Leon S. Kennedy

Leon Scott Kennedy is a fictional video game character from the Resident Evil survival horror series. He is a protagonist in Resident Evil 2 and the main protagonist of Resident Evil 4. During the events of Resident Evil 2, Leon is a rookie police officer who arrives in Raccoon City for his first day on the job, only to confront the T-Virus outbreak first-hand. Six years later in Resident Evil 4, Leon returns as a secret agent for the US government, assigned to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley.

History[]

Leon is one of the two protagonists in Resident Evil 2; the other being Claire Redfield. In the story, Leon is a recently-hired police officer for the Raccoon Police Department. He arrives late to Raccoon City on his first day. He finds the town already overrun by zombies and encounters a civilian, Claire. The two decide to seek refuge in the city's police station, and they attempt to escape the city alive. He maintains radio contact with Claire and is partnered with Ada Wong, a woman claiming to be looking for her missing boyfriend. His attempt to find an escape route leads him to Umbrella's underground laboratory within the city, where he confronts several of Umbrella's mutant creatures, including Umbrella's prize creation, the Tyrant. Just prior to making his escape, Leon learns that Ada is actually working for a rival corporation of Umbrella's and was sent to steal the G-Virus. Ada is mortally wounded during an encounter with the Tyrant and is presumed to die from it, however, leaving Leon to escape along with Claire and Sherry Birkin.

The epilogues of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis expand on Leon's fate following Resident Evil 2. After escaping the city, Claire set out on her own to search for her brother, while Leon and Sherry were approached by the US military, and Leon made an undisclosed deal with a representative of the US government. In Resident Evil: Survivor and Resident Evil Code: Veronica Leon has joined an anti-Umbrella force. In Survivor, he is mentioned to be the one who sent the game's protagonist, Ark Thompson, to Sheena Island. In Code: Veronica, Claire gets in touch with Leon when she is trapped on Rockfort Island, and Leon relays the information to Chris Redfield.

Leon returned as the protagonist of Resident Evil 4. Set six years after the events of Resident Evil 2, Leon has become an agent for the US government and is assigned to rescue the newly-elected President's daughter, Ashley Graham, who is being held at an undisclosed location. Her kidnappers turn out to be part of a cult known as Los Illuminados, which has taken control of the local villagers with parasites known as Las Plagas. Leon teams up once again with Ada Wong, who seeks to steal the Plagas sample for her unknown employer, and Luis Sera, a former researcher for Osmund Saddler, the cult leader. He also confronts Jack Krauser, a former acquaintance who disappeared two years prior to the events of the game, now working for Albert Wesker.

Characteristics[]

Physical Appearance[]

Leon is an American Caucasian male, standing either at 5' 10" or 5' 11" tall and weighing in between 155 and 165 lbs. He has dirty blonde hair in a side-part haircut and some times either possessing a clean shave or five o clock shadow, with brown eyes. His wardrobe typically varies, with his R.P.D uniform being from when he was a rookie cop, even when he became a member of USSTRATCOM, typically wear a pair of pants, boots, as well as some tactical gear, including holster, as well as wearing a knife on his person. His tactical gear can vary however, depending on his mission.

Personality & Traits[]

Since Raccoon City, Leon has become a somewhat hardened and tough individual. Even when things go south, he typically doesn't give up, even in the face of defeat. He also is willing to do anything to protect those he cares about, as well as bring criminals to justice. He is also the kind of guy who is pretty set in his ways when it comes to taking out foes, as his knowledge has proven to be vital in situations against B.O.Ws of various types.

Skills & Abilities[]

Peek-Human Condition: Since his time as a rookie of the Raccoon City Police, Leon has maintained an athletic physique, which has made him a tough combatant, even for those infected with B.O.Ws. His reflexes are able to keep up with Ada Wong as well.
Martial Arts: Leon has a number of martial arts at his disposal. This has been seen in countless games and films, which make him dangerous to both B.O.Ws and normal humans alike.
Weapons Expert: Leon has had a knowledge of various weapons since his time as a cop. This knowledge has aided him through thick and thin in his career as a government agent as well. Such knowledge includes the use of various firearms, as well as melee weapons.
Marksmanship: Leon is an expert in the art of precision, which has saved his life on countless occasions against various foes.
Investigation: As a cop and later a government agent, Leon is skilled in deduction and reasoning, which allows him to obtain leads and determine who is responsible for varying situations.