Reiko

Reiko was a unique big cat, a hybrid species known as a leopon, a mix of lion and leopard. The birth of such unusual feline always was really rare event, but Reiko had a sister named Sieva, which also was a hybrid. The lion pride they were born in, had a
leader with a strong sense of leadership and responsibility, Anarr. He was also known for admiring all lionesses that had any unique traits and genetic mutations. Because of this, and because of having sister with similar trait, Reiko never felt alone or rejected in the pride. In fact, she was admired and treated with respect.
Reiko had dark fur with bright stripes, and her most striking feature were her celestite eyes. Despite her beautiful appearance and unusual look which was so admired around, Reiko had a reputation for being unreliable. She was often found to be absent during hunts or when the pride needed her help. Despite Reiko's unreliability, Anarr however, had a soft spot for her and often gave her a chance to redeem herself.
The one thing that Reiko was reliable for was her love for her sister, Sieva. She always made sure to be there for her, even if it meant neglecting her responsibilities in the pride. Reiko had a special bond with her sister, and they were always seen together.
Reiko always admired lion shamans she sometimes saw on her way to hunting grounds. She loved their appearance, the way they decorated their manes and bodies really resonated with her. She tried to mimic their feather ornaments and bodywears and she eventually found much fun in preparing and wearing them. Other lionesses didn't really like her style because it made her more visible when she hunted, which usually affected the whole hunting parties she joined. They had a serious talk with Reiko about it and in the result of it Reiko started to try harder and work more on her hunting skills, just to show everyone she can do good without having to take her decorations off. With time, her dedication completely erased her reputation of being unreliable, and instead, she became respected not only because of her species or appearance, but also because of her skills.

Reiko had two hybrid daughters: Saffi and Saindhava