Claribella is a reverse mermaid that is a well-known celebrity cabaret dancer in Downworld London.
Biography[]
In 1903, Matthew Fairchild hired Claribella to perform at a bachelor party in the Devil Tavern for James Herondale. Matthew did not realize at the time that he booked her that she was backwards and though he and the Merry Thieves were caught of guard, the rest of the audience were admirers. At the end of her dance, while Matthew was selling tickets to private sessions with her, she had to hide behind her tank to avoid the crowd. Unfortunately, one of her more enthusiastic fans, Ernie, managed to get on stage and tried to force her to dance with him. Claribella was able to avoid his advances and jump in Pickles the kelpie's tub of gin.
Some weeks later, it seemed she and Pickles had found love with one another[1] and became engaged.[2]
Physical description[]
Unlike most mermaids, Claribella has a fish top-half and long, shapely human legs. She has large, unblinking yellow eyes and shiny metallic silver scales. Her mouth is typically gaping and she has short fins on either side of her body.[1]
Appearances[]
- Chain of Iron (first and only appearance)