Shadowdancer Janil is a 21-year-old puma who stands 5'9" and weighs 150 lbs. She has the standard Felid abilities. Her skills include martial arts and athletics, and she's had a temporary romantic liasion with Caroshi that's now past.

Janil was inspired by Warrant's song, "32 Pennies", and specifically the line "dancing with my shadow/and I let my shadow lead". Her name was borrowed heavily from lead singer Jani Lane's moniker as well.