Characters: the survivors at the centre of the outbreak
Who Leon and Claire meet, and how their partners change the shape of a scenario.
Original 1998 PlayStation release. The DualShock reissue, later ports, and 2019 remake have edition-specific additions.
4 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Character directory
Leon S. Kennedy
A rookie Raccoon Police officer arriving for a first day that becomes a fight to escape the city.
Claire Redfield
Searching for her brother Chris, Claire becomes a protector for Sherry during the outbreak.
Ada Wong
An investigator whose story and motives gradually become harder for Leon to trust.
Sherry Birkin
A frightened child connected to the scientists behind the city's unfolding disaster.
Quick notes
- Leon S. Kennedy. Leon is a new police officer with a strong instinct to protect other people.
- Claire Redfield. Claire comes to the city looking for Chris, her brother and a member of S.T.A.R.S. Her lockpick opens particular small locks without a separate key.
- Ada Wong. Leon encounters Ada during his exploration beneath the station.
- Sherry Birkin. Sherry is a child who needs Claire's help while her parents remain entangled in their work.
Play both linked scenarios before reading full biographies; later games and remake summaries reveal original story surprises.
Picture details
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