Salia had been part of Schwarzwind ever since their early days of being thieves, often being the one devising winning strategies. During the years of Siegfried's absence, she served as the leader of Schwarzwind. Years later, she convinced Hilde and the remaining survivors of Wolfkrone to join Schwarzwind. She assisted Siegfried as he cared for his dying mother. Salia appears to possess romantic feelings toward Siegfried, though it's unknown whether he is even aware of said feelings. Her change in appearance by the time of Soulcalibur V appears to be an attempt to attract Siegfried's attention.