Valor Mortis Characters
The 7 people William Dowsett writes about in his journal, from Napoleon to the Shrike: their journal entries (spoiler-gated), the quests and letters that name them, and the two who keep a shop at the camp.
- Characters
- 7
- Journal author
- William Dowsett
- Journal pages
- 19Across all characters
- Most named in letters
- The Shrike26 letters
- Run a shop
- 2James Stewart, Louis Moreau
- Letters naming them
- 38of 128 letters
Every character in the journal
Game data
William Dowsett2 journal pages2 letters mention them0 quests mention them
Napoleon BonaparteFirst named in Chapter V Crime2 journal pages15 letters mention them9 quests mention them
Lucjan SkawińskiFirst named in Chapter II Regroup6 journal pages0 letters mention them4 quests mention them
The Emperor's Emissary2 journal pages1 letter mentions them1 quest mentions them
James StewartRuns James's Iron Bench2 journal pages2 letters mention them2 quests mention them
Louis MoreauRuns Louis's Laboratoire2 journal pages3 letters mention them5 quests mention them
The ShrikeFirst named in Chapter V Crime3 journal pages26 letters mention them7 quests mention them
Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this
Where each character appears
CalculatedHow often each character is named in the story: journal pages, letters, main chapters and side quests whose text mentions them.
| Character | Journal pages | Letters | Chapters | Side quests | First named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 William Dowsett | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Napoleon Bonaparte | 2 | 15 | 5 | 4 | Chapter V Crime |
 Lucjan Skawiński | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Chapter II Regroup |
 The Emperor's Emissary | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
 James Stewart | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Chapter II Regroup |
 Louis Moreau | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | Chapter III Rendezvous |
 The Shrike | 3 | 26 | 5 | 2 | Chapter V Crime |
Counted by name in the English game text: a quest or letter counts when its title or journal steps name the character. Mentions under another name or title are not counted.
Characters who run a shop
Game dataTwo of the cast keep a stall you can buy from. Their stock grows as the story moves on.
- James StewartJames's Iron Bench · 17 items in stockFound in Abandoned Church, Entropy3 stock tiers, unlocked by story progressFull James's Iron Bench stock and prices →
- Louis MoreauLouis's Laboratoire · 10 items in stockFound in Abandoned Church, Entropy3 stock tiers, unlocked by story progressFull Louis's Laboratoire stock and prices →
Who the letters talk about
CalculatedCharacters ranked by how many of the game's letters and notes name them.
- The Shrike26 letters: Wolf's Note — Poison · Shrike's Order — Cargo · Shrike's Appeal
- Napoleon Bonaparte15 letters: Saltmine Note · Shrike's Orders — Cargo · Shrike's Appeal — Join the Resistance
- Louis Moreau3 letters: Louis Journal — Medical Procedure · A Letter from Louis · Project Volunteer — Experimental Report
- William Dowsett2 letters: A Letter from James · A Letter from Louis
- James Stewart2 letters: A Letter from James · James' Letter to a Friend Back Home
- The Emperor's Emissary1 letter: Emissary's Letter
Titles only; the letters themselves are on the letters and notes page, behind a spoiler.
Character achievements
Steam statsAchievements tied to meeting a character, with the share of Steam players who have them.
Birdwatcher · The Shrike · Rendezvous with the Shrike. · 0.9% of Steam players
Valor Mortis keeps 7 character entries in William's journal, 19 pages in all, and 7 of them come with a portrait. The Shrike is named in more letters than anyone else (26), while Napoleon Bonaparte turns up in the most quests (9). 2 of them also run shops: James Stewart (James's Iron Bench), Louis Moreau (Louis's Laboratoire). Their pages list what they sell and when new stock opens up. Everything here comes from the game's own text; journal entries stay folded behind a spoiler until you open them.
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Valor Mortis characters FAQ
How many characters are in Valor Mortis?
William's journal has 7 character entries: William Dowsett, Napoleon Bonaparte, Lucjan Skawiński, The Emperor's Emissary, James Stewart, Louis Moreau, The Shrike. Between them they fill 19 journal pages.
Who is William Dowsett?
William Dowsett is the player character: the journal is written in his voice, and his first page is his enlistment into the Foreign Legion in Napoleon's service, dated 19 February 1817. His own entry has 2 pages.
Is Napoleon in Valor Mortis?
Yes. Napoleon Bonaparte has his own journal entry, is named in 15 letters and 9 quests, and Chapter XI Reflection takes place in Napoleon's Prison.
Who is the Emperor's Emissary in Valor Mortis?
The journal introduces the Emissary like this: "A puppet of the court, clothed in titles yet deprived of true authority." The side quest The Emissary follows the trail.
Who is the Shrike in Valor Mortis?
The journal's first page on the Shrike reads: "The mysterious leader of the rebellion." The Shrike is named in 26 letters, more than any other character.
Which characters are merchants?
James Stewart (James's Iron Bench), Louis Moreau (Louis's Laboratoire). Both stalls start with a small stock and add more after Chapters 5 and 9.
Does this page spoil the story?
The list and counts don't. Journal entries reveal the plot as it unfolds, so each character page keeps them folded behind a spoiler that you open yourself.