First appearing in Mortal Kombat 3, Kabal was a mysterious warrior who had survived an attack by one of Shao Kahn's extermination squads. The attack left Kabal horribly disfigured, surviving only by use of artificial respirators. Once able to fight, Kabal teamed up with Earthrealm's warriors as a force for good, to help put an end to Shao Kahn's attack.
Unknown to his fellow Earthrealm warriors, Kabal was a member of the Black Dragon clan, before the attack by Shao Kahn's extermination squad, but surviving the attack had given Kabal a new outlook on life, and he decided to fight on the side of good.
However, sometime leading up to the events of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Kabal was attacked and seriously wounded by Mavado, a leading member of the Red Dragon clan. His body was later found by Havik, who helped heal Kabal's injuries. Havik tries to convince Kabal to restore the Black Dragon clan to its former greatness. Although previously vowing to help put an end to crime and injustice, Kabal agrees to Havik's wishes and returns to his old ways. He recruits Kobra and Kira. Believing this will help restore the Black Dragon's reputation, the three join Havik to help fight against the enemies of the Dragon King.
In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Kabal confronts Taven after he defeats Kobra and offers him a chance to join the Black Dragon. Taven refuses, and the two do battle against one another. Eventually, Taven is victorious over Kabal and leaves him for dead in the Botan Jungle.
Alignment:
Alignment: Evil
Mortal Kombat 3

As a chosen warrior, his identity is a mystery to all. It is believed he is a survivor of a attack by Shao Kahn's extermination squads. As a result, he is viciously scarred, kept alive by artificial respirators and a rage for ending Shao Kahn's conquest.
Mortal Kombat: Deception

I had left the Black Dragon and all that it stood for... but to some I would forever remain associated with that despicable organization. Eventually the Red Dragon clan found me, and I was defeated by Mavado. He left me for dead and took my hookswords as his trophies. As the life trickled from my body, a stranger rescued me: a cleric of Chaos who called himself Havik. He convinced me to return my clan to its former glory. Never again will I deny my devotion to the Black Dragon.
Inspired by Havik, I set out to find and kill Mavado of the Red Dragon. His organization is secretive, but not invisible. It feels good to have hookswords in my hands once again. I have since recruited young, skillful warriors to fill the ranks of of the Black Dragon clan. I will now lead my fellow Dragons to Outworld, where Havik has a task for us. It will be an excellent opportunity to test the abilities of my young comrades -- and weed out the weak ones.
Mortal Kombat (2011)

Once a member of the Black Dragon clan, Kabal gave up his life of crime and put his fighting skills to more positive uses. He joined the New York City police force to kombat the underworld element he once served. This transition helped ease the pain of dark memories. But when New York was invaded he underwent another transformation--one that would afflict him physically. Severely injured in battle, he is doomed to wear a life support system forever.
Mortal Kombat 11

Fleet-footed Black Dragon enforcer. Kabal's sprinting speed is only outpaced by his greed. He was a rookie cop until Kano tempted him to sell out his police department for cash money and a spot in the Black Dragon. Kabal has run down anyone who's crossed Kano ever since.
Mortal Kombat 3

After returning from near death, Kabal swears revenge against his attackers. He fights alongside the other Earth warriors. When he defeats Motaro and the mighty Shao Kahn, he proves that he truly is the chosen one.
Before the invasion, Kabal lived a life of crime. He was once a member of the Black Dragon along with Kano. Now Kabal devotes his life to fighting injustice: he will give crime's inner circles a new a reason to fear.
Mortal Kombat: Deception

Havik had given Kabal's new Black Dragon recruits a task: Lure the heroes away from the Dragon King's corpse while he somehow retrieved the heart and with it, Onaga's power to raise the dead. Apparently Onaga's ancient army had only been invincible by means of constant resurrection during battles.
The power to raise the dead would prove quite useful to the Black Dragon clan. Kabal slew Havik and took the Dragon King's heart for himself. Havik was most impressed.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

The heat of Blaze wrapped itself around Kabal's hookswords and transformed them into fiery blades of vengeance. Crossing them above his head, Kabal challenged Mavado atop the pyramid, seeking to end their rivalry once and for all. In an epic hooksword battle, Mavado could not withstand the fury of Kabal and his enhanced weapons. Never one to admit defeat, Mavado took his own life by performing hara-kiri. Standing atop the pyramid, Kabal raised Mavado's severed head high so all would know of the Black Dragon clan's superiority.
Mortal Kombat (2011)

Victory over Shao Kahn came with a heavy price. Kabal's respirator was badly damaged and if it was not repaired soon, he would surely die. Desperate, he tracked down Kano and forced from him the identity of the cyberneticist who developed Kano's eye laser. The good doctor was not easy to find, but he was more than eager to help?for a price. Now Kabal is rebuilt. He is better than he was before. Stronger. Faster. He will need to be in order to repay his debt.