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''Main article: [[Shelly Fisher]]''
''Main article: [[Shelly Fisher]]''


'''Shelly Fisher''' is [[Bebop]]'s creator. She is a widowed junkyard attendant who built Bebop, thus relying on Bebop for support in paying for her treatment. [[Minor_Characters#Johann Geist Jr.|Johann Geist Jr.]] is her doctor.
'''Shelly Fisher''' is [[Bebop]]'s creator. She is a widowed junkyard attendant who built Bebop, thus relying on Bebop for support in paying for her treatment. [[Minor_Characters#Johann Geist Jr.|Johann Geist Jr.]] is her doctor.<ref name=":2">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']]</ref>


===The Geists===
===The Geists===
==== Johann Geist ====
==== Johann Geist ====
Born in 1805 and dying in 1880, '''Johann Geist''' was an artist of German nationality who was also the husband of [[Lady Geist|Jeanne Geist]]. 50 years prior to the events of the game, [[Paradox]], on the behalf of her thieve's guild, stole some of Johann's paintings, said paintings likely being the same ones being exhibited in The Museum of Modern Art.
Born in 1805 and dying in 1880, '''Johann Geist''' was a German painter and the husband of [[Lady Geist|Jeanne Geist]].<ref name=":2" /> 50 years before the [[Maelstrom|Ritual]], the [[Paradox]] guild 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|Jeanne Geist]]. Born in 1850 and died sometime in the 1900s.
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.) ====
The grandson of [[Lady Geist]] and the doctor of [[Shelly Fisher]].
The grandson of [[Lady Geist]] and the doctor of [[Shelly Fisher]].<ref name=":2" />


=== The Arroyos ===
=== The Arroyos ===
==== Carlos Arroyo ====
==== Carlos Arroyo ====
A Community organiser in Spanish Harlem. Possibly looking to run for mayor.
A Community organiser in Spanish Harlem. Possibly looking to run for mayor.<ref name=":3">[[Ivy's visual novel]]</ref>


==== Sophia Arroyo ====
==== Sophia Arroyo ====
A young woman who studies under [[Dynamo]] in Columbia University. She works with [[Wraith]] to fund her tuition.
A young woman who studies under [[Dynamo]] in Columbia University. She works with [[Wraith]] to fund her tuition.<ref name=":3" />


==== Manny Arroyo ====
==== Manny Arroyo ====
Sophia's brother. He's a fan of [[Kelvin]] and his books.
Sophia's brother. He's a fan of [[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>


=== Marla ===
=== Marla ===
Marla is [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo's]] wife.
Marla is [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo's]] wife. They have been married for 31 years.<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Kelvin conversation]]</ref>


=== Marlowe ===
=== Marlowe ===
Marlowe is an [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] Agent.
Marlowe is an [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] Agent.<ref name=":4">[[Holliday]]'s [[The Library|visual novel]]</ref><ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Haze conversation]]</ref>


=== The Troubadour ===
=== The Troubadour ===
'''"The Troubador"''' 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, [[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 [[The New York Oracle]] speculate that The Troubador is flying from [[wikipedia:Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area|Champaign–Urbana]] to New York.
'''"The Troubador"''' 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, [[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 [[The New York Oracle]] speculate that The Troubador is flying from [[wikipedia:Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area|Champaign–Urbana]] to New York.<ref name=":4" />


=== Nashala Dion ===
=== Nashala Dion ===
'''Nashala Dion''' is a Djinn ambassador, who has employed [[Mirage]] to work as her bodyguard and companion. As stated by Mirage in a conversation with [[Seven]], Nashala asks "short-sighted, unreasonable" demands out of Mirage. She (and Mirage) are currently in New York attempting to arrange a deal so the Djinn can buy [[wikipedia:Wyoming|Wyoming]].
'''Nashala Dion''' is a Djinn ambassador, who has employed [[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]].


=== Cadence and the Requiem Boys ===
=== Cadence and the Requiem Boys ===
''Main article: [[Cadence]]''
''Main article: [[Cadence]]''


'''Cadence and the Requiem Boys''' are a band, with '''Cadence''' as their lead vocalist, that produced the single "Paying the Price" which has concerned some parents over it's mention and "glorification" of human sacrifice.
'''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 it's 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>


=== John Hathorne ===
=== John Hathorne ===
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=== John Hathorne (Jr.) ===
=== John Hathorne (Jr.) ===
A "controversial speaker" and descendant of the original John Hathorne currently in New York.
{{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>


He is a member of or the founder of the neo inquisition political group "[[Friends of Humanity]]" which has rallied for the US to stop sending aid to the [[Outer Planes]].
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]].


It is possible there are two John Hathorne's as [[Vindicta]] was killed by one during the in the 1600s but as current period is in the 1900s, it is likely that the "controversial speaker" John Hathorne currently in New York is a descendant.
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>
 
There was an assassination attempt on his life according to a news headline.


=== Edrick ===
=== Edrick ===
Edrick is an old friend of Kelvin. Kelvin hasn't seen Edrick since he returned from his expedition.
Edrick is an old friend of [[Kelvin]]. Kelvin hasn't seen Edrick since he returned from his expedition. Edrick 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>


=== The Adversary ===
=== The Adversary ===
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". [[Viscous]] says that if the Adversary isn't stopped, "he will come for everything".
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". [[Viscous]] says that if the Adversary isn't stopped, "he will come for everything".<ref>[[Viscous/Quotes#Conversations|Viscous and Seven conversation]]</ref>


=== Captain Murphy ===
=== Captain Murphy ===
Captain Murphy is [[Holliday]]'s contact in the New York Police Department. She uses his help to track down The Troubadour.
Captain Murphy is [[Holliday]]'s contact in the New York Police Department. She uses his help to track down The Troubadour.<ref name=":4" />
 
=== Allie Kinkaid ===
A reporter from The New York Oracle. She's writing an interview with [[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>


== Mentioned Characters ==
== Mentioned Characters ==
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''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:Harry Houdini|Harry Houdini]]''
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:Harry Houdini|Harry Houdini]]''


Rumoured to still be alive and possibly evaded death itself
Rumoured to still be alive and possibly evaded death itself.


=== 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
Wrote "A Memoir by Incubus to the Stars" which spent 3 weeks on the top of The New York Oracle's best seller list.


=== Madame Lapri ===
=== Madame Lapri ===
A relationships expert who wrote a column in The New York Oracle about love potions
A relationships expert who wrote a column in The New York Oracle about love potions.


=== Nathan Vice ===
=== Nathan Vice ===
Centre for the Knickerbockers, had his legs broken by The Curiosity Shop shopkeep for one of the items
Centre for the Knickerbockers, had his legs broken by The Curiosity Shop shopkeep for one of the items.


=== Rodgers and Hammerstein ===
=== Rodgers and Hammerstein ===
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:Rodgers_and_Hammerstein|Rodgers and Hammerstein]]''  
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:Rodgers_and_Hammerstein|Rodgers and Hammerstein]]''  


A duo of theater writers who produced the musical South Pacific that had it's tickets scalped and resold for 1/8 of a soul
A duo of theater writers who produced the musical South Pacific, which had it's 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 ===
=== Eric Clansky ===
A man standing trial for a botched exorcism
A man standing trial for a botched exorcism.


=== Miser Heart ===
=== Miser Heart ===
The person accusing Mr Clansky in court for causing the spirit inhuman pain and suffering
The person accusing Mr Clansky in court for causing the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.


=== George Frederick Cooke ===
=== George Frederick Cooke ===
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:George Frederick Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]]''
''Wikipedia article: [[wikipedia:George Frederick Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]]''


Still performing on stage but as a headless ghost
Still performing on stage but as a headless ghost.
 
=== Allie Kinkaid ===
A reporter from The New York Oracle


=== Mittens and Peppermint ===
=== Mittens and Peppermint ===
A cat familiar duo running a cat café in Soho
A cat familiar duo running a cat café in Soho.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 01:42, 10 March 2025

Aside from the 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.

Direct Relations

Ms. Shelly Fisher

Shelly Fisher

Main article: Shelly Fisher

Shelly Fisher is 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.[1]

The Geists

Johann Geist

Born in 1805 and dying in 1880, Johann Geist was a German painter and the husband of Jeanne Geist.[1] 50 years before the Ritual, the Paradox guild stole one of Johann's paintings.[2][3][4]

Walter Geist

The son of Johann and Jeanne Geist. Born in 1850 and died sometime in the 1900s.[1]

Johann Geist (Jr.)

The grandson of Lady Geist and the doctor of Shelly Fisher.[1]

The Arroyos

Carlos Arroyo

A Community organiser in Spanish Harlem. Possibly looking to run for mayor.[5]

Sophia Arroyo

A young woman who studies under Dynamo in Columbia University. She works with Wraith to fund her tuition.[5]

Manny Arroyo

Sophia's brother. He's a fan of Kelvin and his books.[6][7]

Marla

Marla is Professor Dynamo's wife. They have been married for 31 years.[8]

Marlowe

Marlowe is an OSIC Agent.[9][10]

The Troubadour

"The Troubador" 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, 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 The New York Oracle speculate that The Troubador is flying from Champaign–Urbana to New York.[9]

Nashala Dion

Nashala Dion is a Djinn ambassador, who has employed Mirage to work as her bodyguard and companion. Mirage enjoys Nashala's company, but he also finds her "impulsive, short-sighted" decisions "frustrating".[11] She (and Mirage) are currently in New York attempting to arrange a deal so the Djinn can buy a portion of Wyoming.

Cadence and the Requiem Boys

Main article: Cadence

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 it's mention and "glorification" of human sacrifice.[12]

John Hathorne

Wikipedia article: John Hathorne

John Hathorne was a magistrate and merchant who had a key role as a judge in the Salem Witch Trials during the 1600s which persecuted people believed to be witches. One of the people sentenced to death by him was Vindicta who now holds a grudge against his descendants after she was brought back into reality from the first maelstrom.

John Hathorne (Jr.)

Main article: Friends of Humanity

A "controversial speaker" and descendant of the original John Hathorne currently in New York.[13]

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.

There was an assassination attempt on his life.[14]

Edrick

Edrick is an old friend of Kelvin. Kelvin hasn't seen Edrick since he returned from his expedition. Edrick was "rather rude" and "caused a scene" at Kelvin's fundraiser, according to Lady Geist.[15]

The Adversary

The Adversary is a creature from an Outer Plane that stalks the Deep. It is described as "dark and predatory" and "a genocidal force of nature". Viscous says that if the Adversary isn't stopped, "he will come for everything".[16]

Captain Murphy

Captain Murphy is Holliday's contact in the New York Police Department. She uses his help to track down The Troubadour.[9]

Allie Kinkaid

A reporter from The New York Oracle. She's writing an interview with Seven.[9][17]

Mentioned Characters

Characters mentioned in passing, usually by the that aren't relevant to the story and are instead just part of the worldbuilding.

Harry Houdini

Wikipedia article: Harry Houdini

Rumoured to still be alive and possibly evaded death itself.

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.

Madame Lapri

A relationships expert who wrote a column in The New York Oracle about love potions.

Nathan Vice

Centre for the Knickerbockers, had his legs broken by The Curiosity Shop shopkeep for one of the items.

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Wikipedia article: Rodgers and Hammerstein

A duo of theater writers who produced the musical South Pacific, which had it's tickets scalped and resold for 1/8 of a soul.[18]

Eric Clansky

A man standing trial for a botched exorcism.

Miser Heart

The person accusing Mr Clansky in court for causing the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.

George Frederick Cooke

Wikipedia article: George Frederick Cooke

Still performing on stage but as a headless ghost.

Mittens and Peppermint

A cat familiar duo running a cat café in Soho.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Binding of Oathkeeper
  2. Lady Geist and Paradox conversation
  3. Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "I've waited 50 years for this."
  4. Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Ivy's visual novel
  6. Ivy's in-game voice line - "I bet Sophie and Manny would get a kick out of watching me win!"
  7. Ivy and Kelvin conversation
  8. Dynamo and Kelvin conversation
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Holliday's visual novel
  10. Dynamo and Haze conversation
  11. Mirage and Seven conversation
  12. Newscaster's in-game voice line - "'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?"
  13. Newscaster's in-game voice line - "An attempt on John Hathorne's life has raised security concerns for the controversial speaker's upcoming New York appearance."
  14. Newscaster's in-game voice line - "An attempt on John Hathorne's life has raised security concerns for the controversial speaker's upcoming New York appearance."
  15. Kelvin and Lady Geist conversation
  16. Viscous and Seven conversation
  17. Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The Oracle's own Allie Kincaid teases that her next interview will be... electrifying!"
  18. Newscaster's in-game voice line - "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!"