Zarina Kassir

Zarina Kassir

Gender	Female
Role	Plucky Documentarian
Nationality	Lebanese American
DLC	Chains of Hate
Voice Actor	Émilie Paquin

Zarina Kassir is one of 29 Survivors currently featured in Dead by Daylight .

She was introduced as the Survivor of CHAPTER XV: Chains of Hate, a Chapter DLC released on 10 March 2020.

Overview

Zarina Kassir is a plucky documentarian, able to use her street smarts to avoid detection and greatly assist other Survivors.

Her personal Perks, Off the Record , Red Herring & For the People , help her remain hidden in the face of danger, create distractions, and quickly heal others by forgoing her own safety.

Difficulty rating: Intermediate
(based on only using her Unique Perks)

Lore

Growing up in a Lebanese household in Brooklyn, Zarina struggled with two unique cultural identities. She felt that this cultural difference painted a target on her back. To avoid ridicule and bullies, she observed what popular kids liked and learnt to project the image they preferred. At school, she would go by the name "Karina", dye her hair lighter, and trash her "foreign" lunches.

At home, the news channel was always on. Urgent reports of injustice captivated Zarina, inspiring her to produce her own stories. When she was a teenager, she embraced her real name and roots, and borrowed her father's digital camera to interview members of her community in Bay Ridge. By posting her content online, she slowly built a loyal following. Each week, she picked a new issue and challenged people to speak their mind on camera.

When she heard a rumour that a fast-food restaurant owner was exploiting workers, she decided to go undercover and produce a hard-hitting film. She modified her look, faked an accent, and secured a waitress position at the restaurant. After three weeks of unpaid work, she was fired for demanding her paycheck. To retaliate, she posted clips of the restaurant owner's abusive behaviour and within hours, the news had picked up her story, but somehow spun it to create sympathy for the restaurant.

Embittered by the experience, Zarina, committed to become an independent producer and filmmaker. Her first feature film was for a competition at school inspired by an English class poem about Sacco and Vanzetti, two Italian migrants controversially executed for murder. Her film won first prize and launched her as an uncompromising documentary filmmaker.

Months later, her world turned upside down. A public video surveillance camera filmed her father carrying two coffees at a street corner a few blocks from home. A tall, hooded man stood behind him. The man shouted something at her father, who took a step back, startled. Suddenly and unexpectedly, the man pushed him in the street as a car sped by.

His death caused a shock-wave of anger and pain, that left Zarina in pieces. The perpetrator — Clark Stevenson — was soon arrested and incarcerated for manslaughter.

Zarina became obsessed with Clark — his gang "IR-28", his short prison sentence, his apparent lack of remorse. A year went by and she had uncovered enough about Clark to shed more light on his crime. With the last of her inheritance, she bought a new camera and a plane ticket to Nebraska, and bribed the warden at Hellshire Penitentiary to let her interview Clark.

She filmed their first meeting and asked him about her father, and his gang, and his violent tendencies. Clark refused to talk; but, in the weeks that followed, she used her research to push his buttons and finally got a confession of a pre-meditated crime.

Zarina's film became a tribute to her father and the trail of blood left by gang violence. When the news finally picked up the story, it was because the film had gained international acclaim.

Some inmates contacted her when they heard about her documentary. Most of them shared eccentric anecdotes in hopes of being filmed, but one story stood out from the rest: an entire wing in Hellshire Penitentiary was sealed off because of the "Mad Mick Massacre." The official story was that an Irish outlaw had heartlessly slaughtered the warden and his guards.

From working on her Sacco and Vanzetti film, Zarina knew that the 'official' story wasn't always the 'true' story. She investigated Hellshire's records and found an Irish-born inmate sentenced to fifteen years for assault in 1860. According to the penitentiary's blueprint, the sealed off wing was part of Hellshire's original infrastructure. If she reached that sealed off section, she could shed some light on the Mad Mick story. All she needed was a way in.

The next morning, she was joining the Hellshire Penitentiary walking tour. She blended into the crowd of jet-lagged tourists, and veered off when they headed towards the kitchen. She had memorised the blueprint and knew exactly where to go and how to avoid surveillance cameras. An unexpected security detail nearly cut her investigation short, but she was able to hide under an old, dusty prison bed. When the guards disappeared, she continued her search and finally found Mick's cell.

Entering the dark, dilapidated cell, Zarina ran her hand across the old brick wall. Her fingers felt a marking and traced the letters: DEATH TO BAYSHORE. A loose brick fell, revealing a gap.

She inserted her hand. Fingers landed on a piece of cold, cracked metal. She fished it out... an old, rusty wrench. A damp chill ran down her spine and she looked down; a man lay at her feet, bleeding, his limbs contorted and his eyes, dark and terrified — her father's eyes. A pool of crimson blood on black pavement. Paralysed, black fog filled the cell and she shut her eyes to push these nightmarish visions out of her mind.

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Unique Perks

Zarina comes with 3 Perks that are unique to her:

	Off the Record	You have learnt that a quiet approach is sometimes best. <p>After being unhooked or unhooking yourself, ''Off the Record'' activates for the next '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">60</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">70</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">80</span> seconds''': * Your Aura will not be shown to the Killer if they attempt to read it. * When injured, ''Grunts of Pain'' are reduced by '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">100 %</span>'''. You have learnt that a quiet approach is sometimes best. After being unhooked or unhooking yourself, Off the Record activates for the next 60/70/80 seconds: Your Aura will not be shown to the Killer if they attempt to read it. When injured, Grunts of Pain are reduced by 100 %. "Trust me, I investigate thoroughly and discreetly." — Zarina Kassir
	Red Herring	You have noticed that people pay attention to whatever makes the loudest noise. After repairing a Generator for at least '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">3 seconds</span>''', its Aura is highlighted to you in '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">yellow</span>'''. * The Generator stays highlighted until it is either fully repaired, you start repairing another Generator, or enter a Locker. * Entering a Locker will trigger a ''Loud Noise Notification'' for the Killer at the highlighted Generator's location. <p>''Red Herring'' has a cool-down of '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">60</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">50</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">40</span> seconds'''. You have noticed that people pay attention to whatever makes the loudest noise. After repairing a Generator for at least 3 seconds, its Aura is highlighted to you in yellow. The Generator stays highlighted until it is either fully repaired, you start repairing another Generator, or enter a Locker . Entering a Locker will trigger a Loud Noise Notification for the Killer at the highlighted Generator's location. Red Herring has a cool-down of 60/50/40 seconds. "The news edit out what is burdensome and complex. which is the truth." — Zarina Kassir
	For the People	You risk life and injury for others. ''For the People'' is only active while at full health. * Press the ''Active Ability button'' while healing another Survivor without a [[Med-Kit]] to instantly heal them '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">1</span>''' Health State. * You become the '''''Obsession'''''. <p>''For the People'' causes the '''''Broken''''' '''Status Effect''' for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">80</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">70</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">60</span> seconds''' after using it. Lowers the odds of becoming the Killer's initial '''''Obsession''''' by '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">-100 %</span>'''. ''The Killer can only be '''obsessed''' with one Survivor at a time.'' You risk life and injury for others. For the People is only active while at full health. Press the Active Ability button while healing another Survivor without a Med-Kit to instantly heal them 1 Health State . You become the Obsession . For the People causes the Broken Status Effect for 80/70/60 seconds after using it. Lowers the odds of becoming the Killer's initial Obsession by -100 %. The Killer can only be obsessed* with one Survivor at a time.* "We can write our own story and decide how it really ends." — Zarina Kassir

Teachable Perks

Progressing through Zarina's Bloodweb will spawn their Teachable Variant at specific Levels:

Level 30: Off the Record
Level 35: Red Herring
Level 40: For the People

Obtaining the Teachable Perks will unlock them to spawn in the Bloodwebs of all other Survivors.

Achievements

Main article: Achievements

There is 1 Achievement related to Zarina:

Icon	Name	Description
	Adept Zarina	Escape with Zarina Kassir using only her Unique Perks: Off the Record , Red Herring & For the People .

Cosmetic Options

Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise Zarina:

Base Cosmetics

Default

Name	Rarity	Description
Zarina	Common	A daring, modern, workaholic filmmaker, Zarina strove to reveal hidden truths.
Loose Jacket	Common	A loose jacket to conceal the recording devices she brings from improvised recordings and interviews.
Tattered Jeans	Common	Flexible denim pants to venture the streets of Brooklyn and brave any type of weather.

Prestige

Name	Rarity	Description	Additional Notes
Bloody Zarina	Rare	A daring, modern, workaholic filmmaker, Zarina strove to share truths written in blood.	3rd Prestige Reward
Soaked Jacket	Rare	A loose jacket to conceal the blood-smeared equipment she carries.	1st Prestige Reward
Bloodstained Jeans	Rare	Flexible denim pants to venture Brooklyn and brave any type of... trouble.	2nd Prestige Reward

Alternatives

Event

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Name	Rarity	Description	Event	Exclusive to Event Participation
Crown of the Entity	Event	A crown emanating a festive and ominous aura created by the Entity's biggest fan.	Fourth Year Anniversary	Yes
Gilded Locks	Event	Red & gold strands of hair, paired with ox earrings.	Gilded Stampede	Yes
5th Anniversary Crown	Event	A crown crafted for a very special anniversary. "Thank you for supporting & inspiring us along the years!" - The Dead by Daylight Team	Fifth Year Anniversary	Yes

DLC

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Icon	Name	Body	Rarity	Description	DLC
	Leather Jacket		Common	A weathered leather jacket to conceal the clunky recording devices she carries for impromptu interviews.	CHAPTER XV: Chains of Hate

In-Game Store

Outfits

Linked Cosmetics : click on the icon in the table below to see the individual parts of a Cosmetic Set and their descriptions.

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Name	Rarity	Description	Contents	Collection	Price		Release Date
Watchdog Reporter	Common	She explored her neighborhood looking to collect, report, and disseminate information on the current local issues.	Convenient Jacket (Olive) Dark Denims (Brown)	For the People	90	1800	10 March 2020
Undercover Reporter	Common	She explored her neighborhood looking to collect, report, and disseminate information on the current local issues.	Convenient Jacket (Rusty) Dark Denims (Teal)	For the People	90	1800	10 March 2020
Opinion Sampler	Common	She explored her neighborhood looking to collect, report, and disseminate information on the current local issues.	Convenient Jacket (Blue) Dark Denims (Auburn)	For the People	90	1800	10 March 2020
Corruption Reporter	Common	She explored her home facility, Bay Ridge Brooklyn to play an active role in collecting, reporting, and disseminating information on the latest local issues.	Convenient Jacket (Pink) Dark Denims (Grey)	For the People	90	1800	10 March 2020
New York Reporter	Uncommon	To move forward she started working on a new project, sampling the voices of her community.	Unusual Blonde Light Undercover Jacket Taupe Dress Pants	Filmic Truth	270	5400	10 March 2020
Brooklyn Interviewer	Uncommon	To move forward she started working on a new project, sampling the voices of her community.	Ruby Red Armored Undercover Jacket Khaki Denim	Filmic Truth	270	5400	10 March 2020
Bay Ridge Freelancer	Uncommon	To move forward she started working on a new project, sampling the voices of her community.	Asymmetrical Pink Undercover Jacket Silver Synthetic Jeans	Filmic Truth	270	5400	10 March 2020
Award Nominee	Rare	She had little chance of winning considering the giants she was up against. But this event gave her the opportunity to meet key people in the industry.	Blonde Bowl Cut Teal Suit Jacket Teal Dress Pants	Independent Film Festival	675	13500	10 March 2020
Award Presenter	Rare	Ceremonies were a superficial affair, but she minded little. What mattered was to use this opportunity to meet key people in the industry.	Bleached Bowl Cut Plum Suit Jacket Plum Dress Pants	Independent Film Festival	810		10 March 2020
Guerrilla Filmmaker	Very Rare	She ventured into the city experimenting with verticality and light to capture unique images.	Easy Beanie Draped Cardigan Urban Cargo Pants	Obsessive Project	1080	21600	10 March 2020
Grant Applicant	Very Rare	Faced with the difficult reality that her film required expensive gear to be made, she sought funding to realize her project.	Short Curls Plaid Formal Shirt White Denim	Budget Woes	1080		10 March 2020
Revolutionary Road	Very Rare	She went to the streets to protest and documented her experience, filming this historical moments.	Defiant Shades Militant Top Radical Pants	Mean Streets	1080		8 May 2020
Penguin Onesie	Very Rare	A gift from Zarina’s mother that still brought a smile to her face after many years. It kept her warm when the heating gave out in their Manhattan apartment.	One-piece Outfit	Holiday Horror	1080		8 December 2020
Night-Out in Queens	Very Rare	Every Friday nights, she met with like-minded filmmakers and celebrated every small victory.	Retro Shades & Do Shoulder Padded Blazer Ivory Pants	Neon Nights	1080	21600	8 July 2021
The Goddess Queen	Very Rare	A breathtaking ensemble that pays homage to the goddess Hera.	Grecian Treasury Emerald Plume Gilded Peacock	Greek Legends	1080	21600	27 July 2021
Fire Moon Concert Goer	Very Rare	She dressed up to attend the epic Fire Moon Festival concert. As the moon rose, the music blared, alleviating her worries.	Ombre Half-Up Crescent Shirt Mini-Shorts	Fire Moon Festival	1080	21600	16 September 2021

Heads

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Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price		Release Date
Unusual Blonde	Uncommon	What better way to start new than freshly cropped hair.	New York Reporter	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Ruby Red	Uncommon	What better way to start new than freshly cropped hair.	Brooklyn Interviewer	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Asymmetrical Pink	Uncommon	What better way to start new than freshly cropped hair.	Bay Ridge Freelancer	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Blonde Bowl Cut	Rare	She needed a bold look and that's exactly what she got.	Award Nominee	Independent Film Festival	250	4500	10 March 2020
Bleached Bowl Cut	Rare	She needed a bold look and that's exactly what she got.	Award Presenter	Independent Film Festival	300		10 March 2020
Easy Beanie	Very Rare	Consumed by her project, she didn't waste any time or effort on styling her hair.	Guerrilla Filmmaker	Obsessive Project	400	7200	10 March 2020
Short Curls	Very Rare	Waking up late for her appointment, she took a quick shower before heading out, wearing her natural curls.	Grant Applicant	Budget Woes	400		10 March 2020
Defiant Shades	Very Rare	Her gaze fell on the police that stood tall down the street. She walked on, defiantly. Nothing could stop her.	Revolutionary Road	Mean Streets	400		8 May 2020
Retro Shades & Do	Very Rare	A short hairdo with a vintage pair of sunglasses for a classic look.	Night-Out in Queens	Neon Nights	400	7200	8 July 2021
Grecian Treasury	Very Rare	A thick, flowing hairstyle, restrained in golden chain laces, and ornamented with eye-catching jewelry.	The Goddess Queen	Greek Legends	400	7200	27 July 2021
Ombre Half-Up	Very Rare	She bedazzled her dark, voluminous hair into a fierce half-up braided hairstyle.	Fire Moon Concert Goer	Fire Moon Festival	400	7200	16 September 2021

Torsos

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Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price		Release Date
Convenient Jacket (Olive)	Common	To her interviewees and audience at ease, she would conceal her equipment to capture a candid interaction.	Watchdog Reporter	For the People	50	900	10 March 2020
Convenient Jacket (Rusty)	Common	To make her interviewees and audience at ease, she would conceal her equipment to capture a candid interaction.	Undercover Reporter	For the People	50	900	10 March 2020
Convenient Jacket (Blue)	Common	To put her interviewees and audience at ease, she would conceal her equipment to capture a candid interaction.	Opinion Sampler	For the People	50	900	10 March 2020
Convenient Jacket (Pink)	Common	To her interviewees and audience at ease, she would conceal her equipment to capture a candid interaction.	Corruption Reporter	For the People	50	900	10 March 2020
Light Undercover Jacket	Uncommon	Versatile jacket to infiltrate any kind of milieu, from exclusive to accessible.	New York Reporter	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Armored Undercover Jacket	Uncommon	Versatile jacket to infiltrate any kind of milieu, from exclusive to accessible.	Brooklyn Interviewer	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Undercover Jacket	Uncommon	Versatile jacket to infiltrate any kind of milieu, from exclusive to accessible.	Bay Ridge Freelancer	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Teal Suit Jacket	Rare	Wanting to be taken seriously, she wore a chic suit to project the image of someone committed to her work.	Award Nominee	Independent Film Festival	250	4500	10 March 2020
Plum Suit Jacket Shirt	Rare	Wanting to be taken seriously, she wore a chic suit to project the image of someone committed to her work.	Award Presenter	Independent Film Festival	300		10 March 2020
Snap Snap Sweater	Rare	The camera’s ready and Zarina’s on the record these holidays.	No Outfit	Ugly Sweaters	250	4500	14 May 2021
Draped Cardigan	Very Rare	A comfortable top to keep her warm and allow her to move easily.	Guerrilla Filmmaker	Obsessive Project	400	7200	10 March 2020
Plaid Formal Shirt	Very Rare	A smart shirt to project the confidence that would grant her the money she desperately needed.	Grant Applicant	Budget Woes	400		10 March 2020
Militant Top	Very Rare	By her side people were playing drums and singing chants, they wanted change and they wanted it now. She captured them in action, filming history.	Revolutionary Road	Mean Streets	400		8 May 2020
Shoulder Padded Blazer	Very Rare	Heading out to a party in the heart of Brooklyn, she dressed to the nines.	Night-Out in Queens	Neon Nights	400	7200	8 July 2021
Emerald Plume	Very Rare	A Greek-styled top with a neckline plunging to the belly.	The Goddess Queen	Greek Legends	400	7200	27 July 2021
Crescent Shirt	Very Rare	A violet shirt with silvery patterns of the moon.	Fire Moon Concert Goer	Fire Moon Festival	400	7200	16 September 2021

Legs

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Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price		Release Date
Dark Denims (Brown)	Common	She participated in her film and took risks, offering a dynamic alternative to mainstream journalism.	Watchdog Reporter	For the People	50	900	8 May 2020
Dark Denims (Teal)	Common	She participated in her film and took risks, offering a dynamic alternative to mainstream journalism.	Undercover Reporter	For the People	50	900	8 May 2020
Dark Denims (Auburn)	Common	She participated in her film and took risks, offering a dynamic alternative to mainstream journalism.	Opinion Sampler	For the People	50	900	10 March 2020
Dark Denims (Grey)	Common	She participated in her film and took risks, offering a dynamic alternative to mainstream journalism.	Corruption Reporter	For the People	50	900	10 March 2020
Taupe Dress Pants	Uncommon	Sturdy jeans with enough pockets for her to travel without a cumbersome purse.	New York Reporter	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Khaki Denims	Uncommon	Sturdy jeans with enough pockets for her to travel without a cumbersome purse.	Brooklyn Interviewer	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Silver Synthetic Jeans	Uncommon	Sturdy jeans with enough pockets for her to travel without a cumbersome purse.	Bay Ridge Freelancer	Filmic Truth	100	1800	10 March 2020
Teal Dress Pants	Rare	Elegant, clean-cut dress pants to avoid complicating a classic look.	Award Nominee	Independent Film Festival	250	4500	10 March 2020
Plum Dress Pants	Rare	Elegant, clean-cut dress pants to avoid complicating a classic look.	Award Presenter	Independent Film Festival	300		10 March 2020
Urban Cargo Pants	Very Rare	Practical pants with extra pockets to carry more recording equipment and not miss any opportunity.	Guerrilla Filmmaker	Obsessive Project	400	7200	10 March 2020
White Denim	Very Rare	Her blue jeans were too casual and her black denims were in the laundry, so she picked the next best thing.	Grant Applicant	Budget Woes	400		10 March 2020
Radical Pants	Very Rare	She lit up a candle. If her father was alive, he would be marching by her side. This was her way of sharing this moment with him.	Revolutionary Road	Mean Streets	400		8 May 2020
Ivory Pants	Very Rare	A pair of skinny white pants which she paired with slick, black leather boots to complete her style.	Night-Out in Queens	Neon Nights	400	7200	8 July 2021
Gilded Peacock	Very Rare	A carefully embroidered pattern that exemplifies Hera's love of animals and the finer things in life.	The Goddess Queen	Greek Legends	400	7200	27 July 2021
Mini-Shorts	Very Rare	High-waisted shorts accessorized with thigh silver chains. Tall suede boots complete her iconic look.	Fire Moon Concert Goer	Fire Moon Festival	400	7200	16 September 2021

DLC

Main article: Downloadable Content

Zarina is part of 2 DLCs:

Trivia

Zarina would go by the name of "Karina" during school to avoid ridicule and bullies.

THE SURVIVORS
BASE GAME + CHAPTER I	Dwight Fairfield	Meg Thomas	Claudette Morel	Jake Park	Nea Karlsson
CHAPTERS II - V	Laurie Strode	Ace Visconti	Bill Overbeck	Feng Min	David King
CHAPTERS VI - X	Quentin Smith	David Tapp	Kate Denson	Adam Francis	Jeff Johansen
CHAPTERS XI - XIV	Jane Romero	Ash Williams	Nancy Wheeler	Steve Harrington	Yui Kimura
CHAPTERS XV - XIX	Zarina Kassir	Cheryl Mason	Felix Richter	Élodie Rakoto	Yun-Jin Lee
CHAPTERS XX - XXII	Jill Valentine	Leon Scott Kennedy	Mikaela Reid	Jonah Vasquez
THE KILLERS
BASE GAME + CHAPTERS I - II	Evan MacMillan - The Trapper	Philip Ojomo - The Wraith	Max Thompson Jr. - The Hillbilly	Sally Smithson - The Nurse	Michael Myers - The Shape
CHAPTERS III - VI	Lisa Sherwood - The Hag	Herman Carter - The Doctor	Anna - The Huntress	Bubba Sawyer - The Cannibal	Freddy Krueger - The Nightmare
CHAPTERS VII - XI	Amanda Young - The Pig	Jeffrey Hawk - The Clown	Rin Yamaoka - The Spirit	Frank, Julie, Susie, Joey - The Legion	Adiris - The Plague
CHAPTERS XII - XV	Danny Johnson - The Ghost Face	The Demogorgon	Kazan Yamaoka - The Oni	Caleb Quinn - The Deathslinger	Pyramid Head - The Executioner
CHAPTERS XVI - XXI	Talbot Grimes - The Blight	Victor & Charlotte Deshayes - The Twins	Ji-Woon Hak - The Trickster	Nemesis T-Type - The Nemesis	Elliot Spencer - The Cenobite
CHAPTER XXII	Carmina Mora - The Artist
LEGENDARY CHARACTERS
The Chatterer	Chris Redfield	Claire Redfield	Cybil Bennett	James Sunderland	Jonathan Byers
Lisa Garland	The Look-See	The Mordeo
ULTRA RARE CHARACTERS
The Baba Yaga	The Ferryman	The Krampus	The Minotaur
COSTUME CHARACTERS
Alessa Gillespie	The Birch
LORE CHARACTERS
Alex	Benedict Baker	The Entity	The Observer	Vigo	and many more...
UNUSED CHARACTERS
The Smasher	The Teacher