape. Her eyes are surrounded by a darker diamond shaped patch of fur which accentuates the dull amber of her eyes. Her tail has this dark patch too, angled in a way that has half that brighter fluffy white and half the charcoal grey. She also has leftover tiny darker golden markings from cubhood, most notible around her legs and chest. Although these are rarely noticible when she's not in good sunlight. The very structure of her head and body is quite 'diamond' too ; angular and sharp with her legs and muscles well defined. She has quite a determined look about her, with a strong squared jaw and perked ears.

Personality:

Imani is a very forthright lioness, particularly outspoken in her own opinions but also the opinions of her fellow lionesses. In particular her fellow Huntresses. Knowing she isn't the smartest lioness around, she's wise and happy enough to clear the stage for someone she knows she can trust to get whatever needs doing, at least well enough. For the most part she's just there to provide a bit of physical support, but she can be a provider of some brutal honesty when needed. To her sisters, she is trustworthy beyond compare and a endlessly loyal friend. To those she hasn't bonded with yet, she is reasonably standoffish but easygoing enough if they are not a threat. Either way, she's quick to judge and makes decisions in a heartbeat - taking everything as presented to her and accepting no ifs or buts from anyone.

Imani doesn't like to bother herself with thinking through every little thing, or working through any kind of deceit. If the answer isn't clear at first glance, she'll either swat away (sometimes literally, with a forepaw) or ignore it entirely. She's the type of lioness to challenge some other to a fight if she thinks the situation is severe enough for one, without any chance of hesitation. Or to ward off an irritant with a swift nip or growl. In her opinion, words are far less effective than a little harsh action. And, if the problem cannot be solved now, it is not a problem that will be solved. Not without a lot of wasted effort at least. Pre-planning does not appear to be something she would consider for pretty much anything... and the ability to wait is only just hanging in there.

The truth is, Imani isn't impatient. She's just very eager to get things in to motion. Occasionally a little too eager. To her, lying and waiting only makes sense if the goal is too 'on edge' to be pounced apon immediately. Like a cub waiting on an anxious antelope glancing downwind, patience must be learnt in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Unfortunately. Jumping up on it too early can only scare it off. Things can escape one's paws if they are unable to judge when to strike however, and Imani has found it's a little easier to catch on as soon as an opportunity presents itself, and deal with the reprocussions later. But that's earned her a scar or two. And a little bit of a bruised ego.

Crush:

As little as she'd like to admit it, one of the dominant males...

Mate:

None. She is not of the harem nor a Queen. Neither would she ever consider mating a male outside her Pride.

Cubs:

None.

Kin:

Her sister in the Harem (Imp's Lady)

Affiliations:

WIP, Open :D

Other:

Did I get this done in less than a day? Gasp-