Leonie

"I'm master's top disciple. I don't want to lose to even you, teacher. I've only been taught for a short time so far. Even so, he's my only master."

- Leonie speaking to Byleth

Leonie is a playable character from the upcoming game Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Leonie is a student at the Officer's Academy who's from the Leicester Alliance and is one of the Golden Deer. She is 19 at the start of the game.

Early life
Leonie is the daughter of a hunter, hailing from a village called Sauin within the Leicester Alliance. She meets Jeralt in 1174 which inspires her to become a mercenary.

Academy phase
Leonie borrowed money from her village to enroll in the Officer's Academy in Imperial Year 1180 order to become a mercenary and make money. Experience in strength and lances will help recruit her. She joined the Golden Deer.

Personality
Deeply indebted to her home village, Leonie diligently trains every day to make them proud and lives modestly, hoping to pay off her debt to them. Her goal is to eventually become a mercenary so she can return the favor to her village.

It is due to Jeralt that she desires to become a mercenary and even calls him "master." She has a competitive nature and considers Byleth as a potential rival despite the fact that they are Jeralt's child.

Etymology
Leonie is a French feminine given name meaning "lioness".