Elise Reynolds
Name: Shadow.
Real Name: Elise Reynolds.
Nick Name/s: Eli, Public Enemy #2, Reynolds, Reaper, Death.
Age: 24
Position: First in Command.
Occupation (If Any): Training Instructor.
Appearance:
Personality Traits: Sweet and gentle, Elise shows a kindness to all those she believes that she can trust or call friend, allowing them to see the comfort and love that most would describe as being more like that of a mother caring for her child. Optimistic and quite dreamy, the young woman occasionally comes off as being a very carefree individual, showering those she loves with both the attention and affection she believes that they deserve. A very multi-talented person, Elise can be quite persuasive leading her to be very influential to those around her. Though loyal to only a few, Elise has issues when it comes to trusting others, both causing her see this as both a weakness and a strength.
Also brave, selfless, extremely resourceful and highly intelligent, Elise has a very strong and independent survivalist instinct fueled by her difficult past causing her to be quite good at thinking outside the box. Very strong, often stubborn and unwittingly determined, Elise will most times act first before asking questions later, the woman learning from her past that she needs to do whatever she can to survive though she has a base instinct to protect those who are weak and have no skills or methods in which to protect themselves. Usually a very logical person, Elise sometimes has trouble controlling her emotions when things become quite stressful around her; this at times causing her to become quite dangerous.
Unlike most who are forced into surviving on their own, Elise is not a natural born healer, becoming quite squeamish and reluctant when it comes to tending her own and the wounds of others around her, instead choosing to focus on things that she deems more important such as expanding her knowledge base by reading and honing her skills by training and sparring with whomever feels they can take her on. Nevertheless, she knows the basics of first aid, including how to clean and dress a wound to keep it from getting infected and in turn the person getting worse over time.
A fiercely determined and resourceful fighter, Elise is easily underestimated by those who stand against her and almost always finds herself in some sort of disagreement with those in positions of authority, using her own resources when it comes to getting through life, showing that she has the true instincts of a survivor. Though seeming confident and calm in most situations she is forced into, Elise has a nasty habit of biting her nails whenever she gets nervous or anxious, sometimes having to force and consciously stop herself from doing so when she is in the company of others.
A vicious little thing when she's pushed far enough, Elise is known for being tough, not only being able to take a physical beating, but mentally as well though her conscience does sometimes tend to get in the way. With her stubbornness and her determination to get things done, Elise is extremely strong-willed, rarely changing her stance on something once she has set her mind to it causing many to waste their breath when they try to convince her otherwise. Quick to call others out on their behavior and actions, her own emotions (when running high) tend to cause the young woman to be both foolish and irrational, leading her into situations that she rarely thinks about first. Stubborn as an ox and more hot headed than most living in the compound, Elise is unafraid to speak her mind, and when mixed with her anger and frustration sometimes causing her to unknowingly lash out at whoever is on the receiving end of the young womans wrath.
A brave girl at heart, Elise isn't afraid to take jump into action, the reckless girl willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, even if it means putting her own life on the line. Known as a major risk taker and driven by the thought of money lining her pockets, Elise has a love of racing, the teenagers skills on a motorbike and behind the wheel of a car unmatched by any other that she has faced on the streets of the city. Growing up in a family with very little to their name, she learnt quickly to become a fighter in all senses of the word, in order for her to live and survive everything that life and everyone in it had to throw her way, once (a long time ago) believing that even in the toughest of situations there was a bigger force that had a plan for her and all those she cares for. Immensely protective over her family, Elise tends to take any threats against them with a severity like no other, willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that they are safe, well looked after and have everything in life that they could possibly need.
Skills: An extremely intelligent young woman, Elise has a knack for researching, able to recall almost every piece of information that she has ever read. A great strategist, she uses her talents well and when called upon, catching any flaws in the plans that others tend to more times than none, run by her. Mentally stronger than most and with a peak of durability, it shows that disease and illness rarely affect her in any way, allowing her to keep her keen senses sharp and ready to use at a moments notice.
A skilled climber, parkour enthusiast and a fast runner, Elise has a great reflexes, especially when it comes to handling a gun; her good speed and excellent flexibility allowing her to pull her weapon and strike down several targets in a quick amount of time. Quite skilled with weapons of all kinds, Elise prefers the feel of blades to most others that are available for her use, though with the choice at hand she will always chance a pistol and daggers above all other weapons at her disposal.
Abilities:
Shadow/ Darkness Manipulation - Elise has the ability to create, shape, and manipulate both the shadows and darkness that seem to follow her where she goes, allowing her to cloud almost everything into complete and utter darkness whenever she feels the situation calls for such a thing. Able to use her abilities to not only create both an absence of light as well as a solid substance, she is able to successfully use these techniques in a number of different ways, such as: creating and dispelling cover and area's of total darkness, and teleporting herself and others through massive distances via these shadows.
*Though Elise is quite powerful when it comes to her shadow manipulation, she is unable to teleport either herself or others outside of the country she is in at that present time.
Soul Manipulation - Along with being able to manipulate shadows and darkness, Elise possesses the unique power of soul manipulation causing her to act sort of like a magnet for the souls of those who have passed away; the souls following along behind her where ever she goes and protecting her from anything she deems to be a threat. Though most of the time they are fueled by her emotions, whenever Elise gets pushed too far she is able to control each and every action made by the souls in her possession, even to the point where she is able to use them in order to slowly and painfully rip a soul from a living being (earning her the nick-names Reaper and Death).
*Though Elise is has these abilities she is not proud of them, believing the souls that are following her to be "demons" sent by God to condemn her to the depths of hell. When fueled by her emotions (mostly negative emotions such as: sadness, grief, depression, anger, ect.) Elise can tell what she is doing is wrong, however most of the times she is unable to stop herself without some help from others she trusts.
Biography:
(Being worked on.)
Other: Raised by her family as a very religious person, Elise owns two crosses that were given to her by her family. The first a simple cross that was given to her at a young age which she wears around her neck each and every day, and the second a set rosary beads which she keeps locked away in her apartment, the beads passed down to her by her mother before her untimely death. Though she keeps them with her and handy, Elise has lost all faith, believing that God has forsaken her she no longer worries about things such as religion and now only keeps these items for sentimental value.
After being found out in the streets of the city and taken in by Desmond, Elise joined the rebel cause and once she moved into The Pit with the other mutants she began collecting tattoos; one on her lower right back with the one on her right shoulder blade joining into it, one on the left hand side of her rib-cage, a small one on her left collar-bone, and one just behind her ear.
Theme Song:
"Going To Hell" by The Pretty Reckless.