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* Dragons in ''Manga/MissKobayashisDragonMaid'' always keep their reptilian pupils, [[{{Weredragon}} no matter how human they turn]]. In a more general example, Creator/CoolKyouShinsha usually uses GagBoobs to show that a woman is either a CuteMonsterGirl or has some sort of superhuman ability.

* Alicorns in ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' possess both the wings of a Pegasus and the horn of a unicorn, as well as whatever vaguely defined traits an earth pony has, just in the name of species equality. Possessing the traits of all three kinds of ponies makes them stand out as a MasterOfAll. They also are LargeAndInCharge, with Celestia in particular towering over ordinary ponies -- and even Twilight, who was originally the size of any other pony, appears to be growing.[[note]]Flurry Heart, who's a baby, is an exception to this.[[/note]] Luna and Celestia also possess magical sparkling manes which flow on their own, with Luna's looking like a starry night sky.

* Several human SCP items from the ''Website/SCPFoundation'' have these.
** SCP-073 has a mark on his forehead of unknown origin and ArtificialLimbs (specifically arms, legs, shoulder blades and spinal chord).

** SCP-076-2 has tattoos all over him of occult iconography.

* Several human SCP items from the ''Wiki/SCPFoundation'' have these.

* ''Literature/SabinaKane'': All vampires have red hair (and all humans with red hair have a bit of vampire ancestry). All mages have a birthmark of the sigil of the goddess Hecate somewhere on their bodies.

* In ''TabletopGame/{{Sorcerer}}'', the Telltale is a specific attribute that gives a sorcerer or a human-looking demon away to those in the know.

* All the Ravens (servants of the Raven) in ''Webcomic/{{Archipelago}}'' are inflicted with a left eye with a black sclera and a glowing red pupil, regardless of species. At least some of them can hide this to pass in normal society.

* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': This is an iconic trait that defines the "Planetouched", who first appeared in 2e's ''TabletopGame/{{Planescape}}'' setting. Be they Aasimar ([[OurAngelsAreDifferent Celestial]] ancestor), Genasi ([[ElementalEmbodiment Elemental]] ancestor), Tiefling ([[TheLegionsOfHell Fiendish]] ancestor), or any of the other varieties, they always have markings that reflect their ancestry. Exactly how marked they are varies hugely from individual to individual; aasimars are usually more subtly marked than tieflings, but even the humanlike ones generally have at least one identifying mark that belies this. An aasimar descended from a [[OurAngelsAreDifferent solar]] frequently has vestigial feather patches at the shoulder blades, and one descended from a celestial serving a deity may have a birthmark in the shape of that god's holy symbol.
** ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'' gives extreme amounts of variation with its "Blood of Angels" and "Blood of Fiends" sourcebooks, which include sizable 2e-esque random trait lists and fully detailed explanations of traits typical to aasimar who strongly connect to their celestial ancestor.

Supertrope to MysticalWhiteHair and SupernaturalGoldEyes. Compare PowerTattoo for another meaning of "mark", for when the mark gives some power, and ClaimedByTheSupernatural for yet another.

* The omnipotent protagonist of "WebOriginal/NothingLikeTheSun" has [[GlowingEyes eyes that glow like the Sun]]. This trait is inherent to her powers, because when she makes her best friend omnipotent too, the friend's eyes start glowing as well.

* In ''ComicBook/{{Grendel}}'', characters who are heavily under the influence of the "Grendel" entity tend to develop a white SkunkStripe.
* The principal rival to Josie James in Archie Comics' ''She's Josie'' series is Alexandra Cabot, who is an unremarkable bobbed brunette with witchcraft powers. When the characters were adapted by Creator/HannaBarbera Studios into ''WesternAnimation/JosieAndThePussyCats'' in 1970, Alexandra was remodeled into a raven ponytail with a distinctive white SkunkStripe; however, the cartoon Alexandra has no magical powers. The success of the cartoon show compelled Archie Comics to RetCon their ''Josie'' characters, resulting in the current Alexandra having the distinctive SkunkStripe '''and''' witchcraft powers.

* ''Literature/AuroraCycle'': Aurora Jie-Lin O'Malley's SkunkStripe and white-irised right eye indicate [[spoiler:her status as the [[{{Precursors}} Eshvaren's]] [[HumanWeapon Trigger]], intended to fight the [[TheAssimilator Ra'haam]].]]

* In Kristin Cashore's ''Literature/{{Graceling}}'', all "Gracelings" have this as a distinguishing characteristic. It becomes important to the plot when you find out that one of the kings is missing an eye, and it later turns out that he is Graced with a very effective version of CharmPerson, as it can work even second- and third-hand, via rumors.

If the trait is supposed to denote evilness, it's a RedRightHand. When such a mark is a disability of some sort, it is SuperpowerDisability.

* Magical Girls in ''Webcomic/SleeplessDomain'' have a unique PowerTattoo called a Sigil. These marks can appear anywhere on the girl's body, and it's common for girls who are already close, such as Team Alchemical, to have matching "thematic" symbols and form teams. If a Magical Girl burns her power out prematurely, the Sigil remains, but as something of a scar rather than a vibrant symbol.

* Magical Girls in ''Webcomic/SleeplessDomain'' have a unique PowerTattoo called a Mark, or Sigil if you're feeling fancy. These marks can appear anywhere on the girl's body, and it's common for girls who are already close, such as Team Alchemical, to have matching "thematic" symbols and form teams. When a Magical Girl's power leaves her in adulthood or for other reasons, the mark remains, but as something of a scar rather than a vibrant symbol.

* In ''LightNovel/OthersidePicnic'' Sorawo's and Toriko's encounter with the kunekune leaves their bodies permanently altered. After Sorawo looks at the kunekune long enough to perceive its true form (and almost loses her mind in the process), [[MismatchedEyes her right eye turns a vivid shade of blue]] and [[MagicalEye gains the ability to perceive the true form of all Otherside phenomenon.]] Toriko, who pulled off the strange growths that appeared on Sorawo's face, ends up having her left hand gradually turn completely transparent, gaining the ability to physically interact with Otherside phenomenon. Combining their abilities gives them a fighting chance against all the strange threats from the Otherside.

If the trait is supposed to denote evilness, it's a RedRightHand.

Supertrope to MysticalWhiteHair and SupernaturalGoldEyes. Compare PowerTattoo for another meaning of "mark", for when the mark gives some power, and ClaimedByTheSupernatural for yet another.

* On ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' the only outward physical difference between alien Leela and all the humans is she [[{{Cyclops}} only has one eye]]. Subverted later though, as we learn that she's not an alien -- she's just a mutant. Since mutants are an oppressed minority and aliens aren't, her parents left her as a DoorstopBaby at an orphanarium, leaving a note saying she was an in order for her to have a better life.

** Huln Highmountain of the [[ALoadOfBull Tauren]] fought in the War of the Ancients. During the battle, he was given a blessing by the Wild Gods for his aid, which manifested as changing his horns into the antlers of a moose. His blessing spread to the Tauren tribe he lead, creating the Highmountain Tauren.