Gwendolyn Baines

## Overview

Gwendolyn Baines is the fourth member of Mobile Task Force: Beta-4, and one of the candidates for the Bestial Process.

## Biography

### Past

Gwen was born in Swansea, Wales. Growing up, she was always taller than her classmates, which effected her self-esteem. Throughout her teenage years, she was known for being tall and clumsy.

When she graduated high school , Gwen enlisted in the British Army. She became an Explosive Ordinance Removal operative, working with local police to protect the civilian population.

Gwen caught the attention of Dr. Malkolm after successfully diffusing and removing several homemade bombs during a terrorist attack. She was approached and offered a candidacy for the Bestial Process.

### Disavowed

After MTF: Beta-4 is tasked with eliminating Charlie Adair, Keegan decides to spare her until they learn more information. While reporting back, Dr. Malkolm declares them traitors, and has them disavowed from the British government. The team becomes set on clearing their names, and exposing the corruption Dr. Malkolm had been covering up for years.

## Appearance and Personality

### Appearance

Gwen is very tall, standing two inches taller than Keegan, the second tallest member of the task force. She has shoulder-length blonde hair, and big blue eyes. She has a curvy build, but maintains her physique with regular exercise.

### Personality

Gwen does not have very much self-confidence, and this shows in her personality. She is mildly clumsy, occasionally dropping things or stumbling, and struggles to fully control her abilities. She is very loyal, content working under Keegan's leadership.

## Powers and Abilities

### Military Training

Gwen was an average student in the military, successfully graduating as an enlisted sergeant for the British Army. She also has an understanding of the day to day operations of local police in Wales and the United Kingdom.

### E.O.D.

Gwen served as an explosive ordinance disposal operative, handling and disarming bombs of various sorts. She also shows proficiency with assembling explosives and I.E.D.'s in the field, serving as MTF: Beta-4's demolitions expert.

### Spinnerets

Through the Bestial Process, Gwen has spinnerets implanted into the backs of her hands, allowing her to produce silk webbing like that of a spider's. Her fingers also produce a chemical that allows her to touch the webbing without sticking to it.

### Venom Production

Gwen can produce two different types of spider-venom, inflicting victims with lactrodectism and/or loxoscelism. By biting her targets, she can inject them with venom that will either kill or incapacitate them.

### Urticating Hairs

The hairs along her arms and hands are able to be ejected a short distance towards a target. The hairs can embed themselves in the skin of attackers, causing irritation at the site, and temporary blindness if they affect the eyes.

### Vibration Detection

Gwen is capable of detecting subtle seismic or sonic waves, giving her some warning of approaching threats by land or air. This ability is significantly weakened underwater.

## Trivia

Gwen is a major fan of the Swansea City Football Club.

Gwen is cousins with Jeni Baines by marriage.