Oni (Mortal Kombat)

The Oni (sometimes known as Onis) are a vicious race of demonic beings that inhabit the Netherrealm and one of the many known speicies in the Mortal Kombat universe.

Background
The Oni appear as large monstrous creatures possessing sharp claws, wild hair and usually two long horns growing from the sides of their heads though appear to mostly human in shape. Despite this being the case, there are some that are more ape-like and burly with glowing yellow eyes. This description is referring to an oni like Moloch.

The Oni are said to roam the wastelands of the Netherrealm, always on the search for souls to torment for their own sick pleasure. Those that dwelled on Shang Tsung's island appeared to demonstrate cannibalism by eating their dead. Larger more powerful members of the Oni are known as an Oni Warlord.

History
Though most Oni inhabit the Netherrealm, some roamed within Shang Tsung's Island in Earthrealm and Outworld's Living Forest where they consumed any unwary trespassers.

Considering the different appearances of Oni, its possible that there are either multiple species or most have different appearances from one another.

Members

 * Drahmin
 * Moloch
 * Quan Chi (formerly)

Trivia

 * The term Oni comes from the demons of the same name in Japanese folklore.
 * Quan Chi was once an Oni, until he became a demon with his mastery over sorcery.
 * The common Oni in Deception is dressed like Quan Chi from Deadly Alliance onwards.
 * In Mortal Kombat (2011), some Oni can be seen in the background of Goro's Lair.