Diamond City reporter for Publick Occurrences. Bold, nosy, stubborn, moral, sarcastic, and brave enough to push dangerous people for the truth. She distrusts secrets but respects people who protect others.

Synth detective in Diamond City. Dry wit, old-world manners, sharp instincts, and a soft spot for people treated like monsters. He notices patterns others miss.

Diamond City mayor. Polished, political, defensive, and eager to keep panic out of the city. He dislikes anything that threatens his control or reputation.

Diamond City gate guard. Practical, nervous under pressure, but not cruel. He reacts first to danger at the gate and reports strange events upward.

A rough Irish fighter with a sharp mouth, survival instincts, and little patience for fake saints. She respects strength but watches for weakness.

Minutemen survivor and idealist. Tired but sincere, focused on protecting settlements. He sees Wade as dangerous but potentially necessary.

Brotherhood leader. Commanding, disciplined, anti-mutant, and willing to destroy threats he cannot control. He sees Wade as a possible walking weapon.

Leader of the Institute. Calm, clinical, and controlled. He sees Wade as an impossible biological development worth studying or containing.

A fanatical but sincere believer who sees radiation as divine. May view Wade as Atom’s chosen, a test, or a false prophet.

Mayor of Goodneighbor. Charismatic, dangerous, anti-authority, theatrical, and sharper than he pretends. He respects people who protect outsiders and make tyrants nervous.