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Listy, also known as the Bandit of the Wilderness, is a warrior with a dual nature: outwardly a tough, quick-tempered, and jovial bandit leader, and inwardly a compassionate woman who devotes her life to helping the weak. She was orphaned by war as a child and raised by a group of mountain bandits. After witnessing her foster father’s murder during a power struggle, she avenged him and took command of the band, transforming it into a force that robs corrupt nobles and wealthy merchants to fund food and shelter for war orphans. She insists on being called the Benevolent Bandit of the Wilderness rather than a common thief.

Her motivations are rooted in a desire to end corruption and create a kingdom where everyone can live happily. This drives her to enter the Queen’s Blade tournament with the goal of winning the throne and enacting reform. In the story, Listy first appears when she saves Leina from the assassin Melona, and later aids Leina by stealing the Vance family heirloom armor that belonged to Leina’s mother and delivering it to her. This act establishes a bond of mutual respect and rivalry between them that persists beyond the tournament.

Listy commands a loyal group of bandits who both fear and adore her because of her wild, older-sister-like demeanor. She has a long-standing rivalry with Leina, and their matches remain unresolved even after the tournament concludes. After the events of the Queen’s Blade, she continues training and eventually abandons her mace in favor of hand-to-hand combat as her physical strength increases. She later becomes a key leader in the Rebel Army opposing Queen Claudette’s tyranny, though she is eventually captured and weakened by a curse before being freed.

Listy’s combat style relies on her formidable physical strength. She wields a large one-handed mace and carries a shield, using them with surprising speed and power. She has no innate magical abilities; her effectiveness comes from raw strength, endurance, and her commanding presence. Her organizational skills also prove valuable in rallying others to a cause. Despite her rough exterior, her actions consistently reveal a deep sense of justice and a willingness to sacrifice for the vulnerable.