Lyra Mandragoran will never go into any situation head-on. Whether it be combat or just strolling down the street, she will stick to the shadows or cloak herself in the Force. The less she is seen, the better. If she cannot sneak up on someone, then Lyra Mandragoran will not bother confronting them.

Lyra Mandragoran is a master of the 'tricks of the trade' - the cheating and stealing trade, that is. With a certain propensity and natural talent for stealth and thievery, Lyra Mandragoran is a professional when it comes to crimes, from minor to major. Sometimes it is as simple as a few more favorable cards in a hand to a set of sticky fingers to something as big as a heist. Either way, Lyra Mandragoran knows her way around a job. However, everyone is bound to get caught eventually, and reputations have a way of finding a way to bite you in the rear. . . not to mention those looking to extract a little vengeance.

Lyra Mandragoran is very cheerful and happy, and always looks on the bright side of life. When chewing on life’s gristle, she doesn't grumble, but gives a whistle. She always hopes for the best, and enjoys laughing, smiling, dancing or singing. This unending optimism often improves the morale and spirit of everyone around her, and Lyra Mandragoran is always quick with a smile or a joke, even when drawing her terminal breath. This same exuberance can also be tiring to more jaded curmudgeons.

Lyra Mandragoran has the habit of “liberating” anything that catches her eye — a shiny piece of jewelry, a quirky looking spoon, a hat that would never fit her. It’s not REALLY stealing if you’re just doing it for fun and games, right? Most of the time, the moment the object finds itself in Lyra’s backpack, she loses interest in it. That jewelry she acquired earlier? She gave it to a cute little girl she spotted on the street on another planet, because it “matched her eyes better”.

When it comes to a fight, some like to posture, some like to act tough, some like to dance around and go through all sorts of fancy footwork. Lyra Mandragoran? Lyra Mandragoran doesn't bother with exotic battle stances, intricate maneuvers, or super-secret tactics. Lyra Mandragoran, when cornered into a fight, prefers the ancient technique of a good kick to the nuts. And if that won't work, either because the enemy is a woman or has balls of steel, Lyra Mandragoran isn't beyond pulling a few more cheap tricks out of the bag. Granted, Lyra Mandragoran won't be winning any medals for nobility or any prestige for a unique fighting style or a superb maneuver, but Lyra Mandragoran will still be winning, the best and most dirty way she knows how.

When Lyra Mandragoran gets in trouble, she finds no fault in bravely turning tail and getting the hell out of dodge. Obviously, this means that she tends to survive even the most deadly encounters... but the same can't always be said for her compatriots. This fact hasn't exactly made her the most popular among her peers, but hey, at least Lyra Mandragoran isn't dead yet.