Shadows origins are unknown, and everything personal is a complete mystery. The only thing that is known, however, is that he seems to have a MO of using manipulation tactics when people are at a low point, making them offer’s that he keeps his word on but never tells them everything. Shadow will do anything to win. But he knows how to pick his battles. He sometimes works for other villains, but he doesn’t care about friendship, and everyone is an acquaintance to him.