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Aside from the [[Heroes|playable characters]] in the game, the setting of [[Deadlock]] also features a series of '''minor characters''', usually mentioned in headlines from [[The New York Oracle]], the backgrounds of heroes, or the visual novels.
Aside from the [[Heroes|playable characters]] in the game, the setting of [[Deadlock]] also features a series of '''minor characters''', usually mentioned in headlines from [[The New York Oracle]], the backgrounds of heroes or the visual novels.
 
This is a list of characters that don't have their own article. For more characters, see [[:Category:Characters]] and [[:Category:Groups]].


== Direct Relations ==
== Direct Relations ==
=== The Adversary ===
[[File:Shelly Fisher Visual.png|150px|thumb|Ms. Shelly Fisher]]
{{Main|The Deep}}
The Adversary is a creature from an [[Outer Planes|Outer Plane]] that stalks [[the Deep]]. It is described as "dark and predatory" and "a genocidal force of nature". {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} says that if the Adversary isn't stopped, "he will come for everything".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Viscous|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=And why are you here?|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=The Adversary. He comes for the Deep. And if I don't stop him, he'll come for everything.}}</ref><ref name=":03">{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' background</ref>
 
=== Agent Marlowe ===
{{Main|OSIC}}
Marlowe is an [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] Agent.<ref name=":4">[[Holliday's visual novel]]</ref><ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Haze conversation]]</ref> He also is a friend of {{PageRef|name=Venator}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Haze|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>
=== Allie Kinkaid ===
A reporter from [[The New York Oracle]]. She's writing an interview with {{PageRef|name=Seven}}.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_16.mp3|transcription=The Oracle's own Allie Kincaid teases that her next interview will be... electrifying!}}</ref>
 
=== Apollo's Father ===
The current royal ruler of [[Ixia|North Ixia]],<ref>{{HeroIcon|Apollo}}'s backstory</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm royalty. It's important to know these things.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Apollo}}'s father is referred to as a warlord and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=How is someone kind of a warlord?|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=It's a cultural thing. You don't have a word in English for someone who wields the power of a governor and a general the way we do in Ixia.|hero_quote3=Graves|quote3=I mean we do. It's warlord.}}</ref>
 
Apollo is proud of his father and believes his father is proud of him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm proud of my father, and he's proud of me.}}</ref> While mentioned that Apollo's father expects great things from him,<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"Your father expects great things from you, and you will exceed them all! It's time to summon the Hidden King."''</ref> Apollo claims that he isn't fighting in the ritual for his father.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm not completing the ritual for my father!}}</ref> Apollo inherited his sword from his father.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My father entrusted me with this blade, and I will honor him."''</ref>
 
Apollo's father says "loyalty is everything" and "the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope".<ref name=":42">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Calico|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Father says loyalty is everything.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Riposte|voice line]] (upgrade Riposte): ''"Father always said: the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope."''</ref>
 
=== Blockhead Lenny ===
One of the sideshows at Coney Island, Lenny is friends and coworkers with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}. He's implied to be stubborn,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref> and is possibly the friend of Celeste who sold part of their soul to cover a gambling debt.<ref name=":5">{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s background</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref> Lenny once got beaten by {{PageRef|name=Lash}} in the [[Bear Pit]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lash): ''"That’s for what ya did to Lenny in the Bear Pit!"''</ref> Part of Lenny's act includes knife throwing.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Ally Haze clutch Sleep Dagger): ''"That lady's throwin' knives better than Lenny!"''</ref>
 
=== Bryce ===
The brother of {{PageRef|name=Paige}}, Bryce was a rebellious teen who wanted to use his family's bibliomancy for his own desires. A few years before the ritual, he was kicked out of his family's house for unknown reasons, and has been missing since. Paige is participating in the ritual to find out what happened to Bryce and to restore her family.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s background</ref>
 
Bryce used to hang out with {{PageRef|name=Vyper}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Her brother was just, like, way more fun to hang out with."''</ref> and is described by Paige as a "curmudgeon".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"And I thought my brother was a curmudgeon."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Venator}} believes Bryce is beyond saving, expressing remorse that Paige has "thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Haze}} believes Paige would be happier if she lets her brother go.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Let your brother go, Paige. You'll be happier."''</ref>


=== Captain Murphy ===
=== Shelly Fisher ===
Captain Murphy is {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}'s contact in the New York Police Department. She uses his help to track down The Troubadour.<ref name=":4" /> {{PageRef|name=Yamato}} threatens to kill Murphy should Holliday not "play her part" during the ritual.<ref>[[Yamato/Quotes#Conversations|Yamato and Holliday Conversation #2]]</ref>
{{Main|Shelly Fisher}}


=== Cinnamon ===
'''Shelly Fisher''' is {{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s creator. She is a widowed junkyard attendant who built Bebop, thus relying on Bebop for support in paying for her treatment. [[Johann Geist Jr.]] is her doctor.<ref name=":2">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']]</ref>
Cinnamon is a performer at a place called ''Pole Palace''. {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} calls her a "librarian" and mistakes {{HeroIcon|Paige}} for her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref>


=== Ettrick ===
{{Main|Seven/Lore}}
Ettrick is an old friend of {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}, who the latter has not seen since his return from the expedition. Ettrick held ambitions for an unknown goal, which drove Kelvin to push him away.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman_power4_on_kelvin_short.mp3|transcription=You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own.}}</ref> Ettrick was "rather rude" and "caused a scene" at Kelvin's fundraiser, according to {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}.<ref>[[Kelvin/Quotes#Conversations|Kelvin and Lady Geist conversation]]</ref>
=== Father Julian ===
An acquantance of {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} and {{HeroIcon|Venator}} who is currently being possessed.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Venator|number=1}}</ref>
===The Geists===
===The Geists===
==== Johann Geist ====
==== Johann Geist ====
Born in 1805 and dying in 1880, '''Johann Geist''' was a German painter and the husband of {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist|alt_name=Jeanne Geist}}.<ref name=":2">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']]</ref> 50 years before the [[Maelstrom|Ritual]], the [[Paradox Organisation]] stole one of Johann's paintings.<ref>[[Lady Geist/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist and Paradox conversation]]</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist_kill_paradox_04.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I've waited 50 years for this.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill paradox 01.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?}}</ref>  
Born in 1805 and dying in 1880, '''Johann Geist''' was a German painter and the husband of {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist|alt_name=Jeanne Geist}}.<ref name=":2" /> 50 years before the [[Maelstrom|Ritual]], the [[Paradox Organisation]] stole one of Johann's paintings.<ref>[[Lady Geist/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist and Paradox conversation]]</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist_kill_paradox_04.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I've waited 50 years for this.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill paradox 01.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?}}</ref>  


==== Walter Geist ====
==== Walter Geist ====
The son of Johann and [[Lady Geist]]. Born in 1850 and died sometime in the 1900s.<ref name=":2" />
The son of Johann and [[Lady Geist|Jeanne Geist]]. Born in 1850 and died sometime in the 1900s.<ref name=":2" />


==== Johann Geist (Jr.) ====
==== Johann Geist (Jr.) ====
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The grandson of [[Lady Geist]] and the doctor of [[Shelly Fisher]].<ref name=":2" />
The grandson of [[Lady Geist]] and the doctor of [[Shelly Fisher]].<ref name=":2" />


=== Hank ===
=== The Arroyos ===
{{Main|Jezebel's}}
{{Main|The Arroyo's}}
Hank is the owner of [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billard Hall]]. He's the boss and close friend of {{PageRef|name=Infernus}} and is friends with {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}. <ref name=":2" />
 
==== Carlos Arroyo ====
A Community organiser in Spanish Harlem. Possibly looking to run for mayor.<ref name=":3">[[Ivy's visual novel]]</ref>


=== Holliday's sister ===
==== Sophia Arroyo ====
Holliday has an unnamed sister who's dead.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Ivy|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=My sister's dead.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Holliday)|transcription=Sad sheriff with dead sister.}}</ref> It's implied that she could have been a victim of the Troubadour.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=I know that look in your eyes. Who did they take from you? (...) I hope today we both find peace.}}</ref>
A young woman who studies under {{PageRef|name=Dynamo}} in Columbia University. She works with {{PageRef|name=Wraith}} to fund her tuition.<ref name=":3" />


=== Keruba the Mermaid, Chickenwing and Ted ===
==== Manny Arroyo ====
Friends of {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} who work alongside her at Coney Island's sideshow.<ref name=":5" />
Sophia's younger brother. He's a fan of {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}} and his books.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu killstreak mid 03.mp3|transcription=I bet Sophie and Manny would get a kick out of watching me win!}}</ref><ref>[[Ivy/Quotes#Conversations|Ivy and Kelvin conversation]]</ref>


=== The Lich ===
=== Marla ===
The Lich is the necromatic mentor of {{HeroIcon|Graves}}. The lich is female,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Venator|number=3|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=The lich is using you.|hero_quote2=Graves|quote2=You don't know her.}}</ref> although they currently only exist as a severed hand, which Graves found in a sealed lead box at a cemetery.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Graves}} backstory</ref>  
Marla is [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo's]] wife. They have been married for 31 years.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Kelvin conversation]]</ref> She bakes Dynamo key lime pies despite him being incapable of eating them and made enough for Dynamo to share with his team if they win.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo & Vyper conversation 3]]</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]]: ''"I don't wanna get you all too excited, but Marla gave me one of her famous key lime pies to share after we win."''</ref>


The Lich taught Graves how to cast {{AbilityIcon|Jar of Dead}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Graves|quotes=Graves/Quotes#Jar of Dead|context=(upgrade Jar of Dead)|transcription=This was one of the first things my mentor taught me.}}</ref> and seems to be the one casting {{AbilityIcon|Borrowed Decree}} in-game.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Borrowed Decree|voice line]] (Upgrade Borrowed Decree): ''"What's the point of having a lich for a best friend if I can't tap into her power?"''</ref>
=== Agent Marlowe ===
{{Main|OSIC}}
Marlowe is an [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] Agent.<ref name=":4">[[Holliday's visual novel]]</ref><ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Haze conversation]]</ref>
He also is a friend of {{PageRef|name=Venator}}.


Graves idolises the Lich and considers her her best friend.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Essence Theft|voice line]] (upgrade Essence Theft): ''"I need to appease my mentor."''</ref> While Graves deeply trusts the Lich, there are implications that the Lich is just using her to get what she wants.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Graves): ''"The poor girl didn't even realize she was being used."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Graves): ''"Killed the lich's pawn."''</ref> While occasionally warned about the dangers of a lich's hand, Graves ignores the warnings.<ref name=":43">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3}}</ref><ref name=":05">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Seven|number=2}}</ref><ref name=":53">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref>
=== The Troubadour ===
{{Main|The Troubadour}}
'''"The Troubadour"''' is the name given by media for a serial killer who commited a killing spree in a town in central Illinois. He was confronted by the town's sheriff, {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}, but he managed to escape by turning into a murder of crows and flying away, although Holliday still has been looking for him. Both she and the [[New York Oracle]] speculate that The Troubadour is flying from [[wikipedia:Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area|Champaign–Urbana]] to New York.<ref name=":4" />


The Lich knows {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and warns Graves of him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Graves|quotes=Graves/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=My mentor warned me about you, Talon.}}</ref>
=== Nashala Dion ===
'''Nashala Dion''' is a Djinn ambassador, who has employed {{PageRef|name=Mirage}} to work as her bodyguard and companion. Mirage enjoys Nashala's company, but he also finds her "impulsive, short-sighted" decisions "frustrating".<ref name=":0">[[Mirage/Quotes#Conversations|Mirage and Seven conversation]]</ref> She (and Mirage) are currently in New York attempting to arrange a deal so the Djinn can buy a portion of [[wikipedia:Wyoming|Wyoming]].


The Lich wants {{HeroIcon|Abrams}}' Tome.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"My mentor says she needs that tome!"''</ref>
=== Cadence and the Requiem Boys ===
''Main article: [[Cadence]]''


=== Marla ===
'''Cadence and the Requiem Boys''' are a band, with '''Cadence''' as their lead vocalist, that produced the single "Paying the Price". The song has concerned some parents over its mention and "glorification" of human sacrifice.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_62.mp3|transcription='Cadence and the Requiem Boys' new single 'Paying the Price' has been tearing up the charts. But should parents be concerned about lyrics that some say glorify human sacrifice?|no_pageref_file=true}}</ref>
Marla is {{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s wife. They have been married for 31 years.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Kelvin conversation]]</ref> She bakes Dynamo key lime pies despite him being incapable of eating them and made enough for Dynamo to share with his team if they win.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo & Vyper conversation 3]]</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]]: ''"I don't wanna get you all too excited, but Marla gave me one of her famous key lime pies to share after we win."''</ref>


=== Molly Molenzo ===
=== John Hathorne ===
A convict at Rikers, Molly was shanked by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} using a toothbrush-mattress spring combo.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Screwjab Dagger|voice line]] (upgrade Screwjab Dagger): ''"Oh, this is so much fancier than the toothbrush-mattress spring combo I used to stick Molly Molenzo back on Long Island."''</ref> The stabbing of Molly was heard about by {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}, who mentions that she "isn't friends" with Molly.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=1}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Yamato}} wants to speak to Molly about something important.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Yamato|number=3}}</ref>
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:John Hathorne|John Hathorne]]''


=== Nashala Dion ===
'''John Hathorne''' was a magistrate and merchant who had a key role as a judge in the [[wikipedia:Salem witch trials|Salem Witch Trials]] during the 1600s which persecuted people believed to be witches. One of the people sentenced to death by him was {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}, who now holds a grudge against his descendants after she was brought back into reality from the first [[maelstrom]].
'''Nashala Dion''' is a Djinn ambassador, who has employed {{PageRef|name=Mirage}} to work as her bodyguard and companion. Mirage enjoys Nashala's company, but he also finds her "impulsive, short-sighted" decisions "frustrating".<ref name=":0">[[Mirage/Quotes#Conversations|Mirage and Seven conversation]]</ref> She (and Mirage) are currently in New York attempting to arrange a deal so the Djinn can buy a portion of [[wikipedia:Wyoming|Wyoming]].


=== Sandra ===
=== John Hathorne (Jr.) ===
Someone who {{HeroIcon|Mina}} knows that thinks {{HeroIcon|Lash}} is hot.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#voice lines|context=(killed Lash)|transcription=I get why Sandra thinks he's hot.}}</ref>
{{Main|Friends of Humanity}}
A "controversial speaker" and descendant of the original John Hathorne currently in New York.<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_54.mp3|transcription=An attempt on John Hathorne's life has raised security concerns for the controversial speaker's upcoming New York appearance.}}</ref>


=== Seigfried ===
He is a member of the neo inquisition political group "[[Friends of Humanity]]" which has rallied for the US to stop sending aid to the [[Outer Planes]].
Somebody who {{HeroIcon|Calico}} assassinated under {{HeroIcon|Mirage}}'s nose.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Mirage|number=3}}</ref>


=== Viscount Simon ===
There was an assassination attempt on his life.<ref name=":12">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_54.mp3|transcription=An attempt on John Hathorne's life has raised security concerns for the controversial speaker's upcoming New York appearance.}}</ref>
Simon is the [[Magical creatures#Vampires|vampire]] viscount of New York.<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>  


Simon wants {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} to be executed for his refusal to follow the vampire nation's laws.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Drifter}}'s backstory</ref>
=== Ettrick ===
Ettrick is an old friend of [[Kelvin]], who the latter has not seen since his return from the expedition. Ettrick held ambitions for an unknown goal, which drove Kelvin to push him away.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman_power4_on_kelvin_short.mp3|transcription=You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own.}}</ref> Ettrick was "rather rude" and "caused a scene" at Kelvin's fundraiser, according to [[Lady Geist]].<ref>[[Kelvin/Quotes#Conversations|Kelvin and Lady Geist conversation]]</ref>


Simon doesn't seem to know that {{HeroIcon|Mina}} is attempting to take his place as viscount of New York. {{HeroIcon|Haze}} mentions that the viscount will owe the OSIC some favors if she kills Mina or Drifter during the ritual.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Looks like the viscount is going to owe us some favours.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Voice lines#enemies|context=(killed Drifter)|transcription=Looks like the viscount is going to owe the OSIC a favour.}}</ref>
=== The Adversary ===
{{Main|The Deep}}
The Adversary is a creature from an [[Outer Planes|Outer Plane]] that stalks [[the Deep]]. It is described as "dark and predatory" and "a genocidal force of nature". {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} says that if the Adversary isn't stopped, "he will come for everything".<ref>[[Viscous/Quotes#Conversations|Viscous and Seven conversation]]</ref>


=== Yamato (The Brother) ===
=== Captain Murphy ===
{{Main|Seventh Moon}}
Captain Murphy is [[Holliday]]'s contact in the New York Police Department. She uses his help to track down The Troubadour.<ref name=":4" /> {{PageRef|name=Yamato}} threatens to kill Murphy should Holliday not "play her part" during the ritual.<ref>[[Yamato/Quotes#Conversations|Yamato and Holliday Conversation #2]]</ref>
=== Allie Kinkaid ===
A reporter from The New York Oracle. She's writing an interview with {{PageRef|name=Seven}}.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_16.mp3|transcription=The Oracle's own Allie Kincaid teases that her next interview will be... electrifying!}}</ref>


{{HeroIcon|Yamato|l1=Kaori}}'s brother Yamato (not to be confused with the playable Yamato) was one of the co-leaders of the Seventh Moon before he lost his life saving Kaori from a coup. The goal of expanding the Seventh Moon to America was Yamato's dream.<ref name=":04">{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s background</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"兄よ、見ていてくれ。すぐにあなたの夢は現実となる。" (Brother, watch over me. Soon your dream will become reality.)''</ref> After his death, Kaori took on her brother's name to honor his memory and live out his dream.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s backstory</ref>
=== Hank ===
{{Main|Jezebel's}}
Hank is the owner of [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billard Hall]]. He's the boss and close friend of {{PageRef|name=Infernus}} and is friends with {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}. <ref name=":2" />


Kaori's ultimate ability ({{AbilityIcon|Shadow Transformation}}) is Kaori infusing Yamato's shadow soul with herself.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s [[Yamato#Abilities|Shadow Transformation Description]]</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Shadow Transformation|voice line]] (Ping Shadow Transformation Ready): ''"My brother is ready to lend me his aid."''</ref>
=== Bryce ===
The brother of {{PageRef|name=Paige}}, Bryce was a rebellious teen who wanted to use his family's bibliomancy for his own desires. A few years before the events of Deadlock, he was kicked out of his family's house for unknown reasons, and has been missing since. Paige is participating in the ritual to find out what happened to Bryce and to restore her family.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s background</ref>


According to Kaori, Yamato had a "useless" body guard.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s in-game [[Yamato/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"He reminds me of my brother's useless bodyguard."''</ref>
Bryce used to hang out with {{PageRef|name=Vyper}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Her brother was just, like, way more fun to hang out with."''</ref> and is described by Paige as a "curmudgeon".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"And I thought my brother was a curmudgeon."''</ref> [[Venator]] believes Bryce is beyond saving, expressing remorse that Paige has "thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Haze}} believes Paige would be happier if she lets her brother go.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Let your brother go, Paige. You'll be happier."''</ref>


== Mentioned Characters ==
=== Molly Molenzo ===
Characters mentioned in passing by [[The New York Oracle]].
A convict at Rikers, Molly was shanked by [[Vyper]] using a toothbrush-mattress spring combo.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Screwjab Dagger|voice line]] (upgrade Screwjab Dagger): ''"Oh, this is so much fancier than the toothbrush-mattress spring combo I used to stick Molly Molenzo back on Long Island."''</ref> The stabbing of Molly was heard about by [[Wraith]], who mentions that she "isn't friends" with Molly.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=1}}</ref> [[Yamato]] wants to speak to Molly about something important.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Yamato|number=3}}</ref>


=== Eric Clansky ===
=== Blockhead Lenny ===
A man standing trial for a botched exorcism.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_43.mp3|transcription=The Clansky trial has taken a dramatic turn today. As Miser Heart took the stand to claim that Eric Clansky's botched exorcism caused the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.}}</ref>
One of the sideshows at Coney Island, Lenny is friends and coworkers with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}. He's implied to be stubborn,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref> and is possibly the friend of Celeste who sold part of their soul to cover a gambling debt.<ref name=":5">{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s background</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref> Lenny once got beaten by {{PageRef|name=Lash}} in the [[Bear Pit]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lash): ''"That’s for what ya did to Lenny in the Bear Pit!"''</ref> Part of Lenny's act includes knife throwing.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Ally Haze clutch Sleep Dagger): ''"That lady's throwin' knives better than Lenny!"''</ref>


=== George Frederick Cooke ===
=== Keruba the Mermaid, Chickenwing and Ted ===
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:George Frederick Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]]''
Friends of [[Celeste]] who work alongside her at Coney Island's sideshow.<ref name=":5" />


Still performing on stage but as a headless ghost.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_52.mp3|transcription=George Frederick Cooke is primed to take the stage once more. But are audiences ready to see a headless ghost as a leading man?}}</ref>
== Mentioned Characters ==
Characters mentioned in passing by [[The New York Oracle]].


=== Harry Houdini ===
=== Harry Houdini ===
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Rumoured to still be alive and possibly evaded death itself.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_05.mp3|transcription=Is Harry Houdini really dead? Recent reports suggest that the legendary magician's final trick was to escape death itself!}}</ref>
Rumoured to still be alive and possibly evaded death itself.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_05.mp3|transcription=Is Harry Houdini really dead? Recent reports suggest that the legendary magician's final trick was to escape death itself!}}</ref>
=== Madame Lapri ===
A relationships expert who wrote a column in The New York Oracle about love potions.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_27.mp3|transcription=Have love potions ruined dating? See what relationship expert Madame Lapri thinks!}}</ref>


=== Michael Assan ===
=== Michael Assan ===
Wrote "A Memoir by Incubus to the Stars" which spent 3 weeks on the top of The New York Oracle's best seller list.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_22.mp3|transcription=A Memoir by Incubus to the Stars: Michael Assan has spent 3 weeks on top of our best sellers list. Learn more about the book that has everyone talking in this week's edition of The New York Oracle.}}</ref>
Wrote "A Memoir by Incubus to the Stars" which spent 3 weeks on the top of The New York Oracle's best seller list.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_22.mp3|transcription=A Memoir by Incubus to the Stars: Michael Assan has spent 3 weeks on top of our best sellers list. Learn more about the book that has everyone talking in this week's edition of The New York Oracle.}}</ref>


=== Miser Heart ===
=== Madame Lapri ===
The person accusing Mr Clansky in court for causing the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.
A relationships expert who wrote a column in The New York Oracle about love potions.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_27.mp3|transcription=Have love potions ruined dating? See what relationship expert Madame Lapri thinks!}}</ref>
 
=== Mittens and Peppermint ===
A cat familiar duo running a cat café in Soho.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_73.mp3|transcription=A Soho cat café ran by familiars has charmed the community. But to owners, Mittens and Peppermint, it's just another day making biscuits.}}</ref>


=== Nathan Vice ===
=== Nathan Vice ===
Centre for the Knickerbockers, had their legs broken by [[Shopkeeper|The Curiosity Shop shopkeep]] for one of the items.<ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster headline 38]]: ''"Late last night: Nathan Vice, the centre for the Knickerbockers was found with their legs broken. Reports that it involved a gambling debt to a Madison Avenue curio shop owner have yet to be substantiated."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Shopkeeper#Generic voice lines|voice line]] (buys Spirit item): ''"Bought that off a Knickerbocker that was about to get his legs broken."''</ref>
Centre for the Knickerbockers, had their legs broken by The Curiosity Shop shopkeep for one of the items.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_38.mp3|transcription=Late last night: Nathan Vice, the centre for the Knickerbockers was found with their legs broken. Reports that it involved a gambling debt to a Madison Avenue curio shop owner have yet to be substantiated.}}</ref>


=== Rodgers and Hammerstein ===
=== Rodgers and Hammerstein ===
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A duo of theater writers who produced the musical South Pacific, which had its tickets scalped and resold for 1/8 of a soul.<ref name=":02">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_39.mp3|transcription=Rodgers and Hammerstein's latest musical 'South Pacific' has become the hottest ticket in town. With some would-be theater-goers selling 1/8th of their souls to scalpers for prime seating!}}</ref>
A duo of theater writers who produced the musical South Pacific, which had its tickets scalped and resold for 1/8 of a soul.<ref name=":02">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_39.mp3|transcription=Rodgers and Hammerstein's latest musical 'South Pacific' has become the hottest ticket in town. With some would-be theater-goers selling 1/8th of their souls to scalpers for prime seating!}}</ref>
=== Eric Clansky ===
A man standing trial for a botched exorcism.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_43.mp3|transcription=The Clansky trial has taken a dramatic turn today. As Miser Heart took the stand to claim that Eric Clansky's botched exorcism caused the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.}}</ref>
=== Miser Heart ===
The person accusing Mr Clansky in court for causing the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.
=== George Frederick Cooke ===
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:George Frederick Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]]''
Still performing on stage but as a headless ghost.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_52.mp3|transcription=George Frederick Cooke is primed to take the stage once more. But are audiences ready to see a headless ghost as a leading man?}}</ref>
=== Mittens and Peppermint ===
A cat familiar duo running a cat café in Soho.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_73.mp3|transcription=A Soho cat café ran by familiars has charmed the community. But to owners, Mittens and Peppermint, it's just another day making biscuits.}}</ref>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* Allie Kinkaid's name may be a reference to [https://counterstrike.fandom.com/wiki/Alex_Kincaide Alex Kincaide], a journalist character in Valve's ''Counter-Strike'': ''Global Offensive''.
* Allie Kinkaid's name may be a reference to [https://counterstrike.fandom.com/wiki/Alex_Kincaide Alex Kincaide], a journalist character in Valve's ''Counter-Strike'': ''Global Offensive''.
* Chickenwing and Ted were both teased 3 months before Celeste's backstory was revealed, in a joke post by developer [[Hopoo]].<ref>2025-11-28 - [[Hopoo]]; Deadlock Discord - "''at least no one has leaked chickenwing, ted, or abrams jr yet''"</ref>
* Chickenwing and Ted were both teased 3 months before Celeste's backstory was revealed, in a joke post by developer [[Hopoo]].<ref>2025-11-28 - [[Hopoo]]; Deadlock Discord - "''at least no one has leaked chickenwing, ted, or abrams jr yet''"</ref>
== Removed Lore ==
{{HeroIcon|Trapper}} wants to impress Cinnamon.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Trapper|quotes=Trapper/Quotes|context=(Select)|transcription=If this don't impress Cinnamon, I don't know what will!}}</ref>


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