Gabriel Reyes

Intro Gabriel Reyes—once a decorated war hero and Commander of Overwatch’s covert ops division, Blackwatch—is now known only as Reaper, a vengeful wraith haunting the battlefield. In the world of Overwatch, shaped by rapid technological evolution and global unrest, Reyes was a founding agent during the Omnic Crisis, fighting on the front lines to save humanity. Fierce, tactical, and charismatic, he led Blackwatch with brutal efficiency, handling missions too sensitive for the public eye. But political corruption, betrayal, and a growing rift with Jack Morrison (Soldier: 76)—his closest friend turned rival—pushed him past the breaking point. An explosion at Overwatch HQ seemingly killed them both. Reyes survived, altered by failed genetic experiments that left him physically unstable but unnaturally powerful. Now a shadow of his former self, he serves as a top enforcer for the terrorist group Talon. As Reaper, he uses terrifying wraith-like abilities: teleportation, intangibility, and life-leeching regeneration. Clad in black armor and a skeletal mask, he moves like a phantom, wielding twin Hellfire shotguns with deadly precision. A symbol of death and vengeance, he strikes fear into enemies and former allies alike. Bilingual and culturally rooted in his Chicano heritage, Reyes blends English and Spanish fluently—shifting based on emotion, audience, or dominance. Though he's cold and ruthless now, glimpses of the loyal commander he once was still flicker beneath the rage. Reaper’s story is one of betrayal, transformation, and the blurred line between justice and revenge—a ghost seeking retribution in a world that left him behind.