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| 2 = It's about time someone had some class around here.

Calico's motivation in the ritual is vague, but she seems to want to be the "Apex Predator" by wishing for power and protection.<ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Calico start): ''"You're a dangerous woman, Calico, but you are not the apex predator. Summon the Hidden King... and he can protect you."''</ref><ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Calico start): ''"Your past will catch up with you eventually, Calico. But if you complete the ritual, Mother can prevent that from happening."''</ref>

Calico has been an assassin for at least 5 years, as she was hired to kill {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} 5 years before the events of the ritual.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s background: ''"Arin Fairfax, the eldest heir to Fairfax Industries, has been living in hiding for the past 5 years after being shot and left for dead on their 18th birthday."''</ref> Pocket survived the assassination attempt due Calico's bullet missing their heart.<ref>[[Calico/Quotes#Conversations|Pocket and Calico conversations]]</ref> It's implied that this failed assassination earned Calico a reputation for "sloppy work" amongst other assassins.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Vyper|number=2|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Word on the street is that you do sloppy work.|hero_quote2=Calico|quote2=Excuse me?|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=There was something about... like a hit, that went bad? I don't remember all the details, honestly, Wisconsin hooch is top-shelf.}}</ref>

Now, Calico is being hunted by the International Police,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Return to Shadows|voice line]] (upgrade Return To Shadows): ''"If Interpol hasn't caught me, what chance do they have?"''</ref> Scotland Yard,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill astro 05.mp3|context=(killed Holliday)|transcription=A small-town sheriff couldn't accomplish what Scotland Yard has been trying to do for years. Surprise, surpise.}}</ref> and the [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|file=Haze kill calico 03.mp3|context=(killed Calico)|transcription=Calico could only evade me for so long.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I'm going to kill you before the day is out, so making small talk seems a little pointless.}}</ref> While she has successfully evaded all of them so far, Calico has seemingly chosen to participate in the [[Maelstrom|ritual]] to gain power and protection.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> She also intends to "show off her product" by killing a [[Patron]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Calico/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=What better way to show off my product than to kill a god?}}</ref> Calico has been waiting to summon the Patrons for a long time.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Calico/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=I've waited for this day for far too long.}}</ref>

Calico has a son.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=calico_unselect_07.mp3|context=(unselect)|transcription=It's like I told my son, you are free to make all the horrible decisions you'd like.}}</ref>

Calico is a snob. She views herself as classy and finds it important to surround herself with "disposable" people.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Calico/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=It's about time someone had some class around here.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Calico|quote1=I kill people for money. You kill people for a pack of cigarettes and a hot meal, we're not the same.|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Oh, Cal- you're soundin' a little classist there, C.|hero_quote3=Calico|quote3=Oh, I'm sounding a lot classist, because I'm nothing like you.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Calico/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=It's important to surround yourself with disposable- I mean, good people.}}</ref> Calico believes that her allies should listen to her and do as she says.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Calico/Quotes#emotional|context=(happy)|transcription=See how well things go when you listen to me?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Calico/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=I think you'll find I'm perfectly agreeable, as long as you do what I say.}}</ref> A few characters view Calico as egotistical,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Calico)|transcription=The ego on that woman…}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mo & Krill|quotes=Mo & Krill/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Calico)|transcription=There's nothing quite like beating an egomaniac.}}</ref> although Calico thinks that she's just honest with herself.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|quotes=Calico/Quotes#emotional|context=(happy)|transcription=I don't have an ego, I'm just honest. It's not my fault I'm amazing.}}</ref>

Calico is very knowledgeable, knowing things about [[the Deep]],<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=nano_kill_slork_02.mp3|context=(killed Fathom)|transcription=Ugh, creatures of the Deep.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=nano_kill_viscous_04.mp3|context=(killed Viscous)|transcription=The Deep should have chosen a more competent emissary.}}</ref> the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]],<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Holliday|number=2|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=You ever hear of something called "The Troubadour"?|hero_quote2=Calico|quote2=Enough to know to stay away from it.}}</ref> and [[Oathkeeper]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill ghost 02.mp3|context=(killed Lady Geist)|transcription=Only a fool would make a deal with Oathkeeper.}}</ref> She's implied to know something about {{HeroIcon|Victor}}'s origins.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Victor}}</ref>

Calico doesn't seem to have loyalties to anyone,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Apollo|number=3}}</ref> and criticizes {{HeroIcon|Warden}} for his "blind loyalty".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"Warden, one day you'll understand the cost of blind loyalty."''</ref> However, there is an implication that Calico does slightly miss the life she once had, as her "heart is cold, but it is not dead".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|context=(taunt Calico)|transcription=I see you, Calico. Your heart is cold, but it is not dead. There is a part of you that has not buried the past. It’s not too late to rethink your choices. Stay a while. The Baroness has a way of calming the tempest of the mind.}}</ref> It's implied that Calico still dreams of being in the Baxter Society.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|context=(Naptime taunt)|transcription=I wanna be in the Baxter Society too...}}</ref>

Ava is Calico's cat [[familiar]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Vindicta|number=3|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=How long have you had your familiar?}}</ref>  

Calico adores Ava and refers to herself as "mummy" when talking to Ava.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Ava|voice line]] (upgrade Ava): ''"Thanks for joining mummy at her job, Ava!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Ava|voice line]] (upgrade Ava): ''"I love you, Ava!"''</ref>

 

It's implied that Calico makes biscuits for Ava to eat.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Ava|voice line]] (upgrade Ava): ''"Oh, no time to make biscuits today, Ava. We have work to do."''</ref>

Calico views Grey Talon as a "relic of a bygone era",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill orion 05.mp3|transcription=You're a relic of a bygone era, Talon.}}</ref> but also says she will mourn his death if she kills him in-game.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill orion 04.mp3|transcription=The Baxter Society will mourn him, as will I.}}</ref>

** {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} tries to buy Ava with a "crisp Lincoln" ($5).<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Three bucks for your cat.|hero_quote2=Calico|quote2=She's not for sale.|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=Tell you what, I'll bump it up to a crisp Lincoln.}}</ref>

* Calico compares {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s introverted personality to {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Calico|quote1=You're not much of a talker, are you?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=No.|hero_quote3=Calico|quote3=God, you and Wesley would get along famously.}}</ref>

Calico has history with {{PageRef|name=Raven}} and likes him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill operative 02.mp3|context=(killed Raven)|transcription=Always a pleasure seeing you again, Raven.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill operative 01.mp3|context=(killed Raven)|transcription=He was fun.}}</ref>

In ''[[Neon Prime]],'' Calico was originally a character named '''Nano'''.