Name - Masamba Shabaka (Goes by Mazz)
Age - 29
Race - Weresnake - Black Mamba
Status - Alpha
Powers - General Powers as well as:
Alpha - Mindspeak, No Shift Coma
Minor - Speed Shift, Self Control Shift, Minor Healing, Guarding
Celeb Claim - Taye Diggs
Avatar URL - http://soiuser.hyperchat.com/masambashabaka/M8.jpg
Height - 6' 2"
Weight - 235lbs
Hair - None
Eyes - Black
Occupation - Does Prince Count?
Skills - Had learned many skills back home that serve him well to this
day.
Family - A huge nest, too many siblings to name. All of his
clan remain in Africa
History - If you've seen the movie "Coming to America" one would wonder
if it were patterned after Mazz's life story or vice versa. Born in the
Busoga kingdom, Masamba grew up a proud yet willful son to his even
prouder parents. They raised him to become King, ruler of the kingdom
and of the nest, but Mazz had different plans. He wanted to see the
world outside of Uganda, even outside of Mother Africa and the only way
to do that would be to leave. He did so when he was 21, much to the
dismay of the royals he left behind. Eventually his brother would
become King and would rule Busoga and the nest, leaving Mazz to live
his life free of the responsibilities of home. That freedom came at a
price, as now Masamba's funds are not as infinite as they used to be.
After 8 years of living free, as well as living below his station as royalty, his travels bring him to the states. At first he stopped in Nashville, got a job and found himself the protector of a red tree boa shifter named Sierra, a woman with a troubled past. It was the need to make sure she is well cared for that prompted Mazz to make sure his financial business is sound, solid and back under his control once again.
It took time and travel, trips to the countries where the accounts were held, legal battles with his brother and his lawyers, but eventually Mazz won the legal fight. With his funding secure, it was time to resettle. Miami seemed like a nice place for a couple of snakes to hang their hats, but it just wasn't as good a fit as Palm Beach seems to be. At least this the hope.
