Natasha Rogers

Natasha is one of those characters who I literally could not be more explicit in my Marvel inspiration. Nearly every name in her extended family comes from a Marvel character or actor and her own name is a tribute to the Cap Squad: Natasha for Natasha, Jamison for Bucky, and Rogers for Steve. She is one of the rare non-roleplay characters that I have used in an RP that I'm keeping canon. Her adventures in Vesmiror with Jason will remain part of her story.

## Appearance

### Simple Appearance

Natasha is a short and athletic build. Her hair is dark cherry red with the ends dyed black, a leftover from her edgy teenage phase. It naturally falls in loose curls and she often has it done half up half down. Her eyes are aventurine green.

### Detailed Appearance

Natasha Rogers is shorter than average but not by much. She stands at 5'3 with an athletic build that she works hard to maintain. Being a hero doesn't come without effort. Her hair is naturally a dark cherry red. This almost pink tone gives her a unique and youthful look. She has dyed part of her hair black, giving her curls more definition and giving her a more striking look overall. Natasha most often wears her hair half up half down, with either a small bun or ponytail holding the top layer of her hair out of her face. Her eyes are aventurine green, light in color but deep in intensity. They only serve to add to the sense of intrigue and beauty that Natasha conveys.

Natasha Rogers, despite her slightly shorter stature at 5'3", possesses an unmistakable presence that captivates those around her. Her athletic build, honed through relentless dedication and unwavering commitment to her heroic duties, lends her a certain graceful strength that she carries with confidence.

The most striking feature of Natasha's appearance is her hair, which is naturally a dark cherry red with a hint of pink undertones. This unique hue grants her an air of youthful exuberance and sets her apart from the crowd. To enhance her already captivating look, she has chosen to dye a portion of her hair black. This artful touch adds depth and definition to her curls, giving her a more pronounced and striking overall appearance.

Natasha often styles her vibrant locks in a half-up, half-down fashion, securing the top layer of her hair with either a small bun or a sleek ponytail. This arrangement not only keeps her hair out of her face during heroic endeavors but also accentuates her facial features, emphasizing her captivating eyes.

Speaking of her eyes, Natasha's gaze is a mesmerizing shade of aventurine green. While the color is light, it harbors an underlying intensity that seems to pierce through the depths of one's soul. Her eyes are like two sparkling gemstones, adding to the sense of intrigue and beauty that she naturally conveys.

Combined with her athletic physique, uniquely hued hair, and captivating eyes, Natasha Rogers presents a magnetic and enigmatic presence that draws people in, making her not only a formidable hero but also a memorable and alluring figure in any setting.

### Breakdown

* Eye Color - Aventurine Green
* Hair Color - Red, dyed partially Black
* Hair Length - Shoulder-length
* Hair Texture - Curly
* Skin Tone - Light
* Height - 5'3
* Weight - lbs
* Voice Claim - Selena Gomez with a different accent

#### Design Notes

* Though the lower layer of her hair is dyed, I usually just color the tips black
* Almost always wears a cracked marble necklace
* Usually wears earrings, number of piercings tbd

## Personality

### Traits

#### Positive (+)

* Confident
* Creative
* Knowledgeable
* Loyal

#### Neutral (=)

* Honest
* Intense
* Quiet
* Traditional
* Dedicated
* Efficient

#### Negative (-)

* Sarcastic
* Hesitant
* Secretive

### Detailed Personality

Natasha is very sure of herself. She knows who she is and what she’s doing. Natasha has a strong imagination. She is good at thinking outside the box and coming up with useful solutions to her problems. Natasha is very smart and knows a lot of things. She has several skills that she learned to keep her mind sharp and she always wants to know more. Natasha has a strong sense of loyalty. She would do anything for her family, even Vera, and she is devoted just as much to her close friends.

While Natasha can always be counted on to tell the truth, she also isn’t scared to speak her mind. She will be honest even if you don’t want to hear the truth. On first contact, Natasha can seem very intense. This usually goes away after getting to know her, but she can still be very intimidating if needed. Natasha tends to be very quiet. She feels no need to make her presence heard. Growing up with an immigrant mother and grandparents, Natasha has an appreciation for her heritage and keeps it close to her heart. Natasha is not one to be distracted by meaningless things. In everything from her dancing to learning to control her powers, Natasha is very disciplined.

While she is not incapable of keeping things serious, Natasha is seen as taking everything lightly. She tends to be very snarky and talks back a lot. Natasha is not likely to dive straight into anything. She is overly cautious and while it keeps her out of some bad situations, it keeps her away from good things just as much. Natasha has a tendency to be tight-lipped about herself. There are exceptions, like with Karina, but she often just doesn’t open up.

## Background

### Childhood

Natasha was born in mid-December to Chris Rogers, the heir to a successful tech company, and his wife Tanya. Tanya and her parents, Andrei Ivanov and Rina Ivanova, had emigrated to the US from Russia in 1987. Natasha already had an older sister, one-year-old Vera. Andrei and Rina lived nearby, which was fun, and Chris's parents, Matthew and Danielle Rogers, lived only an hour's drive away. There was plenty of family nearby and Natasha loved them all dearly.

Starting when Natasha was very young, Tanya was adamant that her daughters stayed connected to their heritage. She taught Vera and Natasha Russian at the same time that they were trying to figure out English. She also was very active in their local Russian Orthodox church, taking the girls every Sunday.

This is how, at the age of 3 years old, Natasha met her best friend Karina Makarovna. Karina's family had recently moved to the US from a small town in eastern Russia. Her mother, Ira, was struggling to manage not only her four children, but also two step-children and her 16-year-old sister Natalia. Tanya was happy to help out. Natasha was Karina's age and the two became friends, particularly when they got a little older, but even as small children they were happy to play together.

When Natasha was around six years old, her father's company started blowing up. Not literally, of course. He just got way more successful than he already was. This meant good things for Natasha, but mostly good things for Karina's family. After three years of struggling, Ira and Natalia were in steady jobs (Natalia was working for Natasha's father!) and with the extra cash available, Tanya convinced Chris to help get them a little steadier.

### Adolescence

School went pretty normally. She developed a strong sense of justice and decided she wanted to go into politics.

### Adulthood

Got accepted to the same college as her best friend Karina, coincidentally going into the same major, meets Angelina, starts going out with Logan.

## Other

### Trivia

* Natasha was the second Zodiac to be created, the first being Karina.
* Natasha is very superstitious
* She gets motion sickness from land travel but is perfectly fine on airplanes or boats
* People are often surprised to learn how close her and Karina's birthdays are to each other and are especially surprised to find that she's the younger one.
* In a Keepers crossover, her soulmate is Niko Romano. I just feel like they would make a really good couple
* Both Natasha and Karina are bilingual, fluent in Russian and English. Natasha's mother was insistent that she learn the language while Karina was born in Russia and learned English after moving to America.

### Links

#### Playlist

* Sweater Weather - The Neighbourhood
* The Way I Loved You - Taylor Swift