Resident Evil Outbreak Characters in PZ

[Geonightman]

Hello everyone. I've decided to make character builds based on the 8 survivors from Resident Evil: Outbreak and Outbreak File#2. These builds are largely inspired by both their play-style and their in-game lore. I tried to keep speculation to a bare minimum and mostly only used it when I needed to get some pity points. Some times I had to be a bit more literal or figurative with the abilities (David being the worst example) to make up for the cost of Traits.

 

(Occupations will be Bolded, while positive Traits will be in Green, and negative Traits will be in Red)

 

Kevin Ryman

A Police Officer for the R.P.D. Kevin is a crack shot who has won several marksman awards. But no amount of good aim could get him into the S.T.A.R.S. division, having failed the entry test twice. Some say it's because he didn't study (Slow Reader), other's say it was cuz of his carefree nature (Disorganized). In his personal life, he enjoys challenging others to darts at J's Bar, and is quite knowledgeable about cars (Amateur Mechanic), even to the point he has won some amateur races in his off time (Speed Demon). Despite his optimistic outlooks however, he has his vices. Under stress he smokes (Smoker) and drinks... a lot (High Thirst). In-game Kevin is the fastest of the survivors (Runner) and has both a kick and elbow ram he can use (Self Defense Class) however he has a fairly high Virus Meter (Prone to Illness).

 

This build is the most gun-focused. It's fairly rounded, much like Kevin in Outbreak, and is a good one to mess around with if you enjoy the vehicles as well.

 

Mark Wilkins

A Veteran of the Vietnam war, Mark has seen some shit. But ever since he took his job as a security guard, he's been much less active (Overweight). But thankfully age hasn't made him any less of a heavy hitter with a pipe (Baseball Player,Stout). His large size however makes him unable to hide from the nearby undead (Conspicuous). In his off-time, Mark enjoys cracking open a book (Fast Reader) often about bettering himself or his family. In-game Mark is the tankiest of the bunch (Thick Skinned) but the slowest hands down (Out of Shape). He also has the second fastest Virus Meter of the male survivors (Prone to Illness). Due to his high health, Mark players and AI tend to use healing items way less often (Slow Healer).

 

This build is largely about combat, allowing you to hit hard and giving you a higher survival chance with Thick Skinned. With enough time Out of Shape and Overweight will wind up being moot, making this a later game combat build. I decided to go with Veteran for his Occupation rather than Security Guard because it's a lot more prevalent in his SP Items, as well as contains a gun-skill which, Mark starts with a gun in OB.

 

Jim Chapman

A subway worker for Kite Bros. Railways, Jim is a brilliant man who constantly is doing puzzles of all kinds (Fast Reader). On more physical than mental levels, Jim also enjoys a game of basketball (Fit). However, Jim is by all accounts a Coward who's constitution in this situation is not the best (Weak Stomach). It dosen't seem to be a problem for him, however, after all the zombies seem to ignore him just well enough when he plays dead (Inconspicuous,Graceful). When entering a room, Jim seems to know where everything is just from instinct (Eagle Eyed,Cat's Eyes) or maybe it's luck. After all, Jim is never without his Lucky coin. In-game Jim has the highest Virus Meter (Prone to Illness) out of all 8 characters and the lowest vitality (Slow Healer) out of all the male survivors. He also can get winded whenever he does his triple swing attack in File#2 (Asthmatic).

 

This build is the stealth build of the bunch. Use your vision skills to your advantage when planning ways around zombies.

 

George Hamilton

George was a Doctor for Raccoon General Hospital. The leading surgeon at that (First Aider) A man who enjoyed a good hike outdoors more than anything else (Outdoorsman,Hiker). While he'd rather be healing his fellow man (Pacifist), he will not back down from a fight and goes full force in with his shoulder charge (Brave). For a man who collects clocks, you'd think he wouldn't need such an obnoxious alarm to wake him up (Sleepyhead). In-game, George is the slowest of the male survivors (Out of Shape).

 

The medic of the group, this build is also suited towards those who like to explore the wooded areas of the map.

 

David King

A plumber with a history in mechanics (Amateur Mechanic) who keeps to himself (Short Sighted) and avoids drawing attention to himself when he can (Inconspicuous). He finds most of comfort at the bottom of a bottle (High Thirst). He says few words in a hushed gruff voice (Asthmatic) and usually it's out of irritation from those who annoy him (Thin-Skinned). That doesn't detract however from how incredibly Handy with his tools he can be. Able to craft unique weapons out of whatever he has lying around (Engineer), he is immensely useful.He likens himself to a lion on many accounts (Brave). At 203lb he's considered Overweight by BMI standards, though, maybe that's all muscle as we've seen with his shirt off.

 

This build is for the builder in you. Carpentry, crafting, and cars, bundled up nicely.

 

Alyssa Ashcroft

A journalist for The Raccoon Press, Alyssa will do anything to get a scoop. She has spent time she should have spent asleep working on articles for her job (Restless Sleeper,Wakeful). Alyssa is extremely vain and wants people to take notice (Conspicuous), dieting constantly (Nutritionist,Light Eater), working out (Athletic), jogging (High Thirst,Runner), weightlifting (Stout) , and taking karate classes (Self Defense Class); she also cares little for things that aren't about her or her work, which causes her agitation (Thin-skinned). Her eyes aren't long for this world however, as she sits rather close to her computer screen at most times (Short Sighted). In-game, Alyssa has the fastest Virus Meter out of the women (Prone to Illness).

 

This is your runner build, very fitness focused, with some strength thrown in. Just be-warned with all the attention you're gonna draw sprinting.

 

Yoko Suzuki

A student at Raccoon University who works for Umbrella, she is brilliant in her time (Fast Reader,Fast Learner). With her backpack she keeps with her, she can carry an incredible amount of objects (Dextrous,Organized,Strong). She recently gave herself a makeover which included swapping from glasses to contacts (Short Sighted). She carries around with her, her Lucky charm; after all, you never know when it may come in handy. In-game she is the slowest of the survivors (Out of Shape) with the lowest vitality (Slow Healer,Thin-skinned), but has the slowest Virus Meter in the game (Resilient). Her defensive ability has her gaining the most distance between her and her foe, given the space (Pacifist,Coward).

 

Pack mule build ahoy, the only way to carry more stuff is to keep your stomach full, but combat is pretty much out the window for you.

 

Cindy Lennox

A Waitress for J's Bar, and the nicest person you'll ever meet. She enjoys cutesy things, and can't stand these horrific creatures (Cowardly). Cindy spends most of her personal time tending to her Herb garden and has learned how to make medicines using them (Gardener,Herbalist). In-game she can help staunch the bleeding of her allies and aid them (First Aider) and carry many more Herbs (Fast Healer). She also has the second lowest vitality in the game (Thin-Skinned), so it's usually best to avoid combat (Pacifist).

 

Another medical build, this one dosn't have the speed detriment of George's build, but also lacks combat prowess.

 

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Any and all feedback is appreciated. Hopefully future updates will allow for more accurate Traits/Occupations (the outfits will come soon, which will be great).

 

Also if anyone gets a team of 8 mates to do a full squad of this i'd love to hear of the travels and exploits you guys get into.