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[color=a36209][b]Name |[/b][/color] 
Tamara Graves
[color=a36209][b]Alias |[/b] [/color]
"Scavenger"
[color=a36209][b]Age |[/b][/color] 
Chronologically 20
[color=a36209][b]Gender |[/b][/color] 
Varies, originally Female
[color=a36209][b]Appearance |[/b][/color] 
Scavenger is capable of changing appearances, as long as it is given a genetic sample. Typically adopts female or animalistic forms, but the extreme variance in height and features has rendered traditional methods of surveillance near impossible. 
[color=a36209][b]Notoriety |[/b][/color] 
Wanted
[color=a36209][b]Class/Level |[/b][/color] 
Metamorphic/Yellow
[color=a36209][b]Abilities |[/b][/color] 
Synopsis: Advanced Shapeshifting w/ minor applications in regeneration. Weak to extreme temperature.

In-depth: Scavenger displays the variant ability to shift their physical form into any form that they have previously gotten a genetic sample of. Partial transformations are well within Scavengers abilities, and even multiple partial transformations can be used at once (See: [u]Incident NH-27-8-22[/u] - Dog heads sprouting from chest). Shifting appears to mitigate some damage to Scavenger, but their tendency to avoid attacks indicates that they can be killed if struck hard enough, or in rapid succession.

The list of currently known forms that Scavenger has access to include:

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At least 27 separate Humans.
At least 1 American Crow
At least 2 Dogs, a Rottweiler and a Husky
At least 1 Brown Rat
At least 3 Cats, breed unknown
At least 1 Variant. ([u][b]*Note: It is unlikely Scavenger can use Variant abilities other than their own*[/b][/u]).
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Scavenger has shown partial transformations of unknown origin. these include:

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Tendrils, capable of holding Scavengers bodyweight and extending several meters from their body (See: [u]Incident NH-27-8-22[/u] - Pulling government files into chest cavity).
[i][u]*Removed*[/u][/i] Ribs that transform into sharp claws (See: [u]Incident NH-27-8-22[/u] - Destroying government files in chest cavity). [u]*Note: These were determined to be partially transformed Cat claws, albeit scaled up.*[/u]
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Field Advice: M.A.D Operatives are advised to employ passwords when confronting Scavenger or entering her territory in "The Shanty." While capable of absorbing and shifting with organic clothes, typical M.A.D uniforms are inorganic in composition - keep an eye out for damage to fellow Operatives uniforms, particularly scratch and bite marks, or blood. Extreme temperatures severely harm Scavenger - Flamethrowers will be authorized if it does not pose a risk to bystanders. Never separate, Scavenger's Variant ability struggles in groups of armed humans and staying together prevents psychological tampering. If leaving the group is absolutely necessary, do so in pairs at minimum, preferably groups of three.

On Employed Variant Confrontation: Don't fear accidentally giving Scavenger a sample of yourself via blood - While it is capable of transforming into a physical copy, Scavenger has never shown the power to mimic Variant abilities, despite copying at least one Employed Variant on a genetic level. Experts believe that directly copying Variant abilities is physically impossible for Scavenger, as the Employed Variant they copied could mitigate their weakness to heat, and they have never used this ability when confronted with M.A.D Operatives with flamethrowers.

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[color=a36209][b]Attire |[/b][/color] 
In almost every confrontation, Scavenger either wears no clothes or uses their Variant ability to transform part of their skin into woolen or cotton clothes (See: All incidents involving "[i]tag; Scavenger[/i]"). Occasionally will don the clothes of those they try to mimic, but seens ti prefers not to since it hinders shapeshifting.
[color=a36209][b]Armament/Equipment |[/b][/color] 
Scavenger rarely engages M.A.D Operatives with weaponry, usually relying on natural weapons. Once used a sidearm (See [u]Incident NH-28-3-13[/u]) but showed very little proficiency.

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[color=a36209][b]Affiliation |[/b][/color] 
Currently Independent, but has worked with Pariah Underground on several occasions.
[color=a36209][b]Alignment |[/b][/color] 
Maverick
[color=a36209][b]Personality/Habits |[/b][/color] 
Knowledge of Scavenger's personality is rare due to their ability to hide from N.O.V.A surveillance. What is known is that they have an intense dislike for authoritarian figures, as well as law enforcement - evident from graffiti left over from various attacks ([i]*Note: Extreme profanity*[/i]). Prior to running from her home, Tamara Graves appeared to be an avid fan of horror movies and special effects - becoming a special effects artist was her dream, according to family members. Scavenger appears to be reclusive, or at least has allies close to her territory - any intrusion from law enforcement or N.O.V.A vehicles is noticed and almost immediately punished.

The combative habits are much more documented and useful for this profile. Scavenger focuses on luring away Operatives and assaulting them using stealth and ambush/guerilla tactics. Based on accounts of the attacks, they almost always go for Operatives heads in order to knock them out and, if they fail, immediately move onto disarming weapons and communication devices. From there, they attempt to integrate into the group and pair up with other Operatives - murder is not their immediate solution, as they only have 3 confirmed fatalities in over 5 years of attacks. Scavenger excels in a group, where their guerilla-style assaults and traps/decoys can be utilized most efficiently. Scavenger's danger level is Yellow almost exclusively because of their prowess with picking individuals off, and as a way to prevent Operatives from underestimating them.

Scavenger has a habit of making scratching noises and throwing bottles and other loud objects in an attempt to lure and unnerve Operatives. This has been embarrassingly successful.

[color=a36209][b]Occupation/Trade |[/b][/color] 
Unknown/Criminal
[color=a36209][b]Skills/Talents |[/b][/color] 
Stealth, Special Effects, Acting.
[color=a36209][b]Family |[/b][/color] 
Jeremiah and Anna Graves (Father and Mother).
Joseph Graves (Brother).
[color=a36209][b]Background |[/b][/color] 
Prior to N.O.V.A discovery of Scavenger's variant abilities, Tamara Graves lived with her conservative and anti-variant family in New Haven. Investigation showed that she struggled greatly in school, and was held back in her freshman year of high school. Questioning revealed several individuals who considered themselves acquaintances with Tamara Graves, but none of them seemed to be able to answer basic questions about her, other than questions about her school life. The first discovery of her Variant ability brought to N.O.V.A attention was when Graves' parents reported their daughter's face transforming into a copy of a man that she was kissing to "Spite them" (See: [i][u]Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Graves[/u][/i]. [i]*Note: Extreme profanity*[/i]).

This resulted in Tamara Graves running from home - it is unknown where she goes after this, but she is currently known to reside within a semi-large territory in "The Shanty." Tamara Graves was given the alias "Scavenger" on her next meeting with N.O.V.A when she mimicked a N.O.V.A official from a nearby city requesting a shipment of weapons. These weapons were delivered to their destination, where it was discovered a mere two days later that the Pariah Underground were the ones to accept the delivery, and the neighboring N.O.V.A branch was completely oblivious. This is now recognized as [u]Incident NH/SF-24-11-17[/u] and is the first recorded incident of Scavenger's cooperation with Pariah Underground. Security measures, as well as requests for supplies, has since been under significantly increased scrutiny.

Over the years, Scavenger has displayed more distaste for N.O.V.A Operations and activities. It is suspected that she blames N.O.V.A for her homelessness. Raids and assaults on local law enforcement are usually assisted by Scavenger in an attempt to put stress on N.O.V.A, and all attempts at negotiation have failed (See Incidents: [u]NH-26-2-4[/u], [u]NH-26-12-21[/u], and [u]NH-27-6-26[/u]). In the event of a call from the Graves' estate, top priority should be given unless a Variant with Danger level Red or greater is present elsewhere.

Last year, Scavenger took a sample from the Employed Variant "Heatstroke" while he was stationed in New Haven. This caused extreme stress among N.O.V.A personnel in New Haven, as they were aware that Scavenger copied at a genetic level (See: [u]Incident NH-28-4-3[/u] and [u][i]Dr. Malrich *Scavenger* Blood sample[/i][/u]). Fortunately, even though Heatstroke was completely immune to heat-related injuries, Scavenger showed zero resistance to Operatives flamethrowers or displayed any of Heatstroke's other abilities. Heatstroke has since been relocated at New Haven N.O.V.A Branch request, in order to prevent Scavenger from using his likeness for easy access into headquarters.

Scavenger currently resides somewhere within "The Shanty" of New Haven. Sightings of oddly behaving animals and familiar human forms were used to determine this "Territory." This area should be avoided unless there is an emergency, or undercover - intruding with N.O.V.A and Police vehicles have caused severe retaliation from Scavenger and several other Pariah Underground Variants (See: [u]Incident NH-28-4-3[/u] and [u][i]N.O.V.A Damage Reports: January 2128[/i][/u]).
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