Humanoid Character Lions Face Combining

Create an illustration featuring a humanoid character with a lion's face, combining features from both human and animal. The character should have long, flowing, dark mane-like hair and deep, expressive eyes. Instead of a furry body, design the character wearing a sleek, textured outfit that resembles natural colors and patterns found in a forest. The background should be a soft gradient, transitioning from warm to cool colors to provide contrast without specific brand elements.