Origin: Sub-Zero reborn in Netherrealm
Power: Shadow manipulation, teleportation
Motivation: Pure vengeance
Traversal: Teleportation, shadow dashes, wall phasing
Theme: Corruption, loss of humanity

Origin: Human fused with alien parasite
Power: Super strength, shapeshifting, regeneration
Motivation: Revenge → Protection
Traversal: Wall climbing, web-swinging, stealth attacks
Theme: Duality, addiction, survival

Origin: Bioelectric powers after explosion
Power: Electricity, magnetism, shockwaves
Motivation: Survival, choice
Traversal: Super jump, zipline electric rails, wall climbing
Theme: Power & responsibility, evolution

Origin: Human bonded with Spirit of Vengeance
Power: Hellfire, chain weapon, immortality
Motivation: Punish evil
Traversal: Hellfire motorcycle, teleportation, chain attacks
Theme: Retribution, curse, justice

Origin: Alien scarab fuses with human
Power: Adaptive armor, weapons, flight
Motivation: Protect loved ones
Traversal: Flight, jet boosts, wall climbing
Theme: Man & machine, identity