Arsène Lupin (ar-SEHN loo-PAHN)

The Gentleman Thief

Arsène Raoul Lupin

Born to a minor noblewoman and rumored to be the illegitimate son of a diplomat, Arsène Lupin grew up in the shadowy halls of fading aristocracy and the glittering streets of Belle Époque Paris. Educated in fencing, philosophy, and sleight of hand, Lupin spent his early adulthood reinventing himself across Europe—sometimes a nobleman, sometimes a valet, always five steps ahead. Arrested at least four times before 25, he escaped each one in more theatrical fashion than the last. While the newspapers spun tales of his burglaries and disguises, what they missed was his code. Lupin never stole from the poor or the innocent; he delighted in robbing the corrupt, the cruel, and the wealthy elite who thought themselves untouchable. To him, theft was both art and justice—a chance to embarrass those who confused status with virtue. By the time Maurice Leblanc turned him into a fictional hero, Lupin had already become a myth in French society. The public adored him. The police loathed him. And the League? They needed him.

League Member Note
Dates Active in League: 1903-1918
Lupin joined the League after an elaborate heist in Cairo led to the accidental unraveling of a League covert operation. Rather than reprimand him, the League offered him a deal: help finish the mission he disrupted, and perhaps earn a seat at the table. He accepted—with flair—and finished the job *better* than the team originally assigned. During his time with the League, Lupin became both a wildcard and a specialist. Need access to an impossible vault? Lupin already has the blueprints. Need to impersonate a Prussian count? He’s been doing it for a week. His talents in infiltration, disguise, and social manipulation proved invaluable in missions involving espionage, magical forgeries, and relic recovery. He frequently partnered with Archie Ackley and Jo March, though his playful arrogance made him both admired and infuriating. In 1918, Lupin vanished after sabotaging a secret auction of mystical artifacts in occupied Belgium. His final message to the League was a blank calling card and the words “Je vous en prie, retirez-moi avec style.” (""Please, retire me with style."") Though presumed dead, sightings continued for decades. The League maintains a file on him, labeled only:
**Status: Open**.
****END NOTE****

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Lean and agile, with reflexes honed by fencing and acrobatics. Maintained peak performance into middle age, favoring speed over brute strength.

Facial Features

Chiseled features, expressive eyebrows, and a mustache meticulously maintained. Eyes that seemed to wink even when still.

Special abilities

Master of disguise, sleight of hand, psychological profiling, and lockpicking. Fluent in six languages and skilled in forgery, escape artistry, and impersonation.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

A blend of myth and fact. His early life remains cloaked in misdirection. What is known: he crafted his own legend deliberately, and with style.

Sexuality

Bisexual; romantically entangled with multiple genders, often using relationships as part of his craft—but not without sincere attachments.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Justice through ridicule. Lupin believed humiliating the corrupt was more effective than punishing them. Style was part of the sentence.

Likes & Dislikes

Loved: Silk gloves, puzzles, witty banter, and impossible odds.
Disliked: Tyrants, uniforms, predictability, and dull company.

Virtues & Personality perks

Charismatic, unflinchingly loyal to those he respects, and driven by a personal moral compass—even if it looks bent from the outside.

Vices & Personality flaws

Arrogant, occasionally reckless, and prone to treating high-stakes missions like stage shows. Hates authority, even when it helps.

Representation & Legacy

A public legend and League enigma. He blurred the lines between hero and thief, fiction and fact. The League still debates whether he was their greatest liability—or their finest asset.

Social

Social Aptitude

Exceptionally high. Could charm guards, aristocrats, sorcerers, or assassins—often in the same room.

Speech

Eloquent, teasing, and theatrical. Loved wordplay and often spoke in double meanings, riddles, or spontaneous verse.

Species

Duine

Date of Birth

March 23, 1874

Date of Death

Unknown

Year of Birth

1874 CE 151 Years old

Circumstances of Death

*Classified (League records sealed)*

Birthplace

Blois, France

Place of Death

*Unknown (presumed dead multiple times, never confirmed)*

Children

Sex

Male

Sexuality

Bisexual

Eyes

Hazel

Hair

Dark Brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Light olive

Height

5'10"

Weight

160 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

Arsène Lupin, gentleman burglar... at your service.

Aligned Organization

The League

Character Prototype

Aries
Inventive, fearless, impatient.