Aloy

Occupation:Protagonist/Hunter
Debut:Episode 1
Affiliation:Independent, later various tribal alliances
Faction:Nora Tribe (outcast)
Race/Role:Human
Gender/Age:Female, 18-19

A skilled hunter and archer seeking to uncover the truth about her origins and the world's mysterious past.

Personality

CuriousDeterminedCompassioteIndependentBraveIntelligent

Abilities

Expert archeryMachine hunting

Notable Items

Focus deviceHunter Bow
Wisdom:
"The past doesn't define us. We define ourselves."+3 more
Battle Cry:
"For the tribe!"+3 more

"All things have a beginning. I need to know mine."

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Dr. Elisabet Sobeck

Dr. Elisabet Sobeck
Occupation:Zero Dawn Creator/Genetic Template
Debut:Episode 1
Affiliation:Unknown
Faction:Zero Dawn Project (historical)
Race/Role:Human
Gender/Age:Female

Brilliant scientist who created the Zero Dawn project and GAIA, Aloy's genetic template.

Personality

BrilliantDedicatedCaringDeterminedSelflessVisiory

Abilities

Scientific geniusEnvironmental expertise
Wisdom:
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
Battle Cry:
""Let's go!""

"The world is going to end. But it doesn't have to stay that way."

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GAIA

GAIA
Occupation:Terraforming AI/Guide
Debut:Episode 1
Affiliation:Unknown
Faction:Earth Restoration
Race/Role:Human
Gender/Age:Female (voice)

Benevolent AI that terraformed Earth after the apocalypse, serves as guide and protector.

Personality

NurturingWiseProtectiveLogicalCaringSacrificial

Abilities

Terraforming controlEcosystem magement
Wisdom:
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
Battle Cry:
""Let's go!""
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HADES

HADES
Occupation:Rogue AI/Primary Antagonist
Debut:Episode 1
Affiliation:Eclipse Cult (through manipulation)
Faction:Rogue AI
Race/Role:Human
Gender/Age:None (masculine voice), Centuries old

Corrupted AI system designed to reset the terraforming process, now seeks to destroy all life on Earth.

Personality

LogicalRuthlessSingle-mindedManipulativeCalculatingDestructive

Abilities

Machine controlSystem corruption
Wisdom:
"The current biosphere is corrupt. It must be cleansed."+3 more
Battle Cry:
"Initiate purge protocol!"+3 more

"The current biosphere is corrupt. It must be cleansed."

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Helis

Helis
Occupation:Eclipse Cult Leader
Debut:Episode 1
Affiliation:Former Shadow Carja, HADES servant
Faction:Eclipse Cult
Race/Role:Human
Gender/Age:Male

Fatical leader of the Eclipse cult, serves HADES believing it to be a deity.

Personality

FaticalRuthlessCharismaticDevotedViolentUncompromising

Abilities

Combat leadershipFatical devotion
Wisdom:
"The old world must burn for the new to be born."+3 more
Battle Cry:
"For the Buried Shadow!"+3 more

"The Buried Shadow speaks through me!"

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Ted Faro

Ted Faro
Occupation:Historical Antagonist
Debut:Episode 1
Affiliation:Corporate interests, military-industrial complex
Faction:Faro Automated Solutions (historical)
Race/Role:Human
Gender/Age:Male, Died centuries ago

CEO whose automated war machines caused the origil apocalypse, represents corporate greed and shortsightedness.

Personality

GreedyShortsightedArrogantParanoidDestructiveSelf-serving

Abilities

Business acumenTechnological innovation
Wisdom:
"Progress requires risk, and risk requires sacrifice."+3 more
Battle Cry:
""Let's go!""

"I refuse to let my legacy be one of destruction."

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Varl

Varl
Occupation:Nora Brave/Companion
Debut:Episode 1
Affiliation:Unknown
Faction:Nora Tribe
Race/Role:Human
Gender/Age:Male

Young Nora brave who becomes one of Aloy's most trusted companions and friends.

Personality

LoyalBraveKindSupportiveTraditiolGrowing

Abilities

ArcheryTracking
Wisdom:
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
Battle Cry:
""Let's go!""

"You've shown us a new way to see the world, Aloy."

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