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Characters

Characters are the living entities that populate the game world, and come in two types - players and NPCs. Playable characters are characters that players can play as; the player's character is chosen at the beginning of the game. Some characters must be unlocked before they can be chosen. NPCs are "non-player characters". These are the computer-controlled characters throughout the game.

If you are looking to experiment with different characters, the Daily Run can provide you with a new experience each day.

Playable Characters (starting)[ | ]

Character Attributes Special Ability Traits Starting Items Description
Doctor Doctor

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 1
Firearms: 2

Chloroform Hankie One of the few true pacifists in this dangerous world. Indeed, the Doctor is very skilled at 'pacifying' people. With chloroform. But business is currently booming, what with all the beating being administered by Cops since the Mayor's new "Law of the Land" was put in place. Despite the extra cash flow, the Doctor would rather the streets be safe, and has decided to join the Resistance.

See their big quest HERE.

GangsterCrepe Gangster (Crepe)

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 3

(none)

Joined the Crepes after witnessing their father being murdered at the hands of a Blahd. Actually, it wasn't a Blahd, it was just a crazed naked man driven insane from a nasty sunburn. The Gangster probably needs to have their vision checked.

See their big quest HERE.

Hacker Hacker

Endurance: 1
Speed: 3
Melee: 1
Firearms: 2

Laptop Has ambitions of hacking the planet, but will realistically settle for your parents' webcam. What Hacker worth their weight in salt doesn't want to take down the system? Joining the Resistance was a no-brainer for this societal outcast. Also no-brainers: Cheetos and not showering. .....Stereotypes.

See their big quest HERE.

SlumDweller Slum Dweller

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 1
Firearms: 2

(none)

Starting from nothing, the humble Slum Dweller is willing to rise up and do whatever it takes to make it in this crazy world. This typically involves beating up random people for their cash, and scouring trash barrels for bacon cheeseburgers. A true personification of the American

Dream! See their big quest HERE.

Soldier Soldier

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 3
Firearms: 4

(none)

The Soldier aspires to fight for the city. Unfortunately there are no wars going on right now. So why not create one? That's where the Resistance comes in. Rather than sitting around twiddling their thumbs, the soldier will now have the opportunity to fight the good fight -- and maybe even commit a few atrocities in the process! Hoo-ah!!!

See their big quest HERE.

Thief Thief

Endurance: 1
Speed: 4
Melee: 2
Firearms: 2

Sticky Glove Pretty much the worst thief who has ever lived. Actually dresses in stereotypical burglar garb. Ridiculous. This was done out of tremendous insecurities -- they thought it would make them feel like more of a professional criminal. It didn't. Will the Thief ever conquer their imposter syndrome?

See their big quest HERE.

Playable Characters (unlockable)[ | ]

These characters must be unlocked by completing specific tasks before they can be played. See the Unlock column in the table below for details regarding each character's unlock requirements.

Character Attributes Unlock Special Ability Traits Starting Items Description
Assassin Assassin

Endurance: 1
Speed: 4
Melee: 1
Firearms: 2

Clear a level without killing anyone and without alerting anyone. Camouflage Stealthily moves through the shadows and murders people from behind. One day dreamed of assassinating a president or military leader, but has so far had to settle for rich old ladies and the occasional rich feline heir. Hey, a job's a job! When the Assassin heard about the growing unrest against the mayor, a murderous spirit within was renewed!

See their big quest HERE.

Bartender Bartender

Endurance: 3
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 3

Drink 10 alcoholic beverages in a single game.

(none)

Everyone loves the friendly Bartender! One of the few people willing to listen to you drone on about how your job is crap, the opposite sex doesn't like you, and you're thinking of 'ending it all in a rain of gunfire and carnage'. Blah blah blah! But the bartender remains understanding and discrete to their core. Fun fact, the Bartender also serves alcohol.

See their big quest HERE.

Cannibal Cannibal

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 3
Firearms: 2

Kill 20 NPCs in a single level. Cannibalize The result of inbreeding, toxic sludge, and internet videos of animals being kept in tiny cramped spaces before being turned into fast food. The Cannibal finds it morally unjustifiable to eat animal meat, but it's just so tasty! There is only so much tofu one can take before they snap. Fun fact: Human meat is apparently very sweet tasting

See their big quest HERE.

Comedian Comedian

Endurance: 1
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 2

Kill anyone (including yourself) with a banana peel. Joke Whether expounding on the differences between races or lamenting a recent online date gone hi-lariously bad, the Comedian has no shortage of worldview-expanding and totally non-hacky material. While their jokes can be polarizing at times, the comedian lives to be loved, and won't be happy until everyone laughs DAMMIT!

See their big quest HERE.

Cop Cop

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 3

Bribe 3 Cops (can be done over multiple runs). Handcuffs Follows the Law of the Land unflinchingly, even if it doesn't always make perfect sense. Despite this, the Cop became disenchanted with the current government after a law was passed preventing more than four people from dancing side by side, sadly forcing the Cop's Village People cover group to disband.

See their big quest HERE.

Firefighter Firefighter

Endurance: 3
Speed: 3
Melee: 2
Firearms: 2

Extinguish 5 fires in a single run. Water Cannon Fire hoses are pretty effective, but they're so big and unwieldy! So, what's a more efficient solution? According to the Mayor: chop off the arms of Firefighters and install state-of-the-art Water Cannons on the nub. While this has led to a moderate improvement in fire control effectiveness, it has caused Firefighter morale to plummet, what with the all the unwanted mutilation and such.

See their big quest HERE.

GangsterBlahd Gangster (Blahd)

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 3

Neutralize 10 Crepe Gangsters in a single run.

(none)

Joined the Blahds after witnessing their father being murdered at the hands of a Crepe. Actually, it wasn't a Crepe, it was just a crazed naked man driven insane after falling into a vat of blueberries. The Gangster probably needs to have their vision checked.

See their big quest HERE.

Gorilla Gorilla

Endurance: 4
Speed: 4
Melee: 4
Firearms: 1

Free a Gorilla out of a Scientist Lab. Primal Lunge This beast was raised in a science lab and given experimental drugs that made them hyper-intelligent. Lacks the ability to speak English and smells like your Uncle Denny's used toilet brush, but they're super-fast and ridiculously strong. Hates scientists with a burning passion, a sentiment that goes both ways.

See their big quest HERE.

InvestmentBanker Investment Banker

Endurance: 2
Speed: 3
Melee: 3
Firearms: 3

Hold 500 money at once in a run.

(none)

"Greed is good! So are drugs!" This is the motto that the Investment Banker lives by. Predictably, this has led them to significant wealth and a crippling drug addiction... Party party party! It's an extreme lifestyle (And gameplay style) that's not for everyone.

See their big quest HERE.

Jock Jock

Endurance: 4
Speed: 3
Melee: 4
Firearms: 1

Achieve destruction level 75 in a single level. Chaaarge When not administering wedgies, swirlies, and Indian sunburns to nerds, the Jock enjoys running into walls at high speeds. When scientists contended that this behavior destroys brain cells, the Jock passionately argued that it actually RESTORES brain cells, ironically giving more validity to the scientists' claims. Scientists backed down after receiving the most severe purple nurples of their lives.

See their big quest HERE.

Mobster Mobster

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 3

Pay an NPC Mobster to rig the mayoral election.

(none)

The Mobster lives by several guiding principles: Cash is king, family is forever, and dinner is divine. Breaking this balanced trifecta of money, loyalty, and heaping helpings of carbohydrates would make for one cranky criminal. With mayoral power, cash and noodles are guaranteed to flow freely for the Mobster and their clan.

See their big quest HERE.

Robot Robot

Endurance: 3
Speed: Rechargeable
Melee: Rechargeable
Firearms: Rechargeable

Hack a Cop Bot or the Killer Robot. Power Sap Most Robots have specific roles, like "cop", or "butler". but sadly the engineers behind this Robot forgot to give it a purpose. Combine this with an uncommonly low battery life, and you've got a formula for an inferiority complex. However, since joining the Resistance the Robot has seemingly found their purpose: Become Mayor and bring about judgement day. Or alternatively, discover what love is, and rule with benevolence.

See their big quest HERE.

Scientist Scientist

Endurance: 1
Speed: 2
Melee: 1
Firearms: 2

Pollute 5 air filtration systems (can be done over multiple runs).

(none)

Has devoted their life to advancing science and torturing gorillas. As a result of the former, the Scientist has acquired a number of fun toys to take on their adventure. While they would probably prefer to be testing these toys on caged gorillas in the name of scientific progress (read: undiagnosed sadism), the Scientist has joined the Resistance due to the Mayor cutting beaker allowances to 1 per laboratory.

See their big quest HERE.

Shapeshifter Shapeshifter

Endurance: 1
Speed: 4
Melee: 1
Firearms: 1

Beat any floor with 5 different non-custom characters. Possess The Shapeshifter has been sent to Earth for the purpose of causing planet-wide chaos. Unfortunately, the Shapeshifter's earthly appearance is that of a demonic-looking little naked person (it's just pink eye, OK?), which is not really ideal for functioning in society. Fortunately, the Possession Stone allows the Shapeshifter to hop into and out of people's bodies, making life on Earth a whole lot easier!

See their big quest HERE.

Shopkeeper Shopkeeper

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 4

Spend 1500 money (can be done over multiple runs).

(none)

Is often known for being very critical of his fellow roguelike shopkeepers, referring to his contemporaries who set up shop in the middle of dungeons as "frigging idiots with no common sense". Prefers to do business in populated areas that aren't surrounded by deadly monsters.

See their big quest HERE.

Slavemaster Slavemaster

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 3

Purchase 4 Slaves (can be done over multiple runs). Enslave The warmest, gentlest slavemaster one could ever hope to have. Captives have been known to exclaim "12 years a slave? Heck, make it an even 20!" Actually, that has never once happened. As for all the form-fitting leather? .. Well, everybody has their thing, ok?

See their big quest HERE.

Vampire Vampire

Endurance: 2
Speed: 4
Melee: 3
Firearms: 2

Destroy 20 gravestones in a single run. Bite Sucks people's blood not out of absolute necessity, but is actually just a really picky eater. This pickiness extends to the Vampire's social circles. Recently overheard: "Why does this zombie keep texting me to hang out? It's like, dude, just cause we're both undead doesn't mean we're besties. All you do is whine about politics."

See their big quest HERE.

Werewolf Werewolf

Endurance: 1
Speed: 1
Melee: 1
Firearms: 1

Kill a Ghost. Werewolf Transformation Up until this point, the Werewolf has only used their powers for two things: 1. Winning high school basketball games, and 2. Viciously mauling people. Werewolf does not consider either of these things to be a worthwhile use of thier time, and feels like their life is stuck in a rut. Thanks to the Resistance. they'll hopefully be able to use their powers for some good -- all while having a howl-ingly good time!

See their big quest HERE.

Wrestler Wrestler

Endurance: 4
Speed: 1
Melee: 4
Firearms: 1

Beat the Slums with only your fists. Toss Manhandling, smashing, beating -- all in a day's work for the simple-minded but strong-of-heart Wrestler! But in truth, this behavior stems from the Wrestler's severe frustrations with the world. Why has the mayor banned playful roughhousing? Why do so many businesses frown upon shirtlessness? Why do books have all those stupid words in them? AAARRRGH!!!

See their big quest HERE.

Zombie Zombie

Endurance: 1
Speed: 1
Melee: 3
Firearms: 1

Beat the Slums with the Vampire. Zombie Phlegm

(none)

The Zombie doesn't actually want to eat people's brains. I mean that's pretty gross. However, society expects it. Society also demands that "normies" try to stab Zombies in the head with an axe. It's a vicious cycle. Zombies also wish that they were cool enough to hang out with Vampires -- but as everyone knows, Vampires can be pretty aloof!

See their big quest HERE.

Playable Characters (Character Pack DLC)[ | ]

These characters can only be played if you've purchased the Character Pack DLC. Doing so immediately unlocks all 6 characters. No further actions are required to unlock them.

Character Attributes Unlock Special Ability Traits Starting Items Description
Alien Alien

Endurance: 3
Speed: 3
Melee: Near-Harmless
Firearms: Near-Harmless

Purchase the Character Pack DLC.

Mind Control

(none)

After crash landing in the city, the Alien took one look around and exclaimed "UiMeRmo bOdEglz", which translates roughly to "I feel really sick from that flight, but I'm going to try to hold in my stomach so as not to make a bad first impression." The effort was a failure. Fortunately, the resistance took pity on the Alien despite the terrible faux pas, and is helping them get back to their home planet.

See their big quest HERE.

Bouncer Bouncer

Endurance: 4
Speed: 2
Melee: 3
Firearms: 3

Purchase the Character Pack DLC.

Stomp

The Bouncer has finally hit pay dirt, having been hired by a major record label to escort one of their biggest stars to Mayor Village. Unfortunately, the pair have gotten off on the wrong foot, following a heated argument about whether nu-metal is dead or just hibernating. This resulted in the Bouncer picking up a cookie and threatening to do something very vulgar with it "Bizkit style". Will these two mismatch partners ever see eye to eye?

See their big quest HERE.

Courier Courier

Endurance: 2
Speed: Roller Skates
Melee: 2
Firearms: 2

Purchase the Character Pack DLC.

(none)

In a world where teleportation is a thing, why would anyone need a Courier to deliver packages by hand? Simple: sometimes, items can shift around in weird ways during teleportation. Not like The Fly or anything like that, more along the lines of gravy from your brisket spilling all over your fries. If you wanted poutine, you'd have have ordered poutine!

See their big quest HERE.

Demolitionist Demolitionist

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 2
Firearms: 2

Purchase the Character Pack DLC.

(none)

Why build when you can destroy? After flunking out of architecture school in their second to last semester. The Demolitionist has spent the past few years taking their revenge on every standing structure in sight. Upon becoming Mayor. The Demolitionist hopes to take aim at the real enemy by canceling all student loan debt.

See their big quest HERE.

Goon Goon

Endurance: 2
Speed: 2
Melee: 3
Firearms: 3

Purchase the Character Pack DLC.

(none)

Working for the Mayor as an anonymous Goon has its drawbacks. For starters, their life consists of waiting around for some reckless oaf from the Resistance to try and ""neutralize"" them for unspecified reasons. However, the Goon has recently done some soul searching and had a major revelation: What if they WERE that reckless oaf?

See their big quest HERE.

MechPilot Mech Pilot

Endurance: 1
Speed: 4
Melee: 1
Firearms: 1

Purchase the Character Pack DLC.

Ride Mech

Being nice doesn't always get the job done. The Mech Pilot takes zero-tolerance to approach to cleaning up the city, acting as judge, jury, and executioner. OK, pretty much entirely executioner. Having already gained a reputation of their unique brand of street justice, the city's undesirables are ready to take on this hulking grim reaper, while the city's law enforcers are ready to ignore you in favor of making their lives easier

See their big quest HERE.

Playable Characters (Super Special Abilities)[ | ]

These characters can only be played if you have the Super Special Abilities (Mutator) enabled and have completed the Big Quest for specific characters.

Character Attributes Unlock Special Ability Traits Starting Items Description
Supercop Supercop

Endurance: 4
Speed: 3
Melee: 3
Firearms: 4

Complete the Big Quest as a Cop. Handcuffs
  • The Law
  • Note: No XP loss from arresting innocents.
Follows the Law of the Land unflinchingly, even if it doesn't always make perfect sense. Despite this, the Cop became disenchanted with the current government after a law was passed preventing more than four people from dancing side by side, sadly forcing the Cop's Village People cover group to disband.
Supergoon Supergoon

Endurance: 3
Speed: 3
Melee: 3
Firearms: 4

Complete the Big Quest as a Goon.

(none)

Working for the Mayor as an anonymous Goon has its drawbacks. For starters, their life consists of waiting around for some reckless oaf from the Resistance to try and ""neutralize"" them for unspecified reasons. However, the Goon has recently done some soul searching and had a major revelation: What if they WERE that reckless oaf?
UpperCruster Upper-Cruster

Endurance: 3
Speed: 3
Melee: 1
Firearms: 1

Complete the Big Quest as a Slum Dweller.

(none)

Starting from nothing, the humble Slum Dweller is willing to rise up and do whatever it takes to make it in this crazy world. This typically involves beating up random people for their cash, and scouring trash barrels for bacon cheeseburgers. A true personification of the American Dream!

Playable Characters (Custom)[ | ]

Custom Characters, which were added in Alpha 30, allow near-total freedom with respect to appearance, abilities, and starting items. Visit their wiki page for more information.

Character Attributes Unlock Special Ability Traits Starting Items Description
CustomCharacter Custom Character

Endurance: ?
Melee: ?
Firearms: ?
Speed: ?

(starting class)
  • Varied
  • Varied
  • Varied
  • Varied

Non-Playable Characters[ | ]

NPCs are characters that exist in-game and may be encountered during gameplay, but aren't currently playable.

Character Endurance Speed Melee Firearms Traits
ButlerBot Butler Bot 91 4 1 1
Clerk Clerk 1 2 1 3

(none)

CopBot Cop Bot 1 1 3 4
DrugDealer Drug Dealer 2 4 2 2
Ghost Ghost 1 1 3 1
KillerRobot Killer Robot 91 91 4 91
Mayor Mayor 4 3 1 1
Musician Musician 2 2 1 2
OfficeDrone Office Drone 1 2 1 3
ResistanceLeader Resistance Leader 2 3 1 2

(none)

Slave Slave 1 3 3 2
Worker Worker 2 2 3 1

(none)

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