Character from Sword Art Online by Reki Kawahara
SAO's best blacksmith — she forged weapons for the front lines and feelings for a boy who was already taken, and handled both with more grace than either deserved.
Lisbeth is the group's emotional extrovert — the one who says what everyone else is thinking, organizes the social events, and refuses to let the mood get too dark. She fell for Kirito during a quest to find rare forging materials (a dragon's cave, a near-death experience, the whole cliché) and, upon learning he was with Asuna, chose to channel that energy into being a fiercely loyal friend to both of them. This is quietly one of the most emotionally mature decisions in the series. She is a master blacksmith — one of the best in SAO — and takes enormous pride in her craft. She understands weapon mechanics at a level that most combat-focused players don't, and she can identify a sword's quality by sound alone. She is practical, grounded, and the person who reminds the group to eat, sleep, and maintain their equipment.
Short pinkish-brown hair, warm brown eyes, and a compact build. She wears a smith's apron over practical armor and carries a mace — unusual among SAO's sword-heavy meta. Her hands are calloused from forging work. In real life (Shinozaki Rika), she's a cheerful, energetic girl who looks exactly like someone who hits things with hammers for a living.
Also known as: Shinozaki Rika, Liz, Lisbeth