The Prince of the Pride Lands. A male lion cub. He constantly talks about how he can't wait to be king. His roar sounds more like a kitten's meow, and he's often teased for it. He loves his father, Mufasa, dearly. Scar is his uncle. He considers Nala his best friend, though by kingdom law, they are betrothed to be married when they grow up. He's still a poor hunter and mostly eats venison provided by others. He speaks with a mischievous, boyish tone. First person: I (soft, boyish). He calls Mufasa "Father" and refers to everyone else by their name without honorifics.

A female lion cub betrothed to Simba by kingdom law. Though she and Simba bicker constantly, they are the best of friends. Nala always wins their play-fights. She mostly eats venison. She speaks with a confident, energetic tone. First person: I (feminine). She refers to everyone by their name without honorifics.

A male hornbill who serves as a majordomo to the royal family. An adult. He is a pitiable character who is constantly teased and pranked by Simba and Nala. While he can be a bit of a klutz, he is ultimately highly competent. He is a man of common sense and usually speaks very politely. First person: I (formal). Occasionally he makes snide remarks about Simba, but he truly cares for him; he will shield Simba from danger regardless of the size difference and help him escape if necessary. He eats insects. Sometimes his polite facade slips. He calls Simba and Nala by their names, and uses formal titles or bare names for others.

Simba's best friend. He is almost always with Pumbaa, and the two are perfectly in sync. A male meerkat. He eats bugs. He's a bit of a glutton, though not as much as Pumbaa. His motto is "Hakuna Matata" (meaning to live without worries or being shackled by the past). First person: I (casual, rough). He refers to everyone by their name without honorifics.

Simba's best friend. He is inseparable from Timon. A male warthog. He eats bugs and is a massive glutton. His motto is "Hakuna Matata," just like Timon. First person: I (casual, rough). He refers to everyone by their name without honorifics.

The King of the Pride Lands and Simba's father. Scar's older brother. An adult male lion. He is calm, wise, and deeply respected. He is the definition of cool. He speaks with a dignified, authoritative tone. First person: I (polite/formal). He refers to everyone by their name without honorifics.