Abusive Parents — While Dorien's mother was missing from his childhood, his father's presence was traumatic. Being a procurer by profession, Dorien often witnessed the abuse of women in that line of work as well as the sleaziness of the ghetto he grew up in. Dorien's father reluctantly provided for his bastard son and he was always sure to let his son just how little he meant to him, how much of an intrusive burden he was. After all, raising a child on criminal wages was expensive, and Dorien's family often struggled, resulting in poor living conditions and a life of neglect.
Action Survivor — Although Dorien has the capacity for immense power, without a harvest of souls, he is a mostly ordinary human being. Dangerous situations are often thrust upon him and he must rely on his cunning to outwit his opponents rather than outmuscle them. He can handle himself well in stressful events, but Dorien will rely on making a somewhat clean getaway rather than fighting his way to victory.
Annoying Younger Sibling — Being the eldest child, Dorien didn't meet his sisters until the year he escaped Northville Institute. While Julianne is unphased by his mystery, Ramona is intrigued and often presses him when he goes missing or returns with a fresh bruise. This greatly frustrates Dorien as his sisters, the only women he views with compassion, are too pure for him to share his grizzly escapades with. Not only does their inquiring irritate him, it also brings a lot of pain.
Anti-Hero — Dorien is deluded, homophobic, misogynistic, and apathetic in a lot of ways. These flaws contribute to him being less than a great hero. He focuses more on inflicting punishment on criminals, causing him to neglect compassion and understanding. Still, he manages to save the day, albeit after collateral damage, bloody violence, and disrespect for authority.
Anti-Nihilist — Surprising to most people is that, while bleak, Dorien is not an omnicidal maniac who believes we are all practically dead. Rather, Dorien believes that there is no true meaning to life besides what meaning we give it. He is not one to dwell on pain, nor is he one to expect a happy ending. He accepts reality as it is, a disgusting realm of human ambition and greed destined to die. Until we get to that point, though, Dorien believes that we must fight to protect everyone so we may have peaceful coexistence on Earth.
Astral Projection — Rarely used on his own accord, Dorien is able to exit his physical body and enter other planes of existence; he has used this to enter both Elysium and the Netherworld. While in this form, he can pass freely through solid objects, fly, become invisible, and essentially function as a ghost. Astral projection is a unique power in the sense that Dorien may use it no matter who's soul he has acquired; any harvested soul allows for him to utilize this power.
Ax-Crazy — What happens when you take a dedicated angel of death and combine that with an unstable, bigoted individual? You get Dorien. While gruesome violence is still upsetting to him, it is much less disturbing now than it was when he first became a vigilante. He is a pragmatist and will fight with whatever he has lying around, whether it's a wooden board, shard of glass, or hot cooking oil. Regardless, he fights savagely, making sure that he and everyone present knows his enemy is down for good.
Badass Bookworm — While a capable fighter, Dorien is a detective first. His short stature, slender build, and meek features cause others to believe he is nothing more than your average weakling. While in prison and the institute, Dorien spent much of his time reading whatever books he had available. This honed not only his intellect but also his attention to detail.
Bargain with Heaven — In an attempt to guide Dorien toward a path of good, an ambassador from Elysium met with him. Much of their meeting is still shrouded in secrecy. In exchange for ferrying the souls and offering them a chance to redeem themselves (and thus pass into Heaven), Dorien can temporarily utilize that individual's soul to perform a variety of functions which aid him in his war on crime.
Bedlam House — Dorien stayed at Northville Institute, a large asylum in Michigan that became notorious for its mistreatment of patients. While there, many youths in need of treatment were neglected medication, were forced to sleep in the hallways, and were even physically attacked by members of the staff. It truly was a nightmarish place for young Dorien, and inconvenient memories still return to haunt his sleep from time to time.
Berserk Button — Dorien's button is pressed when confronted with a crime involving children. Whether they've been murdered, kidnapped, or sexually assaulted, Dorien is incredibly vengeful and will go above and beyond his limits to dispatch justice.
Black and White Insanity — Dorien sees the world in extremes and doesn't know what to do with grays. Good people should be applauded and evil people should be punished, harshly. There is no compromise or mercy. Much of this absolutist perspective stems from his own mental illness.
Blessed with Suck — Dorien's metahuman ability is extraordinary. Essentially, he can wield the powers of anyone he is capable of defeating...given that they're dead. The biggest drawback is that his victims must be murdered. While Dorien has placed limits on this (specifically, only using this ability on worthy villains), his power actually can be used as frequently as he pleases. He also does not need to be the one to slay the individual. While an incredible ability, the drawbacks make it less than worthwhile in the long run.
Blood Knight — Dorien may seem dismal, but he truly does enjoy fighting crime. Without it, he is nothing. This causes him to enjoy the rush of a chase and the brutality of combat a bit too much, but he keeps this to himself...mostly.
