Haunting Ground/Characters

Protagonists
Fiona Belli

The eighteen-year-old main character of the game. Fiona is an ordinary girl on the way home from college, when a tragic car accident claims the lives of her parents and turns her own life into a nightmare. She awakens, wrapped only in a sheet, alone, and locked in a cage in the depths of an ancient castle. With only fragmented memories of the accident, and having no idea how she even ended up into the castle, Fiona unlocks the cage and sets out to get the hell out of the castle.

Her only ally is a dog named Hewie, who will aid her in her journey.

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 * Actual Pacifist/Reluctant Warrior: "Why must I kill just to keep myself alive? I hate this place. I really do."
 * Action Survivor
 * Action Girl: A very, very, deconstructed example: she can fight her stalkers head on, but due to her lack of athleticism, her kicks are extremely weak (only strengthened by tougher boots) and her shoving tends to leave her exhausted, so it's not recommended. Pretty much, she's an awful fighter.
 * Beware the Nice Ones:
 * Blue Eyes
 * Break the Cutie
 * Deadpan Snarker: Not in any cut scenes, but some of her thoughts and comments throughout the game definitely have a snarky element to them.
 * Haunted Heroine
 * Impossibly Cool Clothes
 * Kick Chick: Fiona's basic attack. Gets stronger if she's wearing harder boots.
 * Lampshade Hanging: "Is someone just trying to scare me?"
 * Ms. Fanservice: Fiona provides quite a lot of eye candy with her miniskirt and her, uh, bounciness.
 * : Played with.
 * Took a Level In Badass: By the end of the game.
 * When She Smiles
 * White-Haired Pretty Girl

Hewie

An intelligent white German Shepherd Fiona found tied to a tree. Seeming well-cared for, he drives off Debilitas and becomes a valuable companion to Fiona. He is able to detect traps and nearby enemies, sniff out hidden items, and get items Fiona cannot reach. Like any pet, the more Hewie likes Fiona, the faster he'll respond to her call and commands. He is Fiona's main form of attacking and can be praised for doing good things and scolded for being disobedient. This ordinary dog seems to be Fiona's very key to escaping the castle.

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 * Canine Companion: Hewie serves as Fiona's primary means of defense and is also required for solving many of the castle's puzzles. At other times, he's used to snag items that are in areas which are inaccessible for Fiona.
 * A requirement to get Ending D.
 * Evil-Detecting Dog: He warns Fiona before Debilitas attacks. He'll also bark and growl if there's a stalker or death trap nearby.
 * : Played with in the worst ending.
 * Non-Human Sidekick: Acts as this to Fiona.
 * Pet Interface: As per the Canine Companion entry.

The Chasers/Antagonists/Other
Debilitas

The mentally-stunted gardener of Belli Castle. He mistakes Fiona for a big doll and pursues her, but he harbors no murderous intent, he just wants to play. Problem is that he hugs her too hard.

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 * Adult Child
 * And Call Him George: Thinks Fiona is a doll and his first reaction is to hug her, which can result in him incidentally crushing her body due to his strength.
 * Anti-Villain: Unlike every other stalker in the game, Debilitas is not out for murder and self-gain. He just likes playing with dolls, and seems to think Fiona is a much better toy than what he already owns. Think of him as a child who does not know his own strength, and has yet to learn how not to break his playthings.
 * Bear Hug: This is how he kills Fiona if he catches her, hugging her until her ribcage snaps.
 * : Should Fiona.

Daniella

A maid with ethereal beauty, Daniella appears mostly emotionless and harmless to Fiona... at first.

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 * Ax Crazy: She could quite easily be a contender for one of the most psychotic female characters ever in gaming. She's got a long list of mental issues that combine to make her horrifying.
 * Creepy Housekeeper: Before she goes bonkers, this is the impression one will get from her.
 * Giggling Villain: In her manic phases, and at the prospect of gaining Azoth.
 * Laughing Mad
 * Pinocchio Syndrome
 * Princess Curls
 * The Un-Smile
 * Uncanny Valley Girl: An oddly pale woman who neither smiles or moves naturally.
 * The Un-Smile
 * Uncanny Valley Girl: An oddly pale woman who neither smiles or moves naturally.

Riccardo

The hooded castle keeper, Riccardo is fully intent on making Fiona "his". He usually acts as Mr. Exposition towards Fiona until...

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 * Attempted Rape: Poor Fiona..
 * Ax Crazy
 * I Have You Now, My Pretty
 * Mad Artist: A minor example. An optional cutscene (at 6:24) reveals him to be a rather good pianist and a sculptor to boot.
 * Stalker with a Crush:
 * Gets combined with Stalker with a Test Tube when his motives are revealed.
 * I Have You Now, My Pretty
 * Mad Artist: A minor example. An optional cutscene (at 6:24) reveals him to be a rather good pianist and a sculptor to boot.
 * Stalker with a Crush:
 * Gets combined with Stalker with a Test Tube when his motives are revealed.
 * Gets combined with Stalker with a Test Tube when his motives are revealed.

Lorenzo

An unseen figure who tries to help Fiona as much as he can. But what are his real intentions?

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 * Mysterious Informant: He leaves a lot of notes for Fiona to find.
 * Mysterious Informant: He leaves a lot of notes for Fiona to find.
 * Mysterious Informant: He leaves a lot of notes for Fiona to find.