User blog comment:M(G)P/Alternate Universe Challange No 5/@comment-4047476-20130208083938

Arachnid Peter Parker suffered a harsh upbringing in children’s homes after his aunt and uncle were killed in a car accident. At fifteen, he gained spider-powers from a radioactive bite. Without Ben Parker to help him understand responsibility, he gradually started using his powers for shadier and shadier means. Over the years, he began to build up a criminal empire from almost nothing, whilst being a highly successful photographer to most of the city. His empire eventually spanned much of New York, with his base in never appearing to be anything more than a photographer’s studio. Recently, his agency has taken a hit from a masked crime fighter, really businessman Wilson Fisk

Iron Fist Daniel Rand is one of Demon’s main men. He doesn’t agree with the crime but owes his life to Murdock so works for him.

Cage Luke Cage’s invulnerability makes him the main enforcer of the group, ruthlessly dealing with all who oppose them.

Demon Matt Murdock grew up in the same children’s homes as Arachnid after his father was killed in a back street fight. Blinded at twelve, he acts as the team’s legal advisor as well as one of their best information gatherers.

Elektra A Hand-trained assassin, Elektra works for the group on an on-off basis, depending on whether or not she’s sleeping with Demon at the time.

Black Cat Felicia Hardy met Arachnid when they were both trying to steal the same item. She now is a member of the group, their main thief, who tries her best to ignore the more shady aspects of the criminal activities.