Nicole Demara | Late Fee

Nicole born November 11th, birth Sign Scorpio

She is an adult and the founder of the Cunning Hares odd-job agency in Zenless Zone Zero.

The leader of the odd-job agency the Cunning Hares, who accept all kinds of Hollow-related commissions.

She's been on the streets for many years, and has a reputation among her peers as being exceedingly cunning.

She's been blacklisted by many clients due to her all-or nothing approach.

She loves money, but is surprisingly bad at managing it, leaving the Cunning Hares constantly on the edge of bankruptcy and owing many debts.

Nicole is the founder of the New Eridu Odd-Job Agency the Cunning Hares.

After years on the streets, Nicole's crafty and cunning behavior has earned her a reputation among her peers as "Even more cunning than a hare".

Despite the agency's high commission fee, the Cunning Hares financial situation is constantly in the red...

Nicole Demara is the founder and current leader of the Cunning Hares odd-job agency. Despite taking on any and all Hollow-related commissions and typically charging a high commission fee, she struggles with finances, leading the Cunning Hares to frequently be in debt, sometimes bordering on bankruptcy. Due to this and her all-or nothing approach, the Cunning Hares have become somewhat infamous in the space, with many clients blacklisting her completely and reviews received on Inter-Knot painting her in an unflattering light.

Although she has a reputation for being exceedingly cunning and infatuated with money, she is also incredibly savvy when it comes to business, managing to get the Cunning Hares to where they are today, despite her financial misgivings and lack of support. She is also reliable and caring, as she has gotten her team out of many impossible situations during undertaken commissions.

Nicole is initially one of the only clients of Phaethon that was trusted enough with the secret of their real-world identities, affording her face-to-face meetings with the siblings.

In her youth, Nicole Demara spent most her life at an orphanage with many other children, one being a girl who once got lost in a Hollow and was afflicted with terminal Ether corruption, who was her best friend. Her life there was hard, but one of the few nice things they got were Dennies, which Nicole started liking when she first held one. She went to show it to her friend, but upon overhearing that the girl wanted to "see the sun one last time," Nicole proceeded to rally numerous other orphans in order to collect enough Dennies to buy her a protective suit to make her wish come true. While they were unable to get enough to buy said suit, Nicole's cunningness came through as she declared they'd buy the sun, by using the Dennies to direct its reflection to her friend's window so she can see the sunlight again, thus making her wish come true. This act of kindness was when Nicole began to love Dennies, as they can even let you buy hope. Her friend would later pass away from her terminal illness.

Nicole later reached an adoption agreement with a prominent family in New Eridu; however, she would soon be seen on the streets of New Eridu shortly after. She then founded the odd-job agency Gentle House, but due to her cunning reputation, it soon gained the nickname "The Cunning Hares," which Nicole preferred and proceeded to adopt into her company's branding. Whilst running the Cunning Hares, she took in an enigmatic young girl, giving her the name Anby Demara, who would become an employee of her company, alongside Billy Kid, an Intelligent Construct that wound up with them. Nicole would also become a common client of the Legendary Proxy, Phaethon, which led to her gaining the trust of them to the point she knows their real-world identities and hideout.

Even though she's known for her business acumen, streetwise, and cunning, Nicole is incredibly bad with finances, constantly landing her company in the red and owing many people money. Such financial woes would lead to her taking on a commission she received from Rain, to acquire a strongbox from the Red Fang Gang. This commission would kick off the events of the main story of Zenless Zone Zero.

Nicole is a fair-skinned young woman with vibrant pink twin-tail hair and light green eyes.

Facial and Physical Features

Hair: Long, bright pink hair styled into twin tails with black bow accessories.

Eyes: Bright green eyes that often feature a smug, mischievous look.

Distinguishing Marks: Has a birthmark located on her chest and right leg.

Clothing and Accessories

Top: A cropped white T-shirt with a dark graphic logo, paired with an off-the-shoulder black and white asymmetrical jacket.

Bottoms: High-waisted black shorts secured with a tactical belt and straps.

Legwear: One bare leg and one black thigh-high stocking with distressed cutouts near the knee.

Footwear: Heavy-duty black lace-up platform combat boots with metallic buckles.

Accessories: Yellow heart-shaped earrings, a dark necklace with a black heart pendant, and a belt accessory resembling Amillion.

Nicole Demara is a cunning, energetic, and streetwise leader who hides a deeply loyal and caring heart beneath a money-obsessed exterior.

Personality Traits

Cunning and Resourceful: Known on the streets as being "even more cunning than a hare," she uses her sharp wit and fast thinking to navigate dangerous deals and survive tough financial spots.

Obsessed with Money: She constantly chases after Dennies and high commission fees, though her poor risk-taking and bad betting often leave the Cunning Hares deep in debt.

Fiercely Protective: Despite her greedy talk, she genuinely cares for her team—like Anby and Billy—acting like family and putting her people or innocent lives above financial gain when it truly matters.

Playful and Charming: She has a mischievous, bubbly exterior and a bright pink signature style that makes her instantly memorable and fun.