Stranger

"*We are the strangers*"
—Stranger[src]

The **Stranger** *(Real name unknown)* is a major antagonist in SGCBarbierian's The Crafting Dead Roleplay. He is the leader a marauder group called The Strangers.

## Overview

The Stranger appears to have no regard to law and order, noted by his behavior. He also appears to not be in the best mental state of health as he speaks oddly.

## Pre-Apocalypse

Nothing is known about The Stranger before the Apocalypse, however suggesting by his clothing it's implied that he was a criminal of some sort if not a serial killer judging by his behavior. And he was likely in prison before the Zaxen Virus outbreak.

## Post-Apocalypse

As the Zaxen Virus spread across the country, the Stranger most likely escaped his prison due to the chaos. He would eventually form or become a part of the Strangers. Soon after he found Mousie's Group and would kill Ofelia, the daughter of Mousie. At some point in the apocalypse, he and his people came into contact with King Lorenzo and his Kingdom. An agreement was reached in which The Stranger and his Group would scavenge supplies for the Kingdom and in return would be protected from walkers. While this may be true, it is likely Lorenzo made a secret agreement which involved The Stranger taking out communities in the area of Atlanta.

### Season 12

#### "Inferno"

In the episode ***"Inferno"*** the Stranger follows Nick and Barney in the woods. As the two walk, the Stranger comes out of the tree and observes Nick and Barney.

After Nick and Barney set up camp, the Stranger observes them around their campfire. He walks a little which causes noise. Nick is startled, but the Stranger manages to not be caught. He makes more noises, but manages to remain hidden.

The Stranger eventually lights the camp on fire which cause Nick and Barney to flee. They fall into water as a result.

#### "Generator"

In the episode ***"Generator"*** the Stranger with his other group members sabotages the generator of Mousie's Camp and then leaves an S marking symbolizing the action.

#### "Reckless"

In the episode ***"Reckless"*** the Stranger and his group appear to have killed Cassandra brutally and marked an S to symbolize their action. Afterwards, the Stranger most likely went to a nearby warehouse.

After Nick and Monroe enter the warehouse, they look through the chests with Nick finding freshly bloodied rags. The Stranger most likely was injured and used the rags. Eventually, Monroe went upstairs to lead away a supposed walker. However, Monroe instead found the Stranger and called for Nick who immediately came with his recently found M4A1. The Stranger points his gun temporarily before running up the stairs. He then makes a jump despite Nick ordering him to stop. The Stranger succeeds in jumping, but breaks his leg in the process.

The Stranger is than aimed at by Nick who orders him to not move and to drop his gun. He is then order to walk to the dumpster at the wall and to not try any funny business. He is ordered to stay against the wall after which Monroe cuffs him with handcuffs. The Stranger is then questioned about what he was doing in the warehouse, but laughs and questions Nick and Monroe about him being cuffed. He then asks about Nick and Monroe's other friends. When asked about Cassandra, the Stranger laughs and tells Nick to not worry about her because she is dead. After this response, Nick realizes the Stranger knows about Barney and Cassandra. He is then given two choices by Nick, he can either have a bullet or he can can tell the information he knows. The Stranger is not scared and casually questions Nick wanting to suddenly kill him whilst laughing afterwards. He tells Nick in an unremorseful and sadistic voice to not worry about Cassandra and to instead worry about his other friends. He confuses Nick who questions him, but the Stranger says that Cassandra is dead. While Nick and Monroe debate what do with him, he chimes in and sarcastically remarks on the fact that they are debating on what to do with him. When questioned about Mousie's Camp, the Stranger reveals he knows its location.

#### "Stranger"

In the episode ***"Stranger"*** the Stranger is being escorted back to Mousie's Camp while being handcuffed. He is told to go faster because Mousie believes he can walk faster despite having a broken leg. The Stranger remarks on his leg, but is reminded about the gunpoint situation in the warehouse. When questioned about his involvement with Cassandra's death, the Stranger chooses to remain quiet. When questioned about his motives, the Stranger remains quiet and his hit with a stick by Mousie. He continues to remain quiet despite being pressured. The Stranger listens to the conversation Mousie and Nick are having on how to deal with him.

After a trek through the woods, the Stranger arrives at Mousie's Camp and is ordered through an open gate. He then sees the generator he destroyed and funnily asks how it is doing while laughing about it. When told about how the generator is going to take a long time to fix and that many people rely on it, the Stranger simply ignores the comments and shows no care. He continuously listens to Nick and the others talk about him killing Cassandra and capturing Barney. He continues his silence which angers Nick, but the Stranger is shown to not care. He is ordered through a door by both Mousie and Nick and is escorted down the stairs to the cellar. Nick remarks on the Strangers tricks and sarcastically asks about the Stranger broken leg. He adds on by saying to Monroe that he could have been helped, but then mentions how Cassandra would have done it and now he can be locked in a cellar only. The Stranger shows no emotion to these remarks and revelations, but listens to them. He is ordered into the cell where he is told to go to the wall and turn away. The Stranger does as he is told and begins whistling while being held at gunpoint by Nick during Monroe's search for potential weapons. Nick tells the Stranger that his tune is nice and that it would be a shame if his teeth were knocked in and he could not whistle anymore. He stops whistling and instead laughs despite being threatened. He then restarts his whistling with Nick warning him that bad things would have happened had he been with Nick's Group. The Stranger continues whistling and shows no care when asked about killing Cassandra. He laughs again and is revealed to have had a blade hidden in his shoe as a weapon. Although he stopped his whistling after being caught with the weapon, he restarts it despite being threatened by Nick for information. He stops his whistling and listens to Nick talk about him withholding information on Barney.

#### "Answers"

In the episode ***"Answers"*** the Stranger is seen being yelled at by an upset Elliot who was close to the now deceased Cassandra. The Stranger is seen walking around aimlessly in his cell and not responding to the commotion Elliot is causing through the Cells window. He does not pay attention to Nick and Elliot's conversation regarding him and continuously walks back and forth in his cell.

Nick arrives at the Strangers cell and questions the Stranger about his readiness to talk. Nick tells the Stranger he will be ready to talk and enters his cell. The Stranger looks up and sees Nick. He laughs and confuses Nick who does not understand why he is laughing. The Stranger listens to Nick who begins reminding him that he is locked in basement with a rifle being pointed at him. He is also told that other people would be scared and yet he is laughing. He continues laughing crazily, but Nick tells him he won't be asked twice. The Stranger is asked about information on himself, his group and his actions. He responds by saying he has been following Nick for a while. Nick finally realizes the Stranger was referring to him and Barney. The Stranger responds by saying he has been following Nick and Barney for awhile and then adds on by saying he has been following Nick from the campsite. Nick realizes that the Stranger was not after Mousie's Group and the Stranger laughs again. Nick believes the Stranger was in the area and found him and Barney. However, he is still confused and questions the Stranger about Barney's status. The Stranger has a gun pointed at him and is told to tell what he knows.

The Stranger remains quiet and is questioned about why he is not speaking. He is then warned he will not be asked, but the Stranger remains quiet and is not affected by the threats Nick has given. He is questioned about whether it not he thinks this a game with Nick telling him he can be helped. The Stranger behind whistling and stops after which he tells Nick he will tells some information. The Stranger reveals that the S markings are the symbol of The Strangers. He then continuously tells Nick the following, *"We are the Strangers."*

The phrase is repeated together with the Stranger claiming the S is the Strangers signature. Nick deduces the The Stranger us talking about the symbol at the generator and and Cassandra's death area. The Stranger loudly and excitedly acknowledges Nick's theories. He unspecifically tells something is a theirs and repeats the phrase that acknowledged his groups existence two times. Nick wants the Stranger to reveal his other group members, but the Stranger repeats his groups phrase and laughs. Nick questions him about his group, but the Stranger happily repeats what he said before. He is held at gunpoint and is ordered to the wall. He moves slowly and repeats the phrase acknowledging his group. He is given one last chance to give complete information on his group and Barney's whereabouts. He is warned that he will be given one last chance, but the interrogation ends by a furious Mousie who is angered at Nick.

Mousie berates Nick for not going according to plan and warns him the Stranger will know what not to tell now. She orders Nick to leave and heads to interrogate the Stranger.

The Stranger is then seen with Mousie in his cell. He is questioned if he is even going to greet her it say anything. The Stranger remains quiet and so Mousie begins taking. She stats she will tell was she knows and that he can listen. Mousie tells the Stranger that she knows what he did and how he followed Nick and Barney. She reveals that she knows the Stranger followed them because of the supplies they had and he stole those supplies after they fell into the water. The Stranger continues to remain quiet with Mousie revealing that she knows he was sent to collect information and disable defenses. The Stranger responds by saying that he was impressed with Mousie saying she was glad he was getting some enjoyment. She becomes frustrated and then talks about how the Stranger had come to the camp before and how he thought he wouldn't go unnoticed. The Stranger listens on as Mousie rambles on about how the Stranger thought her group was stupid enough. He laughs and comments how nir everyone is smart. Mousie becomes emotionally distraught when asking the Stranger about his memory of her. The Stranger comments that her face looks familiar. He is then asked about his actions, but the Stranger denies doing anything and tells her another Stranger was responsible. He laughs on as Mousie struggles to form words. He is questioned if he even knew the victims name with the Stranger saying he didn't. When Mousie revealed it to be Ophelia, the Stranger began toying with her by relating his groups phrase. Even when Mousie demands information the Stranger continues echoing his groups phrase and laughs in between when pressed for answers.

When Nick went to Dug for information. It was revealed that Ofelia was Mousie's daughter and was killed by the Stranger possibly after wandering out of the camp.

#### "Uncertainty"

In the episode ***"Uncertainty"*** the Stranger breaks through a pile of haybale and manages to squeeze through the opening he managed to create. He then runs to stairs and eventually exits the building he was kept in. He spots Mousie and comes running behind her.

#### "Reunion"

In the episode ***"Reunion"*** the Stranger coordinates with his group and manages to light a crashed truck on fire. He also manages to activate the alarm which causes walkers to be attracted.

#### "Sacrifice"

In the episode ***"Sacrifice"*** the Stranger is confirmed to have attacked Mousie and escaped.

The Stranger with his group eventually leads a horde to the CDC and coordinates a full on attack using explosives against the defenders.

### Season 13

#### "Brighter Future"

In the episode ***"Brighter Future"*** the Stranger makes a noise outside of the wall of a compound that was recently settled by Nick and his group. Shelby hears it and goes outside to check it. However, the Stranger comes from behind slowly and begins whistling.

#### "Stranger Returns"

In the episode ***"Stranger Returns"*** he laughs and says, *"look who it is."*

Nick and Monroe turn around to see the Stranger. He is immediately held at gunpoint but casually greets the two. When questioned, he laughs and is then asked about Shelby. The Stranger admits he does and is threatened by Nick that he will be shot if he does tell where Shelby is. However the Stranger quickly tells Nick he shouldn't shoot and when questioned by an angry Monroe, he tells the two they won't know where Shelby is if he is shot. He then tells the two he knows where she is. When questioned about what he wants, the Stranger laughs. When asked about having Shelby as captive, the Stranger reveals he will show them if they come with him. The Stranger is asked by Nick if he will be brought to where Shelby is. The Stranger says he will take Nick to Shelby and awkwardly gets close to Nick's M4 while promising to show where Shelby is. He is told to start walking and tells Nick that he will show him.

#### "Follow the Stranger"

In the episode ***"Follow the Stranger"*** he is shown is seen walking with Nick walking down a road. He tells Nick he knows where Shelby is at despite already having said it numerous times. He is ordered to continue moving by Nick and responds back saying he will. As he walks, he is questioned and stops after which he turns around to listen. Nick question the Strangers actions and why he is following Nick's Group for no reason. The Stranger laughs and tells Nick he doesn't know how things work. Nick responds back and references the Strangers Group when talking about his experiences with other survivors. He crouches and listens closely as Nick talks about evil people all across the place and their methods of survival. Nick then turns the conversation back to the Stranger and his group by asking what they got for destroying the CDC. The Stranger stops and turns around again. He is questioned if he is really twisted and evil. He laughs at the question and tells Nick he doesn't get much out of what he does. He then tells Nick they must continue moving and that he will show where Shelby is. He also tells Nick he asks too many questions. Nick responds by saying it does not make and then threatens the Stranger again who turns around once more.

The Stranger assures Shelby is safe with Nick warning him about her safety. He is threatened that if Shelby is not safe then he won't be. He turns around and is asked by Nick if he wants to die for dragging him away from the compound. The Stranger tells Nick he does not and then asks for water. He tells Nick he needs water and warns Nick he won't be able to take him to Shelby if he doesn't get water. Nick relents and gives a canteen. While the Stranger goes to pick it up, he is warned to not try anything. As the walk continues, the Stranger listens to Nick about how he thought he had seen all the people. He then puts the Stranger into perspective to ask about why he turned evil. Nick gets frustrated at the Stranger who does not respond and asks loudly why he is doing what he does. Nick yells louder about how he wants answers from the Stranger, but is dismissed and instead asked about a noise that was supposedly nearby.

A walker horde is attracted due to Nick's loud questioning. The Stranger immediately pins blame on Nick for blocking the path to Shelby. As Nick attempts to fire his gun, he is told not by the Stranger because the noise would attract walkers. Nick reminds the Stranger that the road the walkers are on leads to Shelby and they will go down the road. The Stranger decides to tell Nick about a creek that can be followed. Nick questions the Stranger, but is forced to follow home due to the walkers getting closer. The Stranger is threatens but promises he is not wrong confidently and tells Nick he knows Shelby and going through the walker horde is not a option. A frustrated Nick questions taking taking the creek, but is told it is the only other way. Nick agrees, but warns that he will save a bullet to take out out the Stranger if he is shown to be lying. The Stranger laughs of the threat and says that he appreciates Nick would do that. He then denies lying and is told to continue moving. He is also warned that he will wear through Nick's patience if Shelby is not seen soon.

After a walk along the creek, the Stranger tells Nick that they will reach the end of the creek soon. He is told is told by Nick that the creek is long and they have being walking the night. The Stranger acknowledges Nick's observations and then questions him about his relationship or connection with Shelby. Nick tells him he would not understand and the Stranger agrees on the fact that people are important. When Nick tells the Stranger that the people of the CDC were important, the Stranger gets defensive and tells him that the situation was different and should not be talked about. When the Stranger is told they were people like him, the Stranger claims that times were different and people could change. Nick tells him he won't be fooled because he knows the type of person the Stranger is. He reminds the Stranger about how everyone has a choice and the Stranger agrees, but also says he he made his own choice and that it was different. Nick is frustrated and tells the Stranger to take him to Shelby. He claims the Stranger has dragged him through through the woods and asks if there is another path needing to be taken. The Stranger excitedly tells Nick he knows the way. He reveals a dirt road and tells Nick to be come because he knows Shelby's location.

As the Stranger gets closer to the dirt road, be claims to that it is familiarm. Afterwards, he points Nick towards a gated community where he says Shelby is at. Nick asks if that is where Shelby is held at and the Stranger confirms she is. He then tells Nick he must go there to get her, but Nick refuses to go alone and tells the Stranger he will take him towards the community. The Stranger refuses to go there and nervously tells Nick to go alone. He tells Nick he will stay outside while Nick gets Shelby. However, Nick refuses to go there blind and tells the Stranger that he will take him down there. The Stranger refuses many times despite Nick raising his gun towards him. He tells Nick he will go alone and by ho self. In response to this refusal, the Stranger is told he will be shot if he does not walk Nick to the community. The Stranger regains confidence and tells Nick he would not shoot. He once again says he will not walk and Nick will instead do it alone. He loses confidence and tells Nick he wi stay while Shelby us redbuded. He stutters nervouslt in between words. Nick questions the Strangers fear, but the Stranger denies being afraid of Nick or anything. He tells Nick he won't go and then tells Nick he has to get to the community before sunrise because he is running out of time. The Stranger is told to stay in the area and is told he will be tracked down if otherwise. The Stranger agrees and is warned about Shelby's location. He tells Nick to keep walking down the road and promises Nick will get to Shelby.

## Killed Victims

This list shows the victims The Stranger has killed:

* Ofelia *(Off-Screen, Direct)*
* Cassandra *(Off-Screen, Direct)*
* AK *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct; Possibly)*
* Major Gray *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Doctor Jin *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* General Uni *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Bobby Smith *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Ashley *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Langley *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Marine 1 *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Marine 2 *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Richard *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Tommy (Off-Screen, *Caused or Direct)*
* Luke *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Cannibal 8 *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Cannibal 6 *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Cannibal 7 *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Chub *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* 28 unnamed soldiers of Red's Army *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Unnamed Janitor from Red's Army *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Unnamed Chef from Red's Army *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* 3 unnamed lab assistants *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Remaining U.S Marine Soldiers *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Many CDC Scientists *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* All remaining soldiers of Red's Army *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Unknown amount of inhabitants from Mousie's Camp *(Off-Screen, Caused or Direct)*
* Possibly a 8 unnamed members of Perrys Farm
* Numerous counts of zombies and unnamed survivors

## Appearances

### The Crafting Dead

#### Season 12

* "Inferno" *(No lines)*
* "Reckless"
* "Stranger"
* "Answers"
* "Uncertainty" *(No lines)*
* "Sacrifice" *(No lines)*

#### Season 13

* "Brighter Future" *(No lines)*
* "Stranger Returns"
* "Follow the Stranger"

## Trivia

* The Stranger has officially killed more main charaters than any other antagonist both directly and caused. He is responsible for the deaths of at least over 4 main characters: Major Gray, Doctor Jin, General Uni, and Bobby Smith.