Reapers

Background
The Reaper was first credited in John Winchester's journal. Dean and Sam Winchester first encounter the Reaper in the episode "Faith", seen helping Roy Legrange "heal" the sick. However, only someone who is dead or near-death can see it. The Reaper can be controlled by Black Magic and was ultimately defeated by smashing the Rosario controlling it.

A different Reaper, Tessa, returns in the season 2 opener "In My Time of Dying". After Dean dies in a fatal car accident, the Reaper, disguised as a young girl, persuades Dean to come with her. However, John Winchester offered his soul and the Colt to resurrect his fallen son. The Yellow-Eyed Demon then taking the offer posses Tessa allowing Dean to live.

Tessa has a second appearance in the 4th season "Death Takes a Holiday", in which Sam and Dean have to try and stop a seal being broken which involves two reapers being killed.

Power
A Reaper has the power to take lives and give life to anyone it chooses. However, when a life is resurrected, a life must end. The Reaper can also be controlled with a Rosario and Black Magic.

Family
Death (leader)

Other Reapers (Kindered)

Season 1

 * "Faith"

Season 2

 * "In My Time of Dying"

Season 4
Season 5
 * "Death Takes a Holiday"


 * Abandon All hope