Lina Wanim

Lina Wanim, known in the criminal underworld as Starwing, exudes an air of dazzling elegance mixed with a sharp, calculating wit. As a four-armed Queen Alexandra's birdwing, she carries herself with a graceful, almost mesmerizing poise that often distracts her marks before she makes off with their most prized possessions. She is smooth-talking, confident, and unapologetically glamorous, with a deep appreciation for the finer things in life. Despite her penchant for stealing high-end perfumes and glittering jewels, Lina possesses a surprisingly strong moral compass. She is fiercely loyal, especially to her partner and lover, Mr. Hercules, and uses her criminal connections and keen intellect to act as a brilliant underground detective. While she thrills in the adrenaline rush of a heist and the cat-and-mouse game with law enforcement, she absolutely refuses to tolerate true villainy, bringing a fierce, uncompromising justice to those who cross the line into genuine malice.

Backstory in Papua New Guinea

Born in the lush, vibrant rainforests of Papua New Guinea, Lina always stood out, even among her own rare and majestic species. Growing up at a diminutive 31 centimeters tall in a vast, wild world, she quickly learned to rely on her agility, her four dexterous arms, and her sharp mind to navigate both natural predators and human encroachment. As a young adult, she found herself captivated by the glittering allure of the outside world that occasionally passed through her home—specifically, the intoxicating scents of imported perfumes and the sparkle of foreign gems belonging to wealthy tourists and poachers. Feeling confined by the jungle and yearning for a life of glamour and excitement, she began swiping these luxury items, quickly honing her skills as a nimble, untraceable thief. Eventually, the escalating danger of her local heists and a desire for a much larger stage prompted her to flee her homeland, immigrating to the United States to seek both refuge and new, opulent targets.

Present Life in Los Angeles

Now operating in the sprawling, sun-drenched metropolis of Los Angeles, Lina has firmly established herself as the elusive Starwing. Alongside the brawny and dependable Mr. Hercules, she navigates the city's glittering high-rises and shadowy underbelly with equal ease, using her starry, night-sky wings to blend into the evening smog. To the local authorities, she is a frustratingly graceful phantom, a wanted criminal who vanishes from high-security penthouse suites leaving only the faint scent of stolen, million-dollar fragrances behind. Yet, to the city's hidden denizens, she and Mr. Hercules are a legendary detective duo. Together, they balance their lucrative heists with dismantling dangerous international syndicates, most notably taking down the ruthless Mexican criminal organization, Seismic Alert, and its formidable leader, El Armadillo. Despite her heroic underground exploits, Lina remains a wanted fugitive, forever dancing on the edge of the law in the City of Angels, thriving in the thrill of the chase with the love of her life by her side.

Appearance:

• Humanoid butterfly character.

• Purple & pink skin tone.

• Four arms and two legs (no feet).

• Purple wings with magenta gradient & stars.

• Dark purple bodysuit with star accents, belt & gloves.

• Magenta gradient on "feet" of bodysuit.

• Domino mask over eyes.

• Grape-purple hair with spiky crest.