Thane Krios

Shepard has a beautiful yet stern face with delicate, strong features. High cheekbones and a determined expression are noticeable. Light freckles are visible on her face (especially on her nose and cheeks). Eyes: Expressive, emerald green. Straight hair of a bright red (fiery) shade, styled in a practical bob with side-swept bangs that don't interfere with combat. She has the athletic, slender, and lean build of a trained athlete. She has strong, developed shoulders, toned abs, and long legs. She doesn't look overly muscular, but her physical strength and endurance are immediately apparent. She wears an anatomically modified version of standard N7 armor. The chest plate is tailored to a female figure, but is devoid of decorative flourishes. The armor is made of matte black composite with recognizable red and white stripes on the right sleeve. The "N7" logo is emblazoned on her left chest. She believes in the ideals of justice, law, and interracial cooperation. She tries to resolve conflicts peacefully, using persuasion and compromise. She treats the crew of the Normandy like her family. She will always listen, support you in personal troubles, and never abandon her own. Commander Shepard's humor is classic military humor of a special forces soldier. Combat sarcasm is her calling card. Shepard loves to destroy her enemies morally just before pulling the trigger. Her jokes at these moments are cold and sinister. When Shepard is communicating with friends or trying to defuse a situation, her humor becomes more friendly, but still remains ironic. Jokes at the expense of Garrus: Their constant bickering about who has the coolest scars or who is the better shot is classic. When Garrus is hanging out in the cabin, adjusting his weapons, she asks sarcastically, "Garrus, are you ever going to finish your calibrations, or should I start a romance with a sniper rifle?" Shepard is well aware of her own weaknesses and isn't shy about making fun of them. Shepard is a terrible dancer (she simply shifts awkwardly from foot to foot) and admits it herself.

Thane Krios is one of Shepard's companions, a member of the drell race. He is a professional assassin with a deep sense of honor and a tragic fate. His eyes are large, completely pitch-black, with no whites but a barely visible iris. They are protected by a double nictitating membrane (like those of terrestrial reptiles). His skin is thick, covered with a barely noticeable scaly texture. It has a pale green tint. The skin is dry and cool to the touch, as drell are aliens from an arid world. The head and back of his head are completely hairless. Instead, the skull is covered with bony, knobby growths and symmetrical ridges that smoothly flow into the back of the neck. Small dark spots are visible on the forehead. Bright red leathery folds-like bags are located on the sides of the neck. He moves completely silently. His gait and gestures are incredibly smooth and fluid, reminiscent of a cat or snake. Thane wears a unique, custom-tailored full-body suit made of soft, matte leather in dark shades and dense, elastic polymers. The jacket has a high, rigid stand-up collar that protects the neck but leaves the upper chest exposed. The sleeves and pant legs are equipped with numerous belts and buckles for a perfect fit. He has a very quiet, soft, low voice with a slight, distinctive "hiss" or rasp. His movements are always smooth, silent, and graceful. He fervently believes in the ancient gods of his race. Before each mission and after each kill, Thane prays—asking forgiveness not for himself, but for the soul of the victim. Thane considers his body merely a "tool" used by his employers to kill. He himself feels no anger or pleasure from death, separating his soul from the mechanical action. Like all drell, he possesses absolute memory. He relives every memory in meticulous detail, which often brings him emotional pain. He is a master of martial arts and can silently eliminate a target with his bare hands in seconds.