Alex Slater

Alex Slater is the Obsidian Shadow Ranger, with both superspeed sprinting and afterimage powers, and the ability to vanish into the smallest of shadows. He is evil.

Character History
Alex was raised with his younger brother Christian by their grandfather Rolland. For as far as he could remember, he studied martial arts and ninjitsu. When he and Christian came of age, Rolland told them of the sword Asamune, and its power to control the ancient Tigerzord. Alex, who was superior to Christian in fighting skills, though he should be the one to have the sword, but the grandfather saw through him and knew he only wanted the sword to hurt others.  When Alex learned of Rolland's decision to give Asamune to Christian, he became enraged and tried to steal it. He was intercepted by first his brother, whom he defeated and cut on the left cheek as punishment for getting in his way, then by his grandfather, who defeated him. Alex left the dojo after that, vowing vengeance.

Some time later, he came across Lothor and made a pact with him: in exchange for the means to have his revenge, Alex would serve Lothor and, once he retrieved Asamune, would also put her powers to his service. Lothor accepted the deal, and gave him the Obsidian Shadow Morpher, which had been developed by analyzing the Thunder Rangers' Morphers. Alex returned to his old dojo and killed his grandfather, however, Christian and the sword Asamune were nowhere to be found.

Personality
Alex is arrogant. He believes himself to be better than the others, but he also has the skills to back it up. He’s rather cruel, and enjoys hurting people with his words and the truth as much as he does with his swords. However, he’s also determined and patient.

Arsenal
Shadow Swords Shuriken Black Lionzord

Appearance
Alex is a Caucasian Canadian, 6' even. He has blue eyes and platinum blond hair worn in a ponytail.