Soula

Soula is the heroine of the French animated movie Zarafa.

Personality
Soula is Maki's best friend and love interest and although Zarafa, the giraffe, aids Maki in the story, it is Soula who is the real turning point for our hero. She is willing to give up her freedom for her friend, like when she swats Moreno with a palm leaf when he turns his attention on Maki.

Zarafa
Like Maki, Soula is an orphan and one of Moreno's slaves. She helps her friend escape and refuses to give up on him. When Maki catches sight of her being forced to work for Moreno on his boat, Soula turns to him in delight and distracts the evil slave trader. She spends virtually the whole film being held prisoner, but as soon as Moreno catches Maki and forces him to work in his home, that is when Soula and Maki are reunited. Soula leads Maki to safety once again and when Maki realizes he must give up Zarafa for his friend, he and Soula, aided by some friends, rush into a hot air balloon and, while escaping from Moreno, eventually defeat him. After their escape, Soula and Maki return to their home, marry, and found a new village.