Sophia

Sophia was either Number 3 or Number 4, however was demoted a rank when Priscilla joined the Organization. She spoke very politely and lady-like, except when she was arguing with her friend and rival Noel.

Appearance
Sophia has short, wavy hair down to her chin, like a shortened version of Teresa's hair. She is often seen with a sultry look on her face.

Employment as a Claymore
Nothing is known about Sophia's early life. When she became a Claymore, she rose to a rank in the top five using her incredible brute strength. This skill earned her the name 'Muscular Sophia'. She also made friends with Noel, with whom she shared a sibling rivalry type of relationship. She also met Irene somewhere along the road.

Hunt for Teresa
Sophia first appears clearing out a Yoma hive with Noel. They both have an argument about who killed most Yoma, Sophia saying she killed seven while Noel killed six. They were about to fight each other when Irene appeared and told them they were to hunt down Teresa with the latest Number 2, Priscilla. When Sophia saw the Yoma Priscilla has slain, she was astonished and frightened.

She was given the job of attacking from beneath, forcing her sword through the floor below Teresa. She missed, however, and watched Teresa battle Priscilla from the door. She joined the fray but was struck down easily by Teresa. When Priscilla lost control, she followed Irene and kept at a safe distance when Teresa was engaged in battle again.

When Priscilla Awakened and killed Teresa, Noel and Sophia attempted to attack her. They managed to sever an arm, which was almost instantly reattached and resulted in both their deaths. In the anime, both Noel and Sophia's deaths are bloodier, and they are killed before slicing Priscilla's arm off.

Personality
Like Noel, Sophia's personality contrasts with her ability. She is ladylike, sultry and polite to others, apart from Noel, to whom she is elegantly mocking.

Abilities
Immense Strength: Sophia has an immense baseline strength that allows her to cut through solid stone with ease. Noel describes it as 'like a gorilla's'.

Noel
Sophia and Noel are very close friends, sharing a sisterly bond. They show their friendship in the form of sibling rivalry, often debating who has the higher rank.

Irene
Sophia seemed to know Irene before her first appearance. She greatly respected Irene and had trouble believing that Irene had been defeated and consequently demoted by a young, inexperienced Claymore.

Appearances

 * Claymore Manga Chapter 18
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 19
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 20
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 21
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 22
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 23
 * Claymore Manga Chapter 24
 * Claymore Anime Episode 7
 * Claymore Anime Episode 8