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Originally Posted by Jazzrat

Well, first episode gave away a bit on her "tragic" backstory.

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Looks like her family was killed by a youma as well. She was saved by a Claymore.
Interesting enough, the youma that tries to strangle her was cryin as well. I guess Raki's situation reminds her of her past as well.

Are Claymore women only? Or is it just mostly women?

Major Spoilers

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Currently all Claymore are Women. There used to be male Claymores but male claymores are more unstable compare to female claymores.

The following spoiler should be reveal in the next ep.

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Claymores are human/demon hybirds. When using the demons powers there is incredible rush that makes it very hard to stop. Claymores who can't stop using their demon powers and go over their limit become Awakening Ones, a hybird demon that is much more powerful then normal demons.
Female claymores can withstand the urge to used the demon powers better then male claymores.