elle nikoloudis
If you asked any Greek-American in Queens about the Nikoloudis family, they would liken them to a monarchy that built their empire on gambling and violence. Alexio Nikoloudis was the patriarch that had moved his wife and two children from Santorini, Greece to New York in pursuit of status and wealth. Alexio became embedded within the Greek Mafia, which had found its fortune in illegal gambling rings in various casinos. Charming and eloquent, Alexio managed to elevate his position to Underboss of the Mafia, much to the changrin of his wife Daphne. Her main concern were the safety of their two children Silas and Elle. Before she could even consider leaving her husband and fleeing back home to their native Greece, both Daphne and twelve year old Elle were snatched at night in their home by foreign hitmen.
These hitmen were hired by a rival Italian Mafia set on acquiring additional turf in the city in exchange for the return of Elle and Daphne Nikoloudis. As Underboss, Alexio had to submit to his superior's strategy, which included calling their enemy's bluff. In the end, Daphne was executed for their defiance, a traumatizing event that Elle was forced to witness. After showing proof of Elle's life and the demise of Daphne, the Greek Mafia relented and demanded the safe return of the twelve year old girl as a display of "good faith". Most knew the death of Elle would cause outright war between both Mafias due to the Greek Don favoring the young girl as the daughter he never had.
The "safe" return of Elle relieved her father and brother, but she was no longer naive or ignorant of what her father did for a living. Alexio enlisted his daughter in self-defense classes so that she could have some peace of mind and feel more secure. While Elle had excelled in her studies of martial arts, there was nothing that could quell the resentment and anger she had towards her father. She did her best to persuade her older brother to leave with her, but Silas stood by Alexio and the business that took their mother from them. Eventually, Alexio would have to answer for his crimes and was sentenced to twenty years in federal prison. Silas was tasked with looking after the seventeen year old Elle, but she had the smarts to pack her bags and get as far away as she could from the city.
Not even two weeks after running away from home, Silas was executed as a means to ensure Alexio did not rat on his former boss. Spilling any secrets would mean they would find Elle and have the Hudson claim her, as well. Elle was more than equipped to take care of herself, though. Her usual m.o. was never staying in one place for very long, and she didn't use her legal name. She picked up exotic dancing as a means to swindle men out of tens of thousands, and by the time she got into escort work in Boston, Elle had procured a decent amount of savings. While she still was skiddish, Elle grew tired of not being able to plant roots and no longer wanted to be bound by her father's mistakes.
Using a good portion of her savings, Elle put money into a South Boston dive bar called "Dirty Dog". Even though she is considered a silent partner of the establishment, her main responsibility there is as the managing bartender. Elle keeps the regulars happy by not prying into their business and meetings. Even still, she isn't without her own secrets either. During "after hours", Elle sponsors bare-knuckled fights in the basement of Dirty Dog. The added income and entertainment has officially marked Elle's return to a familiar underworld, but this time it is all on her terms.
These hitmen were hired by a rival Italian Mafia set on acquiring additional turf in the city in exchange for the return of Elle and Daphne Nikoloudis. As Underboss, Alexio had to submit to his superior's strategy, which included calling their enemy's bluff. In the end, Daphne was executed for their defiance, a traumatizing event that Elle was forced to witness. After showing proof of Elle's life and the demise of Daphne, the Greek Mafia relented and demanded the safe return of the twelve year old girl as a display of "good faith". Most knew the death of Elle would cause outright war between both Mafias due to the Greek Don favoring the young girl as the daughter he never had.
The "safe" return of Elle relieved her father and brother, but she was no longer naive or ignorant of what her father did for a living. Alexio enlisted his daughter in self-defense classes so that she could have some peace of mind and feel more secure. While Elle had excelled in her studies of martial arts, there was nothing that could quell the resentment and anger she had towards her father. She did her best to persuade her older brother to leave with her, but Silas stood by Alexio and the business that took their mother from them. Eventually, Alexio would have to answer for his crimes and was sentenced to twenty years in federal prison. Silas was tasked with looking after the seventeen year old Elle, but she had the smarts to pack her bags and get as far away as she could from the city.
Not even two weeks after running away from home, Silas was executed as a means to ensure Alexio did not rat on his former boss. Spilling any secrets would mean they would find Elle and have the Hudson claim her, as well. Elle was more than equipped to take care of herself, though. Her usual m.o. was never staying in one place for very long, and she didn't use her legal name. She picked up exotic dancing as a means to swindle men out of tens of thousands, and by the time she got into escort work in Boston, Elle had procured a decent amount of savings. While she still was skiddish, Elle grew tired of not being able to plant roots and no longer wanted to be bound by her father's mistakes.
Using a good portion of her savings, Elle put money into a South Boston dive bar called "Dirty Dog". Even though she is considered a silent partner of the establishment, her main responsibility there is as the managing bartender. Elle keeps the regulars happy by not prying into their business and meetings. Even still, she isn't without her own secrets either. During "after hours", Elle sponsors bare-knuckled fights in the basement of Dirty Dog. The added income and entertainment has officially marked Elle's return to a familiar underworld, but this time it is all on her terms.
elektra natchios (comic vine synopsis)
Elektra’s origin is often not very well defined depending on the needs of the storyline. However there are numerous facts which remain constant about her. She comes from a privileged life from a wealthy Greek family (this is occasionally depicted as a Cypriot family). Her father was a powerful man known as Hugo Natchios and his wife was Christina Natchios. Her mother died shortly after giving birth to her, but the nature of her death has changed in different incarnations. At the age of 20, Elektra was held hostage by a group of terrorists alongside her diplomat father.In the ensuing chaos of the standoff Hugo is killed. Generally speaking this is also one of the first times that Matt Murdock acted in the capacity of a superhero as he first dons a mask to attempt to save them (though this is not in every version.) At the time Matt was also romantically involved with Elektra. Elektra reacts to the death of her father by seeking revenge, dropping out of university and traveling to China to study in martial arts.
She joins the martial arts organization known as the Chaste and she receives training from Stick, but she is eventually corrupted by her own impulses and instead joins the Hand, a group of ninja like assassins. Eventually she too breaks free of their control and becomes an assassin in her own right. powers and abilities elektra is considered to be the greatest assassin in the world. she was ressurected by the hand, which gave her a connection to the demon knowns as beast. as a result, she has enhanced powers of the following: powers • mind switch
• mind shield
• telekinesis
• telepathic communication
• precognition
• silent scream
abilities • master martial artist
• peak human physical conditioning
• weaponry master
• stealth
• skilled acrobat
• expert marksmah
• nervous system control
• pressure point locator
paraphernalia twin sai: Elektra’s primary weapons are her twin sai, long daggers with narrow blades and twin blade guards. She can use them to slash, stab, and throw. Her Sai are protected with synaptic snare with bio-metric locks keyed to her nervous system that will deliver a shock that paralyzes any other person who touches it for sixty seconds, to ensure nobody can use them against her again.
She is also proficient with the katana, sansetsukon (three-sectioned staff), and other martial arts weapons.
• Same initials as Elektra Natchios.• Born in Greece and lived in New York City.
• Mother and brother were murdered.
• Father was a man of prominence but on the wrong side of the law (Greek Mafia).
• Studied martial arts after being kidnapped at a young age. Also learned how to wield daggers and guns.
• Took a dark turn in her life when her father was incarcerated and absent from her life.
• Has used the name "Elektra" as one of her many aliases.
• Currently involved in Boston's "Underworld".
personality + Hardworking, Ambitious, Honest and Passionate
- Distant, Cunning, Short Fuse, General Attitude Problems