Ebony (Hazbin Hotel: Journey to the Light)

Ebony of the Powers, also formerly known by her code name Quimberly, is a supporting character in Hazbin Hotel: Journey to the Light.

She is a rookie Exorcist and stable girl of Haven who is inexperienced yet full of passion. She is determined to prove herself a vital member of Heaven's military. Her mother was a medic Exterminator and she seeks to honor her memory, but was looked down on by her sisters-in-arms for her attitude and unwillingness to embrace the Exorcists' usual bloodlust.

Background: Not much is known about Ebony's past besides her at one point being a choir kid, and also being the daughter of an Exterminator who she brags had a body count of 120,000. In reality, Ebony's mother was a medic who not only healed Exterminators on the field, but also went out of her way to help demons who became injured, when the other Exterminators were not paying attention. Throughout her childhood, Ebony wanted to be an Exterminator herself so she could be out in the field alongside her mother, looking up to her as the woman that made it seem like being an Exterminator was a gift, rather than a curse. Before she could become of age, Ebony's mother would soon be murdered by Lute during one Extermination, who had gotten privy to her "Hellspawn sympathizing".

Ebony was eventually able to join the join the ranks of an Exterminator, being given a job of being a soldier and caring for the Heavenly Horses, even though she had wanted to be a medic like her mother before her. However, Ebony was only chosen to be an Exterminator as her father had begged Lute to let her join their ranks, and the cruel lieutenant had plans to dispose of Ebony as she saw no use in a compassionate soldier.

Events of Hazbin Hotel: Journey to the Light:

In "A Simple Scouting Mission", Ebony and a squadron of Exterminators are dispatched on a black-ops mission to the Pride Ring to retrieve a stash of angelic weapons obtained by a band of demons. Unbeknownst to the squadron, who had been told they were going on a simple "scouting mission", it is, in reality, a suicide mission and the Exterminators selected were ones that Lute had deemed to a liability or of no value.

While the ill-fated unit gears up for the mission in Haven, Ebony makes sure all the unit's horses are attended to, until she is called over by Raven, the unit's supervisor. Ebony meets Sable, the de-facto leader of the unit, who introduces herself warmly to Ebony, who is surprised by Sable's friendliness, since other soldiers have treated her harshly. Raven then rudely interrupts the conversation, dumping horse care supplies into Ebony's arms and providing an overwhelming list about Ebony's numerous duties related to horse care. By the time Raven is finished speaking, Ebony is confused and overwhelmed, her eyes swirly. Raven expresses frustrated confusion at Ebony's reaction, and Sable suggests that Raven should not overload her with information all at once, offering to help Ebony go over her schedule and duties more gradually. Ebony snaps out of it, appreciating the offer before asking for Sable's name again.

Before traveling to their designation, Ebony tries to get to know her sisters-in-arms better, only for them to give her the cold shoulder and send her out to do menial tasks on their behalf, like collecting firewood. While scouting, Ebony tries to cozy up to one Exterminator, Blade, by awkwardly trying to start a conversation with her or make her laugh with jokes, though all of her attempts fail. Blade ordered Ebony to clean their horses, to which the dejected Ebony left to do so. Ebony cares for the horses and finds comfort in the horses' reactions, feeling appreciated and understood by the.

Later, the team travels to Hell on horseback, using the cover of night to elude any prying demon eyes. However, the sun begins rising so they waiting for nightfall inside of a cave. There, Ebony confronts Blade about her harsh treatment of Snowy, Blade's mount, noting the whip marks and Snowy's skittish behavior. Blade pretends that she doesn't know Ebony, questioning her authority to comment. Ebony insists that Snowy, being a living creature with emotions, deserves better treatment. Blade sarcastically pretends to consider Ebony's point before rudely dismissing it with a loud burp. Frustrated, Ebony questions why Blade can't be nicer. Blade then aggressively backs Ebony into a corner, emphasizing the seriousness of their mission and threatening to cut her lips, face, and breasts off if she doesn't stop talking. Ebony, unfazed by Blade's oddly specific theats, asks if Blade is flirting, which Blade vehemently denies.

Once night falls, all of the Exterminators crowd around a fire and begin sharing stories of the demons they've slaughtered, all except for Ebony, who they tasked with cleaning their mounts, the Heavenly Horses. Ebony watches them from afar and discovers that they all have their own quirks and backstories, so once she is done maintaining the horses, she joins them in the fire, putting on a confident façade in order to impress them, bragging about her mother being a very experienced Exterminator who had a kill count of 120,000, before she passed away during one Extermination. The squadron continues bonding until most of them are asleep, and Ebony is keeping watch of the campsite alongside another Exterminator named Sable. Sable and Ebony have a heart-to-heart, with Sable telling Ebony that she knows her mother did not have a kill count that high and was, in reality, a medic. She tells Ebony that she does not have to act like someone else to impress them. Ebony tells Sable that all the other Exterminators back in Haven just find her "weird", but Sable comforts her by saying that their squadron are all weird, with their own quirks and flaws, and that she is not alone in feeling left out, which lifts Ebony's spirits.

The next night, Ebony excitedly livestreams about her upcoming mission in Hell on her Divinegram account, enthusiastically discussing her team's readiness. Ebony tries getting Blade to say hello to the stream, but she deadpan points out that all of the "people" on Ebony's stream are porn bots. After an awkward pause, Ebony suggests they should follow each other on Divinegram, to which Blade unironically threatens to murder Ebony after their mission.

Ebony and her sisters-in-arms proceeded to fly over to the location of the stashed holy arms, but while Sable is assigning positions, one of the Exterminators is sniped out of the air by an unseen sniping, sending the entire squadron flying down for cover. Ebony begins to get overwhelmed upon seeing one of them die, but Sable sternly ordered her sisters-in-arms to get into their positions, so Ebony follows her orders gets into her position, using the woods near the factory as cover. Ebony then peered around the greenery and gazed at their target; a factory that had been taken over by the Insurgency after they murdered the previous owners. Overwhelmed with the potential dangers, Ebony admits she doesn't like killing, frustrating nearly everyone. Blade is furious that Lute assigned an Exterminator who can't exterminate, but Sable compromises by telling Ebony to stay back with the horses. Before advancing with the team, Blade warns Ebony that she should have "[stayed] in her lane", flashing a sinister grin on her face.

Ebony stayed safe, hiding behind a large rock, and watched the other members of her squad stealthily make their way to the factory before going on an all-out assault on Insurgency. Only a few minutes into the battle, the squad of Exterminators began to die brutally by the Insurgency, realizing too late that Lute had intentionally ill-equipped them for their mission and thus they were unprepared for the Insurgency's angelic firepower. Watching her 'sisters' be killed, Ebony rushed into the battle, only to quickly cower in fear at the explosions and gunfire around her. She ducks under a row of tables in the factory's courtyard, desperately army-crawling amidst gunfire and explosions to get over to the Exorcists' position.

While Ebony was hiding under a ruined tank, Ebony becomes overwhelmed by the constant sounds of war around her and covers her head, trying to calm herself down by counting. During this, Ebony lifts her head to see Sable fighting several of the Insurgency's members by herself, so she rushed to her aid. While running to fight alongside Sable, a demon threw a holy grenade at Ebony's feet, forcing Sable to fly over and knock Ebony just barely out of the blast radius, causing her to be caught in the explosion. Alive but scuffed up, Ebony ran over to Sable's body, trying to make sure she was alive, but a squad of the Insurgency surround her with holy rifles, ready to mercilessly gun her down. Out of instinct, Ebony accidentally creates a flashbang attack with her light powers, causing the Insurgency's soldiers to become disoriented. After realizing what had happened, Ebony flew her out of the battle with Sable in her arms, leaving the Insurgency to brutally kill the rest of the injured squad as Izzi desired their heads as trophies.

After bringing her several meters away from the factory, Ebony lays the critically injured Sable down, begging her to keep fighting for life. Choking on blood and dying painfully, Sable begins pouring her heart out to Ebony, crying as she tells her that they are all disposable to their superiors, and begs her to escape from the life of an Exterminator while she still can. Ebony continues begging Sable to hang on, not realizing that she has already succumbed to her injures. Ebony breaks down in tears before seeing a squad of the Insurgency's soldiers running towards her. She tries to fly back to Heaven with Sable in her arms, but she is quickly hounded by the Insurgency's soldiers, who shoot at her, forcing her to reluctantly leave Sable's corpse behind. Using the darkness of the night as cover, Ebony retrieves the Heavenly Horses and rides off back to Heaven with them, breaking down in tears while hugging Sable's horse.

Ebony returns to Haven, defeated, disappointed in herself, and splattered in the blood of her own "sisters". Shortly after, she is confronted by Lute, who demands the whereabouts of her fellow squad members. Ebony is shell-shocked and can only tell Lute that she was too scared to help them, which causes the enraged Lute to lambast and brutally berate her, as well as demote her to cleaning duties and strip her of her rations. Ebony is then carried away by the Exterminators' medic and an old friend of her mother, Destiny, who tends to her injuries.

While in the infirmary, Ebony tells Destiny what Sable what had said about Exterminators being nothing to their superiors, to which Destiny harshly responds that Sable was correct. Ebony tells Destiny that even though Sable begged her to leave with her dying breath, she still wants to remain an Exterminator, not leave her "sisters" behind, and live up to her mother's memory. Destiny somberly presents Ebony with three options; leave their ranks and risk being executed for desertion; forfeit all her morals and become the deadly warrior everyone expects her to be; or be killed by demons during the cleanse. Destiny also gives Ebony a blunt reminder that the Exterminators are not her sisters, but rather her comrades. After fixing Ebony up, Destiny hands her a mop for her new position and leaves. Despondent with everything that had transpired, Ebony somberly leans her head to a wall, feeling lost.

In "What's Up, Heaven?", Ebony is called by Azrael and Lute while lugging around cleaning supplies. Dropping everything, Ebony reports to the archangel, who instructs her with taking Charlie's Angels - who have been recovered from Hell - to their residence in Heaven.

Left alone with the children, Ebony greets them nervously, clearing trying to get in their good graces. Despite the children hearing nothing but bad things about the Exorcists from Charlie, they warm up to each other easily and go for a walk; Ebony tells the children that being stuck in Hell had to of been a terrifying experience, only to become bemused when Giulia says that they had made many friends when they are in Hell. Giulia takes a special liking to Ebony, saying that it is cool she is a member of Heaven's military. Despite basically being a glorified janitor, the Exorcist goes along with Giulia, hesitantly assuring her that she has fought many wars and did many badass feats. Along the way, Ebony expresses her aspirations to be like her mother one day. When Manco brings the Extermination into topic, Ebony confides in the children her own doubts about the cleanse, to which the children mention the Hazbin Hotel and its goal of redeeming sinners. Ebony claims to already know about the hotel since Azrael enjoys making a mockery of it, forcing the Exterminators to sing songs disparaging it, and the propaganda posters in Haven depicting the hotel's destructions. Ebony says she does not think it will be successful, but is pleased that the Princess of Hell is not like what she expected.

Ebony takes the children to their new residence and promises to help them around in Heaven should they need it, since they have been away from Heaven for quite some time. Ebony says her goodbyes, only to get frustrated at herself for the length of her parting words. Megara sweetly assures Ebony that she is the best new angel they've met in Heaven, which nearly drives Ebony to tears before she leaves the children to adjust to their home.

In "Remember Who the Enemy Is", Ebony continues bonding with Charlie's Angels, Megara in particular. During this time, two general Exterminators interrupt their conversation and bully Ebony for not doing her job, furiously berating her to keep tending to the horses for the Extermination. As Ebony sadly brushes the horses, Megara comforts Ebony and says she should be treated better by her superiors.She reassures Ebony that she doesn't need to follow the path of an Exorcist solely to honor her mother's legacy, given her mother's history as a formidable demon hunter. This revelation prompts Ebony to introspect silently, recognizing the embellished tales she had associated with her mother, inadvertently portraying her medic mother in a negative light to others.

Later, Ebony discreetly watches Charlie's Angels and Azrael. She witnesses the children tell the archangel that they want to return to Hell, since Heaven is no longer the place it once was, which shocks her. Ebony watches Azrael beam the children back to Hell, and realizes that the beam of light leads into the Greed Ring, to her horror. Ebony tries to tell Lute that the children should have been sent to the Pride Ring and could be in danger, but Lute ignores Ebony as one Exterminator shoves Ebony into a mud puddle for disrupting Lute. As she lays in the mud puddle, Ebony slowly clenches her fist with a look of determination.

In "When We Do Wrong, No One Forgets", Charlie's Angels are quickly seized by Crimson's mafia, who hand them over to Mammon. Imprisoning the children, Mammon attempts to interrogate them, but a revelation takes his eyes off them as he abuses and berated his goons, Larson, Calliope, and Tingles. During this, Ebony pops up next to the children out of nowhere, startling them. Ebony tells the children to stay quiet and begins unshackling them. After freeing them, Ebony is spotted by one of Mammon's goons, alerting the King of Greed to her presence. An alarm is sounded as Mammon orders his goons to kill Ebony and capture the children. Ebony and the children pull off a daring and dynamic escape, evading the countless mercenaries and mobsters chasing them and flying out of the windows and into the Greed Sky.

After escaping Mammon, Ebony and Charlie's Angels all fly back down to the ground, coughing violently and gasping for air, Ebony quipping that flying through the Greed Ring's polluted sky was not a good idea. Arthur asked Ebony why she was in Hell, revealing that she had traveled down to Hell to help them get back to the hotel safely. This makes Amelia curious, and she asks if Ebony will get in trouble with her superiors for abandoning them, but Ebony says that they won't even know she's gone (comedically, all she has done is arranged her room to make it appear as if she's sleeping in her bed, using various items to create the illusion).

Wasting no time, Ebony and the kids arrive to the Hazbin Hotel. The children run inside and eagerly reunite with the hotel's staff, who are elated to see them, Charlie especially. After tightly hugging Manco, Charlie asks how they got back to the hotel, to which the children introduce Ebony to the crew, who sheepishly waves at them. Seeing an Exterminator, the sinners of the hotel run away in fear or brandish weapons, ready to kill Ebony. However, a wide-eyed Vaggie slowly approaches Ebony from the crowd, and the two exchange each other's name, revealing that they know each other, much to everyone's shock.

In "The Clock is Ticking", Ebony and Vaggie's encounter is filled with uncertainty, catching Charlie's attention as she inquired about their relationship. Ebony proceeded to reveal her prior meeting with Vaggie during a trip to Haven in her childhood.

During this nostalgic flashback, a young Ebony excitedly approached Vaggie, proudly showcasing a self-made mask resembling the Exorcists' own LED masks. Despite Vaggie's disquiet at the thought of little Ebony aspiring to be an Exorcist, she masked her unease and settled for praising Ebony's talents in mask-crafting. Their exchange was abruptly interrupted by Lute, who chastised Vaggie for being distracted by a child, grabbing Vaggie by the neck and shoving her into a wall in front of Ebony, ordering her to return to her duties before leaving. After the incident, Ebony lent a helping hand to the bruised Vaggie. Vaggie, touched by the concern, gently advised Ebony to consider a different career path, believing she deserved a better future than that of an Exorcist. This encounter left a lasting impression on the aspiring young Exorcist.

Despite her obligation to be in Haven, Ebony chooses to remain in Hell to have a heartfelt conversation with Vaggie, eager to understand the circumstances that led her to Hell. The two sat together in the hotel's library, where Vaggie bravely opens up to Ebony, recounting the tragic events of her human life. This included the harrowing experience of having to defend herself against her own abusive father, resulting in her killing him in self-defense, leading to her own arrest and suicide. Vaggie also revealed that Azrael only allowed her in Heaven on the condition that she become an Exorcist as penance for her sins.

As the conversation unfolds, Vaggie describes the nightmarish mistreatment and pervasive misogyny that plagued her and numerous other Exorcists, all inflicted by Azrael and Lute. Captivated by Vaggie's raw account, Ebony attentively listens, absorbing the depth of suffering Vaggie endured - including Lute taking her eye. Vaggie went on to disclose a near-brainwashing ordeal she suffered for her insubordination, revealing how close she came to being ensnared into absolute servitude under Azrael's influence before ultimately escaping and finding refuge in Hell with Charlie.

Ebony, shattered by the weight of Vaggie's painful history, expresses her sincere apologies for the suffering Vaggie endured. In response, Vaggie calmly articulates her hope that Ebony now comprehends the reasons behind her reluctance to see her become an Exorcist when she was a child. The scars of her own experiences have shaped Vaggie's perspective, leading her to caution Ebony against involvement with the Exorcists. Despite now seeing the truth about the Exorcists and their actions, Ebony clings to a glimmer of hope, believing in the possibility of saving them from Azrael's influence. Vaggie, however, holds a more pessimistic view, advocating for Ebony's safety by urging her to steer clear of the treacherous path. Their conversation concludes, and Vaggie and Ebony depart the library separately, unaware that Serenity and Leo Lightheart had been eavesdropping on their discussion, privy to the raw emotions and revelations exchanged within.

In "Extermination Day: Part 1", on the eve of Extermination Day, the hotel braces itself for the impending storm, preparing for the merciless cleanse that Azrael plans to unleash. Charlie remains resolute in her determination to convince Azrael to halt the catastrophic event, regardless of the means. Baxter and Sir Pentious reveal their creation to the assembled crew—"Anti-Exorcist" armor, a symbol of resistance crafted from salvaged Exterminator weaponry. Fergus further emphasizes their advantage of having Vaggie and Ebony, both former Exterminators, now standing on their side and able to help them combat the Exorcists' strategies.

Amidst the tension, Ebony, wielding her determination, offers to join Charlie and Vaggie in their confrontation with Azrael. However, Vaggie, motivated by protectiveness and concern, firmly insists that Ebony stay within the confines of the hotel. She understands the perilous consequences Ebony might face if she defies Lute or Azrael's authority. Their conversation is abruptly halted by the ominous tolling of the clocktower. In a chilling moment, Azrael makes her grand entrance into Hell, setting the stage for the annual cleanse with an electrifying rock performance. The Exterminators surge into Hell, commencing the terrifying ritual, leaving Vaggie and Ebony to watch in horror, their hearts heavy with the knowledge of the impending battle and the dire consequences it might entail.

In "Extermination Day: Part 3", Charlie and Vaggie approach Azrael in an attempt to sway him and the Exorcists with reason, but the archangel remains unmoved by their pleas. Standing by Charlie's side, Ebony appears along with Charlie's other allies, ready to defend Hell against the looming threat of another massacre. As tensions rise, the confrontation erupts into a full-blown conflict. Despite Ebony's commitment to pacifism, both she and Vaggie share crucial intelligence with Hell's army, offering strategic advantages against the Exorcists.

As the conflict dragged on, Hell's forces found themselves initially overwhelmed despite the strategic insights provided by Ebony and Vaggie. However, the tide began to turn with the unexpected arrival of Carmilla Carmine and her soldiers, wielding powerful angelic weaponry. Their entrance sparked a shift in momentum as they began systematically slaughterinh the Exorcist ranks, bolstering Charlie and her allies in their struggle. Amidst the chaos, Ebony bore witness to the grim toll of the battle, watching helplessly as her former comrades fell from the sky, their corpses littering the battlefield.

It dawned on Ebony and Vaggie that Azrael was using the Exorcists as sacrificial pawns, shielding himself behind their futile efforts to ensure his own safety. The realization struck Ebony with horror; she couldn't bear the thought of her allies perishing in vain. While Vaggie tried to offer solace, arguing that confronting Azrael directly was imperative for a brighter future, Ebony refused to accept the brutal calculus of war. To her, the Exorcists weren't merely expendable soldiers but her sisters, and she couldn't standby as they were mercilessly slaughtered.

Driven by her unwavering resolve to protect her comrades, Ebony defiantly threw herself into the fray, with Manco following suit in unwavering support of her cause.

Ebony navigated the chaotic battlefield with unwavering courage, dodging attacks from both Exorcists who deemed her a traitor and demons who mistook her for an Exterminator. Knocked down by a holy missile, Ebony found herself cornered by a trio of Exorcists bent on her demise. Yet, Manco swiftly intervened, unleashing concussive blasts to scatter their assailants, allowing Ebony a fleeting chance to dash towards the Exorcists' ranks.

Arriving amidst her former allies, Ebony's plea for understanding was met with immediate hostility and aggression. Despite her earnest attempts to reason with them, Ebony faced rejection and hilariously over-the-top threats of violence, culminating in a brutal strike from Lute, who vowed to murder Ebony for her perceived betrayal. However, Manco and Charlie rallied to Ebony's defense, ready to defend her. Undeterred by the looming threat, Ebony rose defiantly, addressing the Exorcists as her "sisters," urging them to see beyond Azrael's manipulation. Though Azrael descended upon them and attempted to silence Ebony, passionately emphasizing her former teammates' self-worth beyond being pawns and toys for Azrael's amusement.

As the Exorcists showed hints of rebellion and listening to Ebony's pleas, Azrael's desperation reached new heights as he offered rewards such as a tampon to any Exorcist who would kill Ebony. Enraged, Lute moved to strike Ebony down, but Azrael, gripped by fear of losing control, stepped in himself and attempted to kill Ebony while her back was turned with a fatal blow from his guitar's concealed holy blade. However, Vaggie leaped forward, blocking Azrael's attack with her spear and saving Ebony's life, her eye ablaze with determination.

Witnessing Azrael's treachery, the Exorcists were overcome with shock and indignation, even those loyal to him, leading them to turn against their erstwhile leader. Lute's furious commands fell on deaf ears as one brave Exorcist stepped forward to shield Ebony, inspiring others to follow suit. Moved to tears by this display of unity and courage, Ebony's hope soared—only to be shattered when the Exorcists' LED masks began to malfunction, subjecting them to excruciating pain. Controlled by Azrael's electric guitar, they were compelled to continue fighting against their will, trapped in a nightmarish struggle for their own bodies and minds. Ebony was the only Exorcist spared from the mind control however, due to her unique mask being crafted by her own hands, distinct from those donned by her comrades in arms..

Lute, brimming with hostility, initially directed her lethal intent towards Ebony until Vaggie courageously interposed herself, resolute in her determination to protect her friend. With a smirk, Lute shifted her focus, using Vaggie as a grim demonstration of the fate awaiting Ebony for her perceived betrayal. Engaging in a furious duel, Vaggie and Lute clashed with such ferocity that the very environment around them trembled and crumbled. As the battle raged on, Ebony attempted to assist Vaggie whenever possible, but Lute's relentless assaults repeatedly brought Ebony to the brink of death. Despite Ebony's efforts, Lute proved to be a formidable adversary, her strikes calculated and deadly, leaving Ebony with little opportunity to provide meaningful aid to her beleaguered friend.

Ebony resolved to aid Manco and Squish in their mission to remove the Exorcists' masks, thereby freeing them from Azrael's control. As Lute poised to deliver a fatal blow to Vaggie, the newly liberated Exorcists rallied to her defense, launching a collective assault against Lute. Despite her formidable resistance and the demise of several Exorcists at her hands, Lute ultimately succumbed to the sheer numbers arrayed against her. In a desperate bid to salvage the situation, she managed to flee, signaling Azrael to order a retreat to Heaven.

Refusing to concede defeat, Azrael attempted to obliterate the Hazbin Hotel, only to have his plans thwarted when his guitar was destroyed in the process. Seizing the opportunity, Vaggie impaled Azrael with his own instrument, rendering him vulnerable enough for Lux to intervene and strip the archangel of his powers. Meanwhile, Ebony and the Exorcists struggled to contain Lute as she tried to defend Azrael, who faced a similar fate as she was deprived of her angelic abilities.

In the aftermath of the harrowing battle, Extermination Day is cancelled and Ebony finds herself hailed as a hero by the liberated Exorcists, who hoist her up in jubilation, finally acknowledging her valor in facing off against them, Azrael, and Lute. Amidst the cheers, they present her with tokens of camaraderie, including playful punches to the arm and even a necklace crafted from a demon's disemboweled digestive tract, eliciting a mix of gratitude and revulsion from Ebony.

Approaching her with words of admiration, Vaggie commends Ebony for her courageous and steadfast actions, urging her not to let anyone diminish her worth as merely a pawn or weapon. Overwhelmed with emotion, Ebony embraces Vaggie tightly, their bond strengthened by the trials they've faced together. As Ebony bids farewell to the Hazbin Hotel crew, she joins the Exorcists on their return to Heaven, their destination fraught with uncertainty. On the way back, Ebony makes an astute and comedic inquiry about what the Exorcists are going to do in the future.

In "Exorcises in Redemption", Serenity and Saint Peter visit Haven, where they are quickly greeted by Ebony. Serenity is elated to see Ebony and gives her a hug, holding her hands and asking Ebony how things have been going in Haven. Ebony expresses concerns about the Exorcists' readiness to integrate into heavenly society despite their newfound freedom. Peter tries to reassure Ebony that they, as a trio, can help the Exorcists, but the trio's confidence wavered as they witnessed one Exorcist aggressively confronting and assaulting an ice cream vendor after they gave her the wrong ice cream flavor. Ebony, Serenity, and Peter watch the assault with their mouths agape.

Later, Serenity and Saint Peter assemble the Exorcists into a sanctum, including Ebony. Ebony offers support to Serenity and Saint Peter, nervously giving them a thumbs up even as the Exorcists curse at and boo them for tying to tame their violently urges ingrained into them by Azrael and Lute.

Eventually, Serenity and Peter realize that therapy is necessary to address the deep-seated psychological conditioning of the Exorcists. In a heartfelt exchange, Serenity, Ebony, and Peter challenge the Exorcists' beliefs, highlighting their inherent worth and advocating for change, reminding them of the good people they once were. Despite the Exorcists showing a willingness to change, the trio's hope is shattered when Metatron announces that the Exorcists have been called by their current leader, Adina, to return to Haven for training. The Exorcists excitedly cheer and fist-pump, excited to exterminate demons again; Serenity is enraged; Peter faints in defeat; and Ebony, exasperated, can only shout "oh, F*** me!!!".

In "You're Different", Ebony sneaks into the Exorcists' holding cells, carrying her weekly rations. She ensures no guards are nearby before looking into a sinner's cell and greeting him. The sinner, who appears malnourished and has only one eye, reacts with suspicion and hostility, assuming she's there to harm him further. Ebony clarifies that she's there to give him her rations, sliding the food under the door. The sinner is skeptical, accusing her of poisoning the food, but cautiously begins eating. He questions Ebony's motives, wondering how helping him benefits her, to which she responds that not all Exorcists are ruthless. The sinner, convinced there are no kind Exorcists, notices Ebony is different from her sisters-in-arms and doubts she's ever killed a demon. She admits she's not an active Exorcist, but a stable girl who prefers talking to others over violence.

The sinner, appreciating her kindness, advises her to leave before getting attached, predicting his imminent death. Ebony dismisses the idea of attachment, sharing that demons seemingly killed her mother, who was a medic who helped sinners in secret during the cleanse. The sinner, curious about her kindness despite her past, prompts Ebony to explain she doesn't hate sinners and believes no one should suffer from starvation.

The sinner warns her to harden her heart or risk a fate like her mother's. Ebony asserts her individuality, believing her mother would be proud of her actions. The sinner, admiring her spirit, expresses his support despite his bleak outlook. Ebony is touched and asks for his name, which he reveals as Slitz. They bond over shared acquaintances and humorous stories from past Exterminations, ending their conversation on a lighter, more friendly note as they laugh together.

Personality: Ebony is very outgoing, naïve, and somewhat socially awkward with big chaotic energy, making her stand out drastically from the other Exterminators. She very much wants to prove her worth as a way to honor her erased mother's memory, views all of the Exterminators as her "sisters", and is horrified by the thought of their sacrifices being in vain. With a bright, loud, and youthful tone of voice, she tries to be friends with everyone and tries to act as someone to lean on for the other soldiers, but has trouble connecting with them, who either ignore her, find her annoying due to her upbeat attitude, playfulness, inexperience, incompetence, or are just too grizzled to tolerate her.

Ebony is deeply compassionate, as shown by her giving her rations to the Exorcists' abused and starved demon captives, despite being given strict orders not to so much as pay them any mind and her only getting one pack of rations a week. She has a strong sense of right and wrong, choosing to help others because it aligns with her values, not because it benefits her directly. Additionally, despite being informed by her superiors'that sinners murdered her mother, Ebony doesn't harbor hatred towards all sinners, though she doesn't easily trust them either. She acknowledges the complexities of their actions and chooses to help them regardless of her painful past.

She is full of habits and quirks which tends to bother the other Exterminators, such as moving her legs and rocking back and forth whenever she is sitting, feeling the constant need to move, or not fully paying attention to whatever people are telling her and saying "ok!" in response to every lengthy order she is given to pretend that she was listening. Ebony is also quite a chatterbox, with the tendency to unknowingly go on long tangents about subjects or her interests, which she usually beats herself up for when she realizes what she is doing. She is very unserious and is a bit of a girlfailure, but is willing to die for her fellow warriors, and is compassionate and friendly.

Ebony is one of the few Exterminators that debated the meaning of the Extermination, though she initially only did this in secret or with people she thought she can confide in. She had a lot of very understandable questions and doubts which, if anything, challenged a lot of her higher-ups' "ideas" and plans. Despite her questioning why redeemed sinners cannot be allowed into Heaven, Ebony consistently rides along with the Exterminators because she wants to impress them. She is optimistic and, initially, simple-minded with the philosophy of simply going with the flow; while many of the Exterminators seek to control and oppress, Ebony simply did whatever would allow her to stay out of their way. When one soldier in her squadron professes the existential crisis of erasing souls, Ebony zones out or doesn't really absorb anything they say, whether it be because of her ADD or because she simply tries not to think about that kind of stuff.

Ebony can occasionally show a more sassy and cheeky side, using humor and mockery to get what she wants. She often brushed off Blade's threats and even teased her by mimicking her husky voice right in front of her. Ebony can also be sly, cunning and a bit mischievous, playfully manipulating Blade into peeling an apple for her by sarcastically highlighting her knife skills to goad her into actions. Despite her compassion, Ebony shows a willingness to tease and provoke those who are unkind to her.

While typically optimistic, Ebony does have some level of self-awareness as she knows that Lute and the other Exterminators think lowly of her, which motivates her to impress them even more.

Ebony is an animal lover. She especially loves horses, tending to the Heavenly Horses ridden by the Exterminators, cleaning them, doting on them constantly, and talking and confiding to them as if they were people. She is disgusted by animal cruelty, hating the way certain Exterminators treat their horses, and called out Blade for being overly harsh to her mount. Shortly after the Insurgency slaughtered her squad, Ebony still went back to retrieve the Heavenly Horses, rather than immediately return to Heaven or leaving the horses behind as her orders dictated.

Ebony is a bit of a tech whiz and is very passionate about arts and crafts. She built and designed her own mask "from scratch". She acknowledges that, as an angel, she could build her own things using magic, but likes to build them by hand as a way to challenge herself, as it is more rewarding. She loves telling people every last detail of her contraptions, and can go one for hours about merely one device.

Ebony often tries to mask her true personality with a confident and overly charming one so she can better befriend people. One of her greatest fears is that her true self will never be enough for everyone, and that they will only brush her off as being "weird" and too much for them to tolerate. She also struggles with self-worth as she knows she is not nearly as skilled as her fellow warriors, but still desperately wants to help them. When her entire squadron who she managed to bond with was killed on their black-ops mission, she was devastated and even said that she wished she died in their place since they were far more capable and useful than her.

Initially committed to pacifism, Ebony's initial compliancy changed upon learning Azrael and Lute's cruel treatment of Vaggie, who Ebony had met in her youth. Despite facing hostility and rejection from her former allies, Ebony persisted in her efforts to reason with them, driven by her belief in their inherent worth beyond being wholly devoted "groupies" of Azrael. During the War in War, she refused to accept the brutal realities of war if it meant having to kill the Exorcists, showing her compassionate nature. Throughout the war, she displayed courage in the face of danger, risking her life to protect both her friends and her ideals. She navigated a chaotic battlefield with determination, even when facing overwhelming odds, to get to the Exorcists and reason with them.

Her bravery was further shown by her willingness to confront Lute and Azrael directly, even as he attempted to manipulate and control the Exorcists into killing her. Ebony's actions inspired unity among the Exorcists and ultimately led to them rebelling against their commanders. In the aftermath of the war, Ebony still retained a sense of humor, appreciating the friendship offered by her liberated comrades, even if they are unconventional. Her bond with Vaggie is particularly strong, forged through shared experiences and mutual admiration.

Ultimately, despite initially being passive and compliant, Ebony learned to embrace her own worth and stand up for what she believes in, even in the face of extreme danger.

Despite her compassion, even Ebony has her limits when it comes to really icky sinners. While discussing with her squad which specific sinners they planned to kill in the next purge, Ebony showed a strong disgust for Valentino, calling him "creepy" and believing that the Exorcists were slacking since he hadn't been exterminated, showing that she does believe that certain sinners are worthy of Extermination.

Appearance: Ebony has looks nearly identical to her fellow Exterminators, being a monochrome-colored angel with grey fur, two large wings, black, goat-like horns on her head, and a halo that sports a central gem and 3 smaller crystals on both sides. The only superficial difference between Ebony and the other Exterminators is that the eyes and mouth on her mask are a blue color (rather than the standard red or white), seemingly to denote her low rank.

Ebony's mask is very expressive and capable of changing emotions to match her own, such as smiling, frowning, or creating comical, swirly eyes and a squiggly mouth whenever she is confused. Every time her expression changes, her mask creates a glitch effect in between the change.

Powers and Abilities: Natural Powers

• Angelic Power: Ebony is an angel and therefore a very powerful being, naturally, with her angelic power allowing her to potentially smite demonic entities with relative ease.

  • Flight: Ebony can fly quickly through the air using her large wings. She can also use her wings to hover, glide, or soften her landings.

  • Immortality: As an angel, Ebony possesses an indefinite lifespan, allowing her to effectively live forever unless she is killed with a angelic weapon. She is still a bit young by angel standards and had yet to stop aging.

    • Nigh-Invulnerability: TBA

  • Photokinesis: Ebony has a strong connection with light and can manipulate and shape it to her desires. While escaping the Insurgency's factory with the injured Sable, Ebony inadvertently created a flashbang that allowed her to temporarily escape from the dazed gang members.

Abilities

• Combat Skills: As an Exterminator, Ebony should possess, at least, rudimentary combat abilities.

• Craftsmanship: Ebony is passionate about arts and crafts, and greatly enjoys building many gizmos and contraptions. She built and designed her own mask, creating a near-perfect replica of the standard Exterminator mask. She learned how to build Exterminators masks from watching her mother tinker with and repair the damaged masks worn by the Exorcists.

• Weapon Proficiency: Ebony possesses rudimentary prowess with various bladed weapons.

Equipment

• Exorcist helmet: Like the other Exorcists, Ebony has a magical LED mask that is able to convey her emotions and move along with her actual faces. Her mask is different from the other Exorcists' mask, with more cartoonish facial expressions as well as lacking the link to Azrael's guitar, making it impossible for him to control her like the other Exorcists.

  • Omnidirectional Sensors: While showing her mask to Charlie's Angels, Ebony claimed that her mask has omnidirectional sensors. This was shown when her mask alerted her to Azrael's attempt to kill her from behind in the war in Hell.

  • X-Ray Vision: While showing off her mask to Charlie's Angels, Ebony claimed that her mask has X-ray vision.

Relationships: Sable

In the short time they knew each other, Sable was something of a big sister figure to Ebony and initially the only Exterminator she has managed to befriend. When Ebony attempted to impress the Exterminators by telling false stories about her mother, Sable saw through the ruse and told Ebony that she does not need to pretend to be someone else to impress them. She then comforted Ebony over insecurities, telling her that their whole squadron were all weird and that they weren't perfect and had their own quirks and flaws, and that she is not alone in feeling left out. They quickly became friends after this, with Sable dying to save Ebony from the Insurgency's assault and telling Ebony in her dying breath to escape the life of an Exterminator before she suffers an unfortunate fate. Sable's death affected Ebony greatly, who began to wish she had been killed in Sable's place. Ebony adopted Sable's horse, Aurora, following her death.

Blade

While on their missions together, Ebony and Blade were shown to be a highly contrasting, but oddly fun duo that play off of their differences. The two have very different personalities, Ebony being cheerful and empathetic while Blade is uncaring and ruthless. Ebony overall didn't seem to take Blade very seriously and was surprisingly not scared of her, even when Balde was threatening her. She attempted to befriend Blade, while the latter constantly rejected these efforts and countered it with her trademark aggression and threats, even hissing at Ebony when Sable was introducing her. Ebony has a habit of misinterpreting or brushing off Blade's threats with surprising nonchalance or witty remark.

Ebony tried to befriend Blade using humor and lighthearted banter, attempting to win Blade over with a series of knife-related jokes. Blade intensely disliked Ebony, seeing her as an insult to what the Exorcists stand for and viewing her attitude as a trivialization of their work.

Ebony strongly disproves of Blade's harsh and abusive treatment of her horse, Snowy. When Ebony confronted her on it, Blade threatened to cut Ebony's "pretty" lips, "pretty" face, and breasts off if she kept speaking with her. Humorously, Ebony misinterprets Blade’s violent threats as flirting, which Blade strongly denied.

Ebony sometimes enjoyed teasing and mocking Blade, using humor and sly remarks to push her buttons in a flippant and playful way, such as goading Blade into peeling an apple for her by sarcastically mocking her knife skills, providing Blade with an "opportunity" to prove her wrong while also giving Ebony what she wants.

Vaggie

When Ebony returned Charlie's Angels to the hotel, Vaggie approached Ebony amidst a crowd, revealing that they already knew each other. Ebony then recounted her childhood meeting during a trip to Haven, where when she was a child, aspiring to be an Exorcist, excitedly showed off her self-made mask to Vaggie. Despite Vaggie's reservations about Ebony's career choice, she masks her unease and resigns to praising Ebony's talents. However, their interaction was abruptly interrupted by Lute, who violently reprimanded Vaggie in front of Ebony. After witnessing Lute's aggression towards Vaggie, young Ebony, showing her compassion, extended a helping hand to the bruised Vaggie, asking if she was alright. Vaggie, appreciating Ebony's support and trying to make the situation not seem as bad as it was, lightly told young Ebony to consider a different path than an Exorcist, leaving a lasting impression on her.

After reuniting with Vaggie in her adulthood, - and despite her obligation to be in Haven - Ebony chose to remain in Hell to engage in a heartfelt conversation with Vaggie, seeking to understand her circumstances better. In the hotel's library, the two engaged in a long conversation, where Vaggie bravely opened up to Ebony about the traumatic events of her past, including defending herself against her abusive father and being manipulated by Azrael into Heaven. As Vaggie recounted her experiences of mistreatment from Lute and misogyny from Azrael within the Exorcists, Ebony listened attentively, empathizing with her suffering. Vaggie's revelations deeply impacted Ebony, who was left speechless for a moment before apologizing sincerely for the pain Vaggie endured. Vaggie, in turn, articulated her reluctance towards Ebony becoming an Exorcist, stemming from her own traumatic experiences and cautioning Ebony against involvement with the Exorcists, hoping for Ebony to understand why she said what she said.

Despite their differing perspectives on the possibility of reforming the Exorcists, Ebony clung on to hope, while Vaggie had a more pessimistic view, telling Ebony to avoid the Exorcists for her own safety.

Ebony and Vaggie's relationship further developed throughout the conflict with Azrael and the Exorcists, which quickly spiraled into a war. Initially, they both stood together with Charlie and other allies, attempting to reason with Azrael. As tensions escalate into full-blown conflict, Ebony and Vaggie - using their knowledge as Exorcists themselves - worked together to provide crucial intelligence about the Exorcists' tactics to Hell's forces, despite Ebony's commitment to pacifism.

Ebony's realization that Azrael was using the Exorcists as sacrificial pawns deeply affects her, leading her to defy her pacifist stance to protect her former comrades. Vaggie tried to offer support, telling Ebony that war in this scenario is a necessary consensus, even if it meant they had to kill the Exorcist army. However, Ebony defied Vaggie and remained resolute in her desire to protect her "sisters" among the Exorcists. Ebony ran into the battlefield to get to where the Exorcists' position was, to Vaggie's frustration.

Despite her frustration, Vaggie followed Ebony into the battlefield, determined to keep her safe as she appealed to the Exorcists. Vaggie saves Ebony's life from Azrael, using her spear to black Azrael's potentially fatal attack that was meant for Ebony.

In the aftermath of the battle, Vaggie expressed admiration for Ebony's courage and reaffirms her worth beyond being a pawn or weapon. Their bond deepens as they embraced, having faced the trials of war together.

Tory

Tory and Ebony have a little brother-big sister-type dynamic, and it is implied that they have known each other for some time.

When Tory, in a state of panic, confided in Ebony about he dangerous secret of Adina's deceit he discovered in the Heavenly Court, Ebony quickly shifted from lighthearted to serious, showing deep concern for his well-being. Despite her initial surprise and confusion, Ebony took immediate action to calm Tory and even protected him, risking her own life in the process, when she realized he was in danger.

Enemies

Lute

Lute was Ebony's superior and commander. Ebony initially respected Lute as her superior - completely unaware that Lute was the killer of her mother -, but was also greatly intimidated by her. Ebony does seem to be aware of the fact that Lute dislikes her. Because of this, she tried to please her commander as best as she could and believed that she must win Lute over, which only lead to her falling victim to Lute's unrealistic expectations.

Ebony's once-glowing perception of Lute shattered upon discovering the depth of her cruelty, such as sending Ebony, along with several Exorcists, into a suicide mission while claiming it was a "scouting mission", aimed at purging the legion of its liabilities. Moreover, hearing about Lute and Azrael's ruthless and evil mistreatment of Vaggie added to her disillusionment.

Amidst the chaos of the War in Hell, Ebony opposed Lute and Azrael despite the former's brutal threats to make her die a painful death. Ebony was appalled by their tactics of sacrificing Exorcists as shields against the onslaught of Hell's forces. Her horror fueled her to spark a rebellion within the Exorcists ranks, rallying the other Exorcists against the genocidal duo. With a determined effort, Ebony provided crucial aid to Vaggie in confronting and ultimately defeating Lute, bringing about the downfall of her mother's killer.

Trivia: Her theme song would either be "Break the Ice" by Jingle Punks, or "Angel With a Shotgun" by The Cab.

• She is an autistic-coded character and is strongly implied to have ADD, which is shown through several of her habits.

  • She rocks back and forth and fidgets when sitting down, feeling the constant need to move.

  • She tends to zone out when people are explaining something lengthy to her, saying affirmations afterward to pretend as if she was listening.

  • While executing orders, she tends to forget minute things - or generally forgets people's names - even if it was said to her moments before.

  • She feels the need to hide behind a confident and overly appealing personality that is much different than her actual one so that more people will accept her, otherwise known as "masking".

• Ebony is one of two characters in the series confirmed to be autistic, the other being Vox.

• Unlike most Exterminators, Ebony wears a blue-colored mask to denote her low rank.

  • Ebony's mask is not the same type of mask worn by the other Exterminators. Rather, it is a mask which she crafted herself, hence why it is blue-colored and looks much less menacing than the masks worn by the other Exterminators.

• Ebony loves building things and is great at arts and crafts, hence how she was able to build her own functioning Exterminator mask, which she picked up from watching her mother repair the Exorcists' damaged masks.

• At one point, Ebony claims that she was a choir kid.

• Her Divinegram username is "ebnythexterminator".

  • Her Divinegram bio reads "💀 exorcisin' and vibin' 😎".

• Ebony was originally intended to die in "Extermination Day: Part 3" at the hands of Azrael. Mid-Chapter, the series' authors eventually agreed against it as they felt killing such a wholesome character felt too grim and mean-spirited.