Paimon

Biodata

Appearance

• Size: Smaller than an ordinary human child 29.
• Eyes: Large and expressive 27.
• Distinguishing features: A peculiar crown and a cape glittering with starlight 27.
• Movement: Frequently hovers rather than standing alongside the other characters 8 16.

Zhongli privately reacts to her crown and cape as an appearance with “not even any intention of hiding it.” The passage does not explain what he recognizes 27.

Personality

Paimon is strongly motivated by food and Mora, often imagining wealth in terms of how much Sweet Madame it could buy. She proposes exchanging quiz rewards for money, briefly considers gambling with her secret savings, and eagerly accepts the prospect of feasts. Lumine persuades her to abandon stone gambling after explaining how easily that hope can lead to losing everything 7 25 26 27.

Her concern for money also makes her attentive to everyday expenses. In the displayed Liyue footage, she challenges Zhongli’s unnecessary purchases and reminds him to pay before taking the jade. However, his explanations of economics confuse her, and Lumine corrects her calculation of the wasted Mora 27 33.

She is outspoken even toward gods, addressing Venti as “Tone-Deaf Bard,” but readily admires competence: Jean’s efficient organization leaves her visibly impressed. Despite her frequent excitement over material rewards, the narration identifies the Traveler and their friends as the things she truly takes to heart; other disappointments pass quickly 15 34.

Abilities & Skills

Flight

Paimon can hover and move through the air, including while inspecting objects or accompanying the Traveler 8 16.

• She floats outside Tenshukaku in the displayed Inazuma footage 8.
• At the cathedral, she flies over to inspect the apparently restored Holy Lyre der Himmel 16.
• Flight does not imply combat strength: the narration describes her as unable to defeat even a wild boar 39.

Observation Station Privileges

Paimon possesses five-star user privileges despite her noncombatant, mascot-like role—a discrepancy Lumine finds puzzling 39.

• Discussion access: She posts actively in the shared discussion area, sometimes addressing Lumine there despite being beside her in person 10.
• Punishment exemptions: She states that she has three exemptions and therefore feels confident about attempting quiz questions 10.
• Motivation: She announces her intention to answer questions after learning that the system might award Sweet Madame 10.

Appetite

Paimon’s appetite is remarkable even to people who have already seen her small body 29.

• After she promises to eat three Sweet Madames daily, Diluc reports that sixty-two servings of bar snacks disappeared from his tavern the previous night; the narration attributes the consumption to her 29.
• She quickly notices that Lumine’s food reward can be shared with others, unlike Itto’s ramen reward 29.
• Once an unlimited supply of her favorite dish is available, she rejects Albedo’s offer of free meals in exchange for joining his research team 29.

Story Role / Major Arcs

The Screen’s Arrival

• Paimon suggests that Lumine’s brother might also be using the mysterious screen. This prompts Lumine to overcome her concern about attracting the unknown god’s attention and post in the discussion area 1.
• While watching footage of the Traveler outside Tenshukaku, she urgently warns Lumine about lightning appearing behind her on-screen counterpart. Lumine has to remind her that they are watching a video 8.
• Her argument with Itto over being an “answer-eliminating tool” becomes so distracting that she fails to notice Kazuha has already answered the quiz 9.

Mondstadt and the Holy Lyre

• Paimon and Lumine arrive in Mondstadt on the screen’s first day. Because Dvalin does not attack the city in this altered course of events, the Knights invite them to Angel’s Share on the strength of the screen’s revelations rather than a prior rescue 14.
• During preparations to save Dvalin, Paimon asks where they can obtain more corrupted tears and what she and Lumine should do. Jean asks them to rest and monitor the next broadcasts 15.
• In displayed cathedral footage, Paimon accompanies Lumine, Jean, and Venti when they return the damaged Holy Lyre der Himmel. She tries to examine it after its apparent restoration, but Barbara refuses to let her touch it 16.
• Later, she and Lumine take Klee outside to play while the broadcasts continue. Jean orders them to remain where they are so Kaeya can retrieve them 40.

Liyue Footage and the Chasm Quiz

• The Chasm quiz establishes that Paimon and the Traveler belong to the future team that uncovers Boyang and Bosacius’s history. Itto correctly chooses the answer identifying companions from Liyue and Inazuma; Shinobu’s account of how they might meet remains speculation 12 13.
• In the Rite of Parting footage, Paimon accompanies the Traveler and Zhongli to purchase Noctilucous Jade. She prevents Zhongli from buying every variety and listens to his explanation of the trade’s deceptive practices 24 25 27 28.
• Watching the jade-testing journey, she questions the distance between Liyue Harbor and Dadaupa Gorge. Lumine reminds her that they can use Teleport Waypoints 29.
• Lumine’s correct answer earns a one-year unlimited supply of Sweet Madame. The reward belongs to Lumine, but Paimon immediately celebrates it as a year of plentiful meals 29.
• At the end of the jade purchase footage, Paimon stops Zhongli from leaving without paying and discovers that he has brought no Mora 33.

The Search for Lumine’s Brother

• Paimon explains that their plan is to meet the gods of all seven nations, both to find Lumine’s brother and to uncover the truth of the twins’ separation 38.

Relationships

• Lumine — Traveling companion and the person she helps search for Aether. Their familiar exchanges include affectionate head pats, teasing, and Lumine correcting her impulsive money-making plans 1 14 25 27.
• Venti — Paimon calls him “Tone-Deaf Bard” without deference to his divine identity. He accepts the nickname with amusement and later turns her own “ehe” back on her 15 29.
• Arataki Itto — A frequent verbal sparring partner. She mocks his wrong answers and bean allergy; he retaliates with the “flying little Lavender Melon” nickname 9.
• Amber — Treats Paimon and Lumine to a substantial meal at Good Hunter shortly after their arrival in Mondstadt 13 14.
• Tartaglia — Offers to introduce the pair to Liyue’s cuisine. His descriptions make Paimon eager to leave Mondstadt sooner 13.
• Ningguang — Invites Paimon and Lumine to the Jade Chamber and offers Paimon an item of her choice as a gift 27.
• Xianyun — Startles Paimon with an angry outburst, then offers the pair a feast at Jueyun Karst as an apology 26.

Notable Quotes

“Maybe your brother’s in here too.” 1

“So you understand macroeconomics, but not how to save a little [small change]!” 27

“Hey! Wait! Half price doesn’t mean you don’t have to pay!” 33