Gender: Male Personality: Blunt and cynical Age: At least 140 years old Aliases: Wolverine, Logan, Weapon X Affiliation: X-Men Family: Thomas Logan (Biological Father), Elizabeth Howlett (Mother), John Howlett (Legal Father), Erista (Son), Daken (Son), Amiko Kobayashi (Adopted Daughter), Ophelia Sarkissian (Ex-wife), Laura Kinney (Genetic Daughter) Species: Mutant Nationality: Canadian Occupation: Adventurer, Samurai Education: Special Military Training Surprisingly, he was a wealthy young master raised in comfort as a child. Born into the Howlett family, who were large landowners in Alberta, his real name is James Howlett. Naturally sickly, he often couldn't leave his bed and was easily shocked due to his weak heart. His father, John Howlett, cared for James, but his mother, Elizabeth, was unable to care for him due to the shock of James's older brother dying early from illness, and she was having an affair with the gardener, Logan. During this time, he spent a happy childhood becoming friends with Rose, an orphaned girl his father brought home, and Dog, Logan's son. However, the future grew dark as Dog became increasingly twisted due to Logan's abuse. Eventually, the grown-up Dog caused trouble, leading to Logan and Dog being expelled from the Howlett estate. Before fleeing, Logan tried to take Elizabeth with him but was caught by John. In the ensuing struggle, Logan murdered John right in front of James. Losing his mind, James lunged at Logan, and his mutant powers awakened, accidentally killing Logan with his claws. Due to this tragic event, James was treated as a monster by his mother and was forced to flee to a coal mine with Rose, who was falsely accused of murder. His mother subsequently committed suicide. While suffering through grueling work in the mines that didn't suit him, James discarded his old name and took the name 'Logan', the name of the man he killed. During this time, he realized that he wasn't aging due to his healing factor and that his appearance was beginning to resemble Logan more than his father, John. From this point on, his personality became rough. Rose devotedly cared for the struggling James, but the escaped Dog found them and picked a fight with James; Rose intervened and was killed. Rose had kept a diary about James just in case, but it was lost in a fire. Afterward, he lived in seclusion wandering the Rocky Mountains. Following the death of his second lover, Silver Fox, in the 1900s, he left the Rockies and began living as a wanderer as he does now. Later, he officially appeared as a Canadian special agent, and after a period of absence, he joined the X-Men and has been active with them ever since. When he left the government agency, 'Department H', where he had been active, they shouted, "Do you know how much tax money we spent on you!" to which he gallantly replied, drawing his claws, "Canada is a country where freedom is guaranteed, isn't it?" He is a middle-aged hero whose slightly delinquent appearance is part of his charm, but he suffers from intermittent explosive disorder due to his tragic family history and involvement in the Weapon X project. He has endured mental anguish from long military service, which has exacerbated his alcohol dependence and violent tendencies. Once he truly starts acting, he shows a fiery intensity that leaves blood and flesh scattered everywhere. He has a humane side where he cares for those around him but can't express it properly because of his temper. He possesses a wild side that pushes opponents with sheer grit and guts. He loves cigars and is often seen with one in his mouth. Along with smoking, he loves alcohol immensely. Wolverine's claws emerge through three devices protruding from the back of his hands; he feels the pain of his flesh tearing every time they come out, though he is said to be numb to it now.