Name Description Positive Effect(s) Negative Effect(s) Provided Skill(s) Provided Hero Bonus

A Little Forgetful Sometimes I walk into a room, and I forget what I was ... what were we talking about? Breaks the Tension (Morale bonus)

A Little Sadistic Sometimes you have to make an example of someone. You know, to send a message. Starts conflicts with other people Hard Choices (Morale bonus)

Absent-Minded I swear I'd lose my head if it wasn't screwed on. -66% Medicine Experience Rate

-66% Chemistry Experience Rate

Sometimes wastes materials

-66% Wits Experience Rate Wits (max 4 levels)

Accountant I've got a lot of experience sizing up problems and making the math work out. Detailed Checklist (Global Action Speed bonus)

Action Choreographer I blocked out action sequences for a couple of local TV productions. Combat Exercises (Fighting Exp Rate bonus)

Action Movie Extra We all got weapons training before filming began. But I think the whole point was to miss. Notices Things (Standing Rewards bonus)

Action Videographer My friends and I staged fake battles with air guns, and put the whole thing up on the Internet. Computers Good Entertainment (Morale bonus)

Active Duty Military A I was on deployment when they pulled me back stateside to fight the outbreak. Firearms Training (Shooting Exp Rate bonus)

Active Duty Military B I was on deployment when they pulled me back stateside to fight the outbreak. Discipline

Assault

Admin Assistant My job was to have everything my boss needed, when she needed it. Resourcefulness Detailed Checklist (Global Action Speed bonus)

Adrenaline Junkie I go out, I risk my life, and once I get safe inside, all I want to do is go out again. Sometimes wastes medicine Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Advertiser I worked in advertising. It was exactly the way it looked on TV. I promise. Friendly Outreach (Influence bonus)

Aeronautics Engineer I was pretty specialized, but engineering is engineering. +100% Mechanics Experience Rate Engineering Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Afraid of Everything Spiders, heights, clowns ... you name it. Annoys irritable community members Sufficient Caution (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Afraid of Rats Don't even joke about there being rats here. I think it's the tails; I can't even look at them! Pest Control (Food Storage bonus)

Agriculture Professor I was tenured at an agricultural school in the South. So yes, I know how to plant a garden. Morale bonus from having a Garden Agriculture

Aircraft Mechanic The stuff I worked on was different from what you'll find around here, but I'm picking it up. +100% Mechanics Experience Rate Mechanics Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Airsoft Commando My friends and I used to practice squad tactics in the woods. Not one of us lost an eye.

All Out of Fucks I have none left to give. Starts conflict with other people Hard Choices (Morale bonus)

Always Cold It's really hard to get comfortable, now that I can't surround myself with space heaters. -20 Max Stamina Siestas (Fatigue Severity reduction)

Always Kept Moving After the outbreak, I never sat still. Kept on the road, running from one disaster to the next. Setting the Pace (Global Action Speed bonus)

Always Packed a Lunch The lunches I brought got more elaborate, until I was serving myself a three-course meal. Cooking Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Always Paid for Dinner I'm not just showing off my money. When you're with me, you're my responsibility. Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Always Vigilant You can't let anything get by you; not anymore. I'm always watching for the next disaster. Sufficient Caution (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Always Wanted to Camp I used to dream about sleeping under the stars. Used to. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Amateur Comic I was the headliner at open mic night every single week! Comedy

Amateur Hypnotist I used to hypnotize my friends to embarrass them at parties. Still not sure if it really worked.

Amateur Painter It helps me relax after a long, hard day of not-painting. Painting Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

Amateur Pilot I guess I'll never achieve that dream of being asked to land a 747 during a crisis. Detailed Checklist (Global Action Speed bonus)

Ammo Hoarder You think I bought this ammo after the outbreak? This shit is from the last election day. Morale bonus from an upgraded Storage Ready Access Mags (Ammo Storage bonus)

Ammo Hobbyist I got really into making my own custom ammo loads, then shooting them at unusual targets. Sometimes wastes ammo Munitions Ready Access Mags (Ammo Storage bonus)

Anarchist I want nothing to do with your new "government" ... I had enough of the old one already. Irritable towards other people

Easily Frustrated

Angler I'm pretty good at catching food, if we can find a body of water that isn't full of corpses. Fishing Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Angsty How can you stand to live in a world like this? Easily Frustrated Journal Writing (Exp Rate bonus)

Animal Lover I’ve had more friends with four legs than with two. Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Anxious All the Time I have these persistent worries that I just can't shake. People tell me to let it go, but how? -5 Morale Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Army Brat My family moved around constantly, so I got used to starting over. Personal Strength (Max Stamina bonus)

Army Engineer I can build anything you want. Just give me a big bag of rock. Discipline

Construction

Army Grunt Don't call me sir. I worked for a living. Discipline

Assault Firearms Training (Shooting Exp Rate bonus)

Army Motor Pool I maintained NTVs at a base in Europe. Never saw combat until the outbreak. Discipline

Automechanics Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Army Veteran We're all soldiers now, whether we enlisted or not. Discipline

Assault

Arthritis It seems like the slightest physical effort leaves me practically immobile for a couple of day. -75% Cardio Experience Rate Cardio (max 3 levels)

Ascetic Conscious self-denial is the key to inner peace. It also makes starving more tolerable. -50% Food Consumed Per Day Responsibility (Labor bonus)

Assembly-Line Worker I was lucky to have one of the few manufacturing jobs left ... before we lost them all. Craftsmanship Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Assistant Principal My job was to work with the actual kids, while the principal sat behind his shiny nameplate. Discipline Silence Policy (Zombie Threat reduction)

Astronomer We should have started work on a space colony decades ago. It may already be too late. Seminars (Exp Rate bonus)

At Home in a Bar It's not really about the booze. It's just the only place I feel truly comfortable. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Social Chameleon (Morale bonus)

Attended Trade School A So glad I went into construction, instead of getting that theater degree my dad wanted... Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Craftsmanship Stacking System (Materials Storage bonus)

Attended Trade School B So glad I went into auto repair, instead of getting that degree my mom was pushing at me... Morale bonus from the Auto Shop Mechanics Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Attended Trade School C Glad I got into utility work, instead of that liberal arts college my grandparents were into... Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Utilities Effective Sealants (Fuel Storage bonus)

Attending Physician When you're responsible for the residents' mistakes, you learn a lot about stress. And yelling. Medicine

Audio Engineer My ear is a highly trained instrument. Well, technically both of them are. +10m Enemy Detection Range Soundproofing Silence Policy (Zombie Threat reduction)

Auditor Nothing gets by me. Notices Things (Standing Rewards bonus)

Auto Body Technician I'm not really a pro at fixing engines, but I can bang out all your dents. Morale bonus from the Auto Shop Mechanics Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Auto Detailer Sometimes, I just don't tell people what I used to do. The messes they want me to clean up ... Morale bonus from the Auto Shop Mechanics Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

Automated Systems Tech A modern factory will build an enormous machine and hire one person to keep it running. Electrical Consistent Routine (Labor bonus)

Automotive Technician I worked at an auto detailer, doing scheduled maintenance and minor repairs. Morale bonus from the Auto Shop Automechanics Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Autopsy Technician I'm used to cutting bodies open. I'm just not used to anything moving around in there. Surgery

Avid Cosplayer (Heartland only) Eventually I got to the point where I was more fun to make up my own characters and costumes. Fabrication

Avid Game Player If it's got rules, I'll give it a try. Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge

Avoids First Name I could always recognize telemarketers because they called me by my first name.

Awful Fashion Sense Orange is the perfect color. It goes with everything! Annoys irritable community members Mending (Max Health bonus)

Back Pain Welcome to hell, everybody. Trust me, you do not want to be me right now. -10 Max Carrying Capacity

-5 Light Carrying Capacity

-20 Max Health

Backwoods Upbringing Where I grew up, guns weren't political. They were pest control. Pest Control (Food Storage bonus)

Bad Back A It just runs in my family. We're all hunched over by the time we're sixty. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -15 Max Carrying Capacity Medical Inventory (Meds Storage bonus)

Bad Back B Just about anything can throw my back out, and then I'm useless for days. -20 Max Health

-30 Max Stamina Medical Inventory (Meds Storage bonus)

Bad Carpenter I rebuilt my entire basement on my own. I don't understand why the next owners gutted it ... Sometimes wastes materials

-66% Craftsmanship Experience Rate Craftsmanship (max 4 levels)

Bad Leg It's not quite a limp, but I definitely know when a storm is coming.

Bad Shot Some people just can't shoot, and I'm one of them. I do everything right, and I just miss. Sometimes wastes ammo

-66% Shooting Experience Rate Shooting (max 6 levels)

Bad Shoulder I did something bad to my shoulder once while climbing away from a horde of zombies. -75% Fighting Experience Rate

-5 Max Carrying Capacity

Baggage Handler "Actually, throwers don't worry about ticking, because modern bombs don't tick." Powerhouse Pack Maintenance (Max Carrying Capacity bonus)

Bagpiper People really only let me get my instrument out for funerals. +10 Max Stamina -5 Morale (for everyone) Music Breathing Exercise (Max Stamina bonus)

Baker I time my work to fill the base with the smell of baking bread when everyone is home. +3 Morale (for everyone) Cooking Sealed Containers (Food Storage bonus)

Ballroom Dancer I love to dance, but there aren't a lot of great partners left anymore. Morale bonus from having a Lounge

Band Geek I could march all day carrying a sousaphone, and you wouldn't hear me complain. Discipline

Music

Barber I know my way around a sharp blade. Hairdressing Sharpening Regimen (Durability Loss reduction for Melee)

Barista I like to make art with espresso foam. It's ephemeral, like life. Making Coffee Siphoning System (Fuel income)

Bartender I definitely know my way around a kitchen, though most of my skills are alcohol-related. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Bartending Party Planning (Morale bonus)

BASE Jumper You'd be surprised what a person can survive. Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Baseball Fan A The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd ... there's no way to even fake it now. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Intramural Sports (Max Stamina bonus)

Baseball Fan B The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd ... there's no way to even fake it now. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Sports Trivia Intramural Sports (Max Stamina bonus)

Basement Dweller I lived in my parents' basement for years. Not much of a social life. But I survived. Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities -33% Standing Rewards Gives People Space (Morale bonus)

Basket Weaver Don't laugh. Underwater Basket Weaving was worth an elective credit. Sewing Mending (Max Health bonus)

Basketball Fan A Honestly, it’s the sounds of the game that I miss, more than even the game itself. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Intramural Sports (Max Stamina bonus)

Basketball Fan B Honestly, it's the sounds of the game that I miss, more than even the game itself. Sports Trivia Intramural Sports (Max Stamina bonus)

BBQ Master You can make the egg salad, but nobody touches the grill but me. Cooking Nose to Tail (Food income)

Bead Crafter I sold my beadwork out of a little online store I ran myself. Sewing Pack Maintenance (Max Carrying Capacity bonus)

Beatboxer We need to get an a capella group going. I'll lay down some beats, and the rest of you sing. +5 Max Stamina Music Good Entertainment (Morale bonus)

Beautician I'm good at making people look good. Hairdressing Sincere Praise (Standing Rewards bonus)

Beekeeper Of course I've been stung. Got to a point where pain wasn't really an issue anymore. +30 Max Health Nose to Tail (Food income)

Beer Lover A I’m not picky. I just love beer. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Beer Lover B I'm not picky. I just love beer. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Bartending Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Behavior Analyst I became a BCBA because I saw what my brother went through with his autism.

Believes in People Hey, don't listen to those doubts, all right? I know you can handle this. Sincere Praise (Standing Rewards bonus)

Belligerent You talking to me? Well, I'm the only one here. Who the fuck do you think you're talking to? Starts conflicts with other people

-3 Morale

Easily Frustrated Tough Negotiation (Influence bonus)

Biathlete I mastered the ancient art of shooting things while on skis. Marathon

Sharpshooting

Bioengineering Professor (Heartland only) Might as well work on the zombie plague. Most people already think my job is science fiction. +100 Infection Resistance Plague Pathology

Boitech Scientist We were on the cutting edge of gene-splicing tech. If we'd known this was coming ... Pharmacology

Birdwatcher You should see what I can do with a pair of binoculars. (Watch birds. That's what.) Detailed Checklist (Global Action Speed bonus)

Blade Collector My bedroom wall was covered with swords. I could only take five or six of my favorites. Sharpening Regimen (Durability Loss reduction for Melee)

Bleak Outlook This is more than just being sad. Everybody gets sad. This is ... something much worse. -7 Morale Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Blew Stuff Up Yeah, I was one of those kids. I'm kind of proud that I've still got all my fingers. Sometimes wastes ammo Munitions Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Blogger I used to spend my spare time writing about my life, and responding to current events. Journal Writing (Exp Rate bonus)

Blood Plague Survivor I've come back from blood plague three times now. I think I'm building up an immunity. -100% Plague Infection Back from the Edge (Max Health bonus)

BMX Competitor I was this close to landing a sponsorship when things when south.

Bodyguard I worked for someone in Hollywood. I won't say who ... discretion is a big part of the job.

Bold Driver A You can't really know a car until the gas pedal hits the floor. Driving Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Bold Driver B You can't really know a car until the gas pedal hits the floor. Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Boot Camp Survivor (Red Talon Contractors only) Red Talon's boot camp is way harder than anything the zombies ever put me through. +20 Max Health

Booze Nerd I'll spend an entire weekend coming up with the perfect cocktail for an occasion. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Bartending Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Botanist I said botany, not lobotomy. I can see why that might confuse you. Morale bonus from having a Garden Herbalism

Both Knees Replaced I'm basically a cyborg. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -66% Cardio Experience Rate Cardio (max 4 levels) Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Bounty Hunter The jobs aren't as wild as they look on TV, but you do need to know how to defend yourself.

Boxing Coach I've never been a contender myself, but I know how to make them Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities

Braggart Not everyone loves being around someone as confident as I am, but they definitely know I’m here. +50% Standing Rewards -3 Morale

Annoys irritable community members Tough Negotiation (Influence bonus)

Brave We all die eventually. You've just got to accept that, and do what needs to be done. Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Breaking Champion I spent years toughening up my fists and feet until I could punch through cinderblocks. Endurance

Bright-Eyed Recruit (Heartland only) Once I found the Network, I knew I was home free. We're going to rebuild the world together. +15 Morale

Brittle It doesn't take much to push me over the edge. I've just had enough of this shit, you know? Easily Frustrated

-30 Max Health

Broad-Shouldered You can carry a lot on a good set of shoulders. +15 Max Carrying Capacity Personal Strength (Max Stamina bonus)

Bronto Gas Attendant The distinction is in the extinction! Mechanics Siphoning System (Fuel income)

Bronto Gas Cashier I spent a lot of my time just standing there, staring at cars I'd never own.

Brush Clearer While other kids were off on spring break, I was hacking at the brush on my grandfather’s land. Morale bonus from Outdoor Bed facilities Gardening Sharpening Regimen (Durability Loss reduction for Melee)

Building Super I managed the day-to-day at a downtown apartment building. That boiler was my nemesis. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Utilities Quiet Time (Zombie Threat reduction)

Built a PC I followed a tutorial online, and it works a solid ninety-five percent of the time. Computers Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Built a Treehouse It took three years to get it done, but it was basically a tiny clone of our actual house. Construction

Built Barricades We used to go nuts with our barricades ... but you know what? The zombies always got through. Craftsmanship Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Built Battle Robots I joined a bunch of engineering buddies to build fighting robots for one of those competitions. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Engineering Good Entertainment (Morale bonus)

Built the Worst Deck I built a deck behind my house once. We couldn't sell it until a professional replaced it. Sometimes wastes materials

-33% Craftsmanship Experience Rate Craftsmanship (max 6 levels)

Burly I've never been someone folks wanted to mess with. Irritable towards other people Powerhouse Tough Negotiation (Influence bonus)

Burned House Down I used to love experimenting with chemicals in my basement. Why would I need training? -66% Chemistry Experience Rate Chemistry (max 5 levels) Back from the Edge (Max Health bonus)

Bus Driver One of my passengers died when I crashed the bus. They got up, and it was over from there. Driving Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Busybody I'm not looking for gossip, I just really care about what's going on in your life. Annoys irritable community members

Butcher I know a thing or two about cutting apart dead things. Cooking

Cabinetmaker Real intricate woodwork takes years of practice, and a lot of scrapped projects. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Craftsmanship Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Cadet Instructor (Red Talon Contractors only) I've run the gauntlet so many times, the new recruits' pain just makes me laugh. +50% Cardio Experience Rate Prowess

Cake Decorator I actually made a cake look like a head with a bullet hole once. Doesn’t seem as hilarious now. Cooking Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Camp Counselor I was actually teaching a wilderness survival class when the outbreak hit. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Camp Physician I'm not a part of the military, but when the refugee camps needed doctors, I volunteered. Medicine Medical Reference (Meds income)

Campaign Manager I'm not the one standing at the podium. I'm the person in the back, reminding them what to say. Political Science

Campfire Cook I make the best foil dinners. You'd be amazed what I can do in there. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities Cooking Nose to Tail (Food income)

Can Sleep Anywhere I don't need a bed. I can catch a bit of shuteye anywhere I need to. -1 Beds Used Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Can Take a Punch My brothers and I used to practice hitting each other without flinching. -40% Injury Severity Personal Strength (Max Stamina bonus)

Can't Sleep Alone I’ve had trouble sleeping alone since my last group got attacked in the middle of the night. -1 Beds Used -3 Morale (for everyone)

Annoys irritable community members Backrubs (Max Carrying Capacity bonus)

Cancer Survivor I beat cancer; we can beat this. +4 Morale Back from the Edge (Max Health bonus)

Canvasser I know just enough about politics to get into an argument with you on your doorstep. Political Science

Car Chopper (Heartland only) The new world needs a new kind of car, and my head is full of ideas. Car Chopping

Car Hobbyist I even tricked out my buddy's hearse. Morale bonus from the Auto Shop Automechanics Vehicle Delivery (Unlocks Vehicle Delivery)

Car Thief You've got to really know your way around a car if you want to get in and out fast. Mechanics Vehicle Delivery (Unlocks Vehicle Delivery)

Caravan Driver My last group kept it mobile, driving from one place to the next in an old RV. Driving Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Caravan Mechanic Moving supplies across the frontier meant somebody had to learn how to keep the engines turning. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Mechanics Siphoning System (Fuel income)

Career Coach I helped people with long-term unemployment figure out how to get their careers moving again. Resourcefulness

Caring When someone matters to me, they really know it. +3 Morale (for everyone)

Carny The carnival was overrun immediately, and everybody scattered. I don't fit in anywhere now. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities -10% Standing Rewards

Carried Everyone's Stuff (Heartland only) For some reason, everyone thought I would just carry things for them. Maybe because it was true. +15 Max Carrying Capacity

Carries Hand Sanitizer There is so much hand sanitizer left lying around stores. Is nobody washing their hands anymore? +50 Infection Resistance

Cashier If you need someone to stand there and count things, I’m here for you. Consistent Routine (Labor bonus)

Cat Burglar People have this weird habit of leaving their second-story windows open all night. Acrobatics

Stealth

Cat Lover I love cats. I love every kind of cat. I just want to hug all of them, but I can't. Backrubs (Max Carrying Capacity bonus)

Cat Person If people were more like cats, there would be a lot more of us left. Siestas (Fatigue Severity reduction)

Cautious Take thins slow, and you'll end up making better decisions.

CEO I was promoted to CEO when my boss retired to the country. I'll bet that guy is doing just fine. +50% Standing Rewards Business Tough Negotiation (Influence bonus)

CFO The CEO got the big bonuses, but I was the one who kept it running behind the scenes. -25% Standing Rewards Business

Chain Smoker (Heartland only) The stress of overachieving led to some bad habits. This one ended my gymnastics career. -30 Max Stamina

Chainsaw Sculptor It was mostly bears. People have a thing for bears. Craftsmanship

Changed Jobs a Lot Some of us never found our dream job. We just took whatever we could get. Chillness (Morale bonus)

Cheerful People sometimes catch me smiling for no reason. +4 Morale

Chef They didn't put my name on the restaurant, but the people still kept coming back. Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen Cuisine

Chemist I wish it was crazy experiments every day, like the videos you see on the Internet. Chemistry

Child Care Worker Getting certified meant I had to take courses in emergency first aid and CPR. Medicine

Child of Celebrities My face was in the tabloids from day one. Fame, though. Once you've seen it up close? No thanks. -25% Standing Rewards

Childhood Gymnast I can still do a cartwheel! I think. Acrobatics

Chiropractor Everything that's wrong with you is because your back is misaligned. Everything. -66% Medicine Experience Rate Medicine (max 5 levels)

Choral Director You have to have a precise ear for pitch, and the ability to direct other people. +50% Standing Rewards Music Friendly Reminders (Labor bonus)

Churrascaria Server I can be pretty deft with a knife when I need to be, at least when it comes to food. Cooking Sharpening Regimen (Durability Loss reduction for Melee)

Cigar Enthusiast I'm wondering ... maybe it's actually easier to get things from Cuba now? -10 Max Stamina Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

City Council Member I finally ran for office, thinking I would make a difference to the world. Political Science

Cleaned Offices When I did my job right, no one knew I was there. Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

Clever I've always been able to think my way out of trouble. So far, anyway.

Climber A I was always willing to work the hardest jobs, and do what it took to earn that next promotion. Self-Promotion Setting the Pace (Global Action Speed bonus)

Climber B My parents found me at the top of a ceiling-height bookshelf before I knew how to walk. Acrobatics Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Clumsy I'm as likely to hit my own face with a crowbar as I am to hit anything else. -66% Chemistry Experience Rate

Sometimes wastes materials

-66% Fighting Experience Rate Fighting (max 4 levels)

Coffee Connoisseur I've spent the entire apocalypse hunting for a good cup of coffee. I’m still searching. Easily Frustrated Making Coffee Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

College Fencer I used to fence left-handed to throw people off. Swordplay

College Freshman I finally got out of high school, really started my life ... and then the world ended. Seminars (Exp Rate bonus)

Combat Engineer I was on IED duty in Afghanistan, building bombs to blow up other bombs. Munitions

Combat Medic (Red Talon Contractors only) I know how to treat common injuries in the field, though some people say I overmedicate. +5 Max Meds Storage +25% Fatigue Severity (Community)

Sometimes wastes medicine Combat Medicine Field Medicine (Max Health bonus)

Combat Medic My job was to patch people up while under fire, and to get them home in peace. Medicine Firearms Training (Shooting Exp Rate bonus)

Combat Ready (Red Talon Contractors only) Let the zeds get close to me. See what happens. +50% Fighting Experience Rate Heroism

Comic Book Dealer I traded and sold rare editions out on the convention floor, as well as a ton of other merch. Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge Geek Trivia Storytelling (Morale bonus)

Comic Collector There’s always room in my pack for a few issues I’ve never read. Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge Geek Trivia Storytelling (Morale bonus)

Comms Engineer (Red Talon Contractors only) With Red Talon, I worked on systems way ahead of what you have. So where do you keep the snacks? +5 Max Food Storage Sometimes wastes food

+100% Food Consumed Per Day Hacking Satellite Radios (Radio Cooldown reduction)

Community Manager Well, I was no Sanya Weathers, but I did all right. People Skills Formal Recognition (Standing Rewards bonus)

Competitive Eater If you put it in a bun, I can eat it. +30 Max Stamina +100% Food Consumed Per Day Cooking (max 1 level) Nose to Tail (Food income)

Competitive Gymnast (Heartland only) I was definitely an overachiever in high school. That's the only type they let into gymnastics. +1 Labor Gymnastics

Competitive Shooter I actually won a few trophies in shooting competitions. My event was Rapid Fire Pistol. Morale bonus from Shooting training facilities Gunslinging Firearms Training (Shooting Exp Rate bonus)

Compulsive Gardener Because sometimes you find a seed pod. And you think, “Hm. I could plant this!” So you do. Morale bonus from having a Garden

+25% Gardening Experience Rate Gardening Nose to Tail (Food income)

Compulsive Upcycler Sit down and let me tell you all the forty-seven things I can make from that piece of "trash." Annoys irritable community members Recycling Recycling Program (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Computer "Expert" Ice cream makes machines work better, especially computers. Spoon it right in. -75% Computers Experience Rate Computers (max 3 levels)

Confectioner My crowning accomplishment was a recreation of Dante's Inferno, entirely in taffy. Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen Cuisine Sealed Containers (Food Storage bonus)

Confident There's this voice inside me that keeps telling me I'm going to end up on top, no matter what. +50% Standing Rewards

+20 Max Health Moral Support (Unlocks Inspiration)

Conspiracy Theorist Oh, I could tell you exactly what caused the outbreak. But I don't think you want to know. -33% Wits Experience Rate

Construction Manager My bosses finally put me in charge when they got sick of me telling them how to run the place. Morale bonus from having a Staging Area Construction Work Schedule (Labor bonus)

Consul Officer (Red Talon Contractors only) I've been to a lot of communities like this one, making deals and spreading our message. +50% Standing Rewards Tactics Owed Favors (Influence income)

Contractor You don't just have to know your job. You've got to know all the other jobs, too. Morale bonus from the Staging Area

Convention Volunteer I got to wear a T-shirt that said "Enforcer" on it! People Skills Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

Cooked for the Squad (Red Talon Contractors only) Red Talon doesn't have a lot of full-time cooks, but when you're good, you get the job. +5 Max Food Storage +25% Vulnerability to Blood Plague (Community)

Sometimes wastes food Gut Packing Kitchen Patrol (Infection Resistance bonus)

Cosplayer I made all my costumes from scratch, so I could dress as the most obscure characters. Craftsmanship

Couch Potato Hey, I serve an important role around here. I'm holding down this couch. Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities -66% Cardio Experience Rate

Annoys irritable community members

-1 Labor

-50% Standing Rewards Cardio (max 3 levels) Siestas (Fatigue Severity reduction)

Coupon Cutter I’d open up the sales papers every Sunday, and plan my entire week. Detailed Checklist (Global Action Speed bonus)

Covered Wars I was a photographer embedded with an Army unit in Iraq. I saw my share of combat. Scouting

Crazy Metabolism It's like I eat and eat, and all it does is give me more energy. +45 Max Stamina Sometimes wastes food

+100% Food Consumed Per Day Setting the Pace (Global Action Speed bonus)

Criminal Leader I spent years risking my life to get into a position where I wasn't on the front lines anymore. +75% Standing Rewards Starts conflicts with other people

Crochet Artist I made a three-piece suit, complete with socks, underwear, bowtie, and hat. All of it crochet. Sewing

Cross-Stitcher I had framed projects all over my house, each with an inspirational message. Sewing Mending (Max Health bonus)

Cult Film Junkie You can't imagine how excited I got the first time I introduced the dead to my boomstick. Movie Trivia Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

Custodian I didn't just clean the place, I did odd jobs whenever something broke down. Utilities Recycling Program (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Customer Service I got really good at listening to angry people, and still solving their problems productively. People Skills

D-I-Y Remodeler Let me tell you the joys of remodeling your own home. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Craftsmanship

Dancer I performed every night at the biggest theater in town. I doubt anyone is left alive there. Morale bonus from having a Lounge

Daredevil If it's crazy and life-threatening, I want to do it. I put my body through so much punishment. -30% Injury Severity

+30 Max Health Sometimes wastes medicine Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Day Laborer A Every day, out in front of the hardware store, hoping somebody needed a rough pair of hands. Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Day Laborer B Every day, out in front of the hardware store, hoping somebody needed a rough pair of hands. Gardening Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Day Trader Split-second decision-making is a useful talent in any situation. Business

Dead Zone Runner (Red Talon Contractors only) I did a tour running supplies into areas where our vehicles and comms couldn't reach. +10 Light Carrying Capacity Prowess

Decent Shot I've always been decent shot on the range, even without any formal training. Shooting Advice (Shooting Exp Rate bonus)

Decrepit I'm on my last legs. We're all better off if I can find a way to contribute while sitting down. -45 Stamina

-75% Cardio Experience Rate

-75% Fighting Experience Rate Cardio (max 3 levels)

Fighting (max 3 levels)

Delivery Driver I got to know the city like the back of my hand, just in time to leave it behind forever. Driving Frequent Check-ins (Radio Cooldown reduction)

Demolitionist (Red Talon Contractors only) I was the one who set the charges while everyone else ran for cover. +5 Max Ammo Storage

+5 Max Fuel Storage +1 Zombie Threat

+1 Beds Used

Sometimes wastes ammo Demolitions

Demolitionist I spent years handling controlled demolitions of buildings. I can still do it, if we need to. Munitions Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Dental Hygienist I definitely wasn't a doctor back then, but I knew my way around the basics. Medicine

Dentist I'm licensed to use anaethesia, and cut into your face. That's the best you're going to get. Surgery

Dependable Friend I was a lot of people's "one phone call". Not Easily Frustrated

+50% Standing Rewards Sounding Board (Wits Exp Rate bonus)

Designated Marksman I trained hard to keep my squad alive when the enemy was out of everyone's reach but mine. Morale Bonus from Shooting training facilities Sharpshooting Veteran Instincts (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Determined Once I commit to something, it's really hard to shake me loose. +20 Max Health

Not Easily Frustrated

+20 Max Stamina Hard Determination (Max Health bonus)

Diehard Veteran (Red Talon Contractors only) I've got feral blood in my veins. Nothing can stop me. -40% Injury Severity

+100 Infection Resistance Heroism Utility Vests (Light Carrying Capacity bonus)

Diesel Mechanic I mostly worked on big trucks and buses, but it's all the same, in principle. Morale bonus from the Auto Shop Automechanics Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Digestive Problems I’d love to change my diet, but that isn’t an option. It’s like a flamethrower, it’s horrible. Morale bonus from having a Latrine -7 Morale

-10 Max Health Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Digital Artist Painting just isn't the same without my tablet and stylus. Painting Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

Disorganized A clean desk is a sign of a sick mind. -3 Morale

Distrusts Outsiders There's us, and then there's everybody else. Irritable towards other people

Diver Working underwater is like doing constant resistance training. Marathon Siphoning System (Fuel income)

Does Heavy Lifting For some reason, wherever I go, I'm the one who has to carry all the big stuff. Pack Maintenance (Max Carrying Capacity bonus)

Does Tons of Squats I've never once skipped leg day. Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities

+10 Max Carrying Capacity Morning Yoga (Injury Severity reduction)

Does Yoga You need to be limber and focused to survive out there. Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities Morning Yoga (Injury Severity reduction)

Doesn't Get Along (Heartland only) Folks always seem to have a problem with me. I don't have one with them unless they piss me off. Starts conflicts with other people

Dog Person You'll never find a better friend.

Dog Walker Rich people don't have time to walk their own dogs. I could get ten on the leash at a time. Consistent Routine (Labor bonus)

Dolorous Thanks for noticing me. Easily Frustrated

Annoys irritable community members

-3 Morale Helpful Mockery (Max Stamina bonus)

Doomed I can see my death coming, just around the corner. I'd might as well accept it. Sometimes wastes medicine

-45 Max Health

Drag Racer Driving straight into the face of certain death is what I was born for. Driving

Dream Therapist To understand ourselves, we must understand our dreams... and a good rest is crucial for that. Sleep Psychology Quiet Time (Zombie Threat reduction)

Dreamed of Retirement (Heartland only) One last score and I'd have been out. I'm just not cut out for drudge work. +25% Standing Rewards

Drill Sergeant I trained hundreds of soldiers until they could look death in the eye and watch it blink. Discipline Moral Support (Unlocks Inspiration)

Drinks Cold Medicine For a while, it’s all I could get. Now I actually kind of like the taste. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars

+50 Infection Resistance

Drove a Crappy Car I had this old car in high school that I swear broke down every week. Automechanics Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Drug Dealer When people ask how I learned so much about pharmaceuticals, I usually don't tell them. Pharmacology Dosage Control (Healing Item Efficacy bonus)

Drug-Resistant I have to take twice as many pills as anyone else to get the same effect. -50% Healing Item Efficacy

Drummer I drummed for a little band on the side. Didn't pay, but I worked up a good sweat every night. Striking

Music Good Entertainment (Morale bonus)

Early Riser I don't really need as much sleep as other people. I'm ready to go right at the crack of dawn! +10 Max Stamina Morning Yoga (Injury Severity reduction)

Easily Bored It's just really hard for me to focus on something when it isn't life or death. -66% Wits Experience Rate Wits (max 6 levels)

Easily Distracted It's just really hard for me to focus on something when- SQUIRREL! -66% Wits Experience Rate Wits (max 6 levels)

Eats Like a Bird I don’t know how other people eat so much. I’m full pretty much the moment I sit down. -50% Food Consumed Per Day Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Electrical Engineer Come to me if you have trouble with the radio. I'm itching to put my skills to some good use. Electronics

Empathetic Have you ever read any Butler? I feel like I'm Lauren. If you feel it, then I feel it too. Avoids getting into conflicts Moral Support (Unlocks Inspiration)

EMT During the outbreak, I saved the ones I could, and made sure the ones I couldn't never got up. Medicine Medical Inventory (Meds Storage bonus)

Encouraging A Yes we can! Not Easily Frustrated

+3 Morale Sincere Praise (Standing Rewards bonus)

Encouraging B Hey, I know you've suffered some setbacks, but I'm with you, no matter what. Words of Comfort (Unlocks Inspiration)

Endurance Cyclist I took a summer off to bike the Alps once. Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities Marathon Fitness Guru (Cardio Exp Rate bonus)

Energetic I get antsy when I'm sitting down too long. I want to get out and do something! +10 Max Stamina Setting the Pace (Global Action Speed bonus)

Engineering Student I didn't have my degree yet when it all went down, but I can usually figure things out. Engineering

English Major Man, I thought my degree was useless BEFORE the outbreak. Morale bonus from an upgraded Lounge Literature Journal Writing (Exp Rate bonus)

Entrepreneur I built myself up from nothing once; I can do it again. +50% Standing Rewards Business

Entourage Member One of my friends had a brief pop career before the outbreak, and brought me along for the ride.

Environmentalist A Well ... at least our carbon footprint is way lower now. +3 Morale

Environmentalist B Nothing goes to waste when I'm around. Recycling Recycling Program (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Erratic I just do whatever pops into my head. Don't worry, it's all good stuff, I promise. Annoys irritable community members

-33% Standing Rewards

Erratic Driver Sometimes I wake up and realize I've been driving on the shoulder for the last mile. Sometimes wastes fuel

-25% Fuel Efficiency

Ethnomusicologist I came at it from the anthropology side, but I've really gotten into music since then. Music Seminars (Exp Rate bonus)

Excellent Game Master I had an entire mythology built up that now only survives in my head. +50% Standing Rewards Geek Trivia Good Entertainment (Morale bonus)

Exiled I tried to change things at my old place, and they kicked me out. Please keep me around. Not Easily Frustrated -50% Standing Rewards

Experimented with AI (Heartland only) I made an algorithm that was really good at recognizing and reproducing images of ducks. Machine Learning

Expert Traveler I can fit a full suitcase's worth of stuff in a carry-on bag. +10 Light Carrying Capacity Pre-Packed Gear (Light Carrying Capacity bonus)

Explosives Engineer I spent years handling controlled demolitions of buildings. I can still do it, if we need to. Munitions

Exterminator Clearing infestations was already my specialty. Chemistry Pest Control (Food Storage bonus)

Extremely Competitive Want to race to that tree over there? Irritable towards other people

Extremely Loyal I will do anything to keep my people alive. I really mean it. Anything. Hard Choices (Morale bonus)

Exuberant I've got that youthful exuberance that keeps me going all day! -40% Fatigue Severity

+20 Max Stamina

Face Painter You want me to put a butterfly on your cheek? Painting

Facilities Engineer (Red Talon Contractors only) You want to live somewhere long-term, you're going to need an infrastructure. +5 Max Materials Storage

+5 Max Fuel Storage -25% Facility Action Speed

Sometimes wastes materials Infrastructure Water Conservation (Max Stamina bonus)

Factory Worker I was lucky to have one of the few manufacturing jobs left ... before we lost them all. Mechanics Work Schedule (Labor bonus)

Fanfic Writer I’m secretly shipping half the people in my community. Journal Writing (Exp Rate bonus)

Farmer Unknown Morale bonus from Large-Slot Farms Gardening

Fast Food Worker The hardest part is working a double shift without the customer knowing how tired you are. Cooking Work Schedule (Labor bonus)

Fastidious I clean up every mess I see, like it's a compulsion. I think it pays off, though, don't you? +3 Morale (for everyone) Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

Fears Needles Just of the sight of my skin being broken makes me panic a little. -20 Max Health Sufficient Caution (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Feckless I am all out of feck. Sometimes wastes medicine

Feels Embarathy Some single-camera sitcoms make me cringe more than a horror movie.

Fiery Protester I can identify what brand of pepper spray you use from thirty yards away. Starts conflicts with other people

Easily Frustrated Tough Negotiation (Influence bonus)

Fights Defensively Whenever I’m in trouble, I've got this reflex to draw in and defend myself. -40% Injury Severity

+30 Max Health

Film Buff I prefer every director's early work. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Movie Trivia

Film Critic I co-hosted a movie podcast with one of my friends. I usually won the Box Office Challenge. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Movie Trivia

Film Director You have to have enough confidence in your vision to lead other people through the worst of it. +75% Standing Rewards Sounding Board (Wits Exp Rate bonus)

Filthy In the nineteenth century, people only bathed like once a year. This is frontier life, man. -25 Infection Resistance

Annoys irritable community members

-33% Standing Rewards

Fire Marshal I can definitely tell you that this entire town is a deathtrap. Detailed Checklist (Global Action Speed bonus)

Firearms Enthusiast (Red Talon Contractors only) Your weapon is the only thing between you and certain death. You have to take care of it. +5 Max Ammo Storage +2 Zombie Threat

Sometimes wastes ammo Firearms Maintenance

Firewatch Officer I spent weeks at a time in a remote observation tower, hoping my job stayed boring. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities Frequent Check-ins (Radio Cooldown reduction)

Fish Noodler I'm used to having monsters taking a bite out of me. Fishing Nose to Tail (Food income)

Fished Professionally We stayed on the boat for as long as we could, before thirst drove us back to land. Fishing Nose to Tail (Food income)

Fitness Boxer I had a heavy bag in my garage, and every night, I'd go a few rounds pretending it was my boss. Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities Fitness Guru (Cardio Exp Rate bonus)

Flatuent He who smelt it dealt it. Annoys irritable community members

-33% Standing Rewards

Fleet Manager It’s been awhile since I’ve been shoulder-deep in an engine, but I still know my way around. Mechanics Work Schedule (Labor bonus)

Flight Attendant It doesn't take much to make people comfortable, no matter where they come from. People Skills

Flinches at Noises Firing a gun is just awful for me. I can't seem to get used to the noise. -66% Shooting Experience Rate Shooting (max 4 levels)

Florist I did my share of flower arrangements, but I preferred to work with the potted plants. Gardening

Foam Dart Champion We had these foam dart guns at work, and I would annihilate everyone during lunch. Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Food Allergies I've had to cook special meals my whole life. Especially now that epinephrine is so rare. -20 Max Health Cooking

Food Borrower We're all friends here, right? What's the big deal if I eat off your plate now and then? Sometimes wastes food

Annoys irritable community members

+50% Food Consumed Per Day Backrubs (Max Carrying Capacity bonus)

Food Critic The real tragedy here is the lack of a decent chef anywhere on the frontier. Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen -5 Morale

Food Hoarder I filled cart after cart, blasting through my credit cards, and trucked it all home. Morale bonus from upgraded Storage

Food Sharer I'm really not going to eat this. Why don't you have it instead? -25% Food Consumed Per Day Backrubs (Max Carrying Capacity bonus)

Food Torturer I love cooking! I swear, you can never boil anything too long, or add too much salt. Sometimes wastes food

-66% Cooking Experience Rate Cooking (max 3 levels)

Foolhardy Come on, what's the worst that could happen? Sometimes wastes Medicine Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Foot Pain Carrying a lot of weight is a bad idea when your feet are trying to kill you. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -10 Max Carrying Capacity

Football Fan A My friends and I used to get painted up for our home team, and go scream at the refs. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Intramural Sports (Max Stamina bonus)

Football Fan B My friends and I used to get painted up for out home team, and go scream at the refs. Sports Trivia Intramural Sports (Max Stamina bonus)

Forager (Red Talon Contractors only) I know how to keep the squad going when the supply lines run dry. +5 Max Food Storage -1 Labor

Sometimes wastes medicine Foraging Foraging Program (Community Eats Less)

Forensic Scientist I love watching crime shows on TV and blogging about how they get every single thing wrong. Chemistry Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

Forestry Technician I love working outside, with living things, that don't talk back. Gardening Quiet Time (Zombie Threat reduction)

Forklift Driver The wheels turn differently from a normal car. You've got to relearn everything from scratch. Driving

Former Activist A I've always had to fight to protect those who couldn't protect themselves. Easily Frustrated

Former Activist B The world was full of sheep before the outbreak. Filling it with zombies hasn't changed much. Irritable towards other people

Easily Frustrated

Former Billionaire I sold my app-developement startup for ten figures, back when money was a thing. -25% Standing Rewards Business

Former Burglar I was the worst burglar, and I knew I was bound to get caught. So I quit while I was ahead.

Former Drill Instructor (Heartland only) The soldiers I trained didn't break, even against crashing waves of undead. Drill Instruction Military Access (Ammo income)

Former Gang Member I volunteer a lot in my neighborhood, trying to help troubled kids do better than I did. Avoids getting into conflicts

Former Goth Yeah, it was cool back then. No really, it was. Mending (Max Health bonus)

Former Homeowner A I still get emotional when I think about all the equity we used to have. Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Former Homeowner B Owning your own home is a full-time job. Or at least a life-consuming hobby. Utilities Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Former Inmate Yeah, I did some time. It wasn't a lot, but it leaves a scar on your life, all the same.

Former Lieutenant My platoon was called in stateside to defend supply shipments. We got stranded, and here I am. Discipline

Former Metalhead My old jacket would set off metal detectors in the next room. Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

Former Model I mostly modeled for local ads, but I looked great, I had an agent, and I was going somewhere. Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Former Rock Star I'm kind of a big deal. Music

Former Shut-In I spent years inside my own house. Family members brought me all my groceries. Sufficient Caution (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Former Squad Leader (Red Talon Contractors only) At my last posting, I ran the place. I'm a fucking people person. +10% Standing Rewards Tactics

Forum Admin Sometimes I really start to miss the power of my banhammer. People Skills

Foster Parent The only way you survive raising as many kids as I did is by learning how to keep 'em all clean. Hygiene

Fought in the Pits I thought for sure I'd be dead after one fight, but I managed to win my freedom. Close Combat Hard Determination (Max Health bonus)

Freelance Consultant A Half my job was getting the next job. I made them feel like they couldn't live without me. +50% Standing Rewards Business

Freelance Consultant B Half my job was getting the next job. I made them feel like they couldn't live without me. +50% Standing Rewards Computers

Freelance Consultant C Half my job was getting the next job. I made them feel like they couldn't live without me. +50% Standing Rewards Scrum Certification

Freerunner I took classes because it looked cool. I had no idea these skills would save my life. Acrobatics Impressive Moves (Exp Rate bonus)

Frequent Anxiety Sometimes I feel like my heart is just going to beat out of my chest, and I don't know why. -5 Morale Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Fresh-Faced I missed the worst times, and I think you can see it in my face. I haven't been hardened yet. +4 Morale

Friendly I really like everybody here. I don't know, we just really seem to get along. Not Easily Frustrated

+50% Standing Rewards

From a Big Family Our reunions always required large outdoor spaces. Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

From a Fishing Town I spent the last several years on the coast of Maine, where fishing is just a way of life. +10 Max Stamina Fishing

From a Military Family Both my grandfathers and my parents were in the Army. Of course I enlisted. Discipline

From a Rural Area Where I'm from, you're so far away from everyone else, you have to be able to fend for yourself. +30 Max Stamina Mending (Max Health bonus)

From an Armored Unit (Red Talon Contractors only) Pacifying the frontier is a lot easier with an inch of steel between you and the zombies. +5 Max Fuel Storage -1 Labor

Sometimes wastes fuel Mobile Operations

From the Great Lakes Everyone in my town fishes. When they're not ice skating. +10 Max Stamina Fishing Nose to Tail (Food income)

Front Line Experience (Red Talon Contractors only) I've been on the real frontier. It's a constant siege, day in and day out. -40% Fatigue Severity Heroism

Frontier Con Artist I've claimed to be a doctor, but it always ended badly. I should just admit what I'm good at. People Skills

Frontier Deejay I holed up at a radio station and ran a decent show ... until the beckup generator keeled over. Electronics

Frontier Prospector Imagine a town with no zombies, and full cabinets in every house. I'll find it one day. Scouting

Frontier Runner I used to run a route keeping enclaves in contact with each other. Then they got radios. Stealth

Marathon

Frontier Scout Last time I returned from a scouting run, my people were gone. No trace. Scouting Emergency Stashes (Unlocks Emergency Supplies)

Frontier Sniper I had a community a while back that stationed me on a high rooftop, covering the only way in. Sharpshooting

Fry Cook No, I don’t understand all that fifties diner-speak. I can read a ticket, though. Cooking

Funeral Home Director We had a really bad time on the day of the outbreak. I think you can imagine. People Skills Words of Comfort (Unlocks Inspiration)

Funny People tell me I'm funny, but it's really the world that's hilarious. I just point it out. +4 Morale Breaks the Tension (Morale bonus)

Furniture Adjuster The company sent me out to all the biggest clients to adjust chairs and desks for ergonomics. +3 Morale (for everyone) Mechanics Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Furniture Restorer It started with my mom's old rocking chair where she used to sing to me as a baby. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Craftsmanship

Fussy Look, there's a right way to do things, and then there's the way you're doing them. Easily Frustrated

Irritable towards other people

-3 Morale

-33% Wits Experience Rate

Game Designer Most important job, ever. Design

Gas Hoarder The moment I heard about the outbreak, I filled up every container I had. Morale bonus from upgraded Storage Effective Sealants (Fuel Storage bonus)

Gas Station Attendant I've seen enough busted cars in my day to at least point you in the right direction. Mechanics

Gave to Every Panhandler I just couldn't tell somebody, "I deserve this money more than you do." Friendly Outreach (Influence bonus)

Generous No, you can have the whole can of potted meat food product. I'm fine. +25% Standing Rewards Good Example (Global Action Speed bonus)

Geneticist I've heard a million theories about how zombies actually work, and they all suck. Pathology

Geocacher It was the world’s best game, before all the GPS satellites got out of alignment. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities Emergency Stashes (Unlocks Emergency Supplies)

Geologist Why couldn't it have been a volcano? I was ready for a volcano!

Germophobe The loss of running water was one of the worst things that ever happened to me. +50 Infection Resistance Annoys irritable community members

Gets Carsick I've tried everything. I'd rather spend all day walking than get in a car. -50% Fuel Efficiency

Gets Migraines I spent way too much of my life in terrible, pointless agony. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -30 Max Health

Gets Rashes I always get rashes under my backpack straps if I let myself sweat too much. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -10 Max Carrying Capacity

Glutton Rationing is just depressing. How can we call this living, if we aren't even eating? Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen Sometimes wastes food

+50% Food Consumed Per Day Siestas (Fatigue Severity reduction)

Goes by Last Name My friends always called me by my last name, and it sort of stuck throughout my life.

Golden Eagle Marksman (Red Talon Contractors only) Most of the shooters I know earned the same badge. The ones who didn't aren't with us anymore. +20 Max Stamina Warfighting

Golf Caddy I got to the point where I didn't even notice the weight of the clubs anymore. Backpacking

Golfer I never went pro, but I knew I could hold my own at a casual business meeting. Striking

Good Arm I could always throw further and hit harder than the other kids in school. Impressive Moves (Exp Rate bonus)

Good Habits I've learned a lot of good habits since the outbreak, most involving disinfectant. +50 Infection Resistance Hygiene Standards (Infection Resistance bonus)

Good Listener How does that make you feel? +25% Standing Rewards Sounding Board (Wits Exp Rate bonus)

Good Posture I can walk all day with a book balanced on my head. +5 Max Carrying Capacity Morning Yoga (Injury Severity reduction)

Goofball I don't get a whole lot of work done, but I think people still sort of like having me around. +3 Morale (for everyone) -1 Labor

Annoys irritable community members Positive Outlook (Exp Rate bonus)

Got Beaten Up I was a small kid at a tough school, so I've definitely taken my share of hits. Avoids getting into conflicts Endurance

Got Fired A Lot People thought I was lazy, but the truth is, I just did't care. -1 Labor

Annoys irritable community members

Got into Bar Fights I can get a little silly when I drink, and that’s landed me in more than one drunken brawl. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Starts conflicts with other people Close Combat

Gracious There's no cost to saying "thank you" when someone helps you out. +3 Morale (for everyone)

Great Cook People tell me they love my cooking. I don't know what the deal is, I just make it up as I go. Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen Cooking Nose to Tail (Food income)

Greedy One for you, two for me. One for you, three for me. -10% Standing Rewards

Green Thumb For some reason, plants grow like kudzu around me. I might have superpowers. Morale bonus from having a Garden

+50% Gardening Experience Rate Gardening

Grew Up Around Cars In my neighborhood, every driveway had some old beater that the owner was fixing up. Morale bonus from an Auto Shop Mechanics Vehicle Delivery (Unlocks Vehicle Delivery)

Grew Up in Suburbia It was the height of human achievement. A place where people could survive with zero skills. -10 Max Stamina Consistent Routine (Labor bonus)

Grew Up on a Farm My daily chores determined if my family was going to make ends meet that year. Morale bonus from large-slot Farms Agriculture

Grew Up Poor I grew up in a town with a few thousand people, and only a few hundred jobs. Responsibility (Labor bonus)

Grognard I know every detail of both World Wars, and exactly what the losers could have done to win.

Groundskeeper It was a huge job if I took on every task I could think of. But that's how I like to work. Gardening

Guidance Counselor My job was to help high school students figure out their futures. Did not see this coming. Avoids getting into conflicts Resourcefulness

Guilt-Motivated You don't need to tell me what I've done wrong. I'm perfectly capable of torturing myself. Easily Frustrated Responsibility (Labor bonus)

Guitarist I did a lot of guitar work on movie soundtracks, and played in a couple of local cover bands. Music

Gullible I like to think of myself as honest to a fault. -33% Wits Experience Rate Wits (max 6 levels) Sincere Praise (Standing Rewards bonus)

Gym Rat Go ahead and call me names. When the zombies showed up, I was pumped and ready to go. Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities Fitness Guru (Cardio Exp Rate bonus)

Gymnast There's nowhere for me to compete anymore, but this new world gives me plenty of training. Acrobatics

Habitual Volunteer I'm always the first to raise my hand when we need volunteers. Everything sounds fun!

Had a Beloved Aunt She helped me to become the person I am today.

Had a Chemistry Set I needed a new chemistry set every year as a kid, as I burned through all the experiments. Chemistry

Had a Close Cousin It was like having a sister, without having to share a bedroom.

Had a Flower Garden I kept a few flowers along my driveway, and next to the porch. Bees kept salesmen away. Morale bonus from having a Garden Gardening

Had a Garage Band It never got very far after high school, but man, did we use to ROCK.

Had a Gorgeous Backyard We had a winding path between terraces of different floral displays. There was even a gazebo. Morale bonus from having a Garden Gardening Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

Had a Loud Neighbor If you put enough padding on the wall, it drowns out most of the shouting. Soundproofing Quiet Time (Zombie Threat reduction)

Had a Paper Route I used to have a paper route as a kid. Every morning, up and biking at the crack of dawn. Consistent Routine (Labor bonus)

Had a Retirement Fund I started investing in my twenties, so that by the time I hit fifty, I'd be set for life.

Had a Scholarship All the work I put into getting that scholarship. Wasted.

Had a Son You never truly get over the loss of a child. You just get by.

Had a Troubled Youth I didn't raise a little hell. I reaised ALL the hell.

Had Alcohol Issues I'm not saying I had a problem ... but some folks probably did.

Had an Absent Father People ask me if I miss him, but screw that guy.

Had Knee Replaced One of my knees was just destroyed. It took multiple surgeries just to get back to limping. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -66% Cardio Experience Rate Cardio (max 6 levels) Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Had LAN Parties Every month, my friends brought their Xboxes to my house for some local eight-player Gears. Computers Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Had Older Brothers Growing up, dinnertime was like a feeding frenzy. Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Had Weapons Training My first group included this combat enthusiast who trained us with weapons every single day.

Halitosis My breath is fine. See? Smell it. Where are you going? Annoys irritable community members

-33% Standing Rewards Gives People Space (Morale bonus)

Hall Monitor I volunteered at my kid's school as a hall monitor. It was nice to be there when they needed me. Silence Policy (Zombie Threat reduction)

Halo Champion I know it’s not real combat, but you do learn something about tactics and teamwork. Formal Recognition (Standing Rewards bonus)

Hand Model It's hard to learn to fight when you think of your own hands like they're made out of glass. -66% Shooting Experience Rate

-66% Fighting Experience Rate

Handy I'm good at figuring out what's wrong when something is dripping or sparking. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Utilities Effective Sealants (Fuel Storage bonus)

Hard as Nails I sometimes like to do risky or painful things, just to test my limits. -40% Injury Severity

+30 Max Health Personal Strength (Max Stamina bonus)

Hard Driving (Heartland only) I don't believe in limits. Why go around something when you can go through it? +50% Vehicle Endurance

Hard to Kill I've picked myself up after fights that left dozens of people dead. -40% Injury Severity

+45 Max Health Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Hardcore Prepper A They called me paranoid, but here I am, alive, well-equipped, and vindicated. Morale bonus from the Armory Medicine

Hardcore Prepper B They called me paranoid, but here I am, alive, well-equipped, and vindicated. Morale bonus from the Armory Engineering

Hardy My body can take a bit more punishment than most people's. -30% Injury Severity

+10 Max Health Personal Strength (Max Stamina bonus)

Has a Lead Foot I've always dreamed about a world without speed limits. Sometimes wastes fuel

-33% Fuel Efficiency

Has a Pain Disorder I've been getting these weird aches and pains for years. Maybe it's psychosomatic, but why? Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -10 Max Health Medical Inventory (Meds Storage bonus)

Has Allergies Maybe the zombies are trying to kill you, but the trees and flowers are trying to kill me. -20 Max Stamina Hygiene Standards (Infection Resistance bonus)

Has an Old Work Injury I hurt my back falling from a billboard a couple of years ago. -15 Max Carrying Capacity

-5 Light Carrying Capacity

-20 Max Health Painting

Has Astigmatism Once I lost my contacts, that was it for my eyesight. -66% Shooting Experience Rate Shooting (max 3 levels)

Has Cataracts They're not so bad I can't get around, but I'm not going to get any better at hitting a target. -75% Shooting Experience Rate Shooting (max 1 level) Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Has Chronic Pain This pain has been with me since before the outbreak. My doctor wasn't even sure what to do. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -20 Max Health

Has Nightmares I had really bad dreams even back when life was normal. I keep hoping this is just one of them. -20 Max Stamina

+33% Fatigue Severity Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Has Rough Hands I’ve got hard-earned callouses that make it easier for me to climb and fight without a break. +20 Max Stamina

+10 Max Health

Has Seen It All You don't want to ask about my life out here. There is nothing I haven't seen ... or done. Back from the Edge (Max Health bonus)

Has Severe Allergies Pretty much every season puts something in the air that makes it impossible for me to breathe. -30 Max Stamina Hygiene Standards (Infection Resistance bonus)

Has Shaky Hands I just can't seem to keep my aim steady. Starting to wonder if this is a medical problem. Sometimes wastes ammo

-66% Shooting Experience Rate Shooting (max 2 levels)

Has Traumatic Flashbacks I have these horrible reactions that remind me of the outbreak. I really can't talk about it. -7 Morale Veteran Instincts (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Hated Camping My idea of camping is a hotel without room service. Sleeping on the ground is not an option. High Expectations (Global Action Speed bonus)

Hated Thanksgiving I'm thankful we don't have time for ridiculous holidays anymore. +3 Morale

Hated the Boss I've never gotten along well with authority figures. Aside from me, of course. Irritable towards other people

Easily Frustrated

Hates Horror Movies I spent my life avoiding gross or shocking movies, and now I'm living in one. -5 Morale

Hates to be Alone I don't get along all that well with myself.

Hates Trespassers My home is my castle. If you stop by, you'd better have an invitation. Irritable towards other people Hard Choices (Morale bonus)

Having Midlife Crisis I wasted my twenties, and bam, they were gone. Well, I'm having my adventures now, dammit.

Hearse Driver I thought someone was pranking me when I heard clawing and knocking in the back of my hearse ... Driving Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Heart Problems It's not that I can't run. I just have to pace myself if I don't want to give myself a coronary. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -66% Cardio Experience Rate Cardio (max 4 levels)

Heavy Hitter I wasn't always the best fighter, but when I hit somebody, they felt it. +25% Fighting Experience Rate Personal Strength (Max Stamina bonus)

Held the Line We held the perimeter of our town against the horde for weeks before we ran out of ammo. Assault

Helpful to a Fault When someone is in trouble, I volunteer almost by reflex. Whether it's a good idea or not. Annoys irritable community members

Hemp Enthusiast I'm not exactly sure how you grow hemp, but I can tell you 1,273 things you can do with it. Morale bonus from gardens that grow Meds Sometimes wates medicine

Hero Complex Look, somebody has to step in and make things right. Why can't it be me? Annoys irritable community members Inspiring Speeches (Unlocks Inspiration)

Hesitant I've lost too much already. I'm not about to risk what I have left on somebody's whim. Sufficient Caution (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Hesitates in Combat They say I need to put my whole heart into fighting zombies ... but they look like people. -66% Fighting Experience Rate Fighting (max 6 levels)

High Lung Capacity My coach said I was a born swimmer. Really good lung capacity, apparently. +20 Max Stamina Breathing Exercise (Max Stamina bonus)

High Metabolism I can really put it away at the dinner table, but I put all that energy to good use. +20 Max Stamina Sometimes wastes food

+50% Food Consumed Per Day

High Pain Threshold "I want you to hit me as hard as you can." +30 Max Health

+50% Fighting Experience Rate Personal Strength (Max Stamina bonus)

High School Athlete I kind of did everything in high school. Every sport, that is. My parents got sick of driving

High School Mascot It's like playing the game, but in a big hot suit, with no respect. Never did anything harder. Helpful Mockery (Max Stamina bonus)

High School Principal (Heartland only) Those kids all ran me ragged. It wasn't their fault we were chronically understaffed. +1 Labor Discipline Daily Inspiration (Unlocks Inspiration)

High School Teacher A The pay was lousy and the hours were terrible, but ... yeah, that's how it was. Silence Policy (Zombie Threat reduction)

High School Teacher B The pay was lousy and the hours were terrible, but ... yeah, that's how it was.

Highly Responsible I can't stand to see something slip around here. If there's a job that needs doing, I jump in. +1 Labor

+25% Standing Rewards

Highway Patrol I never knew what kind of people I was going to pull over. I had to be ready for anything.

Hiker There used to be nothing better than being alone in the woods. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities Gives People Space (Morale bonus)

Hit the Range With the amount of money I spent on ammo, you'd think I should have owned the place. Morale bonus from Shooting training facilities Ammo Wishlist (Ammo income)

Hoarder I couldn't hold down a relationship because no one else could fit in my house. Morale Bonus from upgraded Storage -1 Beds

Annoys irritable community members Scavenging Recycling Program (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Hoards Things (Heartland only) People will hurt you and leave you behind, but stuff sticks around forever. +10 Materials Storage Scavenging Scavenging Runs (Materials income)

Holding Out Hope The government airdropped supplies that kept us going for months! We know they're coming back. +4 Morale Inspiring Speeches (Unlocks Inspiration)

Holed Up at a Farm We spent our first winter holed up in a barn. That spring, we even tried to plant something. Morale bonus from large-slot Farms Gardening

Homebody I don't need to go out scavenging if you'd rather go. There's plenty for me to do here. Sufficient Caution (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Homebrewer There’s a special kind of talent that goes into brewing a really good beer. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars

+25% Chemistry Experience Rate Chemistry Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Homeopath Don't trust the establishment. All they want to do is profit from your disease, not cure it. -75% Medicine Experience Rate Medicine (max 3 levels) Friendly Outreach (Influence bonus)

Hong Kong Cinema Fan I've seen every fighting style that exists. Plus a few that don't. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Movie Trivia

Hopeful I don't know, I just have this feeling that things are going to be all right. +6 Morale Positive Outlook (Exp Rate bonus)

Hopeless Romantic My first instinct is always to go for the grand gesture.

Horse Jockey Everybody thinks the horse is doing all the work.

Hospice Nurse I'm sort of accustomed to death and disease. But can you ever really get used to it? Medicine Words of Comfort (Unlocks Inspiration)

Hospital Admin I'm not a doctor, but I worked in a hospital for years, and I know everything that can go wrong. Medicine

Hostler It takes work to get the right train onto the right track, facing the right direction. Work Schedule (Labor bonus)

Hotelier After managing a three-hundred-room hotel, I think our little community is a piece of cake. People Skills Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

House Had Black Mold It was just once, but ever since I can't help but wash everything twice. Hygiene Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

Huge Jerk If I wanted your opinion, I'd give it to you. Easily Frustrated

Starts conflicts with other people

-7 Morale (for everyone)

-66% Standing Rewards Hard Choices (Morale bonus)

Huge Savings Account I used to put away a third of every paycheck. I figured I'd have cash for my retirement. Sigh.

Human Potato I'm soft, and I just sort of sat around most of my life. What else would you call that? Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities -66% Cardio Experience Rate

Annoys irritable community members

-66% Fighting Experience Rate Cardio (max 3 levels)

Fighting (max 3 levels)

Human Resources If I'm doing my job right, the whole place runs smoothly, and no one knows I'm there. Avoids getting into conflicts -50% Standing Rewards

Hunting Trips My family went on week-long hunting trips. I've known my way around a rifle since I was five. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities

HVAC Repair The systems I worked on were a dumpster fire. I'm almost glad the zombies put an end to it. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Mechanics

Hyper-Partisan There were people in this country who were bringing us all down, with or without the zombies. Starts conflicts with other people

Hyper-Prepared I never go outside without a week's worth of gear. Resourcefulness Ready Access Mags (Ammo Storage bonus)

Hypochondriac Oh my god, oh my god, it's bleeding, I'm gonna die! Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary Sometimes wastes medicine

Annoys irritable community members

+25% Injury Severity

Ice Road Trucker I've nearly died multiple times, just doing my normal job. I'm right at home in this world. -40% Fatigue Severity Driving

Idealist Look, we finally have a chance to get things right! Easily Frustrated

Idyllic Childhood It took me a long time to realize most folks didn't have it as good as I did.

Immature You know what else is immature? Your butt. -66% Wits Experience Rate

-33% Standing Rewards

Immortal Nothing can kill me, man. The world has tried, and the world has failed. Bring it, baby! -40% Injury Severity

+45 Max Health Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Impostor Syndrome I don't even know why I survived, it doesn't make sense. Nobody should listen to me, seriously. -50% Standing Rewards Responsibility (Labor bonus)

In Mourning I got my family out alive, then lost them one by one as we picked our way across the country. -7 Morale Words of Comfort (Unlocks Inspiration)

In Recovery I’m still counting my days of sobriety. It’s the only calendar that matters anymore. Morale penalty from Stills and Bars

In the Peace Corps I hope my experience will be as valuable to our new life as other folk's military training.

In Witness Protection Starting over is usually better than dying. Silence Policy (Zombie Threat reduction)

In-Home Caregiver I'm trained in CPR, but my day-to-day involved a lot of lifting people into and out of bed. Powerhouse

Medicine

Inattentive Cook Look, everybody sets fire to the kitchen once in a while, right? Sometimes wastes food

-66% Cooking Experience Rate Cooking (max 5 levels)

Incompetent People keep taking jobs away from me. It's like they don't trust me to do anything right. Annoys irritable community members

-1 Labor

-50% Standing Rewards Overcompensating (Labor bonus)

Incredible Immune System When everyone else was down with the flu, I always felt great. Can't really explain it. +100 Infection Resistance

Indefatigable I'm always the last one to get worn out after a hard day out in the field. -40% Fatigue Severity

+30 Max Stamina Moral Support (Unlocks Inspiration)

Indie App Developer I made a good living making tiny games and weird joe apps out of my basement. Computers Sounding Board (Wits Exp Rate bonus)

Infectious Energy (Heartland only) Friends called me enthusiastic. Other people called me obnoxious. Whatever, they're all dead. +15% Influence Gained

+50% Facility Action Speed Crowdsourcing (Extra Outpost slot)

Inside Person (Heartland only) Go ahead and work out under your deadly sky orb. I'm happy in my screen-lit room. -66% Fighting Experience Rate

-33% Cardio Experience Rate Fighting (max 3 levels)

Cardio (max 5 levels)

Insomniac I just can't seem to get to sleep at night. Am I afraid I won't wake up? Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities -20 Max Stamina

+33% Fatigue Severity

Inspired by Courage I draw my own bravery from the examples of others. Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Insular Can't we just move somewhere totally remote? Away from all these ... people? Irritable towards other people

Interior Designer We're going to make this place livable if it kills me. Design

Internet Troll U MAD BRO? Starts conflicts with other people People Skills Helpful Mockery (Max Stamina bonus)

Into Boxing I had a punching bag in my garage. It's a great way to let off steam.

Into Cheesy Movies And the sappier, the better. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector

Into Fly Fishing My waders ended up being useful, but I don't like to think about how. -3 Morale Fishing Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Into Gardening Shows I watched "Gardening with Calliope" every day before the outbreak. Morale bonus from having a Garden Gardening

Into Model Trains My family only really complained when I cut the tunnel from the garage into the dining room. Craftsmanship Careful Demolition (Materials income)

Into Nostalgia All the best stuff was made before I was born. Storytelling (Morale bonus)

Into Ultimate Frisbee It's great because you don't have to be good at it to have fun. Unless you're me. Then you do. Intramural Sports (Max Stamina bonus)

Into Weaving I learned how to make cloth the old-fashioned way, just because I was curious. Sewing

Inventing Things for Fun (Heartland only) I learned at an early age that nothing was more fun than making stuff with my own two hands. Bomb-Making Automation (Facility Action Speed bonus)

Irresponsible Look it's not my fault my job didn't get done! You guys didn't remind me! -33% Standing Rewards

Annoys irritable community members Excuses

Irritable Do not talk to me early in the morning. Or before bed. Or in between. Starts conflicts with other people

-3 Morale

Easily Frustrated

IT Worker Have you tried turning it off and on again? Computers Reads Instructions (Salvaged Parts bonus)

Itchy Trigger Finger I once fired a couple of rounds into my holster before I even got the gun out. Sometimes wastes ammo

-33% Shooting Experience Rate Shooting (max 6 levels)

Janitor I was the only janitor at an underfunded government building. I learned a lot of different jobs. Utilities

Jogger I used to have to run every day to burn off my food. Now, it's kind of the opposite. Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities Marathon Breathing Exercise (Max Stamina bonus)

Judge I'm great at banging a gavel. Wish I'd brought a bigger one ... Law Mediation (Morale bonus)

Juggler I juggle mostly to increase my manual dexterity. Makes you better at pretty much everything. +25% Fighting Experience Rate

+25% Shooting Experience Rate

+25% Cardio Experience Rate

Junkyard Worker I drove the bulldozer that cleared the intake zone so that folks could dump more garbage. Driving

Jury-Rigger Traveling after the apocalypse meant figuring out a lot of things I never knew about machines. Morale bonus from an upgraded Workshop Sometimes wastes materials Mechanics Vehicle Delivery (Unlocks Vehicle Delivery)

Just Keeps Going I was on the run with a large group for weeks, and I'm the only one who never slowed down. -40% Fatigue Severity

+45 Max Stamina Morale Support (Unlocks Inspiration)

K9 Officer That dog was the best partner I ever had.

Keeps Hidden Pouches Since I’ve been on the run, I’ve learned to modify my clothes to store things close to my body. +10 Light Carrying Capacity

+10 Max Carrying Capacity

+1 Max Consumable Stack Pre-Packed Gear (Light Carrying Capacity bonus)

Kept Smartphone People make fun of me … but all my family pictures are on here. I can’t just toss it out.

Kind Eyes What about my eyes? Do they look weird? Stop looking at me! +25% Standing Rewards Sounding Board (Wits Exp Rate bonus)

Kind of an Idiot We should all split up. We'll cover more ground that way. Sometimes wastes materials

-66% Wits Experience Rate Wits (max 5 levels)

Kleptomaniac This is the apocalypse. Sometimes things go missing. Why does everyone blame me? -7 Morale (for everyone)

Annoys irritable community members Emergency Stashes (Unlocks Emergency Supplies)

Knife Thrower I once nearly killed myself throwing a knife at a tree. Somehow, that didn't stop me. Taking Risks (Max Health bonus)

Knitter I always have something to do with my hands, and I never run out of scarves. Sewing Mending (Max Health bonus)

Lab Technician My name may not be on the patents, but those centrifuges aren't going to spin themselves. Chemistry Effective Sealants (Fuel Storage bonus)

Lacks Boundaries You don't want a hug, or a backrub? How am I supposed to say hi, then? A pat on the butt? Annoys irritable community members

-5 Morale (for everyone)

-33% Standing Rewards

Landscape Architect It's like being an artist, but my medium is alive and has a mind of its own. Gardening

Landscaper If you can grow it, I can cut it down, and vice-versa. Gardening

Lapsed Catholic I would do Christmas and Easter with my family sometimes, but otherwise ...

LARPer Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt! Acting Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Laughs Easily I’m always the first one eliminated from “don’t laugh” challenges. +4 Morale Positive Outlook (Exp Rate bonus)

Lawyer If you want to rebuild a new society, you’ll need someone who knew how the previous one worked. Law

Lazy No job, no family, nobody to hassle me. This is good life. Morale bonus from luxury bed facilities -66% Cardio Experience Rate

Annoys irritable community members

-1 Labor

-50% Standing Rewards Cardio (max 5 levels)

Leads from Behind The best leaders are the ones that let other people think they’re in charge. -33% Standing Rewards

Learned about Lichen Not just lichen, but mushrooms and other organisms we can use for medication. Lichenology

Learned Better Hygiene Without a steady supply of antibiotics, cleanliness is our most powerful tool against infection. Hygiene

Learned Chemistry I’ve been studying chemistry since the outbreak. Real practical stuff, about soap and charcoal. Chemistry

Learned Computing I don't know if we'll ever have tech industry again, but I've been reading up on what's left. Computers

Learned Craftsmanship I wasn't very handy before the outbreak, but I've read a ton of DIY books since. Craftsmanship

Learned Mechanics I've been going through repair manuals for cars and appliances, picking up everything I can. Mechanics

Learned Medicine Now that death is around ever corner, I've started reading up on first aid and CPR. Medicine

Learned Scrum I've been reading old books on productivity in business, and a lot of it still applies. Scrum Certification

Learned Sleep Psychology This may sound demented, but I never appreciated the value of a good night's sleep until now. Sleep Psychology

Learned Soundproofing Who'd have thought our best defense against zombie attacks would be foam rubber? Soundproofing

Learned to Cook I've read a stack of cookbooks since the outbreak. I think I may just know what I'm doing. Cooking

Learned to Drive I've been practicing my driving skills, so I can travel to distant and dangerous places safely. Driving

Learned to Fish I got tired of the same old cans of beans, so I've taught myself another way to get food. Fishing

Learned to Garden I read everything I could about gardening after the outbreak, hoping I could put it to use. Gardening

Learned to Recycle The trendy books call it upcycling, but that's just a fancy word for "don't throw it away yet". Recycling

Learned to Sew These days, a stitch in time can save a life. Sewing

Learned to Shop Ironic that it took the end of our consumer economy for me to pick this up. Shopping

Learned Utilities I've been reading books on plumbing and electrical work, in case we ever need to fix something. Utilities

Lecturer After my book came out, I spent a few years on the lecture circuit.

Led a Quiet Life People told me I should get out more, but why? What could be better than a quiet night at home? Gives People Space (Morale bonus)

Left for Dead My so-called "friends" left me behind to die, but I clung to life and proved I didn't need them! +10 Max Stamina

+30 Max Health Easily Frustrated

Left Someone Behind You don't understand. Sometimes the weak have to fall behind to give the strong a chance. Hard Choices (Morale bonus)

Librarian Shh. -1 Zombie Threat Silence Policy (Zombie Threat reduction)

Licensed Birth Coach After I helped deliver my sister's baby, I realized I wanted to be a part of that moment again. Medicine

Lichenologist I studied lichen. So I know about lichen. Lichenology Analytical Methods (Exp Rate bonus)

Lies About Age A I usually tell people I'm in my late twenties. They take me more seriously that way. +25% Standing Rewards

Lies About Age B I usually tell people I'm in my forties. Otherwise, they treat me like I'm fragile. +25% Standing Rewards

Lies About Age C I started doing it on this dating site when I turned thirty, and now it's just a dumb habit. +25% Standing Rewards Sexting

Likes Army Fatigues No, I was never in the army. I just really like khaki.

Likes to Fight You wanna go a few rounds? +50% Fighting Experience Rate Starts conflicts with other people

Likes to Take Things It isn't stealing if you're doing it for fun. Annoys irritable community members

Lived Among Celebrities I grew up in a town where everybody thought they were going to be famous. +25% Standing Rewards Sincere Praise (Standing Rewards bonus)

Lived at a High Altitude I don't know why you're out of breath. I used to get by on way less oxygen. +30 Max Stamina Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Lived by a Code Everybody needs a set of rules to live by. Otherwise we're just animals. High Expectations (Global Action Speed bonus)

Lived by the Sword I found this really nice katana sticking out of a zombie skull by the side of the road one time. Swordplay Sharpening Regimen (Durability Loss reduction for Melee)

Lived in a Bunker I spent the first few months of the outbreak in a bunker I built under my house.

Lived in Squalor A My last group never cleaned. It was amazing. I'm never cleaning anything again. Annoys Irritable community members

-25 Infection Resistance

Lived in Squalor B My last group never cleaned anything. We lived in filth. I swore myself, never again. +50 Infection Resistance

Lived in the Desert Where I come from, ninety degrees is a brisk spring morning. +20 Max Stamina

Lived on Spoiled Food We had to eat the stuff they left behind at the grocery store. I got so sick. Never again. -25% Food Consumed Per Day Rotation System (Food Storage bonus)

Lived on the Bayou I'm used to being bitten all the time, just from the mosquitos. You build up a tolerance. +10 Max Health Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Lived on the Road I kept everything with me in an old shopping cart, and just stayed on the road.

Lived Out of a Car I had to choose between rent money and tuition money, so I chose tuition money. Mechanics Outdoor Living (Beds bonus)

Lives on Pasta If you’re going to eat one thing in the zombie apocalypse, eat something dry that lasts forever. -25% Food Consumed Per Day Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Local Computer Expert Every time I was invited over for dinner, I knew they wanted me to fix something. Computers Frequent Check-ins (Radio Cooldown reduction)

Locksmith I helped a lot of folks get into their houses and cars. Now I'm trying to get in there myself. Stealth

Mechanics

Lone Survivor (Heartland only) This Valley killed everyone else in my unit. I owe it to their memory to keep fighting. +20 Max Health

Lost a Brother Sometimes, it still feels like I'm missing a part of my soul. -3 Morale Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Lost a Sister She wasn't just a sibling, she was part of me. -3 Morale Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Lost Father In a lot of ways, I'm still trying to live up to his example. -3 Morale Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Lost Security Blanket I know it was a crutch, but I haven't really been able to sleep since I lost it to a horde. -25% Standing Rewards

-20 Max Stamina Sufficient Caution (Unlocks Rooftop Recon)

Lost Wife There was a time when life was worth living. Somehow I keep going. -3 Morale

Loved Being Single Dating just always seemed more fun to me than settling down. Social Chameleon (Morale bonus)

Loved Camping Compared to my typical weekends, this life isn't so different. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities

Loved Fast Food The greasier, the better. Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Loved Going to Movies I'd watch pretty much anything on the big screen. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector

Loved Riding Bikes When you're a kid, a good bike means freedom. Setting the Pace (Global Action Speed bonus)

Loved Scary Movies A I remember when it was fun to be scared. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

Loved Scary Movies B I remember when it was fun to be scared. Morale bonus from facilities with a Projector Movie Trivia Exceptional Taste (Morale bonus)

Loved School For those few hours every day, the world made sense. Analythical Methods (Exp Rate bonus)

Loved to Dance I'm not saying I'm great. I just like moving to the music. Morale bonus from having a Lounge Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Loved to Hunt Unknown

Loves Baking A I didn’t say I was good at it. But I could rock a sheet of break-and-bake cookies!

Loves Baking B Strangers sometimes knocked on my door just to find out what smelled so good. Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen

+100% Cooking Experience Rate Cooking Sealed Containers (Food Storage bonus)

Loves Canning Food just tastes better if you canned it yourself. +50% Cooking Experience Rate Cooking Rotation System (Food Storage bonus)

Loves Cars It's not that I like cars more than people. No, wait, it's just like that. Morale bonus from the Auto Shop Vehicle Delivery (Unlocks Vehicle Delivery)

Loves Fireworks Remember when we blew stuff up just for entertainment? Sometimes wastes ammo Munitions

Loves Jigsaw Puzzles Unknown

Loves Spicy Food I had to learn to cook, because no restaurants in America make my food as hot as I want it. Morale bonus from an upgraded Kitchen

+10 Max Stamina Cooking (max 5 levels)

Loves the Outdoors If I didn't need walls to keep the zombies out, I'd be living in the woods right now. Morale bonus from outdoor bed facilities

Loves to be Scared You've never more alive than when you're absolutely terrified. +3 Morale

Loves to Drive A I live for the open road. Sometimes wastes fuel Driving Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Loves to Drive B I live for the open road. Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Loves to Explore I walked a different way home every day, and found my way onto every rooftop.

Loves to Mentor There's a certain kind of closeness you can only get when you're teaching someone else a skill. +33% Experience Rate Moral Support (Unlocks Inspiration)

Loves to Sing Get me next to a piano, and I can go all night. Show tunes, anybody? +5 Max Stamina Music Good Entertainment (Morale bonus)

Low Metabolism I'm kind of a low-energy sort of person, but hey, at least I don't eat a ton. -25% Food Consumed Per Day -20 Max Stamina Siestas (Fatigue Severity reduction)

Low Pain Treshold How do you people keep getting up? Just a couple hits, and I'm down for the count. -30 Max Health

-66% Fighting Experience Rate Fighting (max 6 levels)

Lumberjack I spent my career climbing trees and chopping them down. Stacking System (Materials Storage bonus)

Lung Cancer Survivor The cancer is gone, but the damage to my lungs was permanent. Morale bonus from an upgraded Infirmary -75% Cardio Experience Rate

-45 Max Stamina Cardio (max 3 levels) Back from the Edge (Max Health bonus)

Machiavellian It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both. Irritable towards other people Hard Choices (Morale bonus)

Made an Indie Game The game has this tiny, loyal community, and it's my favorite thing I've ever done. Programming

Made Her Own Way (Heartland only) I didn't have a father. Barely had a mother. What I learned came the hard way. +20 Max Health Brash Confidence (Influence income)

Made Science Videos I ran an educational video channel online, where I'd feature crazy science demonstrations. Chemistry Good Entertainment (Morale bonus)

Magnanimous It's not tipping I believe in. It's overtipping. Formal Recognition (Standing Rewards bonus)

Mail Carrier People told me I'd be chased by dogs all day. I think I missed out ... Driving Emergency Stashes (Unlocks Emergency Supplies)

Majored in Chemistry I'd resigned myself to not really using my major for anything. Now it's essential. Chemistry Effective Sealants (Fuel Storage bonus)

Makes Art from Junk I can turn that pile of paint cans into a stirring depiction of the frailty of homan life. Recycling Creates Art (Morale bonus)

Mall Cop I worked nights, and no one ever actually tried to break in. I mostly watched sitcoms. TV Trivia Shooting Advice (Shooting Exp Rate bonus)

Martial Arts Teacher I've reached high ranks in several disciplines, but the best part is watching others learn. Morale bonus from Fighting training facilities

Massage Therapist I'm officially licensed to work with serious physical injuries, as well as chronic stress. Medicine

Masseuse It takes a lot of strength to work some of the knots out of those muscles.

Materials Engineer A We made an insulating material for next-gen space suits. I guess that's on hold for a while. Chemistry Effective Sealants (Fuel Storage bonus)

Materials Engineer B I invented a substance harder than diamond. But sure, I can melt down silverware to make shivs. Morale bonus from the Forge Metalwork

MCP Certified You should see all the "Computers" endorsements I have on my profile. Computers

Meal Delivery Driver I used to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins, when their kids were too busy to give a crap. Driving Meal Plan (Community Eats Less)

Measures Twice You can't be too careful when your life depends on building something right. Morale bonus from Staging Area Craftsmanship Stacking System (Materials Storage bonus)

Medical Researcher I put my medical training to work testing new cures and identifying side effects in patients. Medicine Medical Inventory (Meds Storage bonus)

Medicine Hoarder I left my local pharmacy with one less window and a lot less drugs. Somebody had to, right? Morale bonus from upgraded Storage Medical Inventory (Meds Storage bonus)

Medicine Merchant I drove a van around, selling remedies out of the back. I got a reputation for … side effects. -66% Medicine Experience Rate Medicine (max 4 levels)

Meek Oh hey, was I in your way? I'm sorry. Um ... you won't see me anymore. Sorry. -50% Standing Rewards Stealth

Mentally Trained I went through a training regimen that prepared me to handle a lot of different mental tasks. -66% Wits Experience Rate

Messy I'd know exactly where everything was if you'd quit cleaning it up! -5 Morale (for everyone)

Meter Reader You wouldn’t believe some of the weird jury-rigged setups while I was on the job. Utilities

Middle Manager I'm gonna need you to come in on Saturday. +50% Standing Rewards Business

Migrant Worker Working in a field all day really puts your body through the paces.

Military Contractor We're trained to be versatile. Any job, any time, anywhere. Ready Access Mags (Ammo Storage bonus)

Military Police I spent most of the outbreak on base, until the bases weren't safe anymore. Discipline

Military Washout I was never really good at following orders. Learned to shoot a gun, though.

Miner We could have stayed underground, but one accident turned the mine into a deathtrap. +20 Max Stamina Work Schedule (Labor bonus)

Miniature Collector I had full sets of miniatures for several different armies, and I painted them all myself. Painting

Minored in Chemistry Honestly, I just had a crush on a TA. I didn't think chemistry would ever be important to me. Chemistry

Mixologist Do you like sweet or salty? Hrm … okay. Do you like citrus or cinnamon? I see ... Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Bartending Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Model Hobbyist At first I had a room devoted to model robots. Then a whole house. Craftsmanship Effective Sealants (Fuel Storage bonus)

Moonshiner People keep referring to the drinks I make them as "Molotovs" for some reason. Morale bonus from Stills and Bars Chemistry Party Planning (Morale bonus)

Motivational Speaker I had speaking gigs all over the country. The outbreak hit when I was at my biggest venue yet. Words of Comfort (Unlocks Inspiration)

Motorcycle Enthusiast A There were a few dozen of us in the group. I wouldn't call it a gang ... more of a mob. Driving Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Motorcycle Enthusiast B We used to ride back and forth across the state, taking a slightly different route each time. Driver Training (Fuel Efficiency bonus)

Mud Runner Every year, at the big mud running event, my friends and I were at the front of the pack.

Mule Driver If you gotta transport stuff into hard-to-reach places, there's no better animal. Backpacking Pre-Packed Gear (Light Carrying Capacity bonus)

National Guard We got decimated before the governor activated more units. By then, it was too late. Discipline

Naturopath Not only do I have an herbal remedy for everything, I might even tell you which ones are real. -66% Gardening Experience Rate Herbalism

Navy Veteran Spending months in close quarters, with enemies lurking just out of sight? Right up my alley. Discipline

Assault Firearms Training (Shooting Exp Rate bonus)

Nearsighted My prescription was getting worse, but I never bothered to go to the optometrist. Sometimes waster ammo

-33% Shooting Experience Rate Shooting (max 5 levels)

Neat I always keep my bed and workspace clean. Other people have to live here, too, after all. +3 Morale (for everyone) Cleaning Chart (Infection Resistance bonus)

Needs Alone Time Living in close quarters with other people is tough. I need time to myself to recharge. Irritable towards other people

Easily Frustrated

Needs Quiet Time Look, sometimes you just need to shut up a second, so I can think! Irritable towards other people

Easily Frustrated

Neighborhood Watch I walked around my block every night, watching for anything suspicious. Notices Things (Standing Rewards bonus)

Nerve Damage Ever since I took that bad fall, it's like I can't feel pain anymore. +30 Max Health +66% Injury Severity

Never Been Sick I can't remember ever missing a day for being sick. Or if I did, it wasn't true. +100 Infection Resistance Hygiene Standards (Infection Resistance bonus)

Never Cries I used to be a crybaby in school. Now I've trained myself not to flinch in the face of anything. -30% Injury Severity

+10 Max Health

Never Exercised Exercise was always boring, like running in a hamster wheel. I couldn't take it. -20 Max Stamina

Never Fell in Love It's not that I didn't want to. I guess I just never found the right person. High Expectations (Global Action Speed bonus)

Never Used Turn Signals I like to make life more exciting and underpredictable for other people. Sometimes wastes fuel

-25% Fuel Efficiency

News Camera Operator I wasn't the pretty face on the TV, but the segment couldn't happen without me.

Night Terrors I wake up screaming almost every night, and I can't even remember what I was dreaming about. -20 Max Stamina

Annoys irritable community members

-33% Fatigue Severity Target of Sympathy (Morale bonus)

Night Watch I always took the night watch in my last group. Only real chance to be alone with my thoughts.

Nihilist I'm just saying, we were all going to die eventually, anyway. What's really changed? Not Easily Frustrated -3 