Leon

> A fierce warrior through and through. He was ready to fight but never had much of a chance. District 6 will mourn the loss of this warrior.
>
> - Personal remarks of Archivist Lucien

A stealthy and crafty Leonin, Leon had a heart of rare purity and the courage to match. His was a quiet presence throughout most of the Games' preliminary events. Because his personality was largely unknown to possible sponsors due to his missing his interview with Caesar, Leon never accumulated much interest from viewers outside of his District. To those in his District, he was a hero whose loss struck at the hearts of the families he aided.

## Character Bio

### Appearance

A Leonin of moderate stature, he had a luscious golden mane and silky blonde fur. Leon was instructed to wear clothing while in the Capitol, as doing so was against his instincts.

### Character History

#### Childhood

Leon's parents struggled to provide for him and his siblings growing up. Even after long days of working on the assembly lines, his parents were often unable to procure enough food for all of their children. The oldest of four siblings, Leon began to take matters into his own hands. While his parents were at work, his siblings report that he began secretly leaving home to steal food for his family. He eventually became a skilled thief and learned to master the ways of stealth and treachery.

#### Adolescence

Before he knew it, thievery became a full-time job for Leon. While some may have turned to greed, Leon's generous attitude persisted. The better he became at his unsavory work, the more he began to share with the community of struggling families in the District. Leon became a secret hero to not only his family, but also the impoverished of his District. The day he was reaped was a sad one for many, as the families that relied on him were forced to suffer in more ways than one.

## Preparing For The Games

### Interview

Not being accustomed to the wide variety of foods at the Capitol, Leon suffered from a bout of indigestion on the day of his interview with Caesar Flickerman. Leon was forced by Capitol medical staff to forego the interview in order to focus on recuperating for the Games.

### Time in the Training Grounds

Another tribute who chose to stay out of the Training Grounds' spotlight, Leon spent his time practicing with throwing knives. He also took some time to perfect his stealth and eavesdrop on other tribute' 'plans. During his evaluation, a healthy Leon made a point to at least briefly display all of his skills. Only faltering with his displays of intimidation and athletics, Leon received an impressive score of 7.0 (eleventh best among tributes).

## During The Games

### Bloodbath

Caught in an early Entangle, Leon's odds of success plummeted within the opening seconds of the Bloodbath. After losing much precious time to Alexander's spell, he was able to secure a pair of daggers, a potion, and some rations before fleeing to the northeast. Steve, fleeing nearby, was able to knock down the brave Leonin, buying himself an opportunity to retreat.

### Death

Unable to defend himself, Ettezroc claimed Leon's life with a stroke of Parashu.

## Trivia

In performing research into Leon's background, Archivists were able to identify Leon's fence and turn him over to the local Peacekeepers. Remember, if you witness suspicious or criminal behavior, report it to the proper authorities.

It has been speculated that Leon had an alliance with Aurora, though this rumor has never been substantiated.

Did you know? The male lion is not normally responsible for hunting. That responsibility belongs to the pride's adult females.