NPCs or Non-Playable Characters are GM controlled people who appear from time to time in order to further the plot, add realism, or just to have some fun. All directors are NPCs.
Directors and Command-level Staff
Site Director - Charles “CJ” Carter
Rank: CMD Grade-4-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- American.
- Late 40s, short brown hair and eyes. Typical White-Anglo-Saxon-Protestant. Kind of a babyface, and clean-shaven. Wears lots of suits.
- He's smart, and competent, but unsure of himself, and perhaps relies a little too much on his department heads and other subordinates to drive his decision making. He's inexperienced as a leader.
Security & Intelligence Director - Isaac Gunderson
Rank: CMD Grade-5-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- Former Canadian Special Operations Regiment/Joint Task Force-2 commander and Special Intelligence Service officer, Canadian.
- Light blond hair shaved short, almost invisible eyebrows and grey-blue eyes.
Administration & Logistics Director - Caroline Stavros
Rank: CMD Grade-4-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- Prior US Naval Sea Logistics Center officer, FEMA Logistics Section Chief, American
- Dark wavy hair, brown eyes, a long, aquiline nose and high cheekbones. Pale complexion, a slender build and confident expression.
Medical Director - Reginald Baer Carell
Rank: CMD Grade-4-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- Oxford-educated internist/trauma surgeon, former Chief of Surgery of San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, British.
- Reggie is currently 56 years old. He walks with a pronounced limp after the incident that destroyed the original site
- Has a smoking habit.
Research & Development Director - Salman Corbette
Rank: CMD Grade-4-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- Canadian.
- Blond curly hair with brown eyes and straight nose. Scrawny with a weak build, and pale complexion.
Engineering & Maintenance Director - Patricia Kohler
Rank: CMD Grade-4-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- A former engineer and defense systems specialist of BAE Systems, German.
- Reddish-auburn hair, blue eyes and a small nose. Wears hair in a bun.
Espionage Director - Amit Meir
Rank: CMD Grade-4-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- A former Israeli intelligence agent, and a special ops veteran of ten years with a dossier consisting mostly of redactions.
- This tan skinned man is 6' 0", has dark brown hair, light brown eyes and a muscular build.
STF-A-354 Commander - Arnold Demidov
Rank: MTFO Grade-5-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 4
- Prior-service SOCOM ground commander, DEVGRU officer, American.
- Brown hair, light grey eyes and a short nose. 5’10” and of medium build. A sturdy jaw with a small mouth and wears hair buzzed short.
- Commander Demidov is a no-bullshit, straight shooting, reasonably honest guy who is detail oriented. He doesn’t beat around the bush, nor has time to be particularly sensitive. He keeps it professional with the task force he is in command of, and expects the same out of his operatives.
- Commander Demidov’s responsibilities include reviewing and approving all personnel assignments to STF-A-354, maintaining discipline, morale, and readiness among members of his Task Force, organizing training rotations with other departments, and generally advocating for his task force members.
Staff
Administration and Logistics
Executive Assistant - Miranda Thorton
Rank: Grade-9-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- Miranda Thorton graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in business administration, and was quickly recruited for a management opening at the corporate headquarters of Sierra Consolidated Petroleum, a Foundation front company. After uncovering several financial irregularities, she confronted the executives with her findings. Impressed, they revealed the corporation's true nature and offered her an administrative position within the Foundation proper. Although her job title is Executive Assistant, Miranda has a hand in many of Area-354’s day-to-day activities and is key to it’s continued smooth running. Those who cross her tend to have their leave requests vanish into a black hole.
- Cream skinned, 5' 8", has shoulder length, brown hair, green eyes and a heavy build.
- Is the one to brief new Task Force members when they arrive at the site.
Admin Clerk - Sofia Macauley
Rank: Grade-3-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- Canadian
- Red, curly hair. Glasses. Somewhat plain.
- Daytime admin clerk. Fairly friendly.
Admin Clerk - Danielle Smith
Rank: Grade-3-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- Canadian
- Black hair. No glasses. Fairly pretty.
- Nighttime admin clerk. Somewhat curt.
Armory Clerk - Sean Hayes
Rank: Grade-2-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- English
- Nerdy-looking with neckbeard stubble and dark, greasy hair.
- Fairly amiable and helpful. Doesn’t indulge in a lot of small talk.
Security
Security Administration - Randall “Randy” Patterson
Rank: Grade-8-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 3
- Randy was born and raised in Minnesota, and joined the state police force a few years after his high school graduation. Although he was abruptly removed from patrol duty by a knee injury a few years into his career, he proved a very capable administrator and was subsequently recruited to fill the shortage of qualified personnel caused by “the Big One”.
- Randy is of slightly below average height, with brown eyes, short brown hair, and a walrus mustache. Due to his knee injury and desk job, he is slightly out of shape. His personality could be described as “Minnesota Nice.”
- Randy also runs the best fantasy sports leagues on site. However, he only opens participation to members of the Security department. He practices at the site’s range often and is a very skilled pistol marksman.
IT Surveillance - Brad Payton
Rank: Grade-7-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- Canadian
- Patchy neckbeard stubble with thick-rimmed glasses. Dark blond, grey-green close-set eyes. A bit greasy with a bout of acne and not very attractive.
- He knows all about the porn you watch, and doesn’t hide the fact. Pretty sarcastic and beleaguered.
Tactical Response Officer - Matthew Feller
Rank: TRO Grade-6-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 3
- American
- Shaved head to conceal growing baldness.
- Is polite and keeps to himself.
Tactical Response Officer - Jonathan Silver
Rank: TRO Grade-5-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 3
- Canadian.
- White, 5' 11", has dark brown hair, hazel eyes and an athletic build.
- Quite the asshole. Is surly towards security officers for being “lowly guards” and Special Task Force Alpha-354 members for being “incompetent, under trained, and useless.” Likes to flirt with Dr. Arianna Cardona, who spurns his advances. Yet despite this, he is able to put his money where his mouth is and is an able, competent agent. Jaein Park insists on his good qualities, of which he is not devoid of.
Tactical Response Officer - Drake Ackerman
Rank: TRO Grade-5-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 3
- USMC, American.
- White, 5’ 7”, brown hair, grey-green eyes and a stocky build.
- Enjoys flamethrowers when the opportunity presents itself.
Security Officer - Michael Brown
Rank: SO Grade-3-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 3
- From West Virginia. American.
- Brown hair cropped short, blue eyes, and tall, lanky build.
- A beleaguered security officer with a dislike of working parties and contempt for incompetence in the high ranks. Holds little respect or patience for the more eccentric members of STF-A-354. Generally is the agent who welcomes new task force members into Area-354.
Security Officer - Stan Fish
Rank: SO Grade-2-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 3
- American
- Brown hair, mousy appearance, with a lean frame with some muscle.
- Cripplingly shy, but has yet somehow managed to score himself a relationship with Steve. Despite his social ineptitude, he is not incompetent at his job. He is usually found patrolling the perimeter of the site.
Security Officer - Jaein Park
Rank: SO Grade-4-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 3
- Prior US Marine Corps Field Radio Operator and former Lioness (Female Engagement Team). American-Korean.
- Stocky, black hair cut short in a crewcut. Black almond-shaped eyes, mildly tanned.
- Somewhat socially awkward and keeps to herself, but is not shy. A very good shot.
Medical
Doctor - Dr. Olivia Warren
Rank: Grade-3-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- American
- Dark, frizzy hair braided into thin, even cornrows. Chocolate brown skin, brown eyes. Thin and tall.
- Professional when working, but easy going and amiable outside of it.
Trauma Surgeon - Dr. Daniel Craig
Rank: Grade-1-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- Canadian.
- Asian, handsome.
- Easy going and always ready with a light-hearted joke.
Nurse - Grace Neilsson
Rank: Grade-5-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- Canadian.
- Honey brown, curly hair tied back into a loose bun.
- Serious in her work and keeps it professional.
Regenerative Therapy Specialist - Dr. Tyson Stoneman
Rank: Grade-2-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- MD, PhD (Microbiology), Board Certifications ()
- Pink skinned, 6' 0", has dark brown hair, green eyes and a light build.
- One of the creators of the cell gas treatment.
Research & Development
Researcher - Dr. Arianna Cardona
Rank: Grade-3-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- American.
- Attractive Latina woman, with dark brown hair and doe-eyes.
- Is hit on by TRO Jonathan Silver, who she rejects his advances.
Assistant Researcher - Nicholas Reynolds
Rank: Grade-1-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- American
- A small man with dark blond hair and square, wire-frame glasses.
- Is a nice guy and likes to be helpful.
Containment Specialist - Derek Seidelman
Rank: Grade-2-Oscar
Security Clearance Level: Level 2
- German
- White, 6' 3", has brown hair, black eyes and a plump build.
- Talks like Warscribe with a strong, but understandable, German accent.
Engineering & Maintenance
Engineer - Ethan McIntyre
Rank: Grade-6-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- Scottish.
- Fair skin, 5’9”, shaved head, red hair, blue-grey eyes.
- Patient in his work, but not with other people. A bit snappy and hard to be with as a person.
Motor Transport Operator - Stephen “Steve” Wedge
Rank: Grade-2-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- Steve Wedge grew up in Northern Michigan, and studied mechanics at college, just like his dad did. He came to the Foundation through a front organization, working his way up with hard work and skill. He and Gary were assigned to Area-354 to keep up with the endless stream of wrecked equipment the Task Force keep dragging back.
- White, 5' 8", has cropped, light blonde hair, dark grey eyes and is broad-shouldered.
- He's known for his patient hand with even the most stubborn engine, and his megawatt grin. Is currently in a relationship with Stan Fish.
Electrician - Lianna Burrell
Rank: Grade-3-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- American.
- Black hair, blue eyes, heart-shaped face. Medium height and build.
- Extroverted and cheerful.
Machinist - Gary J. Biggs
Rank: Grade-2-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- Gary Biggs was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Dropping out of high school early to support his family, he apprenticed as a welder starting at the age of 16 and soon landed a job in auto restoration. He worked with his childhood friend Steve until they were recruited by a Foundation front company. A few years after joining the Foundation proper, he and Steve were assigned to Area-354 in the wake of the Big One.
- Light blond hair, blue eyes. Rounded face.
Millwright - Joel Fairburn
Rank: Grade-3-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- Canadian.
- Pink (vascular) skinned man is 5' 3", has short, black hair, dark brown eyes and is heavily muscled.
- Hardworking. Doesn’t talk with the task force much.
Janitor - Martin Weatherhall
Rank: Grade-2-Echo
Security Clearance Level: Level 1
- Australian
- Brown-and-salt hair, in his fifties. Large, meticulously groomed moustache is his defining trait.
- Doesn’t talk with Task Force personnel very often, but can be seen doing his duties late at night. When not on janitor duty can be occasionally seen practicing on the range with an M4 carbine when the weather is nice.