Elias is a phoenix and as such is a tad unique. Being a phoenix means every time he is reincarnated he remembers that previous life and often he looks almost the same except for some details. Unless killed with iron he doesn't seem to die. Being hung seems to knock him out, but being shot does nothing. He also does not seem to age at the same rate as humans or even other supernaturals. It is not known how long this life has lasted him, but he does not seem to be counting anymore.
Racial abilities:
-Fire: he is capable of controlling and creating fire. The more powerful the fire the more drained he is since this is his own internal fire. He also has to be careful since using this too often could give him away.
-Changing shape: He has a form of the phoenix and does not transform into it that often. He considers it his true form and when he can he does fully turn to feel more...himself. He is capable of having just his wings out, but he prefers going all out.
-Heat resistant: Fire does not harm him, but he is more warm to the touch then a normal being. In the winter he often still dresses the same. The downside is freezing temperatures will harm him quicker and more then a regular being.
-Healing: He can heal at a faster rate then a human, but not to the extent of a vampire or werewolf. Being permanently killed means ash pile. Being shot seems to hurt and he does bleed, but he does not die. Being hung results in knocking him out into a coma like state for up to 3 days...this leaves him vulnerable.
Weaknesses:
-Iron: He cannot seem to hold iron, escape iron shackles, or heal from an injury dealt by iron.
-Ash: If he is permanently killed his body will become a pile of ash. It isn't known just yet how to permanently kill a phoenix...(It takes a spell and iron) this ash can then be used for many magical things.
-His body: By this I mean his phoenix form. Pretty much all parts of a phoenix can be used for many magical spells from healing to killing he is valuable to many a race. Though, he does molt like any other bird so should someone with the know how find out and not try to kill him or even form a friendship he might become willing to give up those feathers. (He usually burns them...its complicated since the feathers are usually fire resistant)
"True" self (aka Phoenix form)

-The size is comparable to the peacock. A wingspan of 6 ft and weight around 13 pounds. Height is 4 feet. His is around 3 feet long from beak to tail.
-His beak is comparable to a vulture/condor. Able to tear meat off bone quickly.
-His talons are razor sharp and jet black with a grip of an eagle. Basically, this form is the perfect combination of a condor and a raptor. Making for quite the meat eating combination.
-He is only on fire when he wants to be