History Characters / DeadState

* ADateWithRosiePalms: Invoked.
--> "Keep those calls coming folks. I can only entertain myself so much before I chafe."

* BittersweetSeventeen: Keeps reminding everyone that he's already 17 to play up how "adult" he is, but is still a scared shitless kid inside.

* AnAxeToGrind: One of his traits, Chopper, gives him a sizeable boost to his damage with axes.

* KnifeNut: Although not his only weapon, Streeter carries a unique Bowie knife with immensely superior stats to the regular version.

* [[IllGirl Ill Boy]]: Much more realistic then most examples. He just has moderate to severe asthma. Problem is that it's really hard to find asthma medication AfterTheEnd.

* DespairEventHorizon: [[spoiler: If Grant gets infected, he snaps and kills himself the day after]]

* CrazySurvivalist: Subverted, like Nathan. He is an Eagle Scout who knew how to survive out in the wild

* NonActionGuy: He isn't much good at combat and suffers a penalty to hitting living targets and his low strength counters the fact that he can carrying more. He does have the best survival and mechanical skills however.

* AdultFear: Running out of food causes him to lose more morale due to previous experience

* GoodGirlsAvoidAbortion: Averted. She's been having some mild complication, plus the AdultFear of bringing in a baby into the ZombieApocalypse.

* NaiveNewcomer: Rather naive about life in general. Due to her own innocence and her family's overly Christan view she doesn't know about a lot the less pure aspects of life. She doesn't understand what pin-ups are, that Todd is not exactly on the up and up, and never saw the in-universe equivalent of StarWars.

* FanNickname: Gallagher due to her perk with hammers and the animation of hammers making it look like she's smashing the "melons" of the zombies.

* MixedAncestry: Her mother Anita is Hispanic, her father was Caucasian.

* ZeroPercentApprovalRating: Not very well liked by the people in the shelter and his supporters are prone to infighting and even [[spoiler: murder]].

* CynicismCatalyst: [[spoiler: As a banker, he had his share of dealing with people who would ask them for a loan even when it is clear they have no credit for it as they beg him for it when he says no. When his daughter gets killed by zombies and his wife gets infected trying to save her . He kills her so he doesn't have to put up with her constant moaning and whining.]]

* HiddenDepth: When he shows up, he's portrayed as somewhat arrogant fundie. He's neither. And despite often using religion for his own power-play, he still provides a badly needed mental and spiritual support, simply because that's what he's good at and that would be beneficial for other survivors.

* AmbiguousDisorder: [[spoiler: We never learn exactly what her problem is but she needs Anti-psychotics. Of course suddenly going cold turkey with them can cause psychotic behavior much worse then being untreated at all.]]

* HollywoodAutism: It's not exactly clear what's wrong with Jodie, but it's played straight for the most part.

** [[spoiler: It is possible to convince Karen to keep the baby if you have the right skills.]]

* ZeroPercentApprovalRating: Not very well liked by the people in the shelter and his supporters are prone to infighting and even [[spoiler: Murder]].

* CordonBleughChef: Less about the chefs skill and more about the ingredients he has to work with.

* HappilyMarried: To Oscar. They're so in love that everyone gets a morale boost just from having them around the Shelter.

* TheSlacker: Often comes to complain to the player about not being able to work because she's “just not feelin' it”.

* TheAce: With a little knowledge of Japanese culture and views on women, you'd know that for Michiru to be as old as she is and a Surgeon she must have been really good to get through the rampant sexism.

* TheMedic: She is one of the most skilled doctors in the game.

A former police officer turned militia member in charge of protecting the oil refinery, left because he felt the police force became too corrupt but grew sick of the atrocities of the Sons of Texas Milita. Partners with Vic.

* DefectorFromDecadence: Left the police force due to excessive bureaucracy and got fed up with the militia's racist and fascist tendencies
* TurnInYourBadge: The reason he joined the militia was because he was fed up with the force

* TheGambler: Nathan is a card shark and regularly wins other Shelter members' rations in a games of poker. Not everyone thinks he's a straight player though.

Melinas husband, he's found with her in a pharmacy in San Saba. They had been surviving in his parents store until looters attacked.

* WhatTheHellHero: If you try to push her around she will not take it and leave the shelter. Justified as she just managed to get away from one group of survivors that were using her as a slave. She's not going to stay with another group.

* BloodKnight: Averted. Despite serving multiple combat tours in the worst of it as a Ranger, he doesn't go out of his way to fight. Justified in that is the mind set that the Armed Forces really want.
* GoodIsNotNice: He would not allow the Coyotes to continue attacking others, he advocates a violent solution to the Coyotes threat
* HeroicSacrifice: In a sense. [[spoiler: the military returns late in the game and demand that he rejoin them. You can vote to keep him in the Shelter, but it's against his will, despite caring deeply about the people at Splendid.]]

** However she is not so naive as she finally comes to you about the truth of how she arrived in the shelter [[spoiler: It was because the limo they were in had been attacked by looters and a cop lead them to the Splendid shelter]].

** When talking to Samm, it's described as female in its actions.

* TheMedic: Not as good as the others but he gains medical skills quickly due to his work as a missionary in developing nations and the only one to consider fixing the water filter system so the others don't get sick.

* TheRainman: Jodie is a gifted car mechanic.

* DoesNotLikeGuns: He outright says he doesn't like them and refuses to use them except to hold up people. He thus won't put any points into the Ranged skill.
** [[spoiler: On his deathbed he will confess, his best friend was killed in front him while he was a wheelman by a gun. This made him scared of actually using a gun. He wouldn't mind pointing it at someone to steal something however]]

* LanguageBarrier: Doesn't speak a word of English in the beginning, and can't be put to work or taken out in the field

* YourCheatingHeart: Alan was in fact her [[spoiler:ex-husband, sadly he doesn't make it]]

A handicapped man who worked in the school now used as a shelter by the player and his group. He serves as an organizer around the school and monitors the radio broadcasts.

* BadassGay: He's homosexual, and thanks to his Army training, he's one of your best fighters.

A woman who joins with Todd, and a devout follower of his. They're the only survivors of their former group.

* AlcoholInducedIdiocy: Corbeau introduces Ryan to alcohol at some point if they're both in the Shelter.

* PreacherMan: Todd insists on being the spiritual guide of the group.

A dog who arrives at the Shelter on day 22. He can't carry items but he can detect zombies and won't panic in battle.

* EvilDetectingDog: Lightning can detect nearby undead.

A laid back musician found in a distant bar. She's on her own and waiting for someone named Alan [spoiler: Who was her ex-husband and manager, divorced after he was caught in bed with a bandmate of hers]], but is willing to join the player. She isn't bothered by zombies at all, or the apocalypse itself for that matter.

* DoesNotLikeGuns: He outright says he doesn't like them and refuses to use them. He thus won't put any points into the Ranged skill.

* TokenEvilTeammate: For Paul's group of survivors, he is the only not to bat an eye if you kill neutral survivors given his previous experiences

* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler: Grew up with a happy family. At least until she saw her mother walked out on them and her father going to a depression before a botched suicide attempt that left him unable to take of himself. He died just before Fiona's graduation and the apocalypse causes all those bitter memories to come back.]]

* TheSociopath: [[spoiler: He murders Mia by beating her head in because she's not useful enough according to him, and doesn't show a shred of guilt or remorse if confronted.]]

* EntitledBastard: Not only does he refuse to help out around the shelter, but he also thinks he deserves a leadership position and a voice in telling the protagonist how to run things.

* KarmaHoudini: Outside of killing him during scavenge runs, he avoids a plot related death unlike the other subleaders. They must either play ball with Lloyd or risk losing him

* DoesntTrustThoseGuys: He doesn't have a very high opinion on black people, and he isn't too found of Asians either. In fact he's a downright racist.
** TookALevelInKindness: Troy on the other hand is the kind of kid who knew he was a problem child and only became racist because of his uncle's involvement in the militia. Show that he is a valued member in the Shelter by showing appreciation for his survivor and he will grow to love and trust the shelter more than the militia. He also aligns himself with Todd, the kindest person in the shelter.

A doctor turned survivor leader after his return from his retirement

* YouCheatingHeart: Alan was in fact her [[spoiler:Ex husband, sadly he doesn't make it]]

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: This to the group, really. His abrasive personality comes with a 3 point morale penalty each day. However, he has decent starting stats, runs the decryption system that allows you to discover the game's lore and backstory, and is responsible for most of the games CrowningMomentOfFunny.

A laid back musician found in a distant bar. She's on her own and waiting for someone named Alan, but is willing to join the player. She isn't bothered by zombies at all, or the apocalypse itself for that matter.

A former police officer turned militia member in charge of protecting the oil refinery, left because he felt the police force became too corrupt but grew sick f the atrocities of the Sons of Texas Milita. Partners with Vic.

* InformedAbility: She is a skilled fighter, medic and survival thanks to her father's training as a soldier.

An Aeronautic Engineer and eagle scout who thought he would be safe out in the wild. When the apocalypse came full

* CrazySurvivalist: Subverted, like Nathan. He is an Eagle Scout

A science teacher who's family is safe in Vermont she was saved by Ulysses and Darlene and can be recruited along with Harold and

* TakeALevelInKindness: If she comes through with her rehab she will would apologize and switch from drugs to asking for spices to start eating. She also would avoid dying if [[spoiler: Sara dies]]