Name: Viper

Age: 5 yrs, 7 mths

Gender: Female

Rank: Hunter

Personality: A bright, clever lioness with a mile-wide stubborn streak that often gets her into trouble. She is quite bubbly and friendly, though if anyone says anything she doesn't like or agree with, she will shut down and become rather cold and brisk. Primarily, she is sweet and nice to everyone, even lions from other prides.

Appearance: [image]

Orientation: Polyamorous Bisexual

Pride: Sundown Pride

Rank Wanted: Hunter

Backstory: N/A [prolly will fill in later]

Mates: N/A [Open!]

Family: Two sisters [Open if you want them]

Other: N/A

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”

Name
Beryl.

Age
1 year, 8 months.

Gender
Male.

Orientation
Pansexual.

Pride
Savannah.

Rank
Royal Cub.

Rank Wanted
Adviser or Sub Male Secretly wants to be first male Broodmother.

Physical Description
wip, on image

Demeanor
Strengths
• Devoted- "love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause"
Loyalty is something Beryl holds very close to his heart. You won’t find this young male betraying you or anyone. He views loyalty to be the most important thing in a lion as well. However, loyalty doesn’t even begin to sum it up. If one were to describe Beryl, it wouldn’t be loyal, it would have to be devoted. He spends every hour of every day to make sure his pride is doing alright and to provide anything and everything he can to make sure they stay alright.

• Friendly- "kind and pleasant"
Despite having a sad past, Beryl doesn’t let it get the best of him. Others may have turned cold and aloof if they had gone through what Beryl had but it’s quite the opposite for the young male. Beryl is incredibly friendly and will welcome anyone into the pride with open paws. He believes that anyone can change with hard work and dedication and he would always be there for them if that was the case.

• Fatherly- "relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a father, especially in being protective and affectionate"
Fatherly is another good trait to describe Beryl as. No matter one’s age, Beryl will treat them like his own kin. He has a large heart which can contain unlimited love in. Soothing and comforting others is something that Beryl is very good at. After all, he may not say it often or show it but his history has really affected him and he knows how bad it can feel at first. Because of this, Beryl has learned to comfort others in the way that they need it. He’s a great listener and an even greater friend that will always be there for you when you need it.

Neutral
• Hopeless Romantic- "a person who holds sentimental and idealistic views on love, especially in spite of experience, evidence, or exhortations otherwise."
This male, unfortunately for him, can view all the positives of a lion. If you asked him, he could name at least three attractive traits for both personality and appearance in another feline. Due to this, he seems to fall in love very easily. The idea of love to Beryl warms his entire body. The thought of potentially settling down with said lion, giving them everything in the world and said lion returning every wave of love back at you just seems to awestruck the young male.

• Insecure- "(of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious."
Beryl is incredibly insecure as well, something that affected him from his background. After all, his own parents don't even particularly like him and over all, it's affected him. Life alone was rough and he had to do things that he really didn’t want to do and now tries to make it up as much as he can. Due to this, Beryl doesn’t truly believe he’s worth much if nothing at all. If left alone for too long, these thoughts can only grow. Hence, it’s why Beryl is so keen on making as many friends as possible.

• Selfless- "concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish"
Beryl is an incredibly selfless feline and actually finds himself caring more about others than himself. If someone is in danger, Beryl will happily give his own life for the life of that certain feline. If Beryl were put in a situation where either himself or an elder had to eat the last prey in the world, it would go to the elder no questions asked. After all, all their work deserves to be paid off and they deserve to have it all as they gave all of it up in order for there to be order.

Weaknesses
• Gullible- "easily persuaded to believe something; credulous."
Despite being a few months away from adulthood in the Savannah Pride, Beryl is still, nonetheless, easily manipulated. When feelings come into play, it’s easy to grasp a hold on Beryl's. He would do anything and everything for those he loves. He takes everything one says seriously as well. A rumor to anyone else, in comparison, is the brutal and honest truth to Beryl.

• Pushover- "a person who is easy to overcome or influence"
Although he’s a nice male, he finds himself being a total pushover. If someone wants something, he’ll do anything in his power to provide them with that certain thing. This includes even risking himself. As long as he gets to see their reaction afterward, death is worth it. He may be a generous guy but he gives more than he takes and this can prove unhealthy, especially since at times he thinks himself unworthy of the good things in life.

• Workaholic- "a person who works excessively and compulsively and is unable to detach from work"
Another negative trait about Beryl is that he’s a total workaholic. When it comes to his health, he pushes it away and thinks of others way too much. Patrols can prove difficult at times for him as he can be completely exhausted but still force himself to get prey and food for his pride and loved ones. Beryl wants to prove himself as much and as often as possible to others as he doesn’t view himself as much of anything.

History
Beryl was born to the current king and queen of the infamous Savannah Pride in the Great Hunger. The Great Hunger was incredibly rough for those in the Savannah Pride. It was driving them mad. The already hot climate grew unbearable with the desperation of food. The queen, being driven by her maternal instincts, killed off a rogue male that lingered in their territory. Primal urges drove her to eat him out of desperation. That act of cannibalism and lack of nutrition is what caused young Beryl to be born with floppy ears and as a weak runt. He had two other brothers who unfortunately passed away due to heat strokes. Being the only cub remaining in the couple's first litter, Beryl was fiercely protected by both of his parents and spoiled relentlessly. He was incredibly loved and protected and cherished all around in the pride.

That was true until young Beryl snuck out of the Savannah Pride camp, eager to earn his keep and prove to his parents that he wasn't a mere weakling that needed to be protected constantly. On his journey for honor though, Beryl stumbled into a rival pride's territory that's now extinct. The king, who so happened to be patrolling, encountered the cub and wasted no time in trying to kill him off. Beryl turned to run but it was too late, the fearsome king had slashed his face. Luckily, it wasn't fatal as Beryl barely managed to move in time. Blood began to stain the savannah floor and Beryl knew he didn't have long. Fortunately for him though, his father appeared from the depths of long grass and attacked the other king. The two fought desperately and lots of blood was shed but eventually, the king of the Savannah Pride won the battle. After the fight was won, the king quickly checked his only son. He froze at the sight of the large scar and the shaking and crying cub. With disappointment in his eyes, he carried Beryl home.

Instead of the parental approval that Beryl yearned for, his parents were furious and slowly began giving up on the little prince. The scar was a reminder that Beryl would never amount to what his parent's expected. No longer was he loved and cherished as before. Now, he would be ignored and at times Beryl could catch a glance of sheer disappointment in his parent's eyes. The king and queen had an image to keep. They couldn't be seen loving on such a weak male. Eventually, he was ignored completely when he became a sweet and loving adolescent instead of the fierce son they hoped for. Beryl was like a ghost in the pride until his sister, Aloe, was born. Finally, something to look forward to in this wretched pride.

Every now and again, his parents check up on Beryl to make sure he isn't dead or on his way to death. They remind him that the hyena skirt on him must remain on him to cover up his rib cage that shows underneath his short fur. Their son can't be a complete joke in the pride. Starvation is a major problem in the pride but if the pride realized that the king and queen's own son couldn't even feed himself then the already sparkling flames of rebellion would grow much stronger.

Relationships
● Mother: [Savannah Pride Queen] : [Living Status: Alive]

● Father: [Savannah Pride King] : [Living Status: Alive]

● Sibling(s): [Younger siblings (not littermates as they passed away) are open due to Beryl's parents being king and queen !]

● Littermate(s): [Sorted by Oldest to Youngest]
[Oak] | M | : [Living Status: Deceased]
[Sardine] | M | : [Living Status: Deceased]

● Mate: [Name] | M/F |: [Living Status: Alive/Deceased] | Reason: |

● Close Friend: [Name] | M/F |: [Living Status: Alive/Deceased] | Reason: |

● Like(s): [Name] | M/F |: [Living Status: Alive/Deceased] |Reason: |

● Dislike(s): [Name] | M/F |: [Living Status: Alive/Deceased] |Reason: |

● Hostile: [Name] | M/F |: [Living Status: Alive/Deceased] |Reason: |

● Offspring: [Name] | M/F |: [Living Status: Alive/Deceased] |Reason: |

Theme Song
Compass - The Neighbourhood.

Other
Without Decor (aka healthy Beryl):