Nerissa

Nerissa, also known as the Little Mermaid, is a character in the Fables comics. She is a stripper at the Pudding & Pie.

Book of Fables Entry
''Nerissa's story never had a happy ending. She's known as the Little Mermaid, the young girl who gave up her tail for a pair of legs in the hopes of winning the heart of a handsome prince. When he married a princess instead, Nerissa was left heartbroken. She made the journey to the mundane world hoping for a better life. Now she dances at the Pudding and Pie, but each steps she takes feels like walking on shards of glass. She has very little left, but finds some comfort in the company of her fellow dancers.''

Background
Originally a mermaid in the Homelands, Nerissa trades her tail for a pair of legs in the hopes of winning the heart of a prince. However, she is left heartbroken upon discovering that the prince has married a princess. In the Exodus, Nerissa relocates to Fabletown, where she eventually becomes a stripper at the Pudding & Pie.

The Wolf Among Us
When Sheriff Bigby Wolf enters the Pudding & Pie investigating the deaths of prostitutes Faith and Lily. Restricted by the magic ribbon around her neck, Nerissa is unable to give Bigby any straight answers, and instead gives him a room key for the Open Arms Hotel. There, Bigby discovers the room Lily was murdered in, as well as photographic evidence of Crane's involvement. Later, Nerissa attends Lily's funeral. Afterwards, she is confronted by Crane, who demands answers from Nerissa with the Ring of Dispel, despite the ring not working. When Vivian kills herself, the spell on Nerissa's ribbon is lifted, and Nerissa is free to say whatever she wants. At the Crooked Man's trial, she serves as a witness and claims that she heard the Crooked Man order Nerissa's employer Georgie to kill Faith and Lily. Later, Nerissa sees Bigby again and confesses that she lied at the Crooked Man's trial, but knew that he was behind it. Nerissa reveals that she, Lily and Faith were planning to leave the Pudding & Pie by means of blackmail, and when Georgie found out, he eventually murdered Faith and Lily. The only reason Nerissa herself was spared was because she became frightened and warned Georgie in advance, thereby unintentionally betraying her friends. With plans to leave Fabletown, Nerissa parts ways with Bigby, but not before telling him he's "not as bad as everyone says" he is - the last words Faith said to Bigby before her death.

Trivia

 * Nerissa is based on the mermaid from the fairytale The Little Mermaid.
 * It is suggested, but not confirmed, that Nerissa is actually a glamoured Faith, due to the similiarities between them and their parting words with Bigby.

Appearances
The Wolf Among Us (Season 1)=
 * Episode 2: "Smoke & Mirrors"
 * Episode 3: "A Crooked Mile"
 * Episode 4: "In Sheep's Clothing"
 * Episode 5: "Cry Wolf"