Samantha Leigh was born to a noble family in the king's court. She was charged with the responsibility of guarding the king and his family from harm. She was skilled in combat and excelled in hand-to-hand combat. She also had the ability to read people's emotions and know when they were lying. She used her skills to protect the king and his family from those who would do them harm. She became known as the "Guardian" for her acts of courage and bravery.