Nuka

Nuka

the basics

the appearance

Species • Lion
Eye Colour • Striking haunted green
Markings & Scars • N/A
Height • Below Average
Weight • Average
Voice Actor • Andy Dick
Basic Appearance • Nuka is almost a perfect blend of his parents. He inherited Scar’s rather wild, unkempt but elegant appearance with a more lithe build than most males. However, he is slightly larger than his father from Zira’s side, sharing her slightly larger and broader frame but has both of his parents’ angular feature and his father’s almond shaped eyes. Said eyes are the same striking, haunted green. His fur is a few shades lighter than his father’s, being more of a reddish tan due to influence from Zira’s grayish tan fur with his muzzle, toes, and underbelly being a shade lighter. His tail tuft and start of a mane are black with the start of a goatee on his chin.

the personality

Personality • On the surface, Nuka can come off as rather unassuming, being somewhat clumsy and overexcited  in some situations. Despite this though, there is more to this young lion than many give him credit for. Nuka is very much like both parents, he can be underhanded and a schemer, never being afraid to plot against those he sees as enemies, being quite cunning and clever most times and equally as cruel and harsh. When not trying too hard, Nuka is best not to be underestimated, using his unassuming appearance to his advantage to listen, observe, and manipulate others as needed and has been known to hold a deep grudge for long periods. Yet, some of this can be overshadowed by his need to prove his worth or earn his mother’s attention and affection.

The years under Scar and being overlooked as heir has partially become the blame, feeling a sense of inferiority and low self-esteem that can fuel reckless behavior. Nuka struggles to balance his own wants and desires with those of his family. Though, there is a side of gruff affection. Nuka tends to show a similar manner of care towards his family as his mother goes,  having a dry or sarcastic tone but willing to jump at their defense should something happen. This is also particularly true for Kovu, whom Nuka cares for but resents in an ironic twist of Kovu being the “chosen one” as he likes to call it.

Likes • Causing trouble/mischief | His family | Proving his worth
Dislikes • Being underestimated | Simba and those who support him | Bugs

History • Nuka was born during Scar’s reign to Scar and his mate Zira. In fact, he was Scar’s first attempt at an heir and was therefore born a prince before his father’s fall. 

In an ironic twist of fate, Nuka was judged unsuitable to be king due to his appearance all too painfully akin to Scar when he was younger. Deemed not nearly strong enough, Scar moved onto the next lionesses to aim for another more suitable son. Though Nuka was not afflicted by this early on. Like his teenage sisters, Nuka still had a chance to know his father and was raised far better than most other cubs of the pride, getting the better food scraps and often taken around the Pridelands and Sacred Peak for lessons to someday taking the throne. Though the most unlikely candidate, per tradition Nuka was still groomed for the day.

Towards being an older cub, Nuka was able to start seeing warrior lessons, not yet participating but watching. Though, he wasn’t quite impressed at first, usually being bored which was enhanced upon his mother and her hunting party leaving to seek out food for the pride when there was almost none. And his life become even more difficult when his supposed younger brother, Koch, came into the picture and was chosen as the heir, causing the young lion to come to resent his brother. Eventually, one fateful night Simba, his cousin, would return to claim the throne out of no where turning their lives upside down. Nuka was one of those to witness his father’s tumble and being devoured by hyenas, the sight having a profound effect on his psyche. Such an act would prove to cause a deep darkness to awaken in Nuka, feeling a sense of revenge since that day.

Once Zira returned and they were ousted from being royalty, Nuka has shown nothing but trouble and anger towards Simba and his family. Being a teen now, he has taken part in the lessons warriors have, ignoring remarks and jabs that he would be incapable of being a warrior and seething inside, awaiting the day he can kill Simba personally and retake the throne, even if it means stealing it from his brother.

the FAMILy

Father • Scar
Mother • Zira
Siblings • Kanoni, Amari, Iniko, Vitani, Nakala (Sisters via Scar), Kovu (Adoptive brother)
Mate • N/A, but open 
Offspring • N/A
Others • Simba (Cousin), Kiara and Kion (Second cousins), Faraja (Aunt), Several cousins via Faraja

the role player

Name • Tundra
Nickname • Rin
Age • 26
Password • In your reflection
Other Characters • Kion, Kanoni, Udiri, Malka, Zuri, Madoa, Tova

roleplay Sample

See Malka

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