Leone Goldenrod: RWBY OC

RWBY OC Bio: Leone Goldenrod

                          While lions are some of the fiercest animals in the world, they are still cats. And, like all cats, they are often playful and lazy. No one in the entire world of Remnant personifies the childish spirit and incredible strength of the king of the jungle like Leone Goldenrod.

Name: Leone (Latin for lion) Goldenrod (Both a plant and color)

Race: Human

Age: 17

Color Scheme: Gold, tan, and gray.

Trailer Quote: "Those who crave strength never consider its burden. Those who have strength never understand the desire for it." - Drew S. Brueckl

Influence/Reference: Kamen Rider OOO’s SaGoZo combo, Gamel from Kamen Rider OOO, Tatsuko Itagaki from Maji De Watashi Nii Koi (Oh Samurai Girls (The only dating sim with a story good enough that it made me want to watch all the walkthroughs)). No, she is not based off Leone from Akame Ga Kill, although I do love her, she is incredible, and is also clingy with the object of her affections.

Symbol: Gold circle containing a roaring lioness with Z’s for eyes and the inside of the circle shaded gray.

Occupation: Member of the Golden Rods (former), Vacuo Resident (former), Beacon Student (current)

Gender: Female


Appearance:      Height: 6’8

                           Weight: 200 pounds (90.7 kilos)

                 Muscle Build: Well-toned, very curvaceous (larger than Yang’s, however since there are no actual measurements given for the characters in that department, Leone should be considered a D).

                      Skin Tone: Lightly-Tanned

                      Eye Color: Sandy Brown with flecks of Gold (However, she has her eyes closed unless she wants to get serious.)

                               Hair: Long, extending all the way down to her hips. Ruffled and messy from constant case of bed head. Has two bangs that reach halfway down her ears. Tannish brown, like a lion’s fur.

                        Clothing: Tanned leather jacket worn over her shoulders (nearly every character questions why it stays on her). Her symbol is on the back and there are white flames lining the bottom and sleeves. Underneath, she wears a white tank top with a golden brown t-shirt underneath. Wraps a gray hooded sweatshirt around her waist. Wears khaki sweatpants. On her feet, she often wears Nike sneakers that are completely gray in color. Has three bandoliers of disc-shaped dust rounds going over her shoulders and around her waist when she goes into battle.

Weapons:         Name:  Shixing (Shortened form of Shīzi de juéxǐng, which is Chinese for Lion’s awakening)
                             Type: Triple-Barreled revolving pole cannon.

                Appearance: The handle is completely dull gray with a large brass ring at the end. The handle is wrapped in a layer of white cloth. The barrels are bark brown.

        Dust Preference: Carries all types of dust ammunition, but prefers fire and electricity.

            Measurement: Total length is 7 feet. Handle is 3 ½ feet. Barrels are 2½ feet. Ring is 1 foot in diameter.

                      Abilities: Underneath the cloth wrapping, the handle is actually a complicated series of dials. She twists these dials to select the different types of dust contained within her weapon. Due to her childish personality, many assume that the weapon simply changes dust type when the barrels revolve, but in reality it’s because she is the only one who knows the combinations. She can also have the dust spread along the barrels to give her weapon different capabilities (Ex. Lightning Spear). Waking Lion is incredibly heavy, allowing only those with incredible strength to wield it.
Aura and Abilities: Aura: Tannish Gold like golden rods and gives a soft glow, like a slowly rising run. Color changes to stone gray when her semblance activates.

                     Semblance: Pressure Press: Leone’s semblance allows her, in a sense, to control gravity in an area around her. She does not have complete control over gravity, but can increase its effect on objects within an area. Currently, that area is around 20 feet in diameter. She prefers to use it subconsciously. When it is done this way, it causes a great amount of discomfort for her enemies. She can discriminate targets within her range. She uses her semblance to divert projectiles, stop enemies, and restrain others. One of the reasons she has such incredible strength is that as an infant, her power caused gravity to affect her 3 times as much as a normal human.

               Fighting Style: Leone is incredibly reckless when fighting. Unlike her leader, she moves completely on instinct, often approaching a problem with brute strength. She is completely unorthodox, often using unusual methods such as swinging her weapon by its ring or using it as a baseball bat to launch projectiles. Due to habit, she often only fully opens her eyes when she gets serious in a fight. She often relies on Silva or her other teammates to come up with a strategy, playing the role of tank to stall for time. She can get carried away in the fight, but will rush towards her teammates if she believe they are in trouble.

    Non-Combat Skills: Somehow capable of finding Silva anywhere, uncanny intuition, “the magic satchel” power that somehow cannot be used in battle (ability to pull objects of various sizes out of seemingly nowhere), able to sleep in almost any environment. Knows much about the criminal underworld and the various techniques of crime due to her past.

                Personality: Leone is the epitome of a cat. Her favorite thing in the world is sleeping, spending nearly all her time napping. She often keeps her eyes nearly closed so that it’s easier to fall asleep. She is also playful and childish, often begging for food and complaining about work when she is forced to do it. She often wears her emotions on her sleeve, glomping anything she deems cute. She is gluttonous, reckless, and prone to cartooney shenanigans. While Leone does have all of these childish traits, she has a hidden side of emotional maturity. She can sense someone’s emotional state, and is often quick to comfort them. Loyal to a fault, she will intervene if she feels a friend is hurt or needs help. She is quick to use force to solve problems and is never afraid to speak her mind.

Likes: Naps, Silva, Food, and fighting.

Dislikes: Rules, work, boredom, and cold weather.
Reason For Becoming A Huntress: Family grew bored of being criminals, and decided to hunt them instead.

History/Backstory: The kingdom of Vacuo is renowned for being one of the harshest places in the world of Remnant. To survive in the arid wastes and scorching deserts, one must be just as heart. Within the rugged landscape, there is one unspoken rule: Never go against the Golden Rods. The Golden Rods were easily the strongest gang in the wasteland. Their members and contacts numbered in the hundreds. Leading this great empire were the Goldenrod’s, the family of the organizations founder. Gerith Goldenrod was among the strongest Huntsmen known throughout the kingdoms. Every year since he graduated, he was easily a guaranteed contestant in the one on one rounds. However, after five years of guaranteed victory, something changed the man. All the awards and trophies lost their luster. The screams of the crowd became nothing but whispers in his ears. Gerith looked upon the Grimm, and he found a connection with the dark creatures. Giving everything they were, everything they would be to a single goal, he felt respect towards them. One night, during a night time patrol, he came upon a robbery. Easily defeating the would be criminals, Gerith himself was seen as the thief. As he was fending off the authorities, Gerith felt an exhilaration. He felt more thrilled robbing a store than any match he had ever fought in. Soon, his entire family shared his sentiment, and the Golden Rods were born. While they kept death rates to a minimum, the Golden Rods were a near unstoppable force of villainy. However, as years passed, Gerith grew tired of the criminal life to. He decided that the entire thing was really just a phase, a temporary relief from the seemingly futile effort that came with being a Huntsmen. So Gerith began thinking of a way to turn the organization into a force for good once more. After all their past misdeeds, however, it was virtually impossible for them to stay in Vacuo. So Gerith decided to contact a longtime rival, a now Professor Ozpin. As a sign of goodwill, Gerith’s daughter would enroll into Beacon Academy. Such is the story of Leone Goldenrod. Years of criminal activity became her strength, as the young lady prepared herself for the exciting life of a Huntress.

Fanfiction: SLPH

Relationship with teammates: Silva Forestier: Leone fell for Silva the moment she saw him. At that moment, the only reason for her affection was his visual appeal. After their time spent together, those feelings only grew. She has no qualms about stating the fact, and wastes no time in attempting to keep him close. However, during combat, she will listen to his commands. She has an unshakable amount of faith in him, and completely believes that he will do whatever it takes for the team to return after every mission.

Prière Fer Rouge: When partners were being selected for the Beacon initiation, Leone didn’t particularly care on whose team she was on. However, things began rather roughly when she and Prière met upon landing. She believed her to be completely too straight and narrow, too militaristic. After fighting side by side, they grew a mutual respect for each other. They still butt heads from time to time in arguments, but are willing to set things aside to help their friends.

Haukea Hibiscus: When Silva brought her home, Leone immediately tried to scoop her up and cradle her in her arms. Gushing over how adorable she is, she treats her like a child who tries to act mature, but just ends up looking even more adorable. Protective and maternal, she constantly attempts to be the “big sister”.

Themes: Gold by Jeff Williams

Remnant The Game Skills: Nigh undefeatable. Instinctive choices always lead to victory (when she plays, it looks like she’s writing a Death Note). Preferred Kingdom: Vacuo. Play Style: Complete domination, spreading her territory through small battles won by sheer military might, and moving her forces forward like a great tide. Favorite Card Combo: Pitfall, Desert Storm, then Resourceful Raider.

Quotes:                 “SILVY! *smothering hug*”
                              “Keeping my eyes open all the way is too much work.”
                              “What if we blew a hole in the wall?”
                              “Like Pops always said, “It’s only illegal if the other guy can beat you!””
                              “What? The door is open now.”
                              “Why are you looking at me like that? You think this is my first time breaking people out of prisons? Though I have to admit, it’s a little different doing it from the inside.”
                              “But that tree looks so comfy!”
                              “Mr.Pillow! Noooooooooooo You shall be avenged! I’ll find where they live, take their families… oh, there you are.”