What is a Person of Interest?
Persons of Interest (POI) are singular individuals who hold high importance in/to the world of the Backrooms due to their nature or their role. They are often humans, though they are not limited to that, coming from other dimensions or even being native to the Backrooms themselves. Unlike entities, POIs are well-documented and important to the setting's overall history because of their actions. You can think of them as historical figures, past or present, being the core aspect of a group, a level, a time period, etc. Much like entities, however, they can be captivating because of their status, their behaviour, and the implications they create for future pages.
Can I add a new Person of Interest that I made to the page?
You can write a POI even if said character doesn't appear anywhere else on the site yet. However, keep in mind that the character should nonetheless be original and captivating on their own, with emphasis on what they bring to the setting and the possibilities they offer in stories. A POI page should be able to stand on its own, being able to, much like other categories, make readers and writers alike interested in the concept in and of itself. Simply put, a POI page should able to pull in people's interest by itself, without relying upon any secondary pages.
Please note that this category isn't supposed to be a place for inserting yourself in the setting. A POI should be compelling not because it's linked to the author, but because of what it brings to the table. While using some of your traits as an inspiration is fine, inserting yourself directly (behavior, backstory, overall identity, etc.) in the setting both limits your own creativity and goes against the goals of the POI category.
He calls himself "the Actor" and won't give a name. He said that he's an actor and that "this" is his role, whatever "this" is.
The Actor has a flower over one eye and vines all over his body, moves like he's being lead around by something, and has no objections to the scripts he's given.
"I'm not a selfless person nor am I a hero. I just want to survive and go back home."
A mysterious woman that was turned into a hero. She is trying whatever she can to escape her unwanted fame, but her curse will not give her peace.
"Right, Right, Gold. I Can Certainly Do That… Now, Fetch Me A Coffee, Will You?"
An ancient scientist with boundless knowledge, with somewhat boundless enthusiasm to go with it.
"I feel like I'm just on the verge of something big, you know? Something that'll save lives."
A significant portion of the M.E.G. archival database was personally programmed by River; hir insight continues to guide researchers on its development in hir absence.
"Kill you? I don't cause deaths… I merely predict them. Your life will end the same way as the others before you."
The future is terrifying… but what if you could know exactly when your consciousness will expire? You could ask The Augur, who will outline your future if asked, but be careful not to burn yourself. Literally.
"Any reports on this “Bill” or his group should be brought directly to me, your High Leader. Good day."
In a Level 11 where the B.N.T.G. has been taken over by George McCarson, a group of graffiti artists aims to drive the group out.
"BREAKING NEWS: Callum Andrews, famed engineer of Backrooms Robotics, was promoted to the position of CEO by the firm on the night of August 26th of 2023 SMT (Standard M.E.G. Time)."
Callum Andrews is a Backrooms Robotics engineer with an unusual carrier path, who went from a simple collector of the B.N.T.G. to the leader of one of the most powerful groups of the Backrooms.
"I'm just a boy who likes to bring music to the lives of others. Oh, and there's the whole entity pacifier thing…"
The self-titled "Backrooms Bard". And a bit more than just that, because otherwise he definitely wouldn't be on the M.E.G.'s radar.
"NOTES: Listen, we see a lot of shit here but I'm still left wondering what's up with that kid. Could we look more into this?" - Operative Reed L.
Since then, more sightings matching the physical description of Kowalski given to us by both past caretakers and Operative Reed himself had been reported alongside places where Ant sightings are also relatively common.
"You allowed hir to step to close to a god… And now, ze is paying the consequences for your actions"
She always had a specific philosophy and personality that made her feel trusted by the entities she studied. While many see entities as monsters, Eden always looked at them as her equal — even the dangerous “murder-monsters” of the Backrooms.
"Mask over mask. Shadows beneath shadows. From there, the light will shine. From there, truth will grow from the depths and free us all. At even the expense of my own life, the others will live how they desire, free from those with corruption in their veins. We will stop them. I will stop them. Because to mask is to reveal."
A madam of myth, of masks, and of legacy.
"Oh, but Jerry is not a parrot, Mira. The parrot is simply a pattern created by our brains to fill in the gaps where we cannot comprehend. Jerry is everything, Mira. Jerry is everything that has ever been and everything that will ever be, and all you need to do is touch him. You speak of the Followers as if we were brainwashed, but that just isn't so. We're perfectly rational, Mira. We're simply acting based on information that you don't have."
Francisque Alberici, also known by his alias, "Father Pigeon", is a high-ranking member of the cult known as the Followers of Jerry who is currently staying involuntarily at the M.E.G. Psychiatric Hospital in Level 11. Before his admission, he engaged in several coordinated attacks on M.E.G. bases with other members of the Followers.
"I'm just an archivist who was unfortunate enough to be stuck in that… Level is what you people call that right?"
They claim to be much older than they appear, saying that they are ancient and existed during the late 16th century.
"Slow down there, buddy-o. Now that I've spilled some info to ya, I can't let you loose, sorry. Addio amico mio."
George McCarson is a former member of the Sicilian Mafia and a master of violence and trickery. He has much blood on his hands, and a serial killer of the Backrooms.
"An eye for an eye, a soul for a soul.
~ The Ghost Killer"
An Inquisitor of Truth for the Eyes of Argos, the Ghost Killer is a terrifying murderer with his own mental troubles. He's well feared among those who know him, even ones from the Eyes of Argos, and is merciless. Fair fights are his forte, and he hasn't lost one yet.
"This…kid, this fucking kid. I thought it was just some brat, but no."
A curious child faceling who leaves drawings in various levels to inform and warn wanderers.
"Feel free to visit. I don't bite."
Following their discovery on Level 215, Mr. Guevara was moved to a permanent residence within a center for biological research. He has asked that documentation on his discovery be made public. As of now, research on Mr. Guevara's condition continues.
"My kin and I are delighted by what your kind can do. Come. Meet us. Let us test your mettle in the thrill of the hunt."
Master of the Wild Hunt, Herne calls out to any who will answer him. Do not be fooled by his pleasant demeanor. He is not your friend.
"What I'm doing isn't only just… It is an inevitability."
Alasdair Morgan, now known as The Heretic, was an esteemed member of the Knights of Argos before betraying us and going against our way of life.
"I recommend you don't think about it too hard, lest we start to reveal the cracks in my incompetent director's master plan."
The Intruder is an evasive fugitive of unpredictable nature and unknown purposes. He is known to interfere with the hunts and operations of our organization for no reason other than to “follow his script.”
IronSoul, the Trickster Prophet
"Hey everyone! Let's make a bet, shall we?"
IronSoul, known by many as the Trickster Prophet, is a wandering tgochi.exe player who has made a name for himself as one of the best players in the Completionists' ranks.
"Wow! They wrote a whole article just about me! Isn't th— Wait. Where did he go? Did he just wander off?"
M.E.G. members from Base Alpha have pieced together the following by combining information from dozens of witnesses: J. Doe has been described as having an average build, an androgynous voice, and "neutral" hair.
"Why me? I'm the patron of your indecision. I'm the ruler of doors and doorkeys, entry and exit, right or left. Every choice you make, every tick of the clock, I'm there— well, some more than others."
Janus is an inhuman individual who appears to possess inhuman powers which he channels using his multicolored eyes. It is unknown just how much power he possesses, though he doesn't appear to be a threat as of yet.
"People usually call me Joey Q. Also, are you by any chance single?"
Joey Q's status as "Head Party Animal and Smooth Kickin' Sexy Stuntman in Chief" of the M.E.G. is technically perfectly valid, but functionally meaningless, and his input should be ignored in discussions.
"Call me Johnny, partner. Everybody does."
Johnny Mason is a performer and musician based in Level 11 who claims to have met the Devil before entering the backrooms. His skill in the fiddle, banjo, and other string instruments is considered unrivaled, though he is incapable of playing guitar.
"We would not be alive without nature, none of us would, and for that, we must repay her. We must give our bodies to her as she did to us and let her feed as we have so greedily done to her for our entire lives."
Kain Petrie is a former member of the agriculture-based religious group, Amor Incrementum. He is believed to have been a high-ranking member, but at some point in August of 2020, he left the group for unknown reasons.
"They're onto you, Kimiko."
An enigmatic shapeshifter fox spirit who infiltrates the M.E.G. for espionage purposes on numerous occasions. Has ties with the Masked Maidens.
"Now bein' here in this hellhole called the Backrooms ain't a pleasant surprise, but when you got a whole community worshippin' you… I'd be lyin' to tell you I don't take a lil' joy in that."
Knox Kane, leader of the Dome on Level 148 is a talented hacker and expert fighter. He has mixed thoughts on the M.E.G., and is very much a maverick.
"Born in Athens, Greece during the year 442 BCE, he is one of the oldest POIs on file. He is an expert in entity biology and behavior, creating a museum to show off his work."
Leo is the manager of Level 222 and is quite knowledgeable on entity biology. He is a member of The Lost, being born in Ancient Greece. If you are ever going to pay him a visit, be sure to bring some scones.
"The origin of the Partygoers = )"
Duncan's present mental condition is quite possibly corrupted by biochemical changes. There are concerns that his consciousness is merged with that of the Phobic Centipede. This makes Deacon Duncan the most dangerous man in the Backrooms.
"I cannot speak or scream, even if I rip open the flesh over my mouth to expose the remains of my teeth".
Paris, the Pillar Scribe is an unwilling servant of The Terminus, a messenger burdened with transcribing the forbidden knowledge imparted to him.
"I have destroyed another of your small bases, it has been fun. I like it This little game we have, I like to play. I'm preparing something huge this time. I hope you get ready, it won't be fun if it's very easy."
A few months ago The Rat Master began to attack minor outposts of The M.E.G devastating them completely, during this period multiple notes left by him were recovered. The survivors began to call their army of Death Rats "The Horde".
"Is this thing on? C'mon, c'mon… Oh! Yes! Excellent. At least I've got something here to help me from going insane."
Scrawling has made a reputation of himself within the backrooms with the collections of audio tapes and notes he has littered around the multitude of levels he's found himself in.
"Where else can I gain such potent information on this place? I've never seen anything like this in my time here before…"
A freelance researcher stopping at nothing to unravel the secrets of The Backrooms.
"You can't really understand because you can't taste it like I do, but it's… euphoric when I drink blood. It's like taking a warm bath in the middle of winter— times 100 and then some. Like every muscle in my body is telling me to stay in the warmth. To leave the cold world behind and feel the blood drip down my throat. And in that moment, it seems worth it."
She has been declared a person of interest due to her association with Dr. Mesmer's Travelling Performance Troupe and due to unparalleled acrobatic ability, which some members of the M.E.G. believe could make her a useful asset. She has, however, refused almost all contact with the M.E.G. and remains outside of the public eye. The reasons for this are unknown.
"Yeah, I uh… got told by Blanche to introduce myself. Since you guys now know about the Cygnus Archive and all… so here goes! Officially, I’m her butler. Not that she needs one, you probably already know she’s more than capable of taking care of the Archive herself. The one thing she can’t do, however, is leave. That’s where I come in."
Tom Von Haderach is a young male of Portuguese descent, age 18, easily recognizable by his shoulder-length, wavy blonde hair, and the black leather jacket he's usually seen wearing. Information on Tom is scarce. It is known that prior to the writing of this entry, Tom was often spotted roaming numerous levels with unknown purposes, aiding wanderers along the way.
"Welcome to Level 304. It’s as close to home as I can get."
Val is an important case-study for the M.E.G., as one of an extremely select few individuals to gain extranormal abilities upon entry to/within the Backrooms. The following self-introduction gives insight into how these abilities have affected their psyche and their social interactions.
"From the shadows can bring to the light"
Viktor Valentin, the Master Administrator of the Eternal Repository, is hardly known across the entirety of the Backrooms. He remains completely anonymous, excluding the information he allows to provide, and doesn't usually interact with many other people. Of course, this could all be false, but information is scarce when it's kept under such lock and key.
"Try to stop me if you can, but you'll break the habits of Man."
The Warren Jester was a person of high standing within the Masked Maidens before their disappearance. Out of thin air they vanished; no heads up, no foreshadowing to their location, and no traces of where they went. The Maidens are still searching for where they went.
"Follow saviourxavier?"
"Connect to the internet to interact with this page."
Xavier Cooper, an eccentric and humorous individual who rose through the ranks in the Morgana Council, operating as the primary dealer within Level 777. After an incident with The Everything Machine, his fate is unknown.