Natalia Murasame Stigma

Name: Natalia Murasame Stigma
Nicknames: Natalia, Queen, Princess, Talia ( It's pronounced Tal-Lee-Ah!), Lia (It's pronounced Lee-Ah!)
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Clan: None
Village: Orignates from Tetsu no Kuni, She is currently at Kirigakure
Rank: A-Rank, Jounin (but is considered to be civilian)


Height: 5 foot 7 inches
Weight: 125 pounds



Description:

Natalia is a young woman with soft blonde hair that hangs all the way down bellow her waist. Natalia's bangs are almost always neatly hang in a symmetrical bowl cut like hair style, but just above her left eye her hair parts away allowing a portion of her forehead to be seen.  She has incredibly fair skin that is soft and smooth. Natalia has a pair of beautiful hazel nut brown eyes that are accompanied by long pretty eyelashes. She has soft glossy pink lips and and straight pearly white teeth. She has a fairly lean yet curvy figure, her collar bones can be clearly seen if she is wearing a low cut shirt. She has slender arms and legs that give a very feminine and almost fragile like figure. Natalia stands about 5 foot 7 inches she holds herself in a tall dignified manner, she never slouches and usually keep her head up. She often wears a cold unemotional facial expression that often intimidates those around her. She often wears her uniform from the martial arts academy she used to attend too. The uniform is a dark purple jacket with three buttons. The jacket fits her perfectly allowing it to emphasize her feminine curves.The collar of the jacket is pink on the edges. Natalia also wears a white collared long sleeve under the jacket, along with the white collared shirt she wears a pink stripped tie. Another part of her uniform is her pink plaid skirt that hangs just above her knees. Natalia can also be found wearing a pink sakura pattern kimono. For foot wear, Natalia often wears brown loafers, boots, or sandals. In battle she either wears standard ninja equipment, or samurai armor.
 


Nindo: "A princess protects, a princess must love her people more than herself."

Personality Description:

At a first glance Natalia seems to be a cold stoic type of girl. She often gives people the cold shoulder when she meets someone for the first time. Even so Natalia has very good manners, she may not warm up to a person quickly but she will do her best to treat a person with the respect that they deserve. She often adds honorifics at the end of a persons name. She is very lady like and tries her best keep her things organized and neat. There are times when Natalia can be down right rude, this is because the person she is talking too is probably a jerk or she just doesn't like them. When angered her words can be incredibly sharp and harsh. Natalia is the type of person who strives for perfection, not only does she try to perfect her outward appearance but she also tries her best to improve herself in the inside. She tries her best become physically and mentally stronger.

Natalia is aware that she isn't a genius that is why she is always in a constant mission to improve herself. Though she may not be talented in many things, Natalia is extremely talented in hard work. Her sheer determination to improve herself is so great that others have admired her potential to grow. Natalia is not afraid of getting hurt, she will push herself beyond her own limitations. Natalia never wastes as second, even though she is tired or injured she will find away to train herself and improve her body and mind. Natalia is also a good student, though she may not be the smartest, she does try her best to study hard and take good notes. She will try again and again until she has solved a problem.

When angered Natalia can be a bit of a sadist, if someone legitimately gets her mad all hell will turn loose. Natalia may be sweet and disciplined, but her wrath is something not trifle with. If angered enough she will not stop till her opponents flesh turn into a bloody pulp, she will not stop until their bones are grinded into dust. The things that really aggravate her are bullies, corrupt leaders, and those who try to hurt whams precious to her. Even so, Natalia rarely loses her temper, it's nearly impossible for someone to unleash her full wrath. Natalia is usually calm and collected, she tries her best to never let her emotions get the best of her.

Often time Natalia is a lone wolf, she tries to do everything by herself. This is not because she is arrogant, but the truth is she does not want to burden anyone else with her problems. Natalia feels like she is nothing but dead weight, that is why she tries to stand strong and firm. Due to Natalia's disciplined manner, she does not tolerate any mistakes. The causes people to stay away from her because it seems that she sets to high of a standard. The truth is Natalia is a very kind and caring, she is especially kind and warm to children. No matter what, Natalia always tries her best to make a child smile. She is also very kind to those close to her, even though it may prove difficult to get close to Natalia she does everything in her power to care for those close to her. Those who have seen her warm caring side as often commented that she is like a motherly or older sister figure.

Since Natalia grew up under the guidance of samurai and many martial arts masters. Due to the guidance of many honorable warriors, she has grown to understand the value of honor. Yet unlike a samurai who will give their life for honor, Natalia values life more than honor. Natalia prioritizes the life of others rather than her own pride. Even though Natalia seems to be a proud strong independent young woman, she is actually very humble. Natalia in reality has a very low self esteem but covers her doubts with a cold expressions. Natalia loves her people and the land she comes from, Natalia will do anything to protect the land of Iron and it's people, she does her best to set a good example to those younger than her.

In battle Natalia is the type of person to give it her all, she tries her best to do her best. She never underestimates her opponents, she does at time doubt her own abilities. But in the end she always takes a leap of faith and emerges victorious. Natalia always sees a hidden strength in someone, she always keeps in mind that everyone has hidden potential, this allows her to size up her opponents correctly .  Natalia is a very tactical fighter she will her surroundings and thing around her in order to achieve victory. She always thoroughly thinks her actions through and she always tries to achieve the best outcome in battle. Natalia is the type of person to plan out everything to the last second and even to the most minuscule detail. Even if her plans do not work as she anticipated she is quick on her feet and can easily bounce back. Natalia is never afraid to think outside the box others even say that she has brilliant unorthodox ideas. She is not afraid  of starting from scratch and looking at things in another angle.

Too sum things all up Natalia is  basically a tsundere, she acts cold on the outside but in reality she is very caring.

Favorites:

Despite her dignified and cold appearance, Natalia loves cute things. She loves to collect stuffed animals and plushies. She loves animals of all sorts. Natalia also loves to make plushies and stuffed animals, sewing and stitching are one of her strong points Natalia is an avid reader, she loves to read fantasy and romance novels. Natalia loves the simple things. she loves watching the sky during the day and night, she loves to garden. Natalia loves too cook, but her cooking is horrible! Natalia loves her people and her kingdom more than anything, she cherishes her comrades and she loves to take care and play with children. Natalia loves music, she plays the guitar. She also loves to sing and compose her own songs and poetry. She also loves to sketch, draw and paint. She loves to relax in the afternoon with her friends over a cup of tea. Natalia loves sweets, from chocolate, to fruits, all the way down to all sorts of pastries. She loves to keep things neat and clean.


History:

Natalia was born in the land of iron, her mother was the daughter of the leader of the samurai country. Her father was considered to be a legendary masked samurai. Natalia's mother was a shrine priestess, she was in charge of keeping all spiritual things in check in the land of iron. Natalia grew up under the care of her mother, she never really got to now her father for her father had gone missing the day Natalia was born. Natalia's father was never found, but even so she lived a very peaceful and happy life. Her grandfather, the general and leader of the land of iron, stood as a fatherly figure along with many samurai. Natalia's grand father and mother loved her dearly. Natalia was not only loved by her family but the whole country itself adored her, this was because her grandfather was kind and caring he lead the country with love. The samurai where proud and honorable and treated all the citizens with respect and care.

Though Natalia's Grandfather led the samurai and the country with much love and care, he was very strict and traditional. Natalia's Grandfather strengthen the samurai army and maintained order throughout the country. Her grand father made sure that not a speck of corruption could be found within the samurai government. Even though Natalia's grandfather was strict, the people and the samurai loved and respected him. Natalia's grand father always made time for his granddaughter, he would often play with her and teach her the value of life. Natalia's mother was also loved by the people, in a sense Natalia's mother was a historian. Natalia's mother had written down many of the samurai legends in one big book. She would often read the books to Natalia when she was child. Natalia's mother taught her daughter about being brave and strong, she taught Natalia how to put others before herself.

As Natalia grew older she was enrolled in martial arts academy, there she learned basic combat. She learned art and literature, and was taught how to become a proper lady. Natalia disliked learning all the fancy traditions and becoming a traditional woman, she wanted to become a samurai like her grandfather. Yet her grandfather never allowed Natalia to hold a sword, he believed that Natalia was too precious to enter battle, he loved his granddaughter dearly and wished for her never to go into battle. Despite her Grandfathers wishes Natalia would secretly watch and train with the other samurai. Her grandfather would often catch her and nag her entering the sacred training grounds.

Natalia's mother knew how much Natalia wanted to become a samurai, so she consulted the spirit of a legendary Samurai. The legendary samurai was named Ryu Murasame, an ancestor banished from the Murasame family. Ryu was an infamous samurai who slain many people in battle, his blood lust was feared during his time. Ryu was known to be the strongest swordsman in the world. In the history of the land of Iron Ryu was branded as an evil man, yet Natalias mother new that Ryu had a pure heart. Due to the many blood Ryu had split he was damned for eternal punishment, Knowing this Natalia's mother made a deal to Ryu. She had promised to give Ryu a second chance to atone for his sins, she sealed Ryu's spirit in three legendary swords. The deal was that Ryu would remain as Natalia's spirit guardian until his sins have been atoned. Ryu promised Natalia's mother that he would guide her daughter and make her a great samurai that would be known across the whole world. Ryu watched Natalia grow waiting for the time when she needed his guidance. Natalia's life was peaceful, yet the peace would not last forever. Natalia's grandfather grew ill due to old age, soon enough corruption seeped into the heart of the land of iron. A group of corrupt samurai plotted to overthrow Natalia's Grandfather and take the country for themselves.

A young samurai by the name of Hiro Hidachi rose against the corrupt samurai. Natalia and Hiro quickly became close as they both fought for their country. The two soon fell in love, even though Natalia was forbidden to join the battle she helped take care of the citizens. She encouraged the weary samurai,she consoled those who suffered a loss. The war continued, and eventually her grandfather passed away. Soon enough the corrupt samurai found the refugee shelter where Natalia, her mother and the citizens where staying. Hiro quickly came to tier rescue, yet Natalia was gravely injured, in order to save Natalia's life her mother consulted a powerful spirit named Asura. Asura sealed himself into Natalia in order to heal her injuries. Natalia's life was saved, but Natalia's mother had to give her own life in return. Natalia remained in a coma for a few months, and in that few Hiro fought the corrupt samurai. In the end Hiro and the corrupt leader died in battle, thus the war ended.

When Natalia woke up she learned about her mother and Hiro's death. It seemed that Natalia was all alone. Yet she knew that she could not feel sorry for herself, she knew that her people needed her. The war left the people bitter, people where starving and due to the cold winters food became more scarce. Anger was still within peoples hearts, some said that the land of Iron should take some of the ninjas land. Tension started to grow as people began to plot to raid the nearby land that belonged to the shinobi. Natalia knew that the land of iron could not afford a war with the ninjas.

Natalia had no idea what to do, she felt lost and alone. At Natalia's darkest hour, the spirit of Ryu Murasame appeared in front of her. Natalia had inherited her mothers powers to consult the spirits. Ryu guided her and allowed her to gather the weary samurai and help get the land of iron back on track. After a few years the land of Iron began to recover, yet the land needed much help. That was when Natalia decided to journey out the Ninja's land and seek help from the shinobi.

Natalia decided this was a crucial time to strengthen the bonds between the samurai and ninja. She then journeyed out and eventually made it to kirigakure, there she hoped to learn the ninja way and possibly share the samurai way in order to find common ground. She hoped to befriend the kages and make many ninja allies. For she knew that the Ninja's where quiet possibly the final hope for the land of Iron.

Key Events:

- Natalia growing up under the care of her grandfather and mother
-Natalia's basic training
-Natalia's mothers consulted the spirit of a legendary samurai
-Natalia's grandfather grows ill
-War starts
-Natalia meets and fall in love with Hiro
-Natalia's grandfather dies
-Corrupt Samurai find refugee camp
-Natalia is injured gravely
-Natalia's mother sacrifices her life and seals the great spirit Asura in Natalia
-Natalia goes into a coma
-Hiro and the leader of the corrupt samurai die in battle
-War ends
-Natalia wakes up too see the destruction of the war
-Tensions between Ninja and Samurai rise
-Natalia learns that she inherits her mothers spiritual powers
-Natalia meets the spirit of Ryu Murasame
-With the help of the Ryu she helps the land of iron get back on track
-Natalia goes to Kirigakure in order to start her journey and mission to strengthen the bonds between Samurai and Ninja

Writing Sample: This is an alternate account, my first character is Katshiro Kaizen also known as Error 404. (See Error 404)