Hisoka Morow

"Those eyes. That look. That spirit... I can't wait... To break you."

- Hisoka

Hisoka is one of the main antagonists from the manga, Hunter x Hunter.

Appearance
Hisoka's appearance resembles that of a clown or a jester. His appearance and outfit changes every arc. He is tall, light skinned, and well toned.

Personality
Hisoka is portrayed as a hedonistic, self-serving man. He has an insane bloodlust and enjoys fighting strong opponents. While he does like Gon, Killua, and many others, he has stated that for him, what is valuable one day could easily become trash the next, and he will not hesitate to kill anyone should they not meet his standards. He kills people regardless of age or sex, but only those that he deems "worthy". In a way, he is more amoral than evil, despite his sociopathic and malevolent nature.

History
Hisoka is introduced as an applicant for the Hunter Exam, one of the most powerful contenders. He failed the exam last year, but only because he nearly killed a proctor. Along the way, he encounters Gon and takes an interest in him. He becomes somewhat protective of Gon, saying that the boy is his target only.

When Gon and Killua reach the 200th floor in Heaven's Arena, Hisoka stops them, and offers to fight Gon if he can win a match on the 200th floor. Hisoka then fights Kastro. At first, Hisoka plays around, and it seems like Kastro has the upper hand, with one of Hisoka's arms missing. Then, he kills Kastro, and reveals himself to be a member of the Phantom Troupe. He later pays Machi, a fellow member of the Phantom Troupe, to reattach his missing arm.

Enhanced Strength
Hisoka was ranked 3rd in the Phantom Troupe for physical strength, being capable of shattering rocks and incapaciting powerful fighters with just a finger.

High Intellect
Hisoka is arguable one of the smartest characters in the series. Hisoka is quite observent and is a master strategist, being able to guess an opponent's strength merely by looking at them. He is able to predict his opponent's attacks before they even occur, enabling him to win numerous battles.

Texture Surprise
Hisoka can alter his appearance by attaching his aura to any thin surface, such as paper. However, this trick fails easily once physical contact is made.