Name: Evolution
Secret Identity: None - he abandoned his old life. He has several aliases, however. Principal among these are Rick Garrin, Tommy Salmon and James Korden.
Age: 22
Species: Human (Mutant)

Personality: Although friendly, Evolution tries not to get too close to anyone. He's been hurt like that before. Anyone who does manage to get to know him will find that below his mask of easy-going amiability lies a conflicted young man who's still in pain from his past.
Description: Evolution's appearance changes regularly. He can shift his basic form with almost no effort as long as he stays fairly true to his real shape (which he never uses). His main forms are listed below:

> Evolution (Hero Shape): The form he uses when he's up to his heroic shenanigans. In this shape, he's about six foot four, and muscular but not too bulky. His hair is brown and cropped short, while his eyes are a very dark blue.

> Rick Garrin: Short and, although not muscular, well-toned. His hair is a flaming orange explosion and his eyes are a bright green. Speaks in an Irish accent.

> Tommy Salmon: In this shape, he's tall and slender, with long blonde hair tied back in a ponytail. His eyes are ice-blue and very sharp, observing the world from behind a pair of fake glasses. A thin blonde beard follows the line of his chin. He often wears a salmon-pink suit as an inside joke.

> James Korden: A mid-height, heavy-set man with buzz-cut hair and a military bearing. Wears vests, combat trousers and boots.

Powers:

Unstable: Evolution can gain any power he has previously discovered by changing his physical structure to accommodate it. This is normally a near-instantaneous process requiring only a thought, but strong powers sometimes need longer transition periods. The stronger a power, the more of Evolution's control it takes up - in other words, strong powers can't be combined with as many other powers as weaker ones.

Evolve: Because of his genetic instability, Evolution is always mutating. Normally these mutations are detrimental or useless and are reabsorbed, but occasionally a useful one is generated. This mutation takes effect immediately and is added to the repertoire of powers that Evolution knows.

Homo Superior: Evolution is a paragon of biological efficiency. Even in his natural form, he is stronger, faster and tougher than an identical human. This difference increases with Evolution's power level.

Known Mutations:

Attribute Boost: Evolution can channel more of his power into a particular aspect of himself such as strength, reactions, intelligence etc.

Chitin: A chitinous carapace covering his whole body. It is strong enough to stop small-arms fire and provides a decent amount of protection, but high-power shots like sniper rounds will break through fairly easily.

Claws: Bone claws sharp enough to cut through metal, this mutation is a cross between fingernails and animal claws - slightly hooked, razor-sharp spikes growing from the fingertips.

Scream: Vocal cords are easy enough to modify - Evolution is capable of emitting any sound he wishes by altering his vocal range, from ultrasonic bat-squeaks to an ear-shattering lion's roar.

Shapeshift: Evolution's physical shape is mutable. He can change his form to look like any generic or specific adult human, though he prefers to remain male.