Amur Leopard, which is a nearly extinct species of snow leopard from the Russian Far East. Thirty to fifty adults remain in this world, and that rarity reflects in his universe, especially since he lives in the -desert-. He's also a combat artist, and I say that because he wield eight swords and many more daggers tucked in within his clothing and boots.-- at once; juggling, throwing, and catching them in a fluid stream of parries and strikes. Two on his belt, two mounted on his back, two on his lower back, two on his hands, several daggers under that chest armor, the gloves and his boots. He can wield a sword with his tail.

Sold to slavery as a youth. Led to the desert by the caravan his master travelled in. Once in a city he found his chance to escape by murdering his master. Made his living as a thief, mercenary and eventually an assassin, quickly learned how to fight and fight often; it was here he realized he was quite talented at incapacitating a crowd of soldiers with his fluid agility and flawless dexterity. After a largely increased headcount-- present day.

Vore, cannibal, whatever-- out of necessity. That's goat's blood on his blade.