Al Khalifa Ain

"Flickering Flame"

- BQD

"Ember Phantasm" Al Khalifa Ain is a member of the Notch Pirates, acting as one of the members of its main fighting force, the Eight Knights of Hell. Her title within the group is that of Belphegor (ベルフェガー, Berufegaa), a prince of Hell known for helping others make discoveries. Her title hints at what her job within the group is, along with Blumenthal Gerhard and the other members within the First Division, she explored and conquers the territories her Captain requests.

Ain is originally a member of the Khalifa Tribe, a group of warriors not unlike the Kuja that live isolated from the rest of the world. However, after she accidentally murdered one of the higher-ranking members of the tribe due to the powers of the Mythical Zoan; Mashi Mashi no Mi, Model: Ifrit that she couldn't control, having eaten the "sacred" fruit right before the incident. Exiled from the place she called a home, the young Ain would wander across territories looking for any redemption she could gain. Eventually, she ended up encountering the crew of the infamous Sea Witch and ended up joining, believing that her sins could be forgiven by helping out the Notch Pirates and ascending to the highest peaks of the pirate world.

Appearance
A woman hardened by her past, Ain exerts a rather grim aura that seems to follow her wherever she goes. Her general appearance, physique, and outfits denote this as well.

Even amongst her tribe who were renown for their freakish height, Ain is slightly taller than most if not all members. Standing at 7’2 feet of height, Ain towers over most men and women she encounters and has been asked several times if she is of Giant lineage. Her straight posture denotes that she is not the slightest bit ashamed of her size and because of this she can carry herself with gracefulness unlike the clumsiness most who are taller than usual are perceived for. Her physique is one that is ruggedly feminine, not carrying the sex appeal most woman have, as this is replaced by prominent muscle across her entire body, namely biceps, triceps, legs and abdomen. The remnants of the girl remain solely on her face in the shape of large golden eyes. Through the years, these have lost their shine and become dull, as made evident by the bags under her eyes and are rarely, if ever, fully open. The innocent grin of a child now no more than a neutral expression. Ain’s initially pale skin has become fair in pigment as well due to constant exposure of the sun. Her features, though, have remained the same. Ain’s face is angled and is coupled by a sharp jawline and chin as well as thin lips and nose. Her somewhat large forehead is covered by a fringe of black raven hair which is swept to the right side. The rest of her hair is rather long, reaching her lower-back and she rarely, if ever, combs it. Ain’s wild appearance is a perfect contrast to her relatively docile and quiet nature.

For an outfit, Ain wears prominently two different outfits. One for when she remains at the Notch Pirates HQ and is not fighting. She generally sticks to the same color scheme though, regardless of her attire. The first outfit consists of generally tattered clothing, including broken black shorts held by a black and silver belt as well as a revealing top, showing off her moderate cleavage that is only held together by black threads. Her entire midsection and legs are bare, the most significant feature being the black cape draped over her shoulders. Her left arm is covered in bandages while the right arm and legs are covered in armor. Her expedition outfit for when she goes out to conquer along with the members of the First Division is definitely less revealing. It consists of a full monster-esque mask, that according to her, is related to the Khalifa Tribe. A black and red dress, with similar gauntlets to the previous outfit, just that red in color. Black leggings cover most of her legs as well as black boots, perfect for long traveling. As for accessories she wears several beaded necklaced and a red shawl ties her hair into a ponytail after all, long hair could be a disadvantage in combat.

Personality and Traits
In contrast to the rowdy and chaotic bunch that are known as the Notch Pirate, Ain is a relatively aloof individual, hardened over the recent years. While most of her companions can be found causing a ruckus or being as loud as one can be, Ain can usually be found in the less populated areas of the ship. This isn’t to say that she’s a loner or detached from the world but that her calm nature will not allow her to join the other members of the crew in any of their celebrations.

Ain is known for politeness when addressing everyone, even adversaries. More Coming Soon...