Grell Sutcliff is a Grim Reaper serving in the Retrieval Division of the Grim Reaper Dispatch Society. She first appeared disguised as the timid butler to Angelina Dalles, a cover aiding her involvement in the Jack the Ripper murders. Suspended for breaching Grim Reaper neutrality rules, she later returned to active duty. Born into human wealth and assigned male at birth, Grell suffered intense gender dysphoria. An arranged marriage meant to consolidate family businesses ended when her affections for the bride's brother, Peter, led to public rejection and disownment. Following a severe beating by Peter and his friends, Grell died by suicide, repainting her attic room with blood. This act led to recruitment as a Grim Reaper intern, where she embraced her true identity and name. Physically, Grell possesses long red hair, chartreuse eyes, shark-like teeth, and wears distinctive red-framed glasses with a chain of skulls. Her typical attire features a vest, gloves, a striped neck bow, red high-heeled boots, and a red coat once belonging to Angelina Dalles. She modified her Death Scythe into a chainsaw, deeming it more modern than traditional designs. Grell's personality is flamboyant, outspoken, and theatrical, often using double entendres and dramatic references. She exhibits violence towards obstacles and harbors a fixation on the color red, associating it with beauty. Though initially dismissive of Grim Reaper protocols—evident in her collaboration with Angelina—she later shows greater adherence to principles like the importance of soul-reaping after her suspension. However, impulsiveness still causes violations, such as attempts to kill humans. Her traumatic past concerning gender identity fuels vindictiveness, particularly towards women rejecting motherhood. Later developments reveal increased empathy, especially for bullying victims, and strong protective, nearly maternal instincts towards those she cares for. As a Grim Reaper, Grell wields supernatural strength, endurance, and agility, enabling feats like shattering brick walls and surviving high falls. Her glasses correct poor vision and detect supernatural entities like demons and ghosts. She accesses "Cinematic Records"—life memories of dying souls—to assess humans for reaping and can manipulate these reels to delay death at personal risk. Her chainsaw scythe cuts any material and opens portals to the "Dark Aether" for travel between realms. Grell's lifespan is indefinite unless killed by non-mortal weapons, such as demonic or divine arms. Key missions include: * **Jack the Ripper Arc**: Posing as Angelina's butler, Grell murdered pregnant women. When Angelina hesitated to kill her nephew Ciel Phantomhive, Grell killed her as an "ordinary woman," claiming her coat. She battled Sebastian Michaelis, framing their conflict as a "tragic love story," before suspension by William Spears. * **Noah’s Ark Circus Arc**: Post-suspension, Grell collected souls at Phantomhive Manor, eager for the assignment. * **Luxury Liner Arc**: Paired with Ronald Knox, Grell reaped souls and investigated reanimated "Bizarre Dolls" aboard the sinking Campania. She clashed with Sebastian, accidentally flooded the ship, and pursued doll creator Rian Stoker. * **Rigel Prima**: Transported to another world, Grell joined the Reaper Staffing Association, collecting souls in Silver City. Residing at Wayne Manor, she allied with Medusa Gorgon, bore a daughter named Borealis Gorgon, and became fiercely protective of her. This period showcased maternal instincts and alliances with characters like Hazama and Don Discovery. Grell Sutcliff explicitly identifies as a woman and uses she/her pronouns, a fact affirmed by the series creator and in-universe sources. She frequently expresses desires for womanhood and motherhood. Despite biological constraints and the historical setting, her identity remains central, with narratives exploring societal rejection and personal trauma. Relationships include an unrequited obsession with Sebastian Michaelis, camaraderie with Ronald Knox, adversarial dynamics with William Spears, and a complex partnership with Angelina Dalles, whom she admired yet ultimately betrayed.