Character from The Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb
The minstrel who followed Fitz for the sake of the song — ambitious, sharp-tongued, and willing to trade on secrets when fame requires it.
Starling is talented, ambitious, and not particularly burdened by loyalty. She attaches herself to Fitz's quest because she recognizes it as the song of a lifetime, and she's right — but her willingness to trade on the story puts her at odds with people who are living it rather than narrating it. She and Fitz have a complicated physical relationship that means more to neither of them than either admits. Nighteyes distrusts her instinctively, which tells you everything you need to know.
Dark-haired and attractive in a vivid, mobile way — a face made for performing, always animated. She dresses practically for travel but with a minstrel's eye for dramatic effect. Her instrument is as much a part of her as her sharp tongue.
Also known as: Starling, Minstrel Starling