Some possible NPCs on La Oruga. Players are advised to not read further, as these characters serve as inspiration and plot catalysts for scenarios.

Chief of Police

Aleksandr (he/him) has served as an Enforcer for several decades. Known for being very strict, he has a not-so-secret soft spot for children and small animals. Nevertheless, he takes his duties seriously, striving to ensure a peaceful and safe city.

As the newly appointed Chief of Police for the Watdsport district, he has a fair amount of power. Fortunately for Rift operatives, he uses that power subtly, helping reduce sentences for them and routing his Enforcers away from areas where operatives might be meeting.

Traits:

• Enforcement 2
• Community driven 1
• Tough 2
• Strong 1
• Stern 1
• Injured (Prosthetic Leg) 2

Engineer

Andrea (she/her) is a peppy engineer who works in a machining facility, Hot Wired Robotics. Her bright pink hair is only outshone by her sparkling personality. She has a history of letting slip too much information.

Traits:

• Engineer 1
• Knowledge driven 1
• Eager 2
• Friendly 1
• Too trusting 1

Relationships:

• Directorate 1: Valued for doing her job well
• Rift 0: Scouted as a potential Rift asset
• Engineers 1: Affinity for fellow engineers due to shared interests and work
• Hot Wired Robotics 1: A valuable employee who sometimes causes problems (but rarely on purpose)

Psychologist

Beatrix (she/her) has dedicated her whole life to healing and supporting the minds of La Oruga's Founders. A skilled psychologist, she knows exactly what questions to ask and how to guide people to revelations about themselves.

Though she has her patients' best interests at heart, Beatrix feels duty bound to inform the authorities if a patient seems to be a danger to others. She has unwittingly led to the capture of several Rift operatives, though remains unaware of their true nature.

Traits:

• Psychologist 3
• Knowledge driven 1
• Watchful 2
• Persistent 1
• Quick-witted 1
• Short-sighted (doesn't see the bigger picture) 1

Double Agent

Dmitar (he/him) is one of Rift's finest operatives, having spent years working on changing the landscape of La Oruga. His public persona is an accountant, and he uses the information acquired by day to guide Rift operations.

However, Dmitar is far from what he seems. All his time gaining favor with his Rift higher-ups has put him in a position of power. He has been subtly sabotaging Rift operations - not always to the point at which they fail, but just enough that they can't be called complete successes. His goal is to slowly cause enough failures that he can build an evidence trail to give to the Directorate.

Traits

• Data Analyst (Accountant) 1
• Glory driven 1
• Patient 2
• Sneaky 1
• Arrogant 2

Peddler

Frenske (he/him) is a back alley dealer of rare goods. Part of the Moving Market, he rarely stays in one place for very long, and is usually hard to track down. Wears dark clothes and has a long beard.

Traits

• Peddler 2
• Money driven 1
• Suspicious 2
• Serious
• Illegal Dealings

Relationships

• Directorate -1: The Directorate sees Frenske as a minor nuisance
• Rift 0: Rift sees Frenske as a necessary ally, though not one to trust
• Moving Market 3: Frenske is a common sight at the Moving Market
• Enforcers -1: One too many run-ins with the law…

Beloved Icon

Radha (she/her) is well known throughout La Oruga as one of the leading musicians. Blending traditional Indian music with more recent rock music, her style speaks to Founders of all generations. Despite the heavy style of her music, her lyrics spread messages of understanding one another and working for a better future.

Radha is a valuable asset to Rift. Though she's only marginally aware of its presence, she supports the cause and tries to use her music for the betterment of humanity. However, the Directorate is suspicious of her. She knows that if she speaks out too much, she might meet with an “accident”, but also knows that the resulting outrage would make her a martyr.

Traits:

• Artist (Musician) 3
• Community-driven 1
• Charismatic 2
• Compassionate 1
• Well spoken 1
• Fearful (Afraid to speak out and cause division) 1

Courier

Every workplace has that employee who has been around for ages, and knows all the secrets. If you can bribe Silvia (she/they) with a cigarette break, she'd be happy to give you a little of that info. Zip-E Transport has its fingers in all sorts of pies…

Traits:

• Courier 1
• Survival oriented 1
• Jaded 2
• Disgruntled 1

Relationships:

• Directorate 0: Doesn't stand out
• Rift 0: Potentially scouted as a Rift asset
• Courier 1: Affinity for couriers due to shared work
• Zip-E Transport 3: Despite her demeanor, she's looked up to by her coworkers.

Not every character will be important enough to have a name and backstory. Here are a few suggestions for character blocks with associated traits

Traits:

• One of the following:
  • Musician 1
  • Artist 1
  • Actor 1
• One of the following:
  • Conceited
  • Friendly
  • Outgoing
  • Well-spoken

Traits:

• Enforcer 2
• One of the following:
  • Observant
  • Aggressive
  • Cautious
  • Arrogant

Many places need security guards to prevent minor crime.

Traits:

• Enforcer 1
• One of the following:
  • Observant
  • Cautious
  • Careless
  • Distractable

Out of necessity, science and technology are large focuses aboard La Oruga.

Traits:

• Scientist 1
• One of the following:
  • Curious
  • Excitable
  • Focused