CIVILIAN, BARBARA NIGHTSHADE

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BARBARA NIGHTSHADE

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When it comes to Barbara, it's all about herself and getting to the top of the ladder. It doesn't matter how it's done or who gets hurt in the process, what's important is she gets there. If there's something she wants, then it's something she gets. Although she may not indulge in meaningless torture (and may even find it barbaric), expect that her methods aren't going to be the cleanest; she'll deliberately lie or hurt anyone- say an innocent civilian or an ally- if it means achieving her goals. This woman is intrinsically selfish and governed by greed. [break][break]

Evil as she may seem, it's not always the case. Barabara is also capable of socializing and she's quite adept in the art of communication. A master of emotions- her own and others- she uses this to bend and break any rule or order to her benefit. Her mind is sharp and she's got an eye that sees the whole picture down to the tiniest flinch of your hand at that compliment she just gave you. She wastes nothing and seizes every opportunity, small or big, that comes her way. So, it may be best to keep your emotions at bay because this person will not think twice to use them against you. One may play coy and hard to get but Barbara is a patient woman who likes the thrill of the game. If she found someone worth the trouble, then she will most likely invest in them. [break][break]

Dangerous as she is with her cold-heart, it's not the one that makes her deadly. It's her undying determination that makes her a force to be reckoned with. She's been to hell a few times already but got back up to her feet, twice the person she was before. Barbara learns from her mistakes and this serves as one of her greatest strengths. However, she's also a human with liabilities as overwhelming as her assets. Beneath all the thorns are secrets from the pasts-- insecurities that built a sturdy wall of pride and knocking this down is surely a way to strip her grace down. [break][break]

All in all, Barbara is a person who lacks empathy. She does everything for her and herself alone. Honor, sincerity and morals do not matter to her; they are acceptable as long as they don't stand in her way. Leave her alone and you won't have any problems, one may even find themselves enamored by her humor and poise. However, cross her path and stand against her (or be the apple of her eye!), you may find yourself dealing with a poisonous flower.

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Barbara wasn't born the most fortunate girl, but things weren't so bad either. She lived with people who she called her parents and siblings but weren't the tiniest blood-related to her. They were instead people who she shared tight bonds with, but most importantly, they shared a will to survive. She never met her parents and as far as she could recall, she had been thieving with this self-proclaimed family. Life was rough back then; they lived in poverty and famine as the island they were in was poor to begin with. It was situated in an inconvenient location in the western seas with a few edible plants and animals. Due to this condition, people couldn't be too picky with food and some time in her childhood, she had unknowingly eaten a devil fruit. [break][break]

The country's situation had gotten worse through time: there were less to eat and mining resources had greatly diminished as the demand increased. Escaping the island was an option, but because they had nothing more to offer, ships rarely docked their beaches. It was like the world had forgotten about their little home and it was terrible for its inhabitants. At a young age, children had to be resourceful and they were forced to be even less conscious of what they do to survive. There was even a point in Barbara's life where she and her family had to resort to cannibalism just to see another day. Death became a routine in her life; day by day she'd see someone die of either hunger/thirst/disease or be killed. She witnessed death of others and of her own family. It was a game of survival of the fittest, a battle of will. [break][break]

People in the said place were filled with agony and hatred towards the World Government for neglecting them (promising help but never coming). They had to live in pain for years and for more to come, until a warship arrived carrying a marine commodore. There were who chose their pride and died, but Barbara was one of those who used their brains and went along with the soldier. Later on, she became his young lover. Her lavish life began from then on and eventually became educated about the world. She started wanting more of the sweet life, but her husband was a righteous man and so was needed to be disposed. With the help of the recent war, Barbara managed to kill him and hide her marks. [break][break]

Using the wealth and information she inherited from her late lover, Barbara plans to set up an underground trade of firearms, artillery and explosives which she thinks would fit best in the post-war scenario. She sails the seas to find the right connections under the guise of a widowed collector who has an eye for antique items.

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LIKES: dark chocolate • most alcoholic drinks • money • board games

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DISLIKES: beer • apples • stormy nights • hot places

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OCCUPATION: antique collector

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PRIMARY ATTRIBUTE: spirit

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HEIGHT: 5 feet and 8 inches