ASH WILLIAMS Ashley “Ash” Williams had slain many Deadites in his day but he had never seen quite anything like this before. One second he was working as a sales clerk at S-Mart, the next he was sucked through a portal coming face-to-face with a supposed god with a funky hat. Groovy! Stuck in the world of Mortal Kombat, Ash was left with little option but to fight for these kombatants in the hope they could help him get back home.
ASHRAH Demon of the Netherrealm. Slave to Quan Chi and the Brotherhood of Shadow, Ashrah questioned an order from her master and was exiled. Hunted by her former sisters, Ashrah stumbles upon the Datusha, a legendary ancient sword. With this, she could purify herself and escape the bowels of the Netherrealm.
BARAKA War Chief of the nomadic Tarkatan tribe, a carnivorous people considered subhuman by the Outworld Empire. Baraka dutifully serves Shao Kahn to preserve his tribe’s way of life, who roam the harsh Wastlands, meat carts in tow, consuming everything and everyone in their path.
BLAZE All-powerful fire elemental. The entity known as Blaze was created by the Edenian sorceress Delia for the purpose of stalling an event that she had foreseen that would cause the end of the realms. Blaze now searches the realms for powerful warriors, killing them to save all creation from destruction.
BO’ RAI CHO Drunken Master of kombat. Bo’ Rai Cho was an outcast in his home realm of Outworld for his sympathies and assistance to Earthrealm during the tournaments. Emperor Kotal Kahn offered the old master a truce and a place amongst his generals if he helped train his army for Shao Kahn’s return.
CASSIE CAGE The offspring of Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade laid the smackdown on Shinnok a few years back, but even that wasn’t enough to escape the shadow of her legendary parents. Whenever Cassie isn’t defending Earthrealm, she’s fighting to prove worthy of their legacy.
CETRION Elder Goddess of Virtue, Guardian of Life. When Shinnok threatened to conquer the Elder Gods, Cetrion cast him into the Netherrealm. Her blessings answer the prayers of warriors battling against darkness. But at times, the heroic virtues she upholds are at odds with her quest for universal balance.
CYRAX Skilled Botswanan warrior. Kgalefa Baloyi was kidnapped by the Lin Kuei at the age of six and given the codename Cyrax. A trained assassin, Cyrax was reluctant to lose what little remained of his humanity through the clan’s cyber initiative but was forced into automation.
D’VORAH One among many Kytinn, a swarm of sentient insects who share a hive mind. D’Vorah has served Shao Kahn, Kotal Kahn, and Shinnok, but her true allegiance is to the swarm. She lies, cheats, and backstabs so that when everyone else has died, the Kytinn hive will survive.
ERMAC A host for the souls of the dead. Ermac is a result of dark magick, a fusion of souls created by Shao Kahn to house those who were slain in the invasion of Edenia. The host is held together by the dominate spirit of King Jerrod, Kitana’s father, whose spirit actively attempts to control the actions of the host.
ERRON BLACK The best shot in Texas left home to seek adventure and excitement in Outworld with Kano and the Black Dragon. Outworld turned out to be the playground of Erron’s ultraviolent dreams. He decided to make his home there as the deadliest outlander in Outworld.
FREDDY KRUEGER A malevolent spirit of the Dream Realm. Freddy Krueger was once a serial killer in Earthrealm that preyed upon young teenagers for their souls. A true nightmare personified, this spirit seeks unmatched power and will spend an eternity haunting those whose souls are ripe for the taking.
FROST Grandmaster Sub-Zero's most dangerous apprentice. When Sub-Zero made historic peace with his clan’s enemy, Scorpion, defiant Frost challenged her Grandmaster as unfit to lead. Sub-Zero defeated and banished Frost. For years, she sought the power to destroy him. Now she has it.
FUJIN One of the last surviving Earthrealm gods, Fujin assists the God of Thunder in his duty to protect Earthrealm. Normally a peaceful protector, Fujin was left for dead by Frost and Cetrion, whom had taken the god by surprise. Distraught by Cetrion’s betrayal, Fujin joins his brother in kombat to avenge the gods destroyed by Cetrion.
GERAS An artificial construct, built by Kronika, he faithfully serves her goal of restarting time and rewriting history. By Kronika’s design, Geras exists as a fixed point in time. Every time Geras is killed he is reborn, each time becoming more resilient against the manner of his death.
GORO Nine-time Mortal Kombat champion, Goro is of the half-dragon race of Shokan. Gravely injured, The Red Dragon rescued the fallen prince and turned him into a host for the long-forgotten Dragon King but was eventually defeated by Master Shujinko. Freed and fully healed, Goro seeks revenge and desires his place as King of the Shokan.
HAVIK A Cleric of Chaos. Originating from the Chaos Realm, Havik once sought out and wielded the Kamidogu daggers in order of achieving his goal of letting pure chaos flow freely throughout the realms. There is no true order in the universe. He will be the speaker of this truth.
JACQUI BRIGGS The daughter of Jax Briggs, Jacqui defied her father when she joined the Special Forces. Seeing what he sacrificed as a soldier didn’t scare her. It stirred a desire to protect her family and her homeland. She hustles hard and punches above her weight, proudly carrying on the Briggs legacy.
JADE Stealth assassin and Imperial Bodyguard. Jade’s family traded her to Shao Kahn as a child. Though he was the only “parent” and master she ever knew, Jade refused his orders to kill her closest friend, Kitana. The Emperor turned against Jade. Now she vows to end his reign.
JASON VOORHEES Long thought dead, Jason Voorhees’ mother went on a murder spree for revenge. When she died, Jason returned to the land of the living and avenged her death. Now, in the world of Mortal Kombat, he is the ultimate kombatant. He cannot be stopped. He cannot be killed.
JAX BRIGGS Cyber-enhanced officer of the Special Forces. Jax Briggs lost both arms in the line of duty, but he came back to the battlefield twice as strong thanks to cybernetic upgrades. Even with that power, Jax’s sacrifices burden him. He soldiers onward, honorbound to protect Earthrealm.
JOHNNY CAGE B-list celebrity, recipient of no acting awards. Following a string of lowbrow direct-to-VHS sequels to Ninja Mime, Johnny Cage’s career peaked at the age of 28. Now, he fights against all odds to save Earthrealm and prove that he’s an even bigger hero in real life than on the silver screen.
JOKER Unpredictable, violent and incredibly dangerous The Joker is chaos personified. He’s killed a Robin, crippled Batgirl and tortured and murdered countless people throughout the DC universe. And now, he’s the latest Kombatant to join in Mortal Kombat.
KABAL Fleet-footed Black Dragon enforcer. Kabal’s sprinting speed is only outpaced by his greed. He was a rookie cop until Kano tempted him to sell out his police department for cash money and a spot in the Black Dragon. Kabal has run down anyone who’s crossed Kano ever since.
KANO Arms dealer and leader of the Black Dragon. Kano prides himself as the ultimate deal-maker, with a black market network that spans the realms, but he is never satisfied. Even his loyal followers know he’d stab his mother in the back if the price was right.
KENSHI A swordsman left blind by Shang Tsung’s treachery. Kenshi has spent many years fighting alongside the Special Forces. Kenshi joined his son Takeda on a quest of revenge to track down the Red Dragon clan’s leader, Daegon. Following a lead, Kenshi traveled to the ruins of Shang Tsung’s Island alone and has yet to return.
KHAMELEON The last living female Zaterran. Unbeknownst to Reptile, he is not the sole survivor of his race of Raptors. The ever elusive Khameleon has worked for many in the hopes of restoring her realm that was conquered and destroyed by the tyrant Emperor Shao Kahn. All opportunities have failed but never-the-less she persists.
KINTARO A Shokan of the Tigrar lineage. Kintaro was saved from an untimely demise by the Titan known as Kronika. Now, Kintaro eliminates those who threaten to disrupt her ultimate agenda. In return, Kronika promises a new timeline where the Tigrar’s are the most feared and respected of the Shokan.
KITANA 10,000-year-old assassin and Princess of Outworld. Shao Kahn married Kitana’s mother and raised Kitana as his loyal heir, concealing the truth that he murdered her father to conquer Edenia. Now that this truth is out, Kitana is on a quest to avenge her father’s name.
KOLLECTOR Tribute collector for the Outworld Empire. Born into poverty, the Kollector seized his imperial collections duty with a zeal that impressed Shao Kahn. He stole riches from Outworld’s people, rewarding himself with wealth and status in turn. He’ll kill anyone to keep it.
KOTAL KAHN Osh-Tekk warrior and Emperor of Outworld. Years ago, Kotal saved the Empire from chaos and claimed the throne of Kahn. Now his reign is plagued by rising tensions at home and abroad. Determined to keep order, Kotal wrestles with the temptation to exercise the same brutal tactics as his predecessors.
KRONIKA A Titan and the Keeper of Time. Kronika watches over the timelines of the universe, a normally silent guardian and mother to several godly beings, Shinnok and Cetrion. An imbalance leads Kronika to interfere and attempt to reset the timeline as she has several times before or else war will consume the realms and all shall perish.
KUNG JIN After his older cousin was killed during the Outworld invasion of Earthrealm, Kung Jin’s family moved to the United States after suffering financial hardship. A chance encounter with Raiden turned this street rat into a Shaolin monk. Now, trained by Master Shujinko, Kung Jin honors his family legacy and helps protect Earthrealm.
KUNG LAO Shaolin monk and descendant of Great Kung Lao. The younger Kung Lao claimed his greatness by beating the deadly alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi in Mortal Kombat. Reckless and rebellious, but courageous and indomitable, Kung Lao fights to prove worthy of his glorious ancestors.
LEATHERFACE Chainsaw Massacre. Jedidiah “Jed” Sawyer hunted the grounds of Newt, Texas with his family of cannibal murderers and his multiple faces. Mysteriously transported into the world of Mortal Kombat, this Texas chainsaw killer will stop at nothing to find the best finding meat. So far, he’s found a lot of interesting flavors.
LIU KANG Shaolin monk and Champion of Earthrealm. Liu Kang was an orphan adopted and trained in the arts of kombat by the Shaolin order. He honored them by defeating Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat and saving Earthrealm as “the Chosen One,” a title that weights heavy on his shoulders.
MILEENA A creation of bonded Edenian and Tarkatan DNA. Mileena had awoken in the ruins of Shang Tsung’s Flesh Pits. Unaware of her previous lifetime, Mileena escaped the pits but was stranded between realms. Saved by Kronika, Mileena now serves a new master in return for a promised place among royalty.
NIGHTWOLF The Matoka’s champion and protector. Every generation, the Great Spirit chooses a worthy warrior to become Nightwolf. Grey Cloud proved worthy when he laid down his life to prevent the Black Dragon from plundering what remained of his tribe’s sacred artifacts. As Nightwolf, Grey Cloud uses extraordinary magic to defend Earthrealm.
NOOB SAIBOT Shadow of the Netherrealm. In life, Noob Saibot was known as Sub-Zero. Unjustly murdered by Scorprion, he was resurrected by Quan Chi and granted power over darkness, but as Quan Chi’s slave. Now, Quan Chi is dead. Noob Saibot is finally free to reclaim the honor that was stolen from him.
QUAN CHI Netherrealm sorcerer. Quan Chi is one of the Netherrealm’s most powerful and feared beings. Servant to Shinnok, Quan Chi gave his life to free the fallen Elder God and was reborn in the Netherrealm severly weakened. With Emperor Liu Kang’s sights on Raiden, Quan Chi is free to plot his revenge for Shinnok’s defeat.
RAIDEN Immortal God of Thunder, Protector of Earthrealm. Raiden as saved Earthrealm time and again by rallying the bravest and strongest warriors of the day to defend it. After centuries of kombat and bloodshed, he fears unintended consequences for humanity, and himself.
RAIN Royal Edenian Prince. Orphaned, Rain was raised by the Edenian Resistance but betrayed them in exchange for power. After 10,000 years as one of Shao Kahn’s generals, Rain assisted Mileena during the Outworld Civil War. Rain was eventually betrayed by Tanya and is now in hiding from Kotal Kahn’s royal army.
REIKO Ruthless Outworld General. Once Shao Kahn’s heir apparent, Reiko had helped his emperor conquer many realms but was lost after his death. Deceived and ultimately consumed by blood magick, Reiko lost his life and awoke in the Netherrealm, finding new leadership under Emperor Liu Kang and Empress Kitana.
REPTILE Faithful servant. Reptile has had many masters from Shang Tsung to Shao Kahn but none have treated him with more respect than his most recent, Kotal Kahn. Reptile is the emperor’s top spy and trusts the Saurian with his life. Reptile has learned of a threat of aggression against Kotal Kahn and has embarked to vanquish this plot.
SCORPION Grandmaster Scorpion of the Shirai Ryu. Driven by rage, Hanzo Hasashi went through Hell and back to avenge his family and clan, never resting until he cut down their murderer, Quan Chi. Now he leads a reborn Shirai Ryu, avenging those who cannot avenge themselves.
SEKTOR Grandmaster’s son. Lin Kuei warrior Osamu Ito, codenamed Sektor, relished being an assassin and completed any and all tasks given to him by his father, the Grandmaster. When the Cyber Initiative was ready, Sektor willingly gave himself to automation. The Cyber Lin Kuei was the future and they would destroy their enemies with ease.
SHANG TSUNG Soul Sorcerer and historic host of the Mortal Kombat. Born in Earthrealm, Shang Tsung’s relentless pursuit of powerful magic led him to Outworld, where Shao Kahn offered him a dark power that no sorcerer on Earthrealm could. He dreams of the day his sorcery will overtake Shao Kahn, and he’ll pay any price to get there.
SHAO KAHN Emperor of Outworld. For millennia, Shao Kahn dominated the realms, rapidly expanding his Empire by conquest. But when he set out to claim Earthrealm, he was blocked by the rules of Mortal Kombat. Deterred but determined, Shao Kahn demands absolute victory.
SHEEVA Shokan, protector and jailer. Sheeva has held many roles from personal bodyguard for Queen Sindel to Shao Kahn’s master jailer but her newest role is most fitting for a Shokan such as herself of the royal Draco lineage. With King Gorbak’s death, Sheeva fought for and won the title of Queen of the Shokan, a title she does not hold lightly.
SHINNOK Fallen Elder God. The God of Death and Lord of the Netherrealm. Shinnok waged war on his fellow Elder Gods and was banished for eternity for his betrayal. His quest and thirst for power are never-ending and he will stop at nothing until all beings from all realms are slaves under his power.
SINDEL Queen of Edenia. When threatened with the loss of her throne when Shao Kahn conquered the realm, Sindel betrayed her husband, and her people, to keep her privileged position. Now Shao Kahn’s wife and Queen of Outworld, she enjoys power and wealth beyond most people’s imagination.
SKARLET Blood mage and Imperial Bodyguard. Skarlet was a starving wretch before Shao Kahn anointed her in blood. Reborn by his sorcery with an insatiable bloodlust and the power to feed it, her crimson cravingare rivaled by her desire for Shao Kahn’s praise. She is his deadliest, most faithful creation.
SMOKE Master of stealth. Tomas Vrbada, codenamed Smoke, was recruited by the Lin Kuei for his ability to transform into a wisp of smoke. Despite escaping automation, Smoke gave his life defending Earthrealm during Shao Kahn’s invasion. Reborn in the Netherrealm, Smoke’s true power revealed itself. The Enenra was free.
SONYA BLADE Decorated officer of the Special Forces. Sonya braved the Mortal Kombat tournament, defended Earthrealm, and rescued her partner, Jax Briggs. Serious to a fault, she never takes time for personal leave, preferring to remain vigilant until all realms are safe from conquest.
SPAWN Al Simmons, once the U.S. government’s greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grace in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. A Hellspawn. Now he is thrust into the world of Mortal Kombat, where he will fight for supremacy against all Kombatants.
STRYKER One of New York City’s Finest. Kurtis Stryker was a high-ranking member of New York’s SWAT division until he met his end during Outworld’s invasion. Now, Kurtis Stryker is damned to an eternity in the Netherrealm. Stryker seeks a path of redemption that will lead him out of the pits of Hell.
SUB-ZERO Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei clan. Kuai Liang beat death to redeem his clan for the evil committed by Sektor and the Cyber Lin Kuei. He rebuilt the Lin Kuei and brokered peace with their Shirai Ryu rivals. Now, he hopes to finally close the book on sins of Lin Kuei past.
TAKEDA A son’s love. Takeda has grown up under the tutelage of the Shirai Ryu vowing to avenge his mother’s death at the hands of the Red Dragon, and resenting his father for not being present to prevent her death. Wiser with age, Takeda has made amends with Kenshi and together they plan on bringing the evil Red Dragon clan to an end.
TANYA Imprisoned for treason, Tanya’s dreams of a free Edenia were all but crushed.All hope seemed lost until one morning she awoke to chaos and the sound of death. A warrior named Geras had come to free her and offer her a deal; work on behalf of a Titan and see a restored Edenia in a new timeline. Tanya didn’t hesitate.
TERMINATOR T-800 The Terminator T-800 is a cyborg assassin, sent back in time from a post-apocalyptic future. He is nearly indestructible and possesses superior technology, fighting skills and artificial intelligence making him the ultimate killing machine.
TREMOR Black Dragon operative, Earth elemental and ally of Kano. A recent operation took Tremor into the Dream Realm and altered his state of mind, expanding his powers exponentially. Fully coming to realize his newfound strength, Tremor broke free of the hold of the Black Dragon clan and become an assassin for hire.
TRIBORG Created by the Special Forces Research and Development Division, this cyborg was pieced together using data drives and an undamaged host recovered from a Lin Kuei storage facility. When the prototype was finally activated, the machine killed every team member in the bunker, including the project lead Gemini, and disappeared into the unknown.