Placidia Liepina grew up in Wistimere, born to a family of mercenaries and warriors. Though not as skilled as some in her family, she had a far greater sense of duty, and looked to serve the Common League. Moving south, she applied to be a Torchwarden in Emblem, where her nascent skills did not impress enough to be given a Matchstick. Rather than taking her in to the capital city, the Torchwarden sent a young Placidia to a much less glamorous task: to become a guard at Bleak End.
Despite the harsh conditions she had been placed in, Placidia took to her new home better than most, finding fulfillment in the constant watch over both prisoners and the Sound of Silveril. Her no-nonsense demeanor and desire to approach her duties with a focus on discipline impressed her fellow guardsman on Aone Island. After a few years, she was promoted to oversee the daily operations of the garrison as the captain of the guard, and ensured the security of the star-shaped complex remained intact.
Placidia enforced the rules of the Council of Commonlight with total diligence. She took great pride in her role and maintained a direct line of communication with Warden Ramos Stormforged, whom she respected over anyone she had ever met; however, her stern nature led her to frequently clash with jovial chef Tiny Tulvrak.