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| == Background == | | == Backstory == |
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| {{Fates_Tale|drifter}} | | {{Fates_Tale|drifter}} |
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| === Lore ===
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| Unlike the other heroes, Drifter isn't participating in the ritual for a wish, but instead for the carnage.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Drifter Start): ''"Revel in the massacre, Drifter, it is the Hidden King's gift to you. All he asks in return... is that you summon him."''</ref> He views the wish as a "bonus".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"Fact of the matter is: I do this for free. The Patron's gift is just a bonus."''</ref>
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| The Drifter has lived for centuries.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Drifter Trapped in ult): ''"It wont be long before you find yourself feeling something that’s eluded you for centuries: fear."''</ref> His age is unknown, but he refers to New York as "New Amsterdam",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"The elders of New Amsterdam are soft, clinging to archaic titles like they grant them real power."''</ref> which implies he's been around at least since 1665.<ref>[https://nyheritage.org/exhibits/immigration/new-amsterdam-becomes-new-york History of New Amsterdam]</ref> He also implies that he knew [[wikipedia:Doc_Holliday|Doc Holliday]] from the 19th century.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=I know whose gun that is. You gon' be able to make him proud?}}</ref>
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| 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>
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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>
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| Drifter has been hunted by the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], the [[Venator|Swords of Saint Benedict]], and {{PageRef|name=Silver}}.<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>{{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>
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| Drifter seems to be scared of fire, and expresses relief if he doesn't have to fight {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Infernus|number=3}}</ref>
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| Drifter likes to steal his victim's coats.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Paradox|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref>
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| == Character interactions ==
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| * Drifter and [[Oathkeeper]] are old friends.<ref>[[Drifter/Quotes#Conversations|Drifter & Lady Geist Conversation 1]]</ref> Drifter can't believe {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}} could lock away "someone as fun as Oathkeeper".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"I can't have you puttin' someone as fun as Oathkeeper under lock and key, Geist."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"I can't believe someone like her trapped Oathkeeper."''</ref>
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| * Drifter thinks {{PageRef|name=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>
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| * 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>
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| * Drifter and {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} have a long history with each other. Drifter refers to Grey Talon by his first name "Wesley".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Bloodscent - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Bloodscent Hunting): ''"Wesley? It's time we finish this."''</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><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> 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> 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> {{PageRef|name=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>
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| * Drifter knew {{PageRef|name=Shiv}} before he joined the Baxter Society.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"The Baxter Society made you soft!"''</ref> If he kills Shiv, he calls him a "disappointment" and mentions that killing him feels "Shakespearean".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"You're such a disappointment, Shiv."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"You're not the man I thought you were, Shiv."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"Feels Shakespearean, don't it, Shiv?"''</ref> He also mentions that, had Shiv not "put himself in a muzzle, he'd be worried".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Shiv): ''"If you hadn't put yourself in a muzzle, maybe I'd be worried."''</ref> When hunting Shiv, he refers to himself as an "old friend".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Bloodscent - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Bloodscent Hunting): ''"Why you hidin', Shiv? Don't want to say hello to an old friend?"''</ref> How Shiv and Drifter met each other is unknown.
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| * Drifter has killed Venators before,<ref name=":0" /> though he had higher expectations for the playable {{PageRef|name=Venator}}.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|file=Drifter kill priest 03.mp3|context=(killed Venator)|transcription=I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict.}}</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>
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| * Drifter doesn't enjoy killing {{PageRef|name=Bebop}} because he's a machine,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Bebop): ''"Machines are so dissatisfying to kill."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Sinclair}} because they're already dead,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Sinclair): ''"Not as much fun when they're already dead.''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Victor}} because he's just putting him out of his misery.<ref>{{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>
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| * Drifter has high expectations for {{PageRef|name=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>
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| * {{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>
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| * {{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>
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| * Drifter thinks {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} is handsome. <ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Mirage|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Ritual's starting, pretty boy.}}</ref>
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| == Update history == | | == Update history == |
