Natalia "Nadya" Mikhailova

Profile

Born and raised in a small farming village near Vyazma, a town in the Smolensk Oblast of western Russia, Natalia’s peaceful life was shattered when the Nazis invaded her homeland On 22 June 1941. Her family, including her parents and younger brother, were brutally murdered by German soldiers during the early days of the invasion. Consumed by grief and rage, she vowed to avenge them. With nothing left to lose, she joined the Red Army and soon became one of their most skilled snipers which eventually earned her the rank of Senior Sergeant. Her personal vendetta fuels her precision and unrelenting focus on the battlefield.

Appearance

Age: 24 years old Height: 5'7" (170 cm) Build: Lean and athletic, with strong arms and shoulders from years of farming and military training Hair: Long, straight blonde hair, reaching just past her mid-back. Typically tied into a tight braid or bun during combat for practicality. In more casual settings, she leaves it loose, though it's often windblown or unkempt from the harsh conditions of war. Eyes: Striking sapphire blue eyes, sharp and alert. Her gaze is often intense, reflecting her inner strength and the pain of her past. When focused on a target, her eyes narrow with laser-like precision. Skin: Fair with a slightly weathered appearance due to long days spent outdoors in harsh conditions. Her skin has a few light scars, remnants of close calls in battle and life on the front lines. Facial Features: High cheekbones and a defined jawline, giving her an elegant yet stern look. Her face often shows little expression, except when among her comrades, where a softer side occasionally appears. Clothing: Wears the standard Soviet sniper uniform, often with a hooded camouflage cloak to blend into her surroundings. She keeps her uniform practical, avoiding any personal adornments beyond her cherished locket. Notable Feature: Natalia has a small scar above her right eyebrow, a reminder of a shrapnel wound from one of her early missions.

Personality

Personality: Stoic and emotionally guarded, Natalia carries the weight of her family's death with her every day. This pain has hardened her resolve and made her a fierce, calculated warrior. Despite her cold exterior, she is deeply loyal to her comrades, willing to risk her life to protect them. She sees each Nazi she takes down as justice for her family. Notable Trait: Carries a small locket with a photo of her family, a constant reminder of her mission, and an engraved bullet with her family's initials that she's saving to use on the Nazi office that executed her family.

Skills

Master of camouflage, long-range marksmanship, and stealth. Natalia's patience and steady hands make her a formidable sniper, able to wait for hours to line up the perfect shot. Her understanding of the terrain around Smolensk has given her an edge in ambush tactics, and she's known for blending seamlessly into her environment.

Weapon of Choice

Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle, with which she has made countless kills. She takes meticulous care of it, seeing it as both a tool of revenge and her only companion in the field.