Black Widow

Former Assassin. Spy. Avenger.

Natalia Alianovna Romanova (better known as Natasha Romanoff), codename Black Widow. As an orphaned child in Russia, Natasha was taken in by the Soviet government and trained in the Red Room, a secret espionage program for young girls. During her time in the Red Room Natasha was implanted with false memories and subjected to psychological conditioning, rigorous physical training, and various forms of enhancement. Natasha is an expert markswoman and high skilled in various forms of martial arts and combat. She is a master at disguise, stealth, strategy, and hacking, willing to use any resource to her advantage. She was given the codename 'Black Widow' during her time as KGB operative, specializing in espionage, sabotage, interrogation, and assassination, often charming and seducing her targets before luring them in. She eventually defected to join S.H.I.E.L.D. and found refuge in the United States, before being recruited by Nick Fury to join the Avengers, playing a vital role in recruiting other members. Transforming from villain to hero, Natasha strives to atone for her dark past in the belief that anyone can become a hero no matter their past, and proving that true strength comes from the courage to change and the willingness to fight for what is right.