Commander Beatrix was described as a "bewitching" and "glamorous" beauty. With a sensual smile never far from her lips, she often acted the part of the playful flirt. She was ruthless, ambitious, and possessed a sadistic streak. She respected loyalty above all other traits, and conversely, considered betrayal, especially of loved ones or family, to be the greatest sin. Beatrix, like many of the others of her unit, expressed guilt and disgust over the atrocities she and the other stasi committed.