Natasha Gaines Bezelheim

Introduction
Third child of the Knight family Bezelheim. Natasha is a half-blind Pegasus Rider born and trained in Marcellus, who is currently awaiting approval for full-fledged Pegasus Knight-hood. She hides her blind eye out of fear of being separated from her dear Pegasus, Keisha.

Appearance
Natasha is five foot five tall, has long, black hair and a fair skin, and boasts a very graceful build fitting of a Pegasus rider. Her hair is tied in a ponytail as well as brushed in front of her right eye. Her left eye shows an emerald color, but her right eye is useless and the lid is shut by an ugly scar that Natasha prefers to hide. Not in the least because lack of depth perception is mortal to a horsewoman, and she doesn't want to be separated from Keisha.

She doesn't make a secret of her noble birth. Her dresses are black or dark blue, embroidered with gold, usually with the emblem of her family on the edge of the sleeves. Her black, fingerless gloves are stitched with gold, as well, but her boots are awfully simple compared to the rest of her clothes.

Even her armor is of a royal blue color, trimmed with shining gold. She likes to keep it in good shape, but not at the expense of its performance, of course. The color of her armor is shared by the ribbon she uses to keep her hair tied.

Personality
Natasha has a problem with two things- tardiness and sloppiness. She's very punctual, herself, usually arriving an average of five minutes early for each and every appointment she makes. She will wait patiently until the agreed time, but every minute after that is 'too late' and results in an annoyed Natasha. Similarly, she's an incredible neat freak. Her room, Keisha's stable, and the armory where she keeps her weapons are in perfect state. Mess them up at your own risk- Natasha will find you and make you clean up.

While she doesn't necessarily have a people problem, Natasha has some issues bonding with people. Self-analysis has pointed out that this is an abandonment issue due to the silent departure of her elder brother, who she had always thought to be her best friend as well as her sibling.

Do note, however, that despite all this, Natasha is by no means lacking in charisma. She's a natural leader, with a very tactical mind, who knows her weaknesses and strengths and how to use them to her advantage. She has a kind heart, until Demons are involved- as far as she is concerned, Demonkind has yet to pay most of the price for taking her eye. Once she hears there are Demons involved in her current task, she will forget everything around her, take her sword, mount Keisha and rush to the front lines, not leaving them until the last monster in sight is destroyed.

Prior to Skylessia II
Born as the first daughter, but third child of the Bezelheim family, Natasha is perfectly useless from a political point of view. However, she was trained in fine arts, as well as horseback riding.

She used to think she was very close with her elder brother Friedwalt, until he left Marcellus to escape his arranged marriage. He didn't even tell her about his plans, resulting in Natasha developing a severe abandonment issue.

Shortly after Friedwalt's Great Escape, Natasha was attacked on a ride out and her eye was essentially poked out by a lance-wielding monster. She lived through the attack thanks to the intervention of a Pegasus: Keisha. However, she would never see with both eyes again.

As Keisha seemed to like her, a founder of a Pegasus troop nearby convinced Natasha's parents to let her train as one. Despite her half-blind state, Natasha works hard and can hold her own pretty well despite riding a hollow-boned flying horse.

Skylessia begins shortly after Natasha finishes her basic training. She can now be employed as a proper mercenary.

During Skylessia II
Shortly after finishing her pre-training, Natasha was sent to Valhassa for what seemed to be an ordinary escort job. It was perfectly normal, too, and wouldn't have left much of an impression on Natasha had she not met up with her brother Friedwalt.

Afterwards, lady Yuliet sent Natasha, her friend Eowyn and recent addition to the team Hannat to Araducia to get the first Seal of Approval for true Pegasus Knighthood. It was during this mission that she was named leader of her troop. Once she had obtained this seal of approval, Natasha found a Pegasus foal in need of help and decided to contact Friedwalt and his ex-fiancée to help her help the foal. Natasha convinced Friedwalt to come home with her, jsut so that their parents and brother would see he was okay. Friedwalt agreed, but they hadn't expected to end up in the middle of a siege, and especially not to ride into battle under their brother's banner.

Yuliet then sent the trainee back to the Wilds, to figure out and dispose of an issue with mysterious disappearances. Upon return, she was sent away once again, this time with her entire troop, for their second trial.

Relations
The Pegasus that comes with the Rider.
 * Keisha the Pegasus

Keisha the Pegasus is a mare with a shoulder height of five foot seven, boasting long, blonde manes that always seem to be tangled. She's always well-groomed due to Natasha's obsession with neatness. She's a bit overenthusiastic and curious, but has a stubborn streak to her. All in all, she's a good girl- but often gets herself and her mistress in trouble. Her hatred of demons matches Natasha's own. Pegasus and mistress are so close that they seem understand each other's thoughts.

NPC by yours truly.
 * Lady Yuliet

The brain behind Natasha's troop. She supports them financially, issues their orders, and ha trained both Eowyn and Natasha personally. She's a bit of a strict character, but her heart's in the right place. Aside from training promising young ladies, Yuliet runs a small-scale Pegasus breeding program.

Curate by Viceman B.
 * Friedwalt Gaines Bezelheim

Natasha's elder brother, who escaped an arranged marriage by running away from home. Natasha used to be very close with him- however, his escaping without even informing her told her that she was the only one who thinks so. After meeting up with him, she's not so sure anymore. She's no longer mad at him, though.

Pegasus Rider by Yuki Artolia Artwaltz
 * Misora

A member of Natasha's troop, and a Morph bought by her parents to watch over her after she lost her eye. Natasha does the best she can to treat Misora with the respect a living being deserves, even though she is a Morph. Her inhumanity means Natasha has to scold her every so often, though.

Pegasus Knight by Romancer Dane
 * Eowyn Crone

A young woman Natasha met during their pre-training together. They don't know each other that well, but as she is part of the troop that currently falls under Natasha's sub-command (actual command is still in Lady Yuliet's hands, of course), that will surely change.

Troop
Natasha is in a small Pegasus troop with a number of other PC's. Their backgrounds are varied, but they have one thing in common- once they leave the base and start their mission, they all fall under Natasha's command. The signups for this troops are currently closed, unless you have a very damned good reason why your female Pegasus Knight/Rider would join us. Male Peggies are a full-automatic no-go.

Current members:
 * Hannat Chimknii, Shuuda's Pegasus Knight.
 * Eowyn Crone, Dane's Pegasus Knight.
 * Jenna Silverwind, Light's Pegasus Troubadour.
 * Misora, Yuki's Pegasus Rider.

Supports
C-rank Conversation: Freedman, whom Natasha still calls Friedwalt, tries to convince Natasha that what she's doing is wrong, but she convinces him otherwise by showing him her scar and telling him her reasons.
 * Friedwalt Gaines Bezelheim: B-rank.

B-rank Conversation: Natasha goes to say goodbye to Friedwalt, but ends up talking to him and attempting -in vain- to heal her eye.

C-rank conversation: Natasha and Eowyn return to the stables, talking about Pegasi and family stuff.
 * Eowyn Crone: C-rank.

C-rank conversation: Natasha, not fully trusting Friedwalt's ex-fiancee, offers her a chance to get a close look at a Pegasus while at the same time observing Keisha's reaction to her.
 * Annette Arabella: C-rank

Currently pending:

None.

Roleplaying Timeline

 * Nothing more Annoying than an Escort Quest earned Natasha 4 levels, 3/4 of a weapon level, and the Friedwalt Gaines Bezelheim C-support.
 * The First Trial earned Natasha 4 levels, a full weapon level, and the Eowyn Crone C-support.
 * A Herd of Trouble was good for 2 levels, 13/20 of a weapon level, the Friedwalt Gaines Bezelheim B-support and the Annette Arabella C-support.
 * Bezelheim Reunion resulted in 3 levels and 3/5 of a weapon level.
 * Nasty Neighborhood Bael-clan is currently going on.
 * Navigating a Golden Wasteland is currently going on.