The Lil' Five is a South African graphic novel/comic series about the Big Five as young kids who get involved in various adventures.

Leo Proudmane: Confident, proud, intelligent and above all good looking, the suave little lion cub Leo is the coolest cub around. Never showing fear and always the first to leap into a new challenge, Leo often finds himself leading the Lil’ Five on their many adventures!

Kitty Goodspot: Kitty is the group’s level head. She always thinks things through and does the sensible thing. She and Leo often butt heads due to his impulsive nature and her rational thinking. She is also very trendy and always has the lowdown on the latest fashion trends!

Hoofer T. Hornboggle: Hoofer is the geek of the group. He loves collecting comic books and action figures and watching cartoons. He is a bit of a clutz at times. He is good natured and always prepared to help… even though it may end in disaster!

Rocko "Rox" Longhorn: Rox is strong and sporty. He is popular at school and has a slight ego problem but this doesn’t detract from his loyal friendship to Leo and the rest of the Lil’ Five. He is often the first to follow Leo on whatever crazy adventure they find themselves in.

Ellie Purehart: Soft-spoken and pure of heart, just as her name implies, Ellie is kind and caring. She may not talk much but she always has something good to say regardless of the situation. Her only weakness is a sweet tooth and the occasional snack.