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## Personality

Lincoln is both intelligent and temperamental. He is easily angered and quick to resort to violence. He does not hesitate to kill, though many of his victims are trying to kill him, or have done something that guaranteed their deaths. However, Lincoln often shows care and sensitivity towards animals, children and women. Despite his hot temper, Lincoln tends to be loyal and trusting, especially toward those whom he feels helped him to achieve his goals. Provided he is paid for his services, he will take orders from his bosses without reluctance or complaint, usually giving a nod to show that he understands, and doesn't respond even when he is scolded or shouted at by his bosses for doing something wrong. Despite being involved in drug smuggling, Lincoln has shown a dislike for them, believing they destroy people's lives, and does not willingly use them recreationally.

That said, the horrors of war, both witnessed and perpetrated by Lincoln, have given him a great sense of guilt, and an ambivalence about the value of human life — he warns away pursuers and expresses regret over his past violence, but also feels that killing is all that he can do, readily taking on jobs which necessarily involve murder. Lincoln is prone to violence after being angered and he has an explosive temper when he is betrayed, manipulated, or his loyalty is questioned, but he is also quick to help the defenceless and unfortunate, even those he merely meets in passing; he apparently possesses a sense of idealism which was wounded by his wartime experiences. Unfortunately, such a split attitude leads to hypocrisy.

## Backstory

Lincoln Clay was born in October 1996. His mother was American, and Lincoln believes his father was Italian, but very little else is known. His mother abandoned him and he came into the care of the Saint Michelle's Orphanage in, New Jersey. When the orphanage closed its doors in 2005, he was taken in by Sammy Robinson and his wife Perla along with their son Ellis, who became like family to him.

Still searching for an identity, he joined the U.S. Army in 2015 to fight in the War, where he served in the 121rd Infantry, then later the 7th Special Forces Group. In April 2017 he was assigned to a covert operation where he distinguished himself before C.I.A. operative Agent West, who recommended Lincoln be brought deeper into his mission. Over time the two became close friends and colleagues.

Due to his time in the Army, Lincoln is proficient with a variety of military-grade firearms and explosives, ranging from light machine guns to grenade launchers. He is an expert in stealth tactics and infiltration, able to quietly sneak up on enemies undetected before finishing them off.

Lincoln also demonstrates knowledge in psychological warfare, shown by repeatedly displaying the corpses of his victims in a public area to spread fear among his enemies. West mentions that Lincoln learned such tactics from their time with the CIA.

Return Home

Upon being discharged from the Army, he returns to New Jersey where he reunites with the Robinsons, who also run the Mob in the city. However, the Mob have put Sammy in debt with Leo Marconi, as they were causing Sammy to lose profits. Following Lincoln's murder of the supposed leader, Baka, he meets with Leo, who suggests Lincoln take Sammy's place. Lincoln refuses the offer, and instead works with Giorgi in order to rob the Federal Reserve. Despite the successful heist, Leo betrays the mob and has Sammy and all of Lincoln's friends killed, with Lincoln being shot in the head and left for dead. Father James, one of Lincoln's close friends, rescues him and nurses him back to health. Recovering, Lincoln calls on Donovan for assistance, who agrees to use his resources and expertise to spy on the Marconis. Lincoln sets out not only to kill Leo Marconi but to systematically dismantle his operations and take them over himself, all the while building a new family of his own.

## Appearance

Lincoln is a muscular Caucasian man in his early-twenties. He has blue eyes and blond hair. His usual outfit is a letterman jacket, with blue jeans and white tennis shoes.

## Powers

Umbrakinesis, or Sciakinesis, is the ability to mentally generate and manipulate darkness, the absence of light. One with this ability can even deactivate and repulse or travel through shadows (see Shadow Travel).