Sophia

Sophia was Claymore No. 3 of Teresa's generation. She was demoted to no. 4 when Priscilla was promoted to no. 2. She appears polite, except when arguing with Noel.

Etymology
"Sophia" is a transliteration of the Japanese "Sofia" (ソフィア, pronounced "so-fee-ah") "Sophia" derives from the Greek word for "wisdom" (Σοφια), the name implying intellectual qualities. Thus, the name "Muscular" Sophia suggests a paradox.

Name of several saints.

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.

Height: 175cm (5ft 8.89in).

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
Sophia has an immense baseline strength that allows her to cut through solid stone with ease, thus earning her the nickname "Muscular Sophia." Noel teasingly describes it as "like a gorilla's." Despite her non-muscular appearance, the Claymore Databooks rates Sophia A+ for Muscular Strength, compared to Undine (A).

Organization Rating: (From Claymore Databook 1)


 * Yoki: B


 * Agility: C


 * Muscular Strength: A+


 * Spirit: B


 * Perception: B


 * Leadership: B

Biography
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."

Hunt for Teresa
Sophia first appears clearing out a Yoma hive with Noel. They both have an argument about who killed most Yoma, but are interrupted by Irene, who issues the orders to kill Teresa. Irene introduces Priscilla. Sophia is astonished seeing all the Yoma that Priscilla killed.

Sophia is 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 more violent, and they are killed before slicing Priscilla's arm off.

Noel
Sophia and Noel are very competitive with each other. Whether they are friends or only friendly rivals is unclear, each often debating who should have 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.

Behind The Scenes
She has a song on the Claymore Intimate Persona CD sung by her voice actress, called Eien, meaning "Eternity."