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The archaeologist-turned-power broker whose transformation across the trilogy is way sharper than people first expect.
Liara stands out because Mass Effect lets her harden without becoming unrecognizable. She begins as curiosity and awkwardness, then grows into someone much more politically dangerous while preserving the same emotional core.
Example
The shift from academic outsider to information-broker heavyweight gave Liara one of the trilogy's strongest long arcs.
Why it matters
Liara matters because character growth feels richer when it changes status and temperament at the same time.
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