Playable Characters

“	In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers.	”
–11 bit Studios

List of Characters

Playable Characters

Anton	Arica	Boris	Bruno	Cveta	Emilia
Katia	Marin	Marko	Pavle	Roman	Zlata

Overview

Starting off with Marko, Pavle and Bruno, Emilia joined at day 9, and later Zlata at day 21.
A spawn rate of every 7-12 days is noticable.

Playable characters have basic Character States such as Hunger, Illness, Mood, Wounded, Tiredness, Sleep which reflect their health. Each character has a different type of personality, moral compass, inventory size, background story, and personal goal (although this goal has no actual impact on game-play). In addition, each one also has a unique Characteristic or Perk.

Along with the Sympathy system, each character's personality affects their reaction to events in the game. For example, some will feel guilty about committing Theft or Murder, while others remain unaffected. Also keep in mind that actions taken by one character will affect other characters. For example, if one of your characters commits murder while on a scavenging mission, the other household members will react to this the following day.

Characters are also affected by traumatic events which happen to others. If one character is hungry, ill or wounded, the others may become sad or depressed in turn. Characters who are severely sad may become depressed. Depressed characters move more slowly, and they may also argue with others, fail to perform requested actions to completion, fight with others (potentially leaving them wounded), and sob uncontrollably through the night, causing other household members to sleep poorly.

If you have less than 5 survivors, there is a chance that that an additional survivor will appear at the door and ask to join your household. This usually happens every 7-12 days, and the more survivors you have, the less likely it becomes. In "The Little Ones" however, if you have less than 4 survivors, there is also a chance that either Iskra and Christo, Ivano and Henrik, or Lydia and Irina (With Evgeni, but he will have to flee momentarily) will appear at the door and ask to join your household temporarily. Any Child survivors who comes in first will always starts off as Sad.

Brief Overview of Characters

TLO = This character is only available in "The Little Ones" Expansion.

FP = This character only appears with Stories: "Father's Promise".

TLB = This character only appears with Stories: "The Last Broadcast".

FB = This character only appears with Stories: "Fading Embers".

Character	Perk	Ability Description	Personality description	Addictions	Inv. Size
Anton	Good Mathematician	Catches rats faster with the Trap for Small Animals. Runs slower than others. Can't play Guitar. Low combat ability. Worse as a Guard than others.	Less concerned with morality about Murder or Theft. Less concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Hard to be happier or sadder. Likely steals supplies when leaving the shelter. Either argues or gets into a fight with others at night when being in a bad mood.	Abstinent (can't drink Pure Alcohol or Moonshine to cause happiness)	8
Arica	Sneaks Quietly	Makes the least amount of noise when moving or scavenging. High Combat ability. (After Roman) Plays Guitar well. Passable as a Guard.	Less concerned with the morality about Murder and Theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to be happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Likely steals supplies when leaving the shelter. Will either argue or get into a fight with others at night when being in a bad mood. Will slowly become sad if her addiction is not satisfied.	Smoking	10
Boris	Strong but Slow	Has the highest inventory size. Runs the slowest. Makes the most noise when moving and scavenging. Least stealthy. Has the highest health. High Combat ability. Can't play the Guitar. Better as a Guard than anyone else.	Extremely concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Has a strong concern when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Very easy to be happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Either thinking or sobbing all night when being in a bad mood. Will slowly become sad if his addiction is not satisfied.	Smoking	17
Bruno	Good Cook	Can make Cooked Meals, Moonshine and Pure Alcohol with fewer resources. Can't play the Guitar. Almost unable to console a depressed character. Passable as a Guard.	Almost unconcerned with the morality about murder or theft. Almost apathetic in aiding people. Shows selfishness when someone dies. Hard to be happier or sadder. Very likely to steal supplies when leaving the shelter. Will either argue or get into a fight with others at night when being in a bad mood. Slowly becomes sad if his addiction is not satisfied.	Smoking	10
Cveta	Loves Children	Has the worst Combat ability. Can't play the Guitar. Worse as a guard than others.	Extremely concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Shows a strong concern when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Very easy to be happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Either thinking or sobbing all night when being in a bad mood. Rarely steals supplies when abandoning the shelter.	None	8
Emilia	Talented Lawyer	Resistant to Depression. Can't play Guitar. Almost unable to console a depressed character. Worse as a Guard compared to others. In Mobile, she like Anton can catches rats faster with the Trap for Small Animals.	Almost unconcerned with morality about murder or theft. Almost apathetic in aiding people. Shows selfishness when someone dies. Hard to be happier or sadder. Likely to steal supplies when leaving the shelter. Will either argue or get into a fight with others at night when being in bad mood. Slowly becomes sad if her addiction is not satisfied.	Coffee	10
Katia	Bargaining Skills	Better prices when trading. Low combat ability. Plays the Guitar well. Slightly worse as a Guard compared to others.	Concerned with morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy for her to be happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Either thinking or sobbing all night when being in a bad mood. Slowly becomes saddened if her addiction is not satisfied. Rarely steals supplies when abandoning the shelter.	Coffee	12
Marin	Handyman	Will use fewer resources when Crafting. Can't play the Guitar. Passable as a guard.	Less concerned with the morality about murder or theft. Less concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Hard to be happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Likely steals supplies when abandoning the shelter. Either argues or gets into fights with others at night when in a bad mood. Is slowly saddened if his addiction is not satisfied.	Coffee	10
Marko	Skilled Scavenger	Has the second highest inventory size (after Boris) Can't play Guitar. Passable as a guard.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to become happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Will be either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood.	None	15
Pavle	Fast Runner	Has a high running speed. Plays the Guitar well. Passable as a Guard.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to become happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Will be either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood. Rarely steals supplies when abandoning the shelter.	None	12
Roman	Trained in Combat	Has the best Combat ability. Far better as guard than others. Has the second highest amount of health. (after Boris) Plays Guitar well. Almost unable to console a depressed character	Almost unconcerned with morality about murder and theft. Almost apathetic to aiding people. Shows selfishness when someone dies. Much less likely for him to become happier or sadder. Likely to steal supplies when abandoning the shelter. Either argues or gets into fights with others at night when in a bad mood. Slowly saddened if his addiction is not satisfied.	Smoking	10
Zlata	Bolsters Spirits	Having her in the party makes other's sadness go away significantly faster. Low combat ability. Very skilled in playing the Guitar. A little bit worse as a Guard compared to others.	Extremely concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Shows a strong concern when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easily becomes happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Will be either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood. Will rarely steal supplies when abandoning the shelter.	None	12
Insurance Agent	Persuasive	Has a slight trading bonus, however not as good as Katia. Worst combat ability. Can't play Guitar. Worse as a Guard compared to others	Almost unconcerned with the morality about murder or theft. Almost apathetic to aiding people. Shows selfishness when someone dies. Much less likely to become happier or sadder. Likely to steal supplies when abandoning the shelter. Will either argue or get into a fight with others at night when in a bad mood.	None	12
Psychologist	Strong Willed	Resistant to depression. Being in the party makes other's sadness go away significantly faster. Can't play the Guitar. Passable as a guard.	Extremely concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Shows a strong concern when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easily becomes happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood. Rarely steals supplies when abandoning the shelter.	None	12
Photographer	Keen Eye for Detail	Can supposedly notice otherwise secret loot piles. Passable as a guard.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to become happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Will be either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood.	None	12
Computer Specialist	Knack for Electronics	Creates two Heat Lamps, Thermo Regulators and Mixers for the price of one. Low combat ability. Can't play the Guitar. Worse as a Guard compared to others. Obsolete: Huge discount (40%) when crafting with an item that requires electric parts, a heat lamp, a mixer and/or a thermo regulator. Obsolete: Small discount when upgrading stations.	Almost not concerned with morality about murder and theft. Almost apathetic to aiding people. Shows selfishness when someone dies. Very less likely to become happier or sadder. Likely to steal supplies when abandoning the shelter. Either argues or gets into fights with others at night when in a bad mood.	None	12
Police Officer	Familiar with Guns	Proficient with firearms. (at par or better than Roman) High combat ability. Can't play Guitar. Better as a Guard compared to others.	Less concerned with morality about murder, theft. Less concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to be happier or sadder. Shows less concern when a member of the party dies. Rarely steals supplies when abandoning the shelter. Either argues or gets into fights with others at night when in a bad mood.	None	12
Pharmacist	Knows much about Meds	Discount when crafting medicine Can't play the Guitar. Slightly bad as a guard.	Less concerned with the morality about murder or theft. Less concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Hard to be happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Likely to steal supplies when abandoning the shelter. Either argues or gets into fights with others at night when in a bad mood.	None	12
Forester	Skilled Woodchopper	Gains more wood and fuel from chopping down furniture. Can't play Guitar. Decent as a guard.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to become happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood.	None	12
Nurse	Medical Training	More efficient in treating wounds and illnesses than others and more resistant to diseases. Unknown combat ability. Unknown guard ability. Unknown concern with morality about murder and theft. Unknown concern when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Unknown ease or difficulty to become happier or sadder. Unknown concern when a member of the party dies.	Unknown	Unknown
Kalina TLO	War Orphan	Cannot guard, barter or defend as a child.			None; cannot scavenge.
Misha TLO	Neighborhood Kid	Cannot guard, barter or defend as a child.			None; cannot scavenge.
Sergei TLO	Lost boy	Cannot guard, barter or defend as a child.			None; cannot scavenge.
Christo TLO	Determined Father	Requires less time to get fully rested. Can't play Guitar. Passable as a guard.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to become happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Will be either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood.	- Abstinent (can't drink Pure alcohol or Moonshine to cause happiness)	12
Iskra TLO	Christo's Daughter	Cannot guard, barter or defend as a child.		None	None; cannot scavenge.
Henrik TLO	Tobacconist	Makes more cigarettes in a batch (6, instead of 4). Worse as a guard compared to others.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs. Easy to become happier or sadder. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Either thinking or sobbing all night when in a bad mood.	Smokes 4 cigarettes per day; 1 more than other smokers	10
Ivano TLO	Henrik's Grandson	Cannot guard, barter or defend as a child.			None; cannot scavenge.
Irina TLO	Green Thumbs	Grows plants with fewer resources. Can't play Guitar. Passable as a guard.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors and NPCs.		10
Lydia TLO	Irina's niece	Cannot guard, barter or defend as a child.			None; cannot scavenge.
Adam FP	Skilled Scavanger	Decent as a guard Has the best combat skill Can't play the guitar Can't console	Immune to being Broken	Coffee	15
Amelia FP	Adam's Daughter	Cannot guard, barter or defend as a child. Bedridden, unable to learn or do anything.		None	None; cannot scavenge.
Malik TLB	Disabled	Disabled; unable to scavenge or guard.	Concerned with the morality about murder and theft Highly concerned when aiding visitors or NPCs Immune to being broken	Smoking, Abstinent	8; cannot scavenge
Esma TLB	Sneaks Quietly	Makes the least amount of noise when moving or scavenging. Decent as a guard		Smoking, Abstinent	12
Adem TLB	Trained in Combat	Far better as guard than others. Has the best combat skill	Either argues or gets into fights with others at night when in a bad mood. Shows concern when a member of the party dies. Immune to being broken	Smoking, Abstinent	10
Ruben FE	Stage Actor	Cannot guard, barter or defend at the start (Terminally ill) Makes the least amount of noise when scavenging Decent as a guard Can't play the guitar	Concerned with the morality of murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors or NPCs	Smoking, Abstinent	8
Anja FE	Orphan	Makes the least amount of noise when scavenging Decent as a guard Plays the guitar well Has the same health than Roman	Concerned with the morality of murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors or NPCs	Abstinent	11
Zoran FE	Museum Janitor	Makes the least amount of noise when scavenging Poor as a guard Can't play guitar Worse backpack space out of all characters	Less concerned about the morality of murder and theft. Less concerned when aiding neighbors or NPCs.	Smoking, Abstinent	7
Livia - FC	Good Cook, Pregnant	Cannot run Cannot scavenge or guard Can make Cooked Meals, Moonshine and Pure Alcohol with fewer resources.	Concerned with the morality of murder and theft. Concerned when aiding neighbors or NPCs	Abstinent	8 - Cannot scavenge

Character Roles

Since some characters have each their own abilities, they can be categorized in roles. The role is specified from their perks and characteristics which can help you determine how to best utilize certain characters.

You can choose characters to become scavengers or guards by picking who starts their jobs at night and works at day while others sleep.

Role	Descriptions	Characters
Scavengers	Characters who have high inventory slots and are good at scavenging	Boris, Marko, Pavle, Arica, Forester, Photographer, Insurance Agent, Adam, Esma, Anja
Fighters	Characters who have high combat skills, good at neutralising hostile NPCs or guarding the shelter	Roman, Arica, Boris, Marko, Pavle, Police Officer, Adam, Adem, Esma
Supporters	Characters who work better at trading or managing the shelter	Bruno, Marin, Anton, Katia, Zlata, Christo*, Henrik*, Irina*, Livia, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Computer Specialist, Nurse, Malik
Others	Characters that currently can't be categorized as their abilities are unknown	Emilia, Cveta, Ruben, Zoran

Scavengers

Characters who have high inventory slots or abilities related to scavenging acts as good scavengers. They are:

Character	Ability	Inv. size
Boris	Having the highest inventory slot makes him one of the best scavengers. He is also very good at combat as he can perform the backstab instant kill by using a weak weapon like the Crowbar. It indicates that he has a higher damage ability than others. However he runs slowly and makes more noise which are great downsides.	17
Adam	Has 15 inventory slots, has the best combat skill in the game and is immune to being broken, making him the best character in the game.	15
Marko	Has 15 inventory slots, decent at speed and combat.	15
Pavle	Has a mediocre 12 inventory slots, but runs the fastest and is decent at combat.	12
Esma	Has 12 inventory slots, but is decent at combat and performs all actions stealthily, making her perfect for scavenging occasions that requires stealth infiltration and/or stealing.	12
Arica	Has a rather inferior 10 inventory slots, but good at combat and performs all actions stealthily, making her perfect for scavenging occasions that requires stealth infiltration and/or stealing.	10
Forester	Can harvest more wood and fuel from furniture.	12
Photographer	Can detect more loot areas.	12
Anja	Has a odd inventory slot at 11, but is decent at combat and performs all actions stealthily, making her decent at scavenging.	11

Fighters

Characters who have high combat-related abilities are invaluable when neutralising hostile NPCs and guarding the shelter at night. They are:

Character	Ability	Inv. size
Roman	Has the highest combat ability and firearm proficiency in game. Best choice to guard or to neutralise highly dangerous maps like the Brothel.	10
Adem	Has the highest combat ability and firearm proficiency in game. Best choice to guard or to neutralize highly dangerous maps. Immune to being Broken	10
Boris	Good combat ability and has the highest health in game, especially if equipped with a helmet and vest. Good choice to scavenge in maps with military fire like the Old Town if equipped.	17
Adam	Has the highest combat ability and firearm proficiency in game. Best choice for both scavenging and neutralizing highly dangerous maps.	15
Marko	Decent abilities in all-round, including running speed and combat.	15
Pavle	Decent combat ability and runs the fastest in game.	12
Arica	Good combat ability and high stealth makes her the best choice for infiltration of dangerous maps and backstab or stealth-kill combats.	10
Esma	Decent abilities in all-round, including sneaking and combat.	12
Police Officer	Good combat ability and firearm proficiency.	12

Supporters

Characters who have the best ability to trade or manage the shelter, or typically average to low inventory size, making others better scavengers than them.

Character	Ability	Inv. size
Marin	Uses less resources when crafting and upgrading.	10
Bruno	Uses less resources when make Cooked Meals, Moonshine and Pure Alcohol.	10
Katia	Best bargaining skills in the game, thus makes the best deals when trading.	12
Zlata	Best consoling and guitar skills in game.	12
Anton	Catches rats faster with Trap for Small Animals.	8
Christo TLO	Consoles children better than any others, which in this is case can be his daughter Iskra. Requires less time to rest.	12
Henrik TLO	Manufactures tobacco products with less resources at a faster speed.	10
Irina TLO	Grows plants with less resources at faster speed.	10
Malik	The only character in the game that can use the Radio and can send messages to others outside.	8
Computer Specialist	Two Mixers/Thermo Regulators/Heat Lamps for the price of one. Obsolete: Any item or Workshop that requires Electric Parts is crafted with 40% fewer components	12
Pharmacist	Uses less resources when crafting Medications.	12
Psychologist	Can console other characters better than others.	12
Insurance Agent	Decent bargaining skills makes better deals when trading.	12
Nurse	Proficient ability to treat wounds and illnesses better than other characters.	Unknown

Others

These character's ability is unknown, thus can't be categorized. However if you have to choose, Emilia is better than other supporters since she can performed the backstab instant kill from hiding whilst using the Crowbar. It indicates that she has higher damage than the others.

Character	Ability	Inv. size
Cveta	Consoles children better than any others (pending for test), and is also decent in consoling others.	8
Emilia	Resistant to depression. Weak as a guard, but somewhat acceptable in combat.	10
Ruben	Stage Actor. Decent as a guard, somewhat acceptable in combat. Bad inventory space	8
Zoran	Museum Janitor. Weak as a guard, but somewhat acceptable in combat. Worse inventory space out of all characters	7

Children

If players installed The Little Ones DLC, Children are introduced as playable characters. Children are limited to stay inside the shelter, so they cannot scavenge. Children cannot do as much as adults, however they can be taught to perform certain duties by adults such as setting a rat trap.

Character
Kalina
Misha
Sergei
Iskra
Ivano
Lydia
Amelia