History Characters / DeathStranding

Our protagonist, and one of the few remaining alive in the post-stranding world. He works as a courier, delivering packages between different settlements in an attempt to make a living. One day, he's given the task of delivering a genetically engineered child across the wastes.

A courier working for Fragile Express.

A man desperate to survive in the post-stranding world.

* ManOfWealthAndTaste: So far, he's the only character shown to wear clean modern clothes - a black suit specifically. The UCA lapel pin he wears seems to indicated he is, or was, a politician of some sort and indicates he is a member of Bridges.

[[caption-width-right:220:''"You have no idea who I am, do you?"'']]

An individual who seems to be taking a malicious part in the post-stranding world.

* MaskOfPower: His golden skull mask appears to be one, as it can be used to summon a giant panther-like creature. Unlike other examples, its power seems to be used whenever removed.

[[folder:The Man in the Golden Mask]]
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[[caption-width-right:325:''"No biggie. We can always tweak the rules a bit..."'']]
->'''Played by:''' Creator/TroyBaker
->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/SatoshiMikami (JP)

* AffablyEvil: Maintains a jovial attitude towards Sam, even when trying to kill him.
* InTheHood: His cloak has one that manages to hide that his mask only covers his jaw.
* LargeHam: Very boisterous and over-the-top, but no less menacing or dangerous.
* MaskOfPower: His golden skull mask appears to be one, as it can be used to summon a giant panther-like creature. Unlike other examples, its power seems to be used whenever removed.
* MultilayerFacade: Underneath his golden mask is a black one that covers his entire face, seemingly for protection.
* {{Teleportation}}: He can appear and disappear from and into thin air.

[[folder:Sam's Boss]]
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->'''Played by:''' Tommie Earl Jenkins
->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AkioOhtsuka (JP)

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[[folder:The Soldier]]
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->'''Played by:''' Creator/MadsMikkelsen
->'''Voiced by:''' Unknown (JP)

An individual who seems to be taking a malicious part in the post-stranding world.

* AntiVillain: Possibly. [[https://gamerant.com/death-stranding-mads-mikkelsen-not-villain/ If Mads's description of the character is any indication]].
* BigBad: Confirmed to be the main antagonist of the game. Though, Creator/MadsMikkelsen suggests that "he's not a villain".
* CoolGuns: Both his first trailer appearance and the Decima engine showcase has him armed with [[GunAccessories an incredibly decked out]] [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzdqdogVQAADaPI?format=jpg assault rifle]].
* CoolHelmet: He's first seen with a night vision goggle-equipped helmet that ''dematerializes''.
* TearsOfBlood: In the second trailer, tears of what is presumably oil are on his face, but not all of it is moving downwards [[GravityScrew for some reason]].

[[folder:The Man from BRIDGES]]
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->'''Played by:''' Creator/GuillermoDelToro
->'''Voiced by:''' Unknown (EN), Akihiko Ishizuku (JP)

A man desperate to survive in the post-stranding world.
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* {{Acrofatic}}: Despite his plump size, he can move when he has to.
* GoodScarsEvilScars: Sports a ghastly scar across his forehead, hinting that his head was literally cut open at one point.
* ManOfWealthAndTaste: So far, he's the only character shown to wear clean modern clothes - a black suit specifically. The UCA lapel pin he wears seems to indicated he is, or was, a politician of some sort and indicates he is a member of Bridges.
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[[folder:Lea Seydoux's character]]
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[[folder:Mads Mikkelsen's character]]
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[[folder:Guillermo del Toro's character]]
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* ManOfWealthAndTaste: So far, he's the only character shown to wear clean modern clothes - a black suit specifically. The UCA lapel pin he wears seems to indicated he is, or was, a politician of some sort and indicates he is a member of Bridges.[[/folder]]

[[folder:Lindsay Wagner's character]]

-->''"You have no idea who I am, do you?"''

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An individual who seems to be taking a malicious part in the post-apocalyptic world.

* ManOfWealthAndTaste: So far, he's the only character shown to wear clean modern clothes - a black suit specifically. The USA lapel pin he wears seems to indicated he is, or was, a politician of some sort.
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* TearsOfBlood: In the second trailer, tears of what is presumably oil are on his face, but not all out it is moving downwards [[GravityScrew for some reason]].

* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Mostly acts rather chipper in spite of the fact that the world has been subjected to an eldritch apocalypse. For starters, she walks around with an umbrella-like gadget like she's Film/MaryPoppins, and she eats a fetus-looking encryptobio like it's a delectable snack.

* CoolGuns: Both his first trailer appearance and the Decima engine showcase has him armed with [[GunAccessories an incredibly decked out]][[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzdqdogVQAADaPI?format=jpg assault rifle]].

->'''Played by:''' Norman Reedus

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->'''Played by:''' Lea Seydoux

[[folder:Sam Porter Bridges]]
->'''Played by:''' Norman Reedus
Our protagonist, and one of the few remaining alive in the post-stranding world. He works as a courier, delivering packages between different settlements in an attempt to make a living. One day, he's given the task of delivering a genetically engineered child across the wastes.

[[folder: Sam Bridges]]