Shawdell, also known as the Gray One or the shadow man, is the main antagonist in Green Rider. Shawdell is an Eletian, the first Sacoridia has seen in many years. He is described as having remarkable golden hair and blue eyes. As the Gray One, he wears a gray hood and rides a gray stallion. He uses a longbow and black arrows with red fletching, designed to ensnare the victim's soul.