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| Karma | |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Woodsprite |
| Nationality | European/Russian |
| Occupation | Prankster and Singer |
| Alignment | Mischievous & Quirky, but Good |
| Marital Status | Going Steady |
| Known Relations | None Known |
| Residence | Woodsprite Hollow |
| Voice Actor | Speaking: Kathy Najimy (Desired)
Singing: Dawn Upshaw or Numbuh 404 (Desired) |
| First Appearance | "Tripped Up" Season 1 |
| Universe | LD Stories |
| Gallery | |
Karma is an original character in The Smurfs: Light and Dark.
To see a full list of episodes in which she appears, please CLICK HERE.
Background Information
She is a female Woodsprite who is talkative, optimistic, and very adventurous. She loves playing pranks as much as any other Woodsprite does, but doesn't always get laugh out of being pranked herself (like Jokey Smurf). She is generally energetic and easygoing, and her favorite flower is Buttercups.
She is also an astounding singer, capable of reaching high notes that normally a Woodsprite cannot, but she never sings if someone's nearby. She only shares her talent with people she's most comfortable around (which is few).
Signature Prank
She is best known for her "Gotcha Gag," in which she will take someone's main interest, create a diversion (usually by startling a bird or other nearby animal), and while her victim is distracted, she will set up a trip wire/root/rope a few feet in front of them. Then, she runs ahead of them and use their main interest (typically gems for humans, gold for leprechauns, or whatnot) to draw them forward. Her victim falls flat on their face upon their speedy approach, so she gets a good laugh while they recover.
Her jokes are pulled on a "do as I feel" basis. Some days she will be tripping people up left and right, and other days she might not commit a single prank.
Relationship with Fellow Sprites
Throughout the series, Karma encounters various other Sprite characters.
- Ripple -- She and Ripple first meet in "Tripped Up" and enter a romantic relationship afterwards, which steadily develops throughout the series. More to come later!
- Drefuse Sylke -- Pending...
- Whisper -- Pending...
- Blizzardina -- Pending...
Relationship with Goblins
- Mystico -- She seldom sees Mystico, and although she accepts his and Ripple's friendship, is unwilling to participate in activities involving him. She simply does not condone his influence, and worries about him turning on Ripple one day and changing him into a goblin forever.
- Hethera -- She and Hethera hit it off surprisingly well and have discovered that they both share a love for wild flowers and singing. Karma is delighted to have girl time with her and will often walk and talk/sit with her for hours on end (unless Ripple and Mystico step in at some point).
Relationship with the Smurfs
Also through Ripple, Karma has been introduced to the Smurfs and was delighted to hear the story of his first encounter with them, starting with the Smurflings. She is especially close to Jokey because they loves pranks (obviously), admires Camouflage for returning Mystico to the fountain on his previous release (Ripple tends to give him a cold shoulder), and becomes good friends with Moxette for her mockery talent. Likewise, they all agree she is a good match for the formerly wild and uncontrollable Ripple.
Appearance
With pale skin, large eyelashes, and a slender figure, Karma is easy on the eyes: her long red hair has short cropped bangs and is tied into a low-hanging ponytail by a cobalt blue band.
- Season 1 -- Her dark ivy witch hat matches the long-sleeve tunic/dress which has a tan collar, belt, and inner fabric. The front below the belt is a semi-cut petal shape and the back is long, similar to a men's trench coat. Under this she has a pair of cobalt blue trousers, above-ankle length, and matching shoes. Her accessories include a pair of cobalt crystal earrings and an unusual gold pendant with a symbol on it: she does not translate this symbol for anyone: it must be guessed.
Voice Actor(s)
Karma would most likely be voiced by someone with a tomboyish inflection, best captured by Kathy Najimy, who was Tilly the Hippo in the 1997 movie Cats Don't Dance and Peggy Hill on King of the Hill. She would best be voiced by Dawn Upshaw, a well known operatic soprano of the 20th - 21st Century, or Numbuh 404 in an operatic singing style.
Trivia
- The only person who can correctly translate the symbol on her pendant is her true love.
- Her signature song is "Glitter and be Gay" sung by Dawn Upshaw for the Broadway show, Candide. A minor alternative choice would be "The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry.
- Her color scheme is partially based off of the descriptive lyrics from Culture Club's song "Karma Chameleon," but this was not the premise of her creation. It it simply a wonderful coincidence.
- In "Beyond the Mirror's Reflection," it is revealed that her most recent past life was Maeve the Imp.
- She does not directly admit to the Smurfs that she strongly detests Reporter and Clumsy because they are hard to prank.