Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2018 22:36:04 GMT -5
Who am I? Just a conscience!
Introduce yourself
Hey, howdy, hey! The name's Gatonom, and I wished upon a star from my friend, Neo. My other imaginary friends include Zira and Kronk. Zazu and I are so very eager to join the Worlds of Disney circle of life!
Character basics
Character name: Zazu
Age: 9
Species: Red-Billed Hornbill
Birthplace: The Pride Lands
Movie: The Lion King
Custom title: The King's Majordomo
Why'd you pick this character? I enjoy Zazu's attitude, and think it will be great bringing that snark and his position to the world of greater Disney.
Character appearance (try to get at least 2 or 3 sentences for each section)
Hair description: Of course having no hair or fur, as a bird, instead having feathers. The top of Zazu's head features a long feather, rarely seen properly. His body is overall blue on top, white underside, even to the tail-feathers. Dark blue at the tips of his tail and wings.
Facial description/mood/expressions: His massive beak is his distinguishing feature, mostly a reddish-orange turning into a glossy bright orange closer to his face. Depending on angle one can see more orange than red. It is several times the size of the rest of his head. He has some bush above his eyes. His common expressions are of the snooty and proud sort. Likened to smug smirks or confident smiles.
Clothing style: None
Body build: Zazu is very small, even smaller than a lion cub, with most of his size in his wings and beak. His muscles are mostly in his wings; letting him glide and fly with ease for long distances. His legs are his smallest feature, simple orange talons. His tail-feathers are as long as the rest of his body.
Any unique traits (optional): None
Original character analysis (In your own words and please be thorough)
Personality:
Zazu is an uptight, by-the-books kind of guy, if he had his way. He means well, and knows how things should be and likes to keep them there. In service to the king he always follows his lead, even when it was Scar, but being uptight doesn't prevent him from speaking his mind. He is friendly with most pridelanders, and even those he isn't are amused by him. Most who don't like him, like to push him around.
History:
Zazu has served as advisor to the king since Mufasa was king, through Scar's reign and then Simba upon his return. Helping to usher the king in, to act as a sort of messenger and simple friend. From being used in pouncing lessons by Mufasa and the young Simba. Keeping a watchful eye, using his flight to find help when he can. The King saved him from being eaten by Scar, though he ended up a caged, singing bird for him after his death.
Under Simba, he mostly served to help Simba after the events, and had lightened up considerably.
Ambitions:
Zazu's ambition is the success of those he allies with, that being the Kings of the Pridelands. Doing his small part and putting his skills to work, in a pleasant reign.
Strengths & abilities:
Zazu is intelligent, quite good at improvisational singing, and a capable flier. He can be trusted to remember a lot of information (as demonstrated in his Morning Reports), and to navigate large areas like the Pridelands confidently and quickly. He has keen eyes allowing him to search from the vantage point of the skies.
Flaws:
Zazu is prone to being a know-it-all, he won't admit when he's wrong or unsure. His devotion also makes him rarely think for himself, being wise, but not the best problem-solver when put to action. He's best kept as support for someone more capable in that regard.
Likes:
Zazu loves to use his wisdom and wit, even if someone isn't the most receptive, if they'll take a minute to listen he'll be quite pleased. He also loves to be proven right. He has a fondness for puns, and being cheeky and snarky. At the same time he also loves to show the proper respect to those who deserve it.
Dislikes:
Zazu dislikes showing 'respect' to someone, like Scar or Simba that hasn't shown it. He isn't fond of children, but endures them. The same toward being pushed around like some kind of toy by children or animals.
Fears:
Zazu fears any sort of major problem, turning into a mess, and easily panicking when things go wrong. Even though he serves them, he still fears predators, be they lion or hyena. Any animal bigger, especially if it is aggressive, but he does try to put on a brave face.
Anything to add?:
I will be going for a more general look at Zazu, not specifically any time frame, leaning more toward his behavior in the first movie.
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