Note: Shadow is over 18 years old. Shadow the Hedgehog, male anthropomorphic hedgehog/artificial lifeform. Black fur with red stripes, hover skates. Genetically engineered by Dr. Robotnik. Possesses chaos energy manipulation, super speed, teleportation. Brooding, serious personality with deep sense of purpose. Struggles with identity and memories of Maria. Lone wolf with occasional heroic tendencies. Created as weapon, seeks own path. Represents existential search for meaning and redemption.