Zaris (not my pic)

Zaris Ken Xavier Backstory Zaris was born into a fractured household: his father, an anthropomorphic dragon, and his mother, an anthropomorphic goat. The home was a place of fear—his father hid cruelty behind a calm face and committed acts that shattered the family. After losing siblings to that violence, Zaris fled as a teenager. He survived by scavenging, sleeping in abandoned buildings, and learning to read the city’s shadows. Months of hardship hardened him but did not break him. He was eventually found and legally adopted by Valentine, an anthropomorphic hyena who saw past his scars and raised him with fierce, steady care. Under her protection Zaris learned trust, loyalty, and the quiet power of second chances. Appearance and Traits Zaris stands 6'9", a striking anthro sheep-dragon hybrid. His primary fur is black across torso, arms, legs, and head; his chest fur and the tip of his tail burn red. Four crimson horns crown his brow and a small gem—forced into his forehead by his father—glints with a history he cannot forget. His wings are large but damaged; they cannot lift him in full flight, yet they allow controlled glides. His red eyes are intense, often unreadable until he chooses to reveal them. Abilities and Habits Zaris moves with surprising grace for his size. He scavenged survival skills early—lockpicking, stealth, and urban navigation—and learned to use his gliding wings for quick escapes. The gem in his forehead hums with a faint, mysterious energy that sometimes flares under stress. Personality and Motivations Beneath a reserved exterior, Zaris is kind and protective. He defends those who cannot defend themselves and reacts fiercely when loved ones are threatened. He trusts slowly but loves deeply. His past drives him to seek justice and to build a life where no one else endures what he did. He is haunted but hopeful, determined to turn pain into purpose.