The true name and identity of this warrior are unknown.
He has shown distrust and hatred against Sub-Zero from time to time.
This is because Scorpion is been killed in his life by Sub-Zero.
He wants to live again and will do everything to live again.
First he served Shao Kahn.
Then he wanted to steel the amulet of Shinnok from Sub-Zero.
Now he serves Shinnok, because Shinnok promised to give him back his life.