Uzoefu

:"You've made me proud, but don’t you stop."
:―Uzoefu, "Pursuit"
Uzoefu is a lioness and the lead hunter of the Moyo Hodari Pride.
== Appearance ==
Uzoefu is a thick, powerful lioness with a broad chest and long, sturdy legs. She rivals many of the pride's males in size, and is considerably larger than any of the other lionesses. Her thick fur is tawny gold, parted by a few scars on her square muzzle. One dark-rimmed ear is ripped, and her eyes are pale olive green. Her underbelly and the tops of her paws are light tan, and her nose is dark brown. She has gray-black claws that, though short, are surprisingly sharp. She has a firm, commanding voice that's loud enough to make it sound as though she's shouting even if she's simply speaking normally.
== Personality ==
Uzoefu is an experienced huntress with a taste for adventure. She's always spoiling to try something new, and dislikes being ordered by the king to do otherwise. She'll take on any challenge that she is able to seek out, and though she doesn't mind if she gets injured in the process, always goes to great risks to preserve the well-being of her fellow huntresses, who always insist upon accompanying her. She always obeys orders, if reluctantly, because she relishes being the leader of the hunt and doesn't want to chance losing her position. In a fight, she is brutish and strong, but not the quickest of thinkers. She's relatively friendly and is willing to have a chat with anyone, but tends to come on rather strong, which can intimidate others. She gives orders with a sureness and composure that makes it difficult for others to doubt her, and is always willing to offer hunting advice.
As a mother, Uzoefu expects her only her daughter to follow in her pawsteps as the lead huntress. She tries not to be overly critical of her, but sometimes can be, though she does her best to apologize whenever she does. She has high hopes for Badilifu's future as a pride member.
== History ==
===Early Life===
Uzoefu is born into the Moyo Hodari Pride in the Drylands.
===Hadithi Ya Hodari===
===="Pursuit"====
Uzoefu leads a hunt intended to result in the death of a Cape buffalo. She is the first to attack the buffalo, but winds up being badly wounded by the beast's horns. She manages to begin a final order to her daughter Badilifu, but is trampled and crushed by the buffalo before she is able to finish her final sentence.
== Quotes ==
:"The hares reported that the herd is by the Mkondo River. So, that’s where we’re going to go. I want everything to be efficient and clean. No funny business. We circle the herd and seek out the one we’re looking for. It’s male, and it will have scratches down its flanks."
:―Uzoefu, "Pursuit"
:"Enough chattering back there."
:―Uzoefu, "Pursuit"
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Category:Drylanders
Category:Deceased
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