Zen, whose original name is Aoife ("ee-fah") Lloyd, was born in Cardiff, Wales; her parents soon moved to a more remote coastal town to "hide" her. She was discovered by Marx and Tigreer while on vacation, and came back to Sanctuary with them. A panther, 24, Zen has the standard Felid powers of enhanced senses and night vision. Her name was chosen because she practices and teaches yoga, though she is also into surfing and competitive swimming.