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In the current day, Drifter has travelled a long way to come to New York.<ref name=":2" /> He says that he's there for a different reason than summoning the Patrons,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=I came to New York for a reason, and it wasn't to help the Patrons.}}</ref> and supposedly has an "old friend" he wants to say hello to.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=Wish I could help, but I have an old friend I need to say hello to.}}</ref> | In the current day, Drifter has travelled a long way to come to New York.<ref name=":2" /> He says that he's there for a different reason than summoning the Patrons,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=I came to New York for a reason, and it wasn't to help the Patrons.}}</ref> and supposedly has an "old friend" he wants to say hello to.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=Wish I could help, but I have an old friend I need to say hello to.}}</ref> | ||
Drifter has been hunted by the Vampire Society, the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], the [[Venator|Swords of Saint Benedict]], and {{HeroIcon|Silver}}.<ref | Drifter has been hunted by the Vampire Society (particularly Viscount Simon), the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], the [[Venator|Swords of Saint Benedict]], and {{HeroIcon|Silver}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Urn|alt_name=Soul Urn|quotes=Soul Urn/Quotes|context=(Drifter stalling)|transcription=Does Simon know you're here? Because I don't want the Municipal Coven to get in trouble with the Viscount.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=What are the boys and girls of the Baxter Society gonna say about us workin' together?}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"''</ref><ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Drifter): ''"I got you, you son of a bitch."''</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] aren't after Drifter,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=OSIC finally coming for me?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=No, we're using you. If we were coming for you, you'd already be dead.}}</ref> but they would still like to see him dead.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Drifter)|transcription=That should make the office happy.}}</ref> | ||
Drifter is not the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"The Troubadour ain’t got nothin’ on me."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Holliday): ''"Don't worry about the Troubadour, sheriff, worry about me."''</ref> He has never met him before, and only knows him by reputation.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref> | Drifter is not the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"The Troubadour ain’t got nothin’ on me."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Holliday): ''"Don't worry about the Troubadour, sheriff, worry about me."''</ref> He has never met him before, and only knows him by reputation.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref> | ||
=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
Drifter is a sadistic monster who loves murdering people and playing with his victims. He especially enjoys torturing his victims by murdering their loved ones to make them suffer.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref> In the ritual, Drifter enjoys getting competitive with his allies over who can kill more people.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Think you can keep up, Haze?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I'm not getting in some schoolyard challenge with you.|hero_quote3=Drifter|quote3=All business, heheh... that's fine. I can appreciate directness. I am going to kill more than you, though.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Wraith|number=1}}</ref> He has less fun killing people when his victims aren't made of flesh, are already dead, or if he's just putting them out of their misery.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Bebop): ''"Machines are so dissatisfying to kill."''</ref><ref name=":4">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Sinclair): ''"Not as much fun when they're already dead.''</ref><ref name=":5">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"Ain't no fun when you're just putting someone outta their misery."''</ref> Most heroes hate Drifter or are scared of him.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Drifter}}'s [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|enemy hero interactions]]</ref> | Drifter is a sadistic monster who loves murdering people and playing with his victims. He especially enjoys torturing his victims by murdering their loved ones to make them suffer.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref> In the ritual, Drifter enjoys getting competitive with his allies over who can kill more people.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Think you can keep up, Haze?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I'm not getting in some schoolyard challenge with you.|hero_quote3=Drifter|quote3=All business, heheh... that's fine. I can appreciate directness. I am going to kill more than you, though.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Wraith|number=1}}</ref> Despite his bloodlust, Drifter claims to not be precious about murder and doesn't get offended if an ally steals his kill.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Vindicta|number=Drifter|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Just to get this out of the way, I'm not precious about murder. If I'm carving someone up and you wanna take the shot, I'm not gonna be offended.|hero_quote2=Vindicta|quote2=How magnanimous of you.|hero_quote3=Drifter|quote3=We're a team, right?}}</ref> He has less fun killing people when his victims aren't made of flesh, are already dead, or if he's just putting them out of their misery.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Bebop): ''"Machines are so dissatisfying to kill."''</ref><ref name=":4">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Sinclair): ''"Not as much fun when they're already dead.''</ref><ref name=":5">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Victor): ''"Ain't no fun when you're just putting someone outta their misery."''</ref> Most heroes hate Drifter or are scared of him.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Drifter}}'s [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|enemy hero interactions]]</ref> | ||
Drifter likes to steal his victim's coats,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref> and thinks it's not fun if they willingly give it to him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Paradox|number=2}}</ref> | Drifter likes to steal his victim's coats,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref> and thinks it's not fun if they willingly give it to him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Paradox|number=2}}</ref> | ||
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When using {{AbilityIcon|Eternal Night}}, Drifter whistles [[wikipedia:Hush,_Little_Baby|Hush, Little Baby]], a lullaby typically sung by mothers to their children.<ref>2025-08-18 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[Drifter whistles] 'hush little baby'"'''</ref> | When using {{AbilityIcon|Eternal Night}}, Drifter whistles [[wikipedia:Hush,_Little_Baby|Hush, Little Baby]], a lullaby typically sung by mothers to their children.<ref>2025-08-18 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[Drifter whistles] 'hush little baby'"'''</ref> | ||
Drifter has a variety of symbols on his right hand. It's currently unknown if the symbols are meant to be [[wikipedia:Alchemical_symbol|Alchemy Symbols]] or [ | Drifter has a variety of symbols on his right hand. It's currently unknown if the symbols are meant to be [[wikipedia:Alchemical_symbol|Alchemy Symbols]] or [[wikipedia:Hobo#Hobo_signs_and_graffiti hobo signs|Hobo Signs]]. As the red-eyed man on the portrait in the [[Hideout]] also has the same symbols on his wrist, it's likely that the symbols are meant to be Alchemy, although it's currently unconfirmed.[[File:Drifter alchemy symbols.png|thumb|213x213px|Drifter's hand symbols]] | ||
[[File:Hideout Portrait Vampire.png|thumb|297x297px|Portrait of the red-eyed man in the Hideout. Has similar symbols to Drifter on his right wrist]] | [[File:Hideout Portrait Vampire.png|thumb|297x297px|Portrait of the red-eyed man in the Hideout. Has similar symbols to Drifter on his right wrist]] | ||
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* Drifter doesn't enjoy killing {{HeroIcon|Bebop}} because he's a machine,<ref name=":3" /> {{HeroIcon|Sinclair}} because they're already dead,<ref name=":4" /> and {{HeroIcon|Victor}} because he's just putting him out of his misery.<ref name=":5" /> | * Drifter doesn't enjoy killing {{HeroIcon|Bebop}} because he's a machine,<ref name=":3" /> {{HeroIcon|Sinclair}} because they're already dead,<ref name=":4" /> and {{HeroIcon|Victor}} because he's just putting him out of his misery.<ref name=":5" /> | ||
* Drifter thinks {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} is fun,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Vindicta)|transcription=She was fun.}}</ref> although her lack of preference for murder does prevent him from liking her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vindicta|hero2=Drifter|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=What's with the rifle? Don't like working up close?|hero_quote2=Vindicta|quote2=I'm not psychotic enough to have a preference.|hero_quote3=Drifter|quote3=I thought I was gonna like you.}}</ref> | |||
* Drifter thinks {{HeroIcon|Mina}} is a "pathetic excuse for a vampire".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Mina killed in lane): ''"They took out that pathetic excuse for a vampire!"''</ref> Mina is terrified of Drifter.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Drifter on Zipline): ''"Did he notice me?! Oh God, I think he noticed me..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Drifter): ''"Get that thing away from me!"''</ref> | * Drifter thinks {{HeroIcon|Mina}} is a "pathetic excuse for a vampire".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Mina killed in lane): ''"They took out that pathetic excuse for a vampire!"''</ref> Mina is terrified of Drifter.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Drifter on Zipline): ''"Did he notice me?! Oh God, I think he noticed me..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Drifter): ''"Get that thing away from me!"''</ref> | ||
** Drifter warns Mina that the Vampire Nation is a Ponzi Scheme, and the sooner she realises that the better.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=The Vampire Nation is a Ponzi scheme, Mina! The sooner you realize that, the better.}}</ref> | ** Drifter warns Mina that the Vampire Nation is a Ponzi Scheme, and the sooner she realises that the better.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=The Vampire Nation is a Ponzi scheme, Mina! The sooner you realize that, the better.}}</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Bebop}} invites Drifter to have dinner with [[Ms. Shelly]] at their scrapyard, seemingly unaware of Drifter's evil nature.<ref name=":2" /> This may be a reference to the folklore that vampires can only enter places they are invited to. | * {{HeroIcon|Bebop}} invites Drifter to have dinner with [[Ms. Shelly]] at their scrapyard, seemingly unaware of Drifter's evil nature.<ref name=":2" /> This may be a reference to the folklore that vampires can only enter places they are invited to. | ||
* Drifter warns {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} to let go of her obsession with the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]] before the Troubadour finds out about her chasing him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Holliday|number=1}}</ref> | * Drifter warns {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} to let go of her obsession with the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]] before the Troubadour finds out about her chasing him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Holliday|number=1}}</ref> | ||
* Drifter has high expectations for {{HeroIcon|Seven}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"And here I was hoping to find an equal..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"I was expecting so much more from you, Seven."''</ref> but thinks he still has too much humanity left in him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"That boy still has too much humanity left in him."''</ref> Seven | * Drifter has high expectations for {{HeroIcon|Seven}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"And here I was hoping to find an equal..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"I was expecting so much more from you, Seven."''</ref> but thinks he still has too much humanity left in him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"That boy still has too much humanity left in him."''</ref> In contrast, Seven calls Drifter a mindless savage.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Drifter)|transcription=Mindless savage!}}</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} has met Drifter before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"Always a pleasure to see you again, Drifter."''</ref> He claims that Drifter hasn't felt afraid in centuries.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|context=(Hotel Guest taunt)|transcription=Your heart beats faster as you find yourself in new territory. Slowly, but surely, realizing that here you are no predator, merely vermin scuttling down the hall. It wont be long before you find yourself feeling something that’s eluded you for centuries: Fear.}}</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} has met Drifter before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"Always a pleasure to see you again, Drifter."''</ref> He claims that Drifter hasn't felt afraid in centuries.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|context=(Hotel Guest taunt)|transcription=Your heart beats faster as you find yourself in new territory. Slowly, but surely, realizing that here you are no predator, merely vermin scuttling down the hall. It wont be long before you find yourself feeling something that’s eluded you for centuries: Fear.}}</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} is annoyed that Drifter has nothing worth stealing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=You look annoyed.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=I am annoyed. You don't have anything interesting to steal.}}</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} is annoyed that Drifter has nothing worth stealing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=You look annoyed.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=I am annoyed. You don't have anything interesting to steal.}}</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} says the Viscount of New York will owe the OSIC a favor if she kills Drifter.<ref name=":1" /> | * {{PageRef|name=Haze}} says the Viscount of New York will owe the OSIC a favor if she kills Drifter.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Drifter)|transcription=Looks like the viscount is going to owe the OSIC a favour.}}</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} hates Drifter and wonders if getting answers on his condition is worth working with | * {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} hates Drifter and wonders if getting answers on his condition is worth working with him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Kelvin|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=You're looking a little upset, Kelvin.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=I don't want to work with someone like you.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=What's on your mind, Kelvin?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Just wondering if getting the answers I seek is worth helping you in the process.}}</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Silver}} is implied to have been hunting Drifter for a while and hates him.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Drifter): ''"One way or another, this all ends today."''</ref> | * {{HeroIcon|Silver}} is implied to have been hunting Drifter for a while and hates him.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Drifter): ''"One way or another, this all ends today."''</ref> | ||
* Drifter refers to {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} as "pretty boy".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Mirage|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Ritual's starting, pretty boy.}}</ref> | |||
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