Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

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Whispers of the Entity: Unveiling the Dead by Daylight Lore in Brief: killers.
By Pro Bro
Reading Dead By Daylight lore so you don't have to

this will be a 2 part guide for both roles.

Keep in mind that i will not talk about licensed characters maybe i will do a third part on how they got in the fog.

Please note that if i did make an error in one of these lores do say so in the comments and i will look into it.

   
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Trapper
Real name: Evan Macmillan


Evan MacMillan, known as the Trapper, inherited great wealth and admired his father's management of the MacMillan Estate. As his father's mental health deteriorated, Evan became his enforcer, protecting their fortune from those seeking to exploit it.

When his father's sanity crumbled, Evan led a group of men into the estate's tunnels, setting off a devastating explosion that sealed their fate. The MacMillan Estate, once prosperous, became a haunting testament to power gone awry.

The exact number of victims claimed by Evan and his father remains unknown. Evan's fate remains a mystery, leaving no trace behind. His father was eventually discovered trapped and abandoned in the basement, a tragic figure left to starve.
The Wraith
Real name: Philip Ojomo


Philip Ojomo, an immigrant seeking a fresh start, found work at Autohaven Wreckers, a shady scrap yard known for its illegal activities. Oblivious to the dark secrets, Ojomo focused on his car repairs and operating the crusher. One day, he stumbled upon a car with a captive inside, whom he freed only to witness his boss mercilessly kill the escapee. Shocked and enraged, Ojomo learned that the scrap yard provided execution services, using cars as sinister tools. In a fit of fury, he retaliated by crushing his boss and tearing his spine from his body. Ojomo vanished from the scene, never to be seen again.
The Hillbilly
Real name: Max Thompson Jr.

Born into a wealthy and cruel family, this unnamed boy was severely disfigured and treated as an outcast. His parents, filled with shame, locked him away and subjected him to torment. Eventually, he broke free and mercilessly avenged himself by slaughtering his abusive parents.

After the gruesome act, he remained on the farm, unleashing his twisted violence on the roaming animals. Breaking free from his restraints, he roamed the cornfields, chasing and slaughtering anything in his path. The bodies of Max and Evelyn were never found, but the farm was littered with tortured and disemboweled animals.

Coldwind Farm was eventually sold, but the farmhouse remained unsold, rumored to echo with the sound of a haunting chainsaw on hot summer nights.
The Nurse
Real name: Sally Smithson

Sally Smithson arrived in town with dreams of a happy family life, but tragedy struck when her husband, Andrew, died while working as a lumberjack. Left alone and desperate, Sally had no choice but to take a job at the Crotus Prenn Asylum, despite its grim reputation.

Years of witnessing horrifying sights and enduring abuse took a toll on Sally's mind. She experienced the depths of insanity firsthand, leading her to harbor dark thoughts of purification. One September night, she carried out a brutal act, leaving over fifty patients and four staff members lifeless in their beds, with signs of strangulation.

As the only survivor, Sally's mental state deteriorated, and she was found rocking back and forth uncontrollably. When an ambulance attempted to transport her, it mysteriously crashed in a nearby forest, with all staff members dead and Sally missing.

The exact details of what happened that night remain known only to Sally, lost in the depths of her shattered psyche.
The Hag
Real name: Lisa Sherwood

Lisa Sherwood grew up in a peaceful village, where the community upheld traditions and taught her charms for safety. One stormy night, she lost consciousness after a fall in the swamp. When she awoke, she found herself imprisoned in a flooded cellar alongside others, subjected to horrifying acts of cannibalism.

Despite the torment, Lisa's determination kept her alive. In a desperate escape attempt, she tore her flesh to break free from the chains. Severely wounded and infected, she could go no further. With her last moments, she etched the village elders' symbols on the floor, and a dark hunger consumed her as she swore vengeance.

A search party eventually discovered a shack in the swamp, where they found dismembered and devoured remains. The floor was marked with the elders' blood-written charms, but Lisa's body was never found. The village was forever changed by the gruesome events.
The Doctor
(Note: the doctor had another lore in the past but it got changed, i will only talk about the new one.)

Real name: Herman Carter

Herman, a talented psychologist, was recruited for specialized training in a secretive neuroscience program at Léry's Memorial Institute, a covert facility disguised as a research center. There, under the guidance of Dr. Otto Stamper, Herman employed increasingly brutal methods to extract information from prisoners, aiding national security efforts.

Known as The Doctor, Herman's ruthless use of electroshock therapy yielded significant results, often at the cost of prisoners' well-being. No one questioned his medical qualifications or the fate of those who provided information.

However, when Léry's Memorial Institute fell silent for a week, a horrifying truth emerged. The facility's staff, patients, and prisoners were all found dead, having suffered severe head trauma. While the bodies of Dr. Stamper and others were accounted for, Herman Carter, known as The Doctor, was nowhere to be found. His whereabouts remain a mystery.
The Huntress
Real name: Anna

Anna's mother raised her in the harsh wilderness, teaching her survival skills and filling her days with stories and love. One fateful day, while hunting a desperate prey, a massive elk attacked. Anna's mother sacrificed herself, battling the beast to save her daughter. In the aftermath, Anna was left alone with her mother's lifeless body.

Driven by her instinct, Anna learned to survive in the wild, evolving into a formidable predator. As her humanity faded, she hunted increasingly dangerous animals and even turned to preying on unsuspecting humans who entered her territory. Among her victims, she developed a twisted fondness for young girls, bringing them back to her home and keeping them captive.

However, the girls always met a tragic fate, succumbing to cold, starvation, or illness. Each loss deepened Anna's anguish and madness, driving her to raid villages for more victims. The legend of The Huntress, a half-beast who targeted men and ate little girls, spread throughout the region.

During a time of war, the forest became a battleground, and soldiers passing through faced mysterious and brutal attacks. The war eventually ended, and the tales of The Huntress faded, swallowed by the eerie silence of the Red Forest.
The Clown
Real name: Jeffrey Hawk (Aka Kenneth Chase)

Kenneth Chase had a tumultuous upbringing, marked by the loss of his mother during his birth and a strained relationship with his father. As he grew, Kenneth's athletic abilities overshadowed his academic performance, and he found solace in collecting feathers and exploring his darker desires.

With his father absent or intoxicated, Kenneth had the freedom to experiment with anesthetics and trapped animals, eventually escalating to capturing and killing larger prey. His gruesome collection grew to include animal paws and even a human finger.

After his father discovered the macabre collection, Kenneth fled and adopted a new identity as Jeffrey Hawk. Joining a traveling circus, he embraced a new persona, becoming known for his charm and helpfulness. However, his old urges resurfaced, and he used his disguise to lure victims, whom he would drug and torture before indulging in his cannibalistic desires.

Jeffrey Hawk's nomadic lifestyle and the transient nature of the circus provided him with opportunities to continue his dark deeds, collecting the fingers of his victims. He relished in the variety of victims, disregarding their age or gender.

Over time, Jeffrey's complacency led to his downfall when a victim managed to escape and alert the circus community to his crimes. He fled, continuing his predatory lifestyle, always staying one step ahead of detection.

Eventually, he crossed into a mysterious realm, leaving the ordinary world behind. Embracing his clown persona, he set up camp, eagerly awaiting new victims who ventured into his realm.

Jeffrey Hawk, forever the predator, found solace in this otherworldly domain, where transience and impermanence matched his chosen existence.
The Spirit
Real name: Rin Yamaoka

Rin, the sole child of the Yamaoka family, endured financial struggles as she pursued her education while working part-time to assist her ailing mother. Her father, burdened by mounting debt, faced sleepless nights plagued by a haunting whisper. Desperate, he sought assistance from his employer but was met with rejection and subsequently lost his job.

Upon returning home one evening, Rin discovered her mother's mutilated body, brutally dismembered. Shocked and horrified, she confronted her father, who attacked her with a katana, inflicting severe injuries on her arms and abdomen. Despite the pain, Rin mustered the strength to defend herself, but her father continued his relentless assault.

In a desperate bid to escape, Rin crawled through broken glass, enduring further injuries. Determined to stop her father, she fought through the pain, fueled by rage and the memory of her mother's fate. The darkness whispered to her, promising revenge and bloodshed.

As Rin's life-force waned, she embraced the darkness and made an oath for vengeance. With her eyes closed, she prepared to confront her father, knowing that even in death, her fury would not rest. The darkness enveloped her, but her resolve burned brightly, ensuring that her quest for retribution would endure.
The Legion
Real names: Frank, Julie, Susie, Joey

Frank Morrison, a troubled young man in the remote town of Ormond, formed a reckless group with Julie, Joey, and Susie. Their misdeeds escalated to a fatal act of violence when they encountered a cleaner during vandalism. Frank stabbed the cleaner, and the others joined in, disposing of the body. Intrigued by a mysterious presence in the woods, Frank ventured off, followed by Julie, Susie, and Joey. As the town speculated, a body was found near an abandoned lodge, leaving their fate unknown.
The Plague
Real name: Adiris

Adiris, a young girl abandoned at the Temple of Purgation, found solace in her belief that the Gods had a purpose for her. Serving diligently, she became the High Priestess of Babylon. When a plague ravaged the city, Adiris carried on the rituals, even sacrificing her own toe. But she too fell ill. Seeking salvation, she journeyed north with her followers, until they succumbed to the disease in a cave. Their fate remained a mystery, leaving tales of Adiris's ultimate destiny.
The Oni
Real name: Kazan Yamaoka

Kazan Yamaoka, driven by his desire to surpass his father's reputation and rid Japan of impostor samurai, embarked on a violent pilgrimage. His killings were brutal and morbid, instilling fear in monks and earning him the name "Oni-Yamaoka." Determined to reclaim his honor, Kazan sought revenge on the lord who insulted him, but in a fateful encounter, he unknowingly killed his own father. Consumed by rage and haunted by his failures, Kazan roamed aimlessly until he encountered an Oni statue that mocked his identity. Fueling his anger, he sought out the lord and exacted his revenge, only to be overwhelmed and brutally tortured by a vengeful mob. As the town fell into darkness, Kazan's body and weapon vanished, leaving behind a chilling legend of the rageful Oni.
The Deathslinger
Real name: Caleb Quinn

Caleb Quinn, born into a harsh life in the American Midwest, faced discrimination and hardship. His engineering skills turned dark as he designed gruesome devices to seek revenge on those who wronged him. Imprisoned for attempting to kill his boss, he found an unexpected alliance with the prison warden, who offered him freedom in exchange for capturing outlaws. Caleb became known as the Deathslinger, using his speargun to bring in criminals alive. However, he discovered that he had been betrayed and used as a pawn. Enraged, he formed the Hellshire Gang and sought revenge on both the warden and his former boss. In a brutal display of violence, he unleashed his fury upon them. Finally, consumed by a thirst for vengeance, Caleb envisioned a path of retribution, armed with his old wrench and a collection of unforgiving steel hooks.
The Blight
Real name: Talbot Grimes

Talbot Grimes, a Scottish chemist driven by ambition, developed groundbreaking drugs. His research led to unintended consequences and a violent encounter. Rescued by a mysterious monastery, he delved into forbidden knowledge. Expelled and lost in an opium den, he etched his research into the walls, leaving a cryptic message: "Death is only the beginning."
The Twins
Real names: Charlotte And Victor Deshayes

Conjoined twins Charlotte and Victor faced persecution from birth. After their mother's execution, they were subjected to cruel experiments in a secretive temple. In a daring escape, Charlotte survived a fire but lost Victor. She carried his corpse, evading witch hunters and black cloaks. As she reached the brink of death, Victor's body transformed, and he was taken away. Fueled by rage, Charlotte chased after them, ready to protect her brother at any cost.
The Trickster
Real name: Ji-woon Hak

Ji-Woon Hak is a character who starts off as a talented musician seeking fame and validation. However, as his success grows, he becomes disillusioned and craves more attention. He turns to a dark path, engaging in sadistic acts of torture and murder, incorporating his victims' screams and suffering into his music.

His actions lead to a decline in his music career, and he is no longer allowed to produce his own songs. Frustrated by this rejection, Ji-Woon plans a grand finale for his private show, where he orchestrates a horrifying performance using his captive audience as instruments of pain and emotion. But before he can complete his plan, he is engulfed by the mysterious Fog, a supernatural force that offers him the opportunity to continue his sadistic acts and satisfy his insatiable craving for attention.

In the end, Ji-Woon embraces the Fog's offer, surrendering himself to an eternal existence of torment and violence, forever chasing the screams and adulation he desires.
The Artist
Real name: Carmina Mora

Carmina Mora, a gifted artist burdened by guilt, found solace in the embrace of a murder of crows after a traumatic event. Their presence restored her artistic abilities and ignited a fierce determination within her. Through her art, she confronted corruption and inspired others to challenge injustice. With the crows by her side, she became a symbol of resilience and used her voice to expose the darkness that plagued society.
The Dredge
Real name: Unknown.

The Fold, a seemingly idyllic community founded on the pursuit of happiness, succumbs to the darkness that lurks beneath the surface. As members mysteriously vanish, fear and paranoia grip the once harmonious group. Their charismatic leader, Otto, attempts to maintain control but fails as chaos and violence consume them. In the aftermath, a malevolent entity known as the Druanee emerges, feasting on the misery and death it finds. Otto witnesses the manifestation of his own creation before the Druanee departs, leaving the devastated remnants of The Fold behind.
The Knight
Real name: Tarhos Kovács

Tarhos Kovács, haunted by his childhood traumas, embarked on a relentless pursuit of a profound experience he couldn't fully comprehend. After being captured and enslaved, he trained with the Guardia Compagnia and gained a loyal following. Seeking liberation for his followers, Tarhos undertook an expedition with Vittorio Toscano, a scholar obsessed with ancient knowledge. Tarhos obtained a stone with mystical power, but his thirst for its secrets led him down a dark path of torture and violence. As enemies rallied against him, Tarhos unleashed his fury, embracing the darkness within. Amidst the chaos, he stumbled upon a surreal realm that fulfilled his lifelong yearning—the Sublime, a place of awe, beauty, and horror. In this twisted paradise, Tarhos discovered the true essence of his being.
The s̶l̶e̶e̶p̶ Skull Merchant
Real name: Adriana Imai

Adriana, consumed by darkness, relentlessly hunted her prey through the nightmarish forest. But an unexpected intervention halted her blade. A mysterious figure offered a chance for redemption, a different purpose. Doubt flickered within Adriana's twisted mind. Could she break free from her cycle of destruction? The choice hung in the air, as the witnesses watched with hope, waiting for a glimmer of humanity to emerge.
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Pro Bro  [author] 17 Jun, 2023 @ 7:19pm 
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