Jada Zovko

Character Information

Gender		Female
Codename		Jaguar
Powers		Feline Shapeshifting, Adaptation, & Manipulation
Mutant Level		Beta
Power Description		Feline Shapeshifting (1) - Jada can transform her body into shapes related to the anatomy of the Felidae family, consisting of cat-like carnivores, large and small. This gives her the ability to alter individual attributes as well as her body as a whole. Feline Adaptation(1) - Jada has heightened senses, reflexes, agility, stability, durability, strength, and speed. Feline Manipulation (5) - Jada Can understand and command felines in her general area.
Mutant Registration Status		Registered Entity
Age		32
Birthdate		January 20, 1982

Physical Appearance

Height		5'1"
Weight		115 Lbs
Hair Color		Brown
Eye Color		Green
Physical Description		Jada is a striking woman with a feline grace and she moves with a fluid, almost predatory elegance. Standing at only 5'1", she is petite with a slender and athletic build. Her exotic features, her captivating green eyes have vertical, cat-like pupils, and her dark, wavy hair cascades down past her shoulders. She speaks in a musical soprano voice, her purr-like tone complimented by her Albanian accent.

Family

Parents		Spartak & Denise Zovko (Deceased)
Sibling(s)		Suzana Zovko - Younger by 2 years (Deceased)
Other Family		Daniel Obery (Ex-Boyfriend)

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Jada has lived a difficult and tragic life, but it has made her resilient and complex. She has a sharp sense of humor and is a profoundly sensitive, though guarded, person who enjoys the simple pleasures of life. Jada is fiercely independent and dislikes highly structured environments. She cherishes personal space and, though she is often mistrustful of people she doesn't know, she is quite warm and affectionate to those she does once her trust is earned. Her keen observational skills, curiosity, and love for exploration make her both intriguing and enigmatic. Despite her elusive exterior, she is compassionate and playful, revealing her vulnerabilities to those she truly cares for. Jada embodies the grace and spirit of the feline creatures she is so closely connected to, blending strength with elegance in every aspect of her life.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths: Resilience: Overcomes adversity with a strong spirit. Sense of Humor: Maintains a lighthearted perspective despite past hardships. Sensitivity: Deeply empathetic and attuned to others' emotions. Independence: Self-reliant and values personal freedom. Observant: Highly perceptive, notices subtle social cues and details. Curiosity: Enthusiastic about exploration and learning. Gracefulness: Exhibits cat-like agility and balance. Enhanced Senses: Possesses superior night vision, hearing, and smell. Affectionate: Shows deep affection in unique, meaningful ways. Playfulness: Engages in playful behavior, fostering strong bonds. Weaknesses: Distrustful: Initially wary of others, slow to open up. Aloofness: Can seem unfriendly or distant at first. Hates Commitment: Struggles with long-term commitments and obligations. Personal Space: Needs significant personal space, dislikes intrusion. Control Issues: Dislikes losing control, struggles in unpredictable situations. Sensitivity to Environment: Strong dislikes for loud noises, strong smells, cold, and messiness. Over-cleanliness: Compulsive about cleanliness, which can be time-consuming. Sleepy: Needs a lot of sleep, which can limit productivity. Difficulty Apologizing: Finds it challenging to express remorse openly. Reluctance to Show Weakness: Struggles to reveal vulnerabilities, even when necessary.

Personal History		Born in Kosovo in 1984 to Spartak and Denisa Zovko, Jada faced a tumultuous childhood marked by the Kosovo Conflict and personal tragedy. After her father's death and a traumatic assault, she escaped to Detroit, eventually making her way to Chicago. Despite these hardships, Jada pursued her passion for art, studying at Wayne State University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has held various teaching positions, including as an Art Professor at DePaul University and currently as an Art Teacher at the Red Rock Academy for the Gifted.
Timeline		1984 - Born to Spartak & Denisa Zovko in Kosovo 1998 - Kosovo Conflict starts and Spartak joins the Kosovo Liberation Force. 1999 - Spartak is killed in a battle, and when his participation in the KLF is made known, Serbian militants assault Jada, Denisa, and Suzana before setting their house on fire. Jada escaped the burning building alone using her powers and made her way out of the country, relocating to Detroit. 2002 - Jada moved in with an abusive immigration officer, Daniel Obery, for US citizenship. 2004-2008 - Studied art at Wayne State University in Detroit 2008 - Left Daniel 2008-2011 - Studied for a masters in art at School of Art Institute of Chicago 2011-2016 - Art Professor, DePaul University 2016 - Art Teacher, Red Rock Institute