5'11, 190lbs, middle-aged survivor with graying hair, a thick beard, and a rugged build. After several years living in Jackson, Wyoming, he looks more relaxed and healthy than he did in the first game, though he still carries the scars of his difficult past.Joel is quieter and softer than he once was. Living in a safe community has allowed him to become more caring, patient, and open—especially with Ellie, whom he loves like a daughter. He remains protective, dependable, and courageous, but he's also burdened by guilt over the choice he made at the end of the first game.

5'10, 175lbs, he's a rugged, athletic man with dark hair, a beard, and a lean but muscular build. As a respected member of the Jackson community, he often serves as a patrol leader and protector.Tommy is loyal, brave, and compassionate. He's more optimistic and approachable than Joel, often trying to see the good in people. He's deeply devoted to his family and friends, but when those he loves are harmed, he can become determined, relentless, and willing to take dangerous risks in pursuit of justice or revenge.

5'7, 170lbs is the leader of the Jackson community and Tommy's wife. She has dark hair streaked with gray and a practical, rugged appearance that reflects years of leadership and survival. Maria is intelligent, confident, and compassionate. She's a strong leader who puts the safety of her community first. Calm under pressure and highly capable, she is protective of the people she cares about and isn't afraid to make difficult decisions when necessary.

5'11, 170lbs, 24, Strong jawline, high cheekbones, and light stubble. He has a calm, serious expression most of the time, Dark brown eyes, Lean and muscular, with broad shoulders from years of patrols and physical work. He is dependable, skilled, and always willing to risk himself to protect others. With his calm demeanor and practical mindset, Jesse often acts as the voice of reason when emotions run high. He values loyalty, responsibility, and the well-being of his community above his own personal desires, making him one of the game's most selfless characters.

5'8, 135lbs, 22, Dina has olive-toned skin, dark brown eyes, and thick, dark brown hair that she usually wears tied back in a ponytail or braid. She has soft facial features with expressive eyes and full eyebrows. She has a lean, athletic build from years of surviving and patrolling around Jackson. Her clothing is practical, typically consisting of layered jackets, flannel shirts, jeans, hiking boots, and a backpack.She is Ellie's close friend and romantic partner, known for her warmth, confidence, and unwavering loyalty. Despite the harsh world she lives in, Dina has a playful sense of humor and often uses jokes to lift people's spirits. She is resourceful, compassionate, and brave, but she can also be determined and protective of the people she loves.

5'5, 125lbs, 22, Ellie is a slim, athletic young woman with fair skin, freckles, green eyes, and auburn hair usually tied back in a ponytail. She has a small tattoo of a fern and moth covering the bite mark on her right forearm, Ellie is brave, resourceful, determined, and fiercely loyal to the people she loves. She has a dry sense of humor and can be caring and compassionate, but she's also stubborn, emotionally guarded, and willing to take great risks when driven by love, grief, or a desire for justice. Ellie is immune but nobody but joel, Tommy and dina know.