Leonardo Lionheart/Behind the Scenes

Throughout the production of a series, a lot goes on behind the scenes in regards to planning and design, which often go through multiple stages before resulting in the final version that is seen on screen. Some concepts and ideas can have an effect on the show and characters, and unexpected occurrences during production can also lead to changes and additions to the plans for the show.

Character Basis
Leonardo Lionheart alludes to the Cowardly Lion from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This allusion has had the following influences on the character and show:
 * The name "Leonardo" means "lion" and "bold" in Spanish. That and his last name, Lionheart, is reference to the Cowardly Lion himself and and possibly the character's bravery.
 * Lionheart is a lion faunus.
 * Lionheart is shown be incredibly fearful of Salem, a reference to the Lion's cowardice.
 * Of Dorothy's traveling companions in the original book, the Lion was the last one she met. Lionheart is the last one Ruby and her group meets.
 * In the original book, the Wicked Witch of the West captures the Lion and tries to force him to work for her. Lionheart works for Salem in the series.

Emblem
Lionheart does not currently have an emblem.