Nikolai Draganov

Nikolai Draganov (or Alastair Cain) is a Bulgarian mutant vigilante from Earth-199978. Obsessed with his own personal ideal of 'justice', Nikolai is convinced that he has to 'serve' good hearted humans by killing criminals and agitators in violent ways. A victim of intense genetic experimentation, Nikolai is considered a dangerous individual when angered-- but due to his specific targeting of 'the evil', is not a danger to the general public; so long as his childish views on morality stay the same.

Appearance
A man with a set of very distinct features who still manages to fade into the background. Niko is known mostly for his bright set of eyes. A light shade of blue, they almost seem to glow in the dark-- this is, of course, simply hyperbole. Eyes simply cannot glow in the dark, even if most who’ve seen Nikolai in the dead of night might argue otherwise. They seem to pierce the skin of whomever is unlucky enough to be under their examination. Luckily, Nikolai has a bit of a complex about eyes; very few will ever have to endure the unnerving sensation. He has four moles: one beneath his lip, two beneath his right eye and one beside his left eyebrow.

Niko is, evidently, not from America. His skin is naturally olive, and dying couldn’t take it away. His hair is charcoal black and fairly long-- he cuts it himself, leading to a rather choppy style that varies in length from strand to strand, He keeps it down, usually, but puts it up in a sloppy bun or a ponytail when he needs to get things done.

Facially, he’s conventionally attractive-- due in part to his fine features. His nose is distinctly round and rather blunt. It’s his expression, however, that usually takes away from his lovely features. The only face he seems able to muster is a serene smile, which, by all accounts, becomes a tad unnerving when kept up for hours on end.

As a result of scientific experimentation, Nikolai has veiny scars all over his body-- stemming from the centre of his back and extending over his hands and legs. His fingers have gone pitch black.

Origins
Nikolai received his mutant abilities while experimented on by Imatek Ltd. (иматек ООД in Bulgarian). Imatek used many to experiment upon on in an attempt to add the X-gene to a normal human, but only Nikolai survived. Little did the scientists know, their experiment had failed. Nikolai always possessed the X-gene-- it was simply dormant and undetectable. The experiments performed upon him only activated it. The umbrakinesis abilities he gained were always within him. This was, of course, something the scientist of Imatek nor Nikolai himself knew. Luckily, the police became aware of Imatek's illegal activities and raided their bases, driving the gangsters out before they could use Nikolai for any serious crimes.

Abilities
Enhanced durability: As a result of being heavily experimented upon, Nikolai's body is extremely tough. Despite his slight appearance, Nikolai can take a beating and a half; most often without much emotional reaction. His nerves have been deadened by constant prodding and incisions. This comes alongside not requiring to eat food and requiring very little sleep to function.

Enhanced strength: Nikolai's physical strength has been improved by the experiments. However, not too significantly-- his strength is still within human range, but much greater than his would naturally be.

Enhanced agility: His agility is impossible to replicate for average humans.

Umbrakinesis: Nikolai can manipulate shadows and darkness in a variety of ways. Teleporting using shadows, manipulating darkness to attack his foes and using the darkness as a shroud to hide himself. His ability to teleport is controlled by the bands on his wrists and neck; when they are removed, Nikolai can fall into any shadow and teleport through it-- when he isn't expecting it, this can be more of a detriment than a help.

Healing factor: Nikolai's level of healing is superhuman, but with a catch. His healing factor only kicks in when he's within a suitably dark area; normal daylight will slow it to half of its normal speed... bright, vibrant lights will halt it altogether.

Reverse charisma: Nikolai registers in most people's vision as an object, rather than a person. This continues even in the light; he's hard to pick up, always seeming rather fuzzy and out of focus. This ability only turns off when someone has seen him multiple times; enough to know exactly what he looks like.