Disco Elysium Character Guide#

Protagonist#

Character	Notes
Harrier du Bois	The character you play — a lieutenant of the Revachol police. A brilliant middle-aged detective wrecked by alcohol and amnesia. When the game opens he has just been through a catastrophic blackout and remembers nothing of who he is
Harrier du Bois (real name)	Full name Harrier du Bois, though everyone calls him “Harry”. 46 years old, divorced, with a daughter who refuses to see him. Once Revachol’s finest detective, until alcohol and a collapsed marriage changed him completely

Partner#

Character	Notes
Kim Kitsuragi	Your partner — a lieutenant from the 41st precinct. Kim is the most important NPC in the game: a calm, professional, patient investigator. He comes from the Septentrion Republic and has worked in Revachol for years. Kim accompanies your investigation from start to finish and pulls you back when you drift off course — a true friend

The 41st Precinct#

Character	Notes
Jean Vicquemare	Your former partner — a bitter, exhausted old cop. Before you and Kim set out, he warned Kim to watch your drinking. Jean is your old colleague, the one who watched you slide from star detective to drunk
Judit Minot	Another detective of the 41st — she is Jean’s partner. Judit is comparatively young; she feels sympathy for Harry but is worn down by his behavior
Trant	The precinct’s psychologist — a scholarly figure in bright clothing. He is one of the friendliest characters in the game, always ready with psychological advice and help
Pleasance	One of the precinct’s core members — she runs the station’s administrative work

The Hotel Area#

Character	Notes
Gerrit	Manager of the Whirling-in-Rags — an unlucky middle-aged man pushed to the brink by Harry’s drunken rampage. He wants you to pay for the damaged room, and his demand is where the whole investigation begins
The Custodian	The hotel’s caretaker — a taciturn but highly skilled truck driver. She lives at the hotel and is a witness to many of its isolated events
Garte	Another hotel manager — a former soldier now struggling to keep the place running. His complaint is the game’s first major task
Sylvie	The hotel’s waitress — a young girl, friendly toward and curious about Harry. She provides a great deal of information about the hotel’s guests

The Union#

Character	Notes
Evrart Claire	Head of the dockworkers’ union — a fat, clever, fiercely manipulative union boss in a wheelchair. One of the most complex characters in the game: both your ally and your potential enemy
Igor	The union’s number two — a cold, loyal union muscleman
Elizabeth	The union’s secretary — she handles union administration and daily operations
Measurehead	The docks’ racist gatekeeper — a huge, towering man with a narrow mind, one of the game’s most controversial characters

Merchants and Tradespeople#

Character	Notes
The Hardy brothers	Three young men by the docks — they run a trade in illicit goods. Each has his own personality and secrets
Varina	A woman living near the docks, with some dealings with the pawnshop
Shawn	The mysterious zoologist — studying the creatures of local legend in the fishing village
Lilian	Herbalist of the fishing village — supplies medicine and special items

The Rich#

Character	Notes
Joyce Messier	The operating representative of the freighter Wild Hurricane — an elegant, shrewd corporate lobbyist. She represents capital’s grip on Revachol, and she holds key information about the case
Michelle Messier	Joyce’s daughter — an activist who opposes her mother’s company
Carlo Messier	A mysterious aristocrat of the old order — dressed in an ancient military uniform, pacing and smoking near the docks

Soldiers and Veterans#

Character	Notes
Raphael Amberhill	An armored military traffic officer — he guards the bridge toward Grand Couron
The Veteran	An old war veteran of the fishing village — rich in military knowledge and combat experience
Billy	A young veteran drifting around the docks, tormented by post-traumatic stress

Intellectuals and Artists#

Character	Notes
The Nameless Programmer	A computer expert buried in work in a hotel room — his very existence is a riddle
Ceno	The mysterious smoker on the hotel balcony — an observer
Wessen	A dockworker’s wife — a truthful portrait of working-class life
Moran	A liaison of an international organization — representing larger political forces

Important Women#

Character	Notes
Dora Ingerlund	Harry’s ex-wife — the emotional core of the game. She left him over his drinking and irresponsibility. Memories of her are among the game’s most devastating scenes
Klaasje	The mysterious figure hiding in the old barracks — the true killer at the heart of the case
Nino	An extremist living in the fishing village — he embodies the game’s most toxic political stance

Animals and Special Characters#

Character	Notes
The cat called “One Fine Horse”	A cat near the hotel — you can talk to it, if your Interfacing is high enough
The Entomologist	A scientist studying the docks’ insects — you can find him during the investigation
The Seagull	A gull on the docks — it can be conversed with if your animal-talk is up to it

The Dead#

Figure	Notes
The Hanged Man	Where the case begins — a mercenary found hanging from the tree behind the hotel. His identity, what happened to him, and the conspiracy behind it are the case’s number-one question

Thought Cabinet Figures#

Thought	Source	Effect
Encyclopedia	Default	Boosts passive checks tied to knowledge
Suggestion	Default	Strengthens persuasion-related dialogue options
Conceptualization	Default	Improves art and creativity checks
Esprit de Corps	Default	Adds police-bond intuition
Volition	Default	Raises willpower and the ability not to give in
Inland Empire	Default	Sharpens imagination and supernatural perception
Physical Instrument	Default	Improves stamina and physical confrontation
Rhetoric	Default	Strengthens verbal logic and debate

The Relationship Web#

Relation	Character A	Character B	Nature
Partners	Harry du Bois	Kim Kitsuragi	Work + friendship
Former partners	Harry du Bois	Jean Vicquemare	Tense / regretful
Ex-spouses	Harry du Bois	Dora Ingerlund	Severed
Employer-employee	Gerrit	Sylvie	Work
Corporate-union	Joyce Messier	Evrart Claire	Opposed
Siblings	The Hanged Man (Loun)	Ruby Loun	Blood
Mother-daughter	Joyce Messier	Michelle Messier	Tense
Colleagues	Jean Vicquemare	Judit Minot	Work partners

Conversation Strategies#

Character	Recommended Skill	Strategy
Kim Kitsuragi	Esprit de Corps	Be honest and respectful — Kim appreciates professionalism
Evrart Claire	Logic	Deal-thinking — he is a master negotiator
Joyce Messier	Rhetoric	Convince her with logic and evidence — not emotional appeals
Gerrit	Volition	Apologize and pay — he only wants actual compensation
Measurehead	Physical Instrument	Meet force with force — or walk around him entirely

Skill Voices#

Skill	Facet of Personality	Typical Line
Encyclopedia	The knowledge base — stuffed with facts and theories	“Did you know that Revachol’s name actually derives from…”
Esprit de Corps	The police spirit — cares about colleagues and discipline	“Kim is a good cop. You should trust him.”
Rhetoric	The debater — logic and verbal craft	“Your argument has a structural flaw.”
Suggestion	The diplomat — persuasion and negotiation	“If we approach this from another angle, he may cooperate.”
Volition	The willpower — resists temptation and fear	“Don’t give up. You can do this.”
Inland Empire	Intuition — supernatural perception and imagination	“This lamp… it is not merely a lamp. It is alive.”
Conceptualization	Creativity — artistic and imaginative readings	“The composition of this piece is full of tension.”
Physical Instrument	Brute force — violence and physical confrontation	“A fist to his face — the fastest way to settle this.”

The Voices of the Characters#

The Final Cut added full voice acting for every character, from the protagonist down to the muddiest passer-by. The twenty-four voices in Harry’s head never stop swirling — it is what makes this work so singular to listen to.

Full voice performance makes every conversation feel like theater
Each skill’s voice has a distinct personality; eyes closed, you can tell who is speaking
For the exact cast and credits, defer to the in-game credits

Roleplay Suggestions#

Playstyle	People to Engage	Skill Leaning
Friendly detective	Kim, Sylvie, the Veteran	Volition, Suggestion
Hard-nosed detective	Evrart, Measurehead, Jean	Physical Instrument, Rhetoric
Occult detective	Carlo, the dockworkers, animals	Inland Empire, Conceptualization
Revolutionary rebel	Union members, Joyce	Logic, Esprit de Corps

Schedules and Haunts#

The town runs by the clock. To find someone, go when they’re there.

Person	Active Hours	Usual Haunt
Evrart Claire	Broad daylight	The container office at the docks
Gerrit	Early morning to nightfall	The hotel front desk and kitchen
Kim Kitsuragi	All day	Right behind you
Joyce Messier	Daytime	The big ship by the docks
Cuno	Mostly after dark	Stairwells, rooftops, walls
Sylvie	Mealtimes	Running up and down the hotel

Martinaise transforms at night — many faces you’d never see by day come out then.

Political Stances#

Every face carries its own creed — the deepest layer of a character.

Person	Leaning	One-Line Summary
Evrart Claire	Pragmatism	Interest is the only language
The Deserter	Idealism	History shall not be scapegoated
Joyce Messier	Capital logic	The market has its own answers
Cuno	Adolescent haze	Whoever steers, I curse
Dora Ingerlund	A broken heart	As long as the person is alive
The Surveyor	Bystander	Data is more reliable than positions

Character FAQ#

Question	Answer
Who is the most important character?	Kim Kitsuragi — he accompanies the entire investigation and is the most loyal partner
Can you kill these characters?	Not directly — but your choices can seal certain characters’ fates
Who is the smartest character?	Evrart Claire — the union boss, manipulating every game behind the scenes
How important is Dora Ingerlund?	She is Harry’s emotional core — memories of her are the story’s most powerful engine
How do I raise affection?	Talk to characters often and finish their requests — the game has no quantified affection system
Are there recruitable companions?	Kim is your fixed partner — no one else joins your party

Character Ratings#

Character	Affection	Importance	Secrets
Kim Kitsuragi	★★★★★	★★★★★	2
Evrart Claire	★★☆☆☆	★★★★★	5
Joyce Messier	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	3
Jean Vicquemare	★★★☆☆	★★★☆☆	4
Gerrit	★★★★☆	★★☆☆☆	1
Measurehead	★☆☆☆☆	★★☆☆☆	2
Dora Ingerlund	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	0
Harry du Bois	★★★★★	★★★★★	Countless