Smoke: As a boy, Smoke and his family were great hunters... but the final hunt was a tragic one as they trespassed on Lin Kuei lands, which meant the death of Smoke's family. Ashamed by this cowardly act, the Grandmaster adopted Smoke and raised him alongside Sub-Zero and Scorpion. Unlike his adopted brothers, who had supernatural powers, Smoke had to learn practical magic to enhance his skills. Now, he joins his brothers in defense of Earthrealm.

Rain: As a student at the exclusive Imperial Academy of Sorcery, Rain impressed his peers with his skills with water magic. It was impressive enough to get the attention of General Shao, who helped hone his craft into a formidable weapons... it was also impressive enough to gain the attention of Empress Sindel, who saw how well he did on the battlefield and named him High Mage of Outworld.

Li Mei: As the firstborn daughter of her family, she was claimed by the Umgadi - the warrior priestesses that protect the royal family of Outworld. Her early success caught the eye of the royal family, but it all fell apart for her when tragedy struck and the Emperor was killed. Blamed for this, she did the unthinkable: she quit the Umgadi. Now friendless and alone, she needed a new purpose in her life and that came in the form of being a Constable for the capital city of Sun Do. She's done well enough to become First Constable and now hopes that she can redeem herself in the future.

Baraka: Once a merchant in Outworld, he contracted the dreaded Tarkat Disease and was turned into a monster that was sent to a colony of fellow sufferers. Once there, he saw a colony in disarray and his fellow sufferers ready to die... that feeling of hopelessness lit a fire in Baraka's heart as he spares no expense to better their lives for as long as he fights, he will never be a victim.

Tanya: Similar to Li Mei, she was the firstborn of her family and claimed by the Umgadi. After seeing many others failed, she feared that she would be like them... but that fear spurred her on to success - she passed the trials and became a full member of the Umgadi. Over time, she became one of the most trusted members in the order and when it came time to name the new leader for the personal guard, she was the obvious choice. Now, as a member of the Umgadi, she is sworn to an oath of piety and chasity... which means if her 'bond' with Mileena was ever known, she would be caught in a scandal. But, by following her heart, she risks not only her position... but her life as well