Eager to please and finding a kindred spirit of honor within her teacher she became his prized pupil. To complete her training she was sent to the city of X'ol on her home planet. Her mission was to put an end to one who had become known as the "Golden Dragon".

Laira is a female humanoid Red Lantern with purple skin and auburn hair.

Laira was rigorously and strictly trained by her father to someday replace him as their sector's Green Lantern.