The Wolf Among Us / Characters guide
The Wolf Among Us characters: roles, abilities and story connections
The key figures belong to Fabletown’s hidden community, where old fairy-tale identities coexist with present-day roles.
Edition covered
Telltale’s original five-episode season, released from 2013 to 2014. This is Bigby’s first game, separate from any sequel and from the later events of the Fables comics. Publisher pictures come from the original Steam app. Choice and ending sections contain spoilers.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Quick notes
- Key characters and figures. The key figures belong to Fabletown’s hidden community, where old fairy-tale identities coexist with present-day roles.
- Connections relevant to the case. This directory focuses on the first season’s investigation rather than attempting a full roster of the Fables universe.
- Glamours explain appearance changes. A glamour can disguise a Fable’s appearance.
- Bigby’s reputation follows his choices. Other characters remember the Big Bad Wolf as well as the current sheriff.
Connections relevant to the case
| Figure | Connection | Why Bigby encounters them |
|---|---|---|
| Snow White | Fabletown government | She coordinates the official response |
| Faith | Opening incident | Her case starts the central investigation |
| Nerissa | Pudding & Pie | She has information constrained by the case’s secrets |
| The Woodsman | Faith’s early confrontation | He becomes an immediate lead |
| The Crooked Man | Debt and criminal influence | His network connects later discoveries |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| The Wolf Among Us publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Telltale: The Wolf Among Us | telltale.com |
| Book of Fables reference | fables.fandom.com |
| Missable Book of Fables achievements | www.trueachievements.com |
| Book of Fables unlock reference | steamcommunity.com |
| Season context | fables.fandom.com |