The Leader
______Bane______
Race: Full Shapeshifter Second Form: Anaconda Age: 30 Description: Splayed fingers reach for the sky, desperately grasping for the clouds as though they will somehow save them from the predator that has its massive, scaled body coiled suffocatingly around it's own. Of course escape is inevitable, just as it is for all the prey that finds itself in the Shade leader's grasp. Needless to say, Bane is a dangerous predator in his shifted form, the anaconda, but it is up for debate that he may be even more dangerous in his normal, human form. His tall, handsome physique chiseled heavily with muscle, paired with intimidating golden eyes eclipsed by strangely dilated pupils, imbues nothing less than power. |
Bane's superiority in physicality may make him appear unbeatable, but there are great weaknesses that lie beneath the surface. Mentally, Bane isn't what one would call a "genius". With an ego the size of Regya, its been said (by friends and enemies alike) that there isn't much room for intelligence in his thick skull. He believes that having book smarts and strategic thinking is below him, as all he needs to win and survive is his "mighty" brawn. Due to this, it's no surprise that the Shade Sidekick -or as some would call her, the "brains of the operation"- often is the one to come up with battle strategies and tactics, and of course keep Bane from leading the group astray. One would think that the Side should take over, but Bane's leadership ability and fearsome strength keeps most people from challenging his position. To find Bane's other major weakness, one doesn't have to look far. All they have to do is find out about Bane's troublesome past, and from it, his greatest fear. Born to tribal outlaws, the Shade leader's earliest memories consist of a flash of depressing images, all of the hardships of survival. His family was dirt poor. Stealing was taught to him at a young age, but his parents decided when he was a pre-teen, that murdering would get them what they needed at a much faster pace. Soon, murdering humans and fellow creatures was nothing but a mindless every day practice to him, like eating or sleeping. It was a part of his strict daily regiment, and so it was that he didn't feel much of anything when he decided he would be able to survive easier if he simply killed his younger brother and sister. Less mouths to feed, he'd thought, would be a blessing and thus their sacrifices were necessary. However, his parents found out about his little plan, and got in the way before Bane was able to deliver the finishing blow to his siblings. They used a risky spell (one that takes the memory of the person it's casted on) to transport his siblings away, and were killed by Bane after the fact. To this day, Bane secretly fears that his siblings will regain their memories and come to seek their revenge on him.
Roleplayed by: Evony
Roleplayed by: Evony
The Side (Sidekick)
_______Reaper_________
(Rea by chosen few) Race: Full Mage Age: 24 Description: Manipulative, calculating, and skilled. Is Reaper her real name? Who knows. Maybe it's just the nickname she's earned over the years. Though she's is in her mid- twenties; but her abilities show years of experience. She made her first kill at age ten- but lost her innocence and childhood long before that- and the number only escalated from there. She's an assassin, and she walks like one. Silent, slinking steps, often accompanied by the scent of blood. Whatever you may think of her, one thing is for certain: she is good at what she does. Reaper and Bane work well together. She is good at doing her part in enforcing his legitimacy within a group as untrustworthy as The Shade, doing much of the planning and "dirty work," while not seeming particularly invested in moving up to take his rank in the Group. |
Reaper is pretty content where she is, and is quick to retaliate if anyone dares question the way things are...especially, if they dare question her. In her opinion, fear is the most effective weapon. That being said, she is not quick to harm loyal members, and treats them with a sort of professional respect, most of the time. All the same, people tend to prefer to stay out of her way and keep interaction minimal, perhaps due to an overly unnerving aura that seems to follow her being. Intelligent and cautious, as well as the epitome of cold and calculating, Rea prefers to plan her battles, but isn't afraid to act with spontaneity if it is needed, as long as it's not based on complete impulse. The Mage isn't the tallest of people, noticeably slight when standing beside Bane, but she is nonetheless strongly built. She usually wears black riding pants and boots, as well as a cloak with a hood that is pulled up 99% of the time. Under the cloak are a variety of toys: daggers with twisted blades, and always a couple vials of various poisons handy. Being skilled in the art of deception, Reaper uses her appearance to her advantage. She has dark hair and features that give her a deceptively innocent appearance. When on a raid, her trademark hood and veil are distinct from the masquerading clothes she might wear during one of her special heists. Dark She fights with a certain agility like that of a trained assassin. Though many of the Shade members' fighting skills were picked up on the streets, it is not the case for her. She hardly fights fair, and is confident of her abilities. Though loyal to Bane (and only the Shade Leader), she is not a puppet. She often does have her own agenda, and most of the time Bane lets her be, knowing that she still has her priorities relatively straight. Though not keen on showing emotion, Reaper has a surprising impish side, as she enjoys messing with people. This aspect of her personality is hypocritical however, as messing with her can get very messy.
Roleplayed by: Frost
Roleplayed by: Frost
The Followers
_____Dahlia_____
(Dah-lee-uh) Race: Full Shifter Second Form: Polar Bear Age: 27 Description: Dahlia was never one to abide by the rules, especially where her ideals conflicted with said rules. Laws and orders became chains that bound her down and renounced her the freedom she wanted. So she ran. Ran off and joined the Shade. It was not that long ago. She used to be in the Bounding Panther, only leaving them when she turned twenty-three. She has been with the Shade a number of years, proving her loyalty multiple times. She hates it when people question her loyalty. It makes her feel like all she's done has been pointless. Only a few people understand her sincerity and take it to heart. Turning away from her Tribe was not easy. She had ties there. Family. Friends. Turning her back on it was difficult, but she broke away cleanly, without hatred or betrayal in her footsteps. -- To Be Continued -- Roleplayed by Niitari |
Description: A sharp piercing of flesh that came out of no where, like a ghost, creeping up behind you and silent. This is what Dagger can do, surprise you in an instant or maintain being unseen even when he strikes. An expert in the arts of killing, or so he seems experienced enough in it. Being a very successful manipulator he can get you into the mindset of whatever he wants you to. Yet at the same time he can be quiet, distant to many and possibly won't say a word if you speak to him. He enjoys his mind wandering off, into the unknown or he is just picturing what it would be like to stab a knife up the throat of the person who is disturbing his peace and quiet. A blind follower, he does whatever is commanded of him, he doesn't question his leader but he does everyone else. Dagger can stay hidden, if he chooses but he can also stand out at the same time, depending on which form he is in. His more human form is simple, tall and lanky but with enough muscle to fill in his body. Wintery white hair that stands out amongst the sun and his fiercely yellow eyes, those with a similarity to a wolfs. Yet he does have something that sets his off from others, a constant cloth is hung around his mouth and tucked behind his head. The reasoning for this is not a well known fact, but beneath it he hides his mark, not because he is ashamed but he believes people don't need to see it since they can see what he is from it easily. Like the mouth of a wolf, his mark creeps up both sides of his mouth and is the smile of a wolf, simply the razory teeth. And when he removes his cloth, it looks as if he is just about to rip your face off. When in his more natural form these marks turn real along with the rest of his body transforming into a rather larger wolf. But he cannot hide in it well as he can in human when he is purely white in this form. Same fierce eyes but now just covered in fur and equipped with claws. Although he does have a nasty habit of sharpening his human teeth into fangs, in his free time. Dagger still has his down sides, he doesn't get attached to anything, has a very short temper but will also not get involved into something unless he is told by his leader to do so. Dagger is a loyal follower, one that anyone would want to have but he seems very hard to rely on or trust.
Roleplayed by: Smoke
Roleplayed by: Smoke