A billionaire inventor and weapons builder, Tony Stark’s superhero persona, Iron Man, is every bit as innovative, charismatic, and quick-witted as he is.

Despite a temper that often leads to fits of rage, Wolverine displays a deep loyalty for those he can trust.

While Bruce Wayne is often characterized as a wealthy socialite, Batman is a mysterious loner, who uses his intelligence, drive, and resources to fight crime.

A strong warrior and princess of the Amazons, Diana is an empathetic and honest person with a strong sense of righteousness and courage.

With a strong moral compass, Captain America is respectful and modest — as well as patriotic, of course.

Known for her blunt, cynical nature, Jessica Jones is incredibly strong and resilient, as well as guarded.

Unpredictable and often hilarious, Deadpool keeps his eyes on the prize and always keeps his enemies guessing.

With the ability to shapeshift, Mystique is often seen as mysterious and enigmatic. She’s also intensely loyal and sometimes impulsive.

Quiet and insightful, Black Panther displays a controlled confidence, sharp discipline and a ruthlessness when it comes to protecting what is important to him.

When Robert Bruce Banner loses his temper, watch out. He transforms into the Hulk: an unstoppable force of destruction, and nothing will stand in his way.

The wolf is seen in some cultures as a symbol of loyalty, trust, and family.

While a lion may represent many things, this “king of the jungle” is commonly thought of for its strength, courage, and leadership.

With its top-down view of the world, the hawk is known for its insight. Some cultural traditions also associate the hawk with protection from enemies.

The bear is often used as a warrior’s symbol; one of strength, power, and bravery.

Living among its kind in giant hives, the bee has come to symbolize community, working together, and celebration.

This bold creature is often used to represent self-confidence, leadership, and optimism.

Intelligent and fun-loving, the dolphin represents self-confidence, playfulness, and humor.

Slow and steady, the long-lived turtle often is seen as a symbol of wisdom, endurance, and patience.

The mythological unicorn tends to be a symbol for innocence, chastity, and uniqueness.

Another mythological creature, the dragon has appeared in East Asian cultures as a symbol of power, luck, and strength.

Machines can include the strength of freight train, steadfastness of a clock, the super-intelligence of a computer, and more.

Elements include the flexible wind, refreshing and cleansing water, firm and steadfast earth, and passionate fire.

From joy to anger to anticipation, Alter Egos can be fashioned after a singular emotion when stepping onto the Field of Play.

Different locations can inspire different identities, such as an awe-inspiring mountain top, a down-to-earth library, a mysterious desert island, or an industrious factory.

Adapting certain abilities can help focus an Alter Ego, such as freeing flight, powerful strength, and distancing force fields.

Alter Egos can embody certain ideas, such as beauty, mystery, peace, or war.

Alter Egos may be distilled down to a single characteristic, such as determination, warm-heartedness, devotion, or self-control.

Some Alter Egos represent a value, such as loyalty, empathy, hard work, intelligence, or honor.

Instead of a specific character from an existing story, Alter Egos can represent an archetype such as the hero, rebel, villain, jester, leader, or sage.

A common method of defining the moral compass of a character in role playing games, an Alter Ego may be lawful, neutral, or chaotic iterations of good and evil.

One of the most prominent basketball players of his generation, LeBron James never shies away from the spotlight and is known for his strong leadership skills and ability to work well in a team.

Quarterback for the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is known for being a strong leader with an upbeat personality who advocates for his team.

Outgoing, cheerful, and motivational, Tony Hawk inspires others to succeed.

Brazilian soccer star and legend, Pelé is remembered for his ability to improvise, unparalleled skill, and upbeat attitude.

Boxing champion Muhammad Ali is known for his courage and physical prowess in the ring, as well as his generosity and humility outside of it.

The world’s leading name in tennis, Serena Williams is unapologetic, fierce, and competitive.

One of the most well-known names in MMA fighting, Ken Shamrock is known for his perseverance, dedication, and tenacity.

Down-to-earth, realistic, and with a dry sense of humor, Simone Biles is one of the most decorated female gymnasts in the world.

As the first woman to ever climb The Nose of El Capitan without ropes, Lynn Hill can be looked to as someone who defies norms, with a sense of commitment and fearlessness.

An environmentalist and activist for gender equality in surfing, Bianca Valenti is passionate, courageous, and committed to the causes she represents.