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== Overview ==
Haze is fighting in the [[ritual]] on behalf of the [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]].<ref name=":8">{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I'm here on OSIC business."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"This assignment keeps getting weirder."''</ref> Her wish is unknown, although the [[Patron|Patrons]] tempt her to wish herself a new life.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Haze Start): ''"There is a life waiting for you, Haze, and once you complete the ritual, it can be yours."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Haze Start): ''"Haze, soon you will have to decide if you're summoning the Hidden King for the OSIC... or for yourself."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Haze Start): ''"You've walked through countless dreams, Haze. It's time to live your own."''</ref>

=== Biography ===
A sandman from the secretive OSIC, Haze's background is shrouded in mystery. She mentions being trained by the OSIC and has dedicated her life to them,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#Bullet Dance|context=(upgrade Bullet Dance)|transcription=The OSIC trained me well.}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> but any information on Haze's origins and how she became an OSIC agent is unknown.

Sent to participate in the ritual by the OSIC,<ref name=":8" /> Haze has prepared extensively for the ritual by performing drills, research, stretching, divination, and fortune telling.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Victor|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Are you kidding me? There's a mountain of things you can do to prepare. Drills, research, stretching… and that's not even dipping our toes in divination and fortu-}}</ref>

Haze is nicknamed "Dreamwalker" and "Dreamstalker".<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s [[Haze/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>

=== Personality ===
Haze works for the OSIC because she "loves her country".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=How can you work for them?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I love my country.}}</ref> She acknowledges that the OSIC is flawed, but in her eyes the ends justify the means.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I'm not a zealot. The OSIC isn't perfect and neither is the world. You of all people should understand that the ends justify the means.}}</ref> She is extremely loyal to her superiors and her job,<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Taunt Haze): ''"The OSIC is lucky to have you, Haze. Your commitment to your work is an inspiration, but even you deserve some R&R. Why don’t you take a PTO day at The Baroness?"''</ref><ref name=":9">{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I dedicated my life to the OSIC. I won't fail them."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=Planning on transferring up here?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I'll go wherever they need me.}}</ref> although it's implied that she doesn't love being a Sandman.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=You like being a Sandman?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I'm good at my job.|hero_quote3=Abrams|quote3=That's not what I asked.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Drifter|number=3|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=Smile, Haze. You're gonna like killing people with me.|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=Being good at something and liking something are two different things.}}</ref> She sometimes warns others to not bring the OSIC's attention to themselves, and is willing to turn a blind eye if they're not dangerous or designated as a target.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Pocket|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I'm a Sandman, not a curator. I'm not expected to recognize what you're holding, and I can't report what I don't know. Now, what were you about to tell me?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Kelvin|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=The OSIC have questions about your condition. (...)|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=I take it I should make myself... 'Unavailable,' after the ritual?|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=What you do with your time while I'm filing reports is entirely up to you.}}</ref> She believes OSIC agents should be thick-skinned, but still care about what they are doing.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" />

As an OSIC agent, Haze has knowledge on many subjects, including [[The Deep]] and the [[Adversary]].<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> She has read the OSIC's files on the other heroes.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I've read your file, sheriff. You seem competent.|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=I have a file?|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=We're the OSIC. Of course there's a file.}}</ref>

Haze has gotten used to entering people's nightmares, as most of their fears are similar. She finds it scarier to see what her targets dream for.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Nightmares are easy. There is enough commonality in what people are afraid of. Usually some flavour of death, loss or failure. But scary, are what people dream for.}}</ref>

=== Appearance ===
Haze is a supernatural athletic woman with smoky pitch-black skin, with a yellow accent under her face. It's unknown if she is (or was) a human, or what species she is. She has full yellow eyes, a yellow "X" marked on her forehead, and her brunnette hair meshes with her head and is tied in a bun. She wears a uniform of an orange shirt with chest pockets and a black necktie, badges on her chest and arms, long black gloves, baggy waist-high black pants with two orange tracks on each side, black heeled boots with orange soles, a black backpack, and a large black belt carrying her knives. Her weapons are two silenced submachine guns.

=== Information ===
Haze has friends, though she rarely talks about them.<ref name=":10">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Infernus|number=3}}</ref>

Haze appreciates quality knifework.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Shiv|number=3|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You got good taste in knives. (...) Not enough people appreciate quality blade work.}}</ref>

Haze plays the cello for fun.<ref>[[Haze/Quotes#Conversations|Haze & Viscous conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Haze}}: ''"I play the cello."''</ref>
== Character Relationships ==

=== [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission#Agent Marlowe|Agent Marlowe]] ===
Agent Marlowe is implied to be one of Haze's superiors.<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Venator|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I think I work with a friend of yours.|hero_quote2=Venator|quote2=Marlowe's been spinnin' stories? (...) Tell the bastard I said hi.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"This is gonna be tough to explain to Marlowe."''</ref>

Haze believes Marlowe would want to know about {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s involvement in the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"Marlowe is going to want to hear about this."''</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Rem}} ===
Haze and Rem are friends.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=3|hero_quote1=Rem|quote1=We friends?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=Of course we are.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s unusued [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime w/ Haze): ''"I love you, Haze."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Rem): ''"I'm sorry I couldn't protect you."''</ref> Haze promised to help Rem get home and dislikes him fighting in the ritual due to the dangers.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I'm going to get you home.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You shouldn't be here.|hero_quote2=Rem|quote2=We're together!|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=It's not safe.}}</ref>

Rem calls Haze his "mom".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Rem|quote1=I trust you. You're my mom.|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I'm not.|hero_quote3=Rem|quote3=I mean, you kinda are.}}</ref> 

Rem sees Haze when he sleeps and claims that "she's him".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Haze): ''"I see her when I sleep."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Haze): ''"She's me."''</ref>

Rem seems to have caused Haze some trouble prior to the ritual,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Haze|number=3|hero_quote1=Rem|quote1=Sorry I caused trouble...|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=You're fine, Rem. It's… it was nice to see you.}}</ref> but how the two met and how they know each other is currently unknown.

=== {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} ===
Haze and Grey Talon know each other. She refers to him by his first name and sent a card when his son died.<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Been a while, Wesley.|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I'm sorry about Nathan.|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=Thank you. We... We got your card.}}</ref> 

They haven't seen each other for "a while".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Not the best circunstances for a reunion.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Let's be honest, Haze... This was the only circumstance we'd have a reunion.}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} ===
Haze takes Viscous and his problems seriously.<ref name=":6">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Haze|number=3|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=Thanks for your help, Haze. Not everyone takes the problems of the Deep seriously.|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=We don't live in a vacuum. If there's a problem in the Deep, it's only a matter of time before it's a problem on land.}}</ref> 

Haze wants to know more about [[The Adversary]] in case more creatures like it come through [[The Deep]]'s astral gate.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Viscous, after the ritual, I need you to tell me about the Adversary.|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=But after the ritual, the Adversary will be gone!|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=Yes, but there may be others, and the OSIC needs to be prepared.}}</ref>

== Character Interactions ==

* Most characters dislike fighting Haze, since nobody wants to piss off the [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]].<ref name=":12">{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s [[Haze/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>
* Haze suggests a position at the OSIC to {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You should consider working for the OSIC.|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=I think you guys have enough people who can kick down doors.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=We do. We don't have enough guys who care what doors are getting kicked down.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Graves}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Haze|number=2}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Victor}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Victor|number=2}}</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Vindicta|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Are you interested in joining the OSIC?|hero_quote2=Vindicta|quote2=I think I've had my fill of state-sanctioned murder.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=So that's a no.}}</ref>
* Haze is worried about {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} participating in the ritual since him dying would cause an international incident.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=If you die, there's going to be an international incident.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Wonder who we're going to frame for this."''</ref>
* Haze appreciates what {{PageRef|name=Ivy}} did for New York.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You did good things for this city. You should feel proud.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=Anyone would have done the same.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=No, they wouldn't. That's why it took you to do it.}}</ref> She doesn't think Ivy would be a good OSIC agent, however, due to Ivy's big heart.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Haze|number=2}}</ref>
* Haze tells {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} that [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] agent Marlowe has an offer for Dynamo to join them. Dynamo mistakes Marlowe for his wife, Marla.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref>
* Haze has been ordered to assassinate {{PageRef|name=Calico}} and {{PageRef|name=Seven}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Calico|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=I'm going to kill you before the day is out, so making small talk seems a little pointless.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Seven): ''"You hid yourself from me for the last time."''</ref> She's also keeping an eye on {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"You overstepped, Doorman."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}},<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Lady Geist|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=The Oathkeeper issue needs to be resolved, Lady Geist.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=It will be.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=Good. If it's not, the OSIC will have to intervene.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"How long did you think you'd escape the OSIC's notice, Wraith?"''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Yamato}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Yamato|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=We're going to win today, Yamato, and when we do, you'll use the Patrons to make the Seventh Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you.|hero_quote2=Yamato|quote2=[Scoffs], I don't care.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=If you step out of line, you will.}}</ref> but hasn't been told to kill them since they aren't considered national threats yet. The OSIC aren't aware of {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} and Haze views her as "beneath her paygrade".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=So, the feds finally caught up with me...|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=The federal government doesn't know you exist, they're not going to send a Sandman for you.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Normally, cretins like her are beneath my pay grade."''</ref>
* Haze and {{PageRef|name=Mirage}} respect each other's discipline.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Mirage|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=It's nice to get to work with someone else with discipline.|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=The feeling's mutual.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"I respect you, Mirage."''</ref> However, she criticizes him for wanting to use the Patron's wish to get Wyoming, instead of negotiating through official channels.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mirage)|transcription=How dare the Djinn try to circumvent official channels?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mirage)|transcription=This isn't the way for the Djinn to get what they want.}}</ref>
* Haze views {{PageRef|name=Wraith}} as "a worthy target".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]]: ''"Finally, a worthy target."''</ref>
* When on the same team, {{HeroIcon|Seven}} teases Haze for working alongside him and asks how soon will they start fighting each other once the [[The Ritual|ritual]] is over.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Do your superiors know you're helping me?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=We're not having this conversation.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Aw, struck a nerve?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Seven|number=3}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} asks Haze for help to deal with [[Jezebel's]] issues with the Alchemy Bureau, though she wouldn't want to help him if they fail the ritual.<ref name=":10" />
* {{HeroIcon|Celeste}} and {{HeroIcon|Mina}} compliment Haze's uniform.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Celeste|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#allies|context=(pass Haze on zipline)|transcription=Hm! She makes that tie work.}}</ref>

== Holliday's Visual Novel ==
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Haze makes an appearance in Holliday's visual novel, currently untitled.

Note: Holliday's visual novel is currently inaccessible to the main game, instead being something planned for release in the future. As such, everything in the current visual novel is prone to change, as it is still undergoing development.

=== [[Holliday's visual novel|Storyline A]] ===
Haze is set to make an appearance in Holliday's visual novel, presumably in Storyline A. While anything beyond Chapter 2 is unwritten, one pathway has Holliday working alongside the OSIC. In that pathway, Haze is supposed to work with Holliday to bring the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]] to justice. The main outlook at Haze's role in Holliday's visual novel is through visual novel specific conversation lines found in the files.

At one point, Haze enters Holliday's dreams to find out more about the Troubadour and his actions in Macomb.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Holliday|number=4}}</ref> At some other point, Haze helps Holliday bring the Troubadour in without killing him, to which Holliday appreciates Haze stopping her from "crossing a line".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Holliday|number=6}}</ref> Another conversation has Haze tease Holliday about the rumor that she's sleeping with [[Captain Murphy]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Holliday|number=5}}</ref>

== Removed Lore ==
[[File:Haze v1.png|thumb|156x156px|Haze (Neon Prime)]]
=== Removed character interactions ===

* Haze originally had kill lines implying that she helped {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} walk free after his criminal youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I thought we had a deal, Infernus."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"This is how you repay my mercy?"''</ref> These lines were removed in the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six New Heroes Update]].
* Haze originally wanted {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} to work with the OSIC instead of [[Fairfax Industries]].<ref>{{HeroIcon|Haze}}'s removed [[Haze/Quotes#Enemy - Deadlock|voice line]] (killed McGinnis): ''"Your future isn't with Fairfax Industries, McGinnis. it's with us."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Haze}}'s removed [[Haze/Quotes#Enemy - Deadlock|voice line]] (killed McGinnis): ''"Your mind shouldn't be wasted at that company."''</ref>

=== Neon Prime ===
In ''[[Neon Prime]],'' Haze's design was an alien with long ears. She was a member of the Disciples of Kreela, a faction that worshipped a "Goddess of Assassination".<ref>[[Neon Prime lore#Temple of Kreela|Neon Prime lore]] - ''"Looking to dedicate your life in service to a questionable Goddess of Assassination? Speak to Haze at the Temple of Kreela."''</ref>{{clear}}

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