Lara Raith

Lara Raith is a vampire of the White Court, and member of House Raith. She first appeared in Blood Rites.

Biography
Lara Raith is the daughter of Lord Raith. She is an older sister to Thomas and Inari. Two further sisters are Elisa and Natalia. A cousin of hers is Madeline Raith.

She was briefly married to a man named Romany. She later used the name Lara Romany in public.

In Blood Rites, she enslaved her father, keeping him as a puppet, thus making her the true but secret leader of House Raith. She has hence become the power behind the throne and is essentially in control of the White Court.

After the events of Blood Rites, Harry and Lara are currently locked in a stalemate as Harry knows the White King has become a mere figurehead and Lara knows Thomas is Harry's half-brother. Despite the growing hostility between them, there appears to be a great deal of respect as well, in particular from Lara for Dresden's own skills at manipulation and deduction.

In White Night Lara offers Harry a chance to work for her, and Harry once again turns her down. There she also shows the capabilities she has in a fight where she and Thomas single handedly stop cold a group of charging uber-ghouls. She repeats the offer for Harry to join her in Turn Coat and when faced with death from the Council Harry seems to actually consider it.

Personality
Lara is described as being incredibly sensual and yet extremely lethal. Her strong personality and will allow her to gain power among the White Court. Lara is incredibly ambitious and seeks to further her position.