Lyney is a magician and performer of Fontaine, working with his twin sister, Lynette. They are both members of the House of the Hearth.

Lyney and Lynette were born into poverty and recruited by the harbinger Arlecchino to join the Fatui. Lyney in particular, for his cunning and determination, has been chosen as her successor.

Lyney is a charming young man with charisma and brains. He can also be a bit of a flirt. He is very protective of his twin sister Lynette and other siblings of the House.