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Drifter speaks in a [[wikipedia:Cajuns|Cajun]] accent from Louisiana, indicating that he may be associated with 17th century [[wikipedia:Acadians|Acadian]] French immigrants.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#Shopkeeper|transcription=You Louisiana boys know how to party.}}</ref> | Drifter speaks in a [[wikipedia:Cajuns|Cajun]] accent from Louisiana, indicating that he may be associated with 17th century [[wikipedia:Acadians|Acadian]] French immigrants.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#Shopkeeper|transcription=You Louisiana boys know how to party.}}</ref> | ||
Drifter has | 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 [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], the [[Venator|Swords of Saint Benedict]], and {{ | Drifter has been hunted by the Vampire Society, the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], the [[Venator|Swords of Saint Benedict]], and {{HeroIcon|Silver}}.<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><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> | |||
=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
Drifter is a sadistic monster who loves murdering people and playing with his victims. He | 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> Drifter 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 believes 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 believes it's not fun if they willingly give it to him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Paradox|number=2}}</ref> | ||
Drifter doesn't hide his evil nature, but he may be willing to act friendly or polite to lower people's guards, such as when he convinces {{HeroIcon|Bebop}} to invite him to meet [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]].<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Bebop|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Been traveling a long way to get here. Haven't had time to rest up and... get a proper meal.|hero_quote2=Bebop|quote2=In that case, you should come over to the scrapyard after the ritual! I'm sure Ms. Shelly could help out with dinner.}}</ref> Drifter also seems to be smarter than he lets on.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=As far as I'm concerned, this is like sitting next to Mozart on the piano bench while he plays Canon in D.|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=Pretty sure that was Pachelbel.}}</ref> Drifter believes that life is more fun when people accept their true nature.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=You got a gleam in your eye, Infernus. How long has it been since you really cut loose?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Haze|number=3|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Life's more fun when you accept who you are, Haze.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Ivy|number=1|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=I'm not a legend.|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=Yes, you are. You know it, and you're afraid of it. Don't be.}}</ref> Drifter also seems to view murdering as his purpose.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|quotes=Drifter/Quotes#Stalker's Mark|context=(upgrade Stalker's Mark)|transcription=I won't be deterred from my purpose.}}</ref> | |||
Drifter seems to be scared of fire, and expresses relief if he doesn't have to fight {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Infernus|number=3}}</ref> | Drifter seems to be scared of fire, and expresses relief if he doesn't have to fight {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Infernus|number=3}}</ref> | ||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
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=== Information === | === Information === | ||
[[File:Drifter alchemy symbols.png|thumb|213x213px|Drifter's Alchemy symbols]] | |||
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 [[wikipedia:Alchemical_symbol|Alchemy Symbols]] on his right hand. The translation for the symbols seems to be: | |||
Ø = salt = joining between spirit and soul | |||
| | = sublimation = process of becoming spiritual | |||
🜂 = fire = passion, energy | |||
O = vessel = the body | |||
-O-> = iron = blood, viscera, organs | |||
X = talcum = rejuvination | |||
{{Clear}} | |||
== Character Relationships == | == Character Relationships == | ||
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While Grey Talon despises Drifter,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"I wasn't expecting to see the Drifter here, but I'm glad he showed up to get what's coming to him!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"Finally..."''</ref> Drifter holds Talon in high regards.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"The fun had to end sometime, didn't it?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"You had a good run, Talon."''</ref> | While Grey Talon despises Drifter,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"I wasn't expecting to see the Drifter here, but I'm glad he showed up to get what's coming to him!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"Finally..."''</ref> Drifter holds Talon in high regards.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"The fun had to end sometime, didn't it?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"You had a good run, Talon."''</ref> | ||
Drifter enjoys tormenting Talon, seemingly by hurting his loved ones.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"Always nice when I get to kill Wesley's friends."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Did you do it?|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=Wesley... If I was gonna murder your grandkids, we both know I would've tied you down and made you watch.}}</ref> He believes Talon is a better fighter than {{ | Drifter enjoys tormenting Talon, seemingly by hurting his loved ones.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"Always nice when I get to kill Wesley's friends."''</ref><ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Did you do it?|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=Wesley... If I was gonna murder your grandkids, we both know I would've tied you down and made you watch.}}</ref> He believes Talon is a better fighter than {{HeroIcon|Calico}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"Wesley could never stop me, and you're no Wesley."''</ref> | ||
There was a particularly brutal interaction between the two in Oklahoma.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=The Patrons have a curious sense of humor now, don't they?|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=The silent treatment? Really? Don't tell me you're still raw about Oklahoma.}}</ref> {{ | There was a particularly brutal interaction between the two in Oklahoma.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=The Patrons have a curious sense of humor now, don't they?|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=The silent treatment? Really? Don't tell me you're still raw about Oklahoma.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} mentions that Drifter is a "legend" in Oklahoma.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Yeah, it's because they never did time in OKC. Buddy, you're a legend there! You're like the... you're like the... the boogeyman!}}</ref> | ||
=== {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} === | ||
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=== {{PageRef|name=Venator}} === | === {{PageRef|name=Venator}} === | ||
Drifter has killed Venators before,<ref name=": | Venator believes Hell is too good for Drifter if he kills him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Drifter)|transcription=Hell is too good for him.}}</ref> If they're on the same team, Venator promises to kill Drifter after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Drifter|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=After the ritual's complete, I'm going to drive a stake in your heart.}}</ref> | ||
Drifter has killed other Venators before,<ref name=":32">{{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> though he had higher expectations for Venator Quinn.<ref name=":22">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|file=Drifter kill priest 03.mp3|context=(killed Venator)|transcription=I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict.}}</ref> | |||
== Character Interactions == | == Character Interactions == | ||
* 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 {{ | * 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 {{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 {{ | * 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 thinks Drifter is a mindless savage.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Drifter)|transcription=Mindless savage!}}</ref> | ||
* Drifter calls {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} "handsome". <ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Mirage|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Ritual's starting, pretty boy.}}</ref> | * Drifter calls {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} "handsome". <ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Mirage|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Ritual's starting, pretty boy.}}</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" /> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} hates Drifter and wonders if getting answers on his condition is worth working with Drifter.<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> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||