Michael Brooks
Michael Brooks a.k.a. Night Reaper.
Michael Brooks was born and raised in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, a city that shaped his resilience and resolve. Growing up in a struggling neighborhood, Michael learned early on the importance of strength and integrity. He had a strong moral compass instilled by his mother, a nurse who worked tirelessly to provide for him and his younger brother, Shawn. Yet, as life grew more dangerous, Michael often found himself at a crossroads, battling the pull of the streets.
At the age of 17, Michael was lost and searching for purpose when a mysterious figure, Leion, approached him. Leion, a King and Leader of Awon Madow Cidida (The Black Claw), an ancient African order of warriors and protectors, saw potential in Michael's physical and mental fortitude. Believing this guidance could save him, Michael left Cleveland and his family behind, allowing them to believe he had enlisted in the military. Instead, he traveled to Africa, where he trained rigorously with The Black Claw for four years, mastering 13 martial arts, weaponry, and tactical strategies while adopting their philosophy of justice through discipline and action.
When Michael returned home, he enlisted in the U.S. military to apply his skills on a global scale. His exceptional talent and leadership earned him the rank of Captain in the elite Black Flag Special Forces, where he met and fell in love with Maria Ivy, a fellow soldier skilled in combat and intelligence. Their bond was forged in the fire of battle, and after leaving the military, they dreamed of building a peaceful life together.
But tragedy loomed. Upon returning to Cleveland, Michael discovered that his mother had been brutally murdered by the Heartless Killas, a ruthless gang terrorizing the city. Devastated and blaming himself for not being there to protect her, he buried his grief by immersing himself in rebuilding his life. Maria’s love and their plans for a family brought him hope, but the darkness struck again. The Heartless Killas shattered their world when Maria was attacked, resulting in the loss of their unborn child.
The string of tragedies broke something inside Michael. He realized the justice system was failing, and the innocent continued to suffer at the hands of those who thrived on chaos. Determined to end the cycle of violence, Michael embraced the mantle of Night Reaper, blending his military training with the teachings of The Black Claw. Armed with his mastery of martial arts, unparalleled combat skills, and unwavering resolve, he became a shadowy figure feared by criminals across Northeast Ohio.
The city soon dubbed him "The Reaper of Souls", a title that Michael resents but reluctantly accepts, as his legend grows. He views himself not as a reaper of death but as a harbinger of justice, someone who will go to any lengths to protect the innocent and restore order. Hidden beneath his armor is a man driven by loss but guided by hope, a hero who endures personal torment to ensure no one else suffers as he has.
As Night Reaper, Michael uses his expertise to dismantle criminal empires piece by piece, taking on the likes of Don Mateo Kane and others who seek to control or destroy his city. With the support of Maria, who later adopts the alias Shadow, and his growing team, Michael stands as a beacon of fear for the wicked and hope for the innocent. Yet, his greatest battle remains within, against the ghosts of his past and the moral line he walks every night.
Michael Brooks is more than Cleveland's vigilante; he is a man forged in pain, guided by purpose, and committed to reclaiming his city, one fight at a time.
Night Reaper – Strengths & Abilities:
1. Master of Martial Arts
Michael is a hand-to-hand combat specialist, blending brutal military precision with disciplined fighting arts:
Muay Thai – Devastating elbows, knees, and clinch strikes.
Boxing – Footwork, jabs, counters, and knockout power.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Submissions, chokes, and ground control.
Wrestling – Throws, grapples, and slams to overpower larger foes.
Wing Chun – Fast, close-range strikes and defensive counters.
Ninjutsu – Stealth, infiltration, silent takedowns.
Karate – Precision strikes and disciplined movement.
And more, integrated seamlessly for maximum adaptability in combat.
Strength: Unmatched in close-quarters combat, able to take on multiple enemies with lethal efficiency.
2. Military & Black Claw Training
Former Captain of the Black Flag Special Forces, trained in military tactics, infiltration, recon, and urban warfare.
Trained in Africa by the ancient warrior order Awon Madow Cidida (The Black Claw) for 4 years.
Learned the art of silence, pressure-point strikes, and emotional control, turning him into a living weapon.
Strength: Operates like a special ops ghost, disappears into the dark, and eliminates targets before they scream.
3. High-Tech Weaponry & Gear
Twin Custom 1911 Pistols – Expert marksman, known for fast draws and precision headshots.
Scythe Grappling Hooks – Doubles as weapons and traversal tools; used for impalement, movement, and stealth kills.
Smoke bombs, flashbangs, tracking darts, and EMP grenades to disable electronics and confuse enemies.
Symbol: Two dark grey scythes crossed in an X on the back of his coat – feared across the city.
Strength: Uses gear to control the battlefield, overwhelm opponents, and vanish like a wraith.
4. Tactical Genius
Runs Brooks Security Solutions, giving him access to real-time intel, surveillance grids, and political connections.
Builds covert strategies for dismantling entire crime networks over time.
Plans every mission with military precision, anticipating enemy behavior and using psychological warfare.
Strength: Outthinks his enemies before he out-fights them, always three steps ahead.
5. Fear as a Weapon
Nicknamed “The Reaper of Souls” by the criminal underworld.
Known for appearing from the shadows, eliminating targets without a sound, leaving only broken spirits and fear.
Uses guilt, trauma, and intimidation to break even hardened killers before throwing a punch.
Strength: Instills fear so deep that some criminals surrender at the sound of his name.
6. Resources & Infrastructure
The Grim – A tactical armored vehicle built for urban warfare. Equipped with AI driving, stealth mode, EMP, and weapon systems.
Awon Dolor (The Pain) – Hidden underground base with a war room, crime lab, medical bay, armory, and training simulations.
Supported by Shadow (Maria Brooks) and Black Phantom (Shawn Brooks), forming a small but lethal vigilante unit.
Strength: More than a man, he’s a shadow network of tech, terror, and tactics.
7. Physical & Mental Conditioning
Peak human strength, stamina, agility, and durability.
Trained to endure torture, pain, and extreme environments.
Emotionally hardened but not emotionless, he uses pain as fuel, not a weakness.
Strength: A weapon that doesn’t break, he bends, bleeds, and keeps going.