Deneve

Deneve is one of the main protagonists in the manga/anime series Claymore. She is a Claymore, ranked 15th in the Organization and a member of the Seven Ghosts, as well as Helen's lifelong best friend. Despite this, the two are opposites in many ways; while Claymores are known for their calm, stoic nature, Deneve stands out as the most stoic of them all.

She is voiced by Hana Takade in the Japanese version of the anime and Caitlin Glass in the English version.

Appearance
Deneve has silver eyes and pale blonde hair styled in a pixie cut. Before the Seven Year Time Skip, she wore the standard Claymore uniform. She now wears the same dark outfit like the other "Six" of the Seven Ghosts. She is 175 cm tall.

Personality
Deneve is Helen's foil: calm and logical, often telling Helen not to be so rash. She has a great deal of pride, as seen when she would not talk about the time she was saved by Clare, who was lower-ranked than her. Helen reveals that Deneve is a perfectionist and does not settle for anything less for herself or others. Deneve is not afraid to take risks, though; before meeting Helen, she would fight suicidally and after the fight in Paburo Mountains, she volunteered to demonstrate how a Claymore could pass the 80% limit without Awakening.

However, she is shown to be very understanding, evidenced when she correctly figures out Undine's past and sympathizes with her. She also admits to thinking herself less of a warrior for being a defensive type, explaining her frequent disregard for her own life. Deneve is capable of making strong bonds of friendship as she is rarely seen without Helen, and was extremely distraught at Undine's death, blaming herself for not being able to protect or avenge her.