TF-141 AU apocalypse

☠️ Wolves' Refuge — “The Sanctuary”

Makarov occupies a former prison, converted into a fortress. From the outside it appears abandoned, but the walls are filled with watchtowers, barricades, and armed men.

The cells were converted into dormitories. Makarov and his officers occupy the larger rooms of the former administrative building, while the less important members sleep in the cells.

The central courtyard serves as a market, dining hall, and training area. Supplies confiscated from other communities are also stored there.
Outside the prison are makeshift stables for the horses. The Wolves even maintain control of several small farms, forcing other survivors to hand over part of their crops.
But the most important place is the old reception room, which Makarov converted into his meeting hall. There is a huge wooden table where he receives leaders from other communities and decides how much they must contribute.
Maps of the region and lists of settlements hang on the walls.

The Wolves don't call this a prison. Makarov calls it "civilization."
And there's one rule everyone knows:
“As long as you are under Makarov’s protection, no one can touch you. But you also cannot leave him.”

🏕️ Task Force Shelters — “The Farm”

His primary refuge would be an isolated farmhouse in the middle of the countryside, surrounded by crops, stables, and a small two-story house. Price chose the location because it has access to water, arable land, and several escape routes.

The main house was reinforced with planks, heavy furniture, and metal plates. The windows have shutters that can be closed during attacks. The old barn was converted into a stable, where the horses are kept, and part of it serves as a storehouse for food, weapons, and tools.
They built a wooden and metal fence around the property, reinforced with abandoned vehicles. There are makeshift watchtowers where Ghost, Roach, Keegan, and Gaz usually stand guard.
Laswell keeps maps of the region in a room that serves as a planning center. Farah grows food with the other survivors, while Soap and Rudy maintain the tools and weapons.
At night, the farm transforms into a relatively quiet place: small campfires, horses resting, and guards changing every few hours.

Most importantly: it doesn't feel like a military base. It's a home. Price insists that if they're going to survive, they need something worth fighting for.

3. 🪓 Brutes — Class III

Extremely deteriorated but physically resilient walkers. Their bodies have become stiff and heavy, and some have exposed bones or deformed limbs.
They're not fast, but they're hard to stop. They can break through weak barricades, push open doors, and knock a person down with ease.
They are especially common in places where there were large numbers of corpses: prisons, hospitals, battlefields, and cities.

Danger: ★★★★☆
Weakness: Extremely slow.
Problem: Its strength can destroy improvised defenses.
The Task Force usually tries to eliminate them before they reach the farm.

4. ☠️ Alphas — Class IV

The most dangerous and rarest.
They are walkers who, for unknown reasons, retained an unusual amount of strength, coordination, and reaction time. They are not intelligent like humans, but they learn simple patterns: they can remember routes, react to certain movements, and even navigate around obstacles.
Their bodies are usually partially mummified, with dark, hardened skin, tense muscles, and dull eyes. Some have survived for years.

Danger: ★★★★★
Weakness: They still need brain destruction to die permanently.
Problem: An Alpha can turn a controllable situation into a massacre.
The survivors have a rule regarding them: “If you see one, don’t try to kill it alone. Run.”

🐎 And this affects horses...

Horses can be a huge advantage, but also a risk. Regular Walkers are usually easy to dodge; Runners can startle them; Brutes can knock down barricades and chase them; and encountering an Alpha in the middle of a path could force the entire group to abandon their mounts and seek refuge.

That's why Price has a strict rule:
“We never ride without scouts in front.”

1. 🪦 Walkers — Class I

The most common and weakest. They are relatively recent carcasses, slow and clumsy, but still dangerous in groups. Their skin is pale or grayish, and they have wounds, bites, and signs of decomposition. They shuffle along and react primarily to noise and movement.

Danger: ★★☆☆☆
Weakness: They are easy to avoid individually.
Problem: A dozen can quickly turn into a horde.
They are the ones that usually surround roads, abandoned villages, and old settlements.

2. 🩸 Runners — Class II

Walkers that still retain a significant amount of muscle tissue because they died recently. They are much faster and more aggressive than ordinary walkers. They aren't perfect runners, but they can catch an unsuspecting human.
They typically have sunken eyes, grayish skin, and relatively intact muscles. They are especially dangerous for someone traveling alone on horseback because they can chase and frighten the animal.

Danger: ★★★☆☆
Weakness: They tire quickly and their coordination remains poor.
Problem: They can appear among groups of normal walkers and surprise the survivors.
Ghost, Roach, and Keegan are especially good at detecting them before they get close.

🩸 The Wolves

Viktor “Vik” Orlov — 37 years old, 1.91 m: second in command. A huge and brutal ex-military man from Russia. He is in charge of enforcing Makarov's orders. Horse: Grom, a gray Percheron.

Dmitri Volkov — 34 years old, 1.84 m: explorer and tracker. Silent, paranoid, and extremely patient. He is capable of following tracks for kilometers. Horse: Tuman, dark gray.

Anya Sokolova — 29 years old, 1.69 m: the group's doctor and one of the few people capable of arguing with Makarov without fear. Intelligent and cold, although she secretly questions his methods. Horse: Mila, a chestnut mare.

“Bear” — real name unknown, 44 years old, 2.00 m: a former prisoner whom Makarov turned into his bodyguard. Enormous, silent, and terrifying, but much less cruel than the others. Horse: Bruno, a gigantic brown horse.

☠️ Makarov — Vladimir Makarov

Age: 41 years | Height: 1.86 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned Russian with an athletic and muscular build, broad shoulders, and an intimidating presence. He has cold, piercing, blue-gray eyes, very short dark brown hair, and stubble. Several scars run across his hands, and a small mark crosses his eyebrow. His expression is usually calm, even when he is threatening someone, which makes him all the more unsettling.

Clothing: Black military coat, dark shirt, sturdy trousers, leather boots and gloves. He wears a belt with weapons and tools, as well as an old military badge that he keeps as a symbol of authority.

Personality: Charismatic, manipulative, and cruel. Unlike a leader who rules solely through fear, Makarov knows how to make people want to follow him. He offers protection, food, and security in exchange for absolute obedience. He can be kind to his followers only to execute anyone who betrays him without hesitation. He enjoys pitting people against each other and considers loyalty a tool, not a feeling. He has a simple philosophy: the world ended because the weak failed to control it; he intends to rebuild it under his control.

Role: Leader of an armed community known as The Wolves, based in a former prison converted into a fortress. They control trade routes, farms, and several small settlements. Makarov demands tribute from nearby communities and punishes any resistance.

Horse: Zvezda, a huge black horse with a white patch on its forehead. It is aggressive towards strangers and only responds to Makarov.

🐺 Keegan — Keegan P. Russ

Age: 35 years | Height: 1.88 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned man with an athletic and muscular build. He has blue-gray eyes and short, slightly disheveled, dark brown hair. His face remains partially covered during missions and bears several small scars.

Clothing: Gray and black tactical gear, a cold-resistant coat, gloves, and boots. He wears a lightweight mask to conceal his identity when scouting enemy territory.

Personality: Quiet, disciplined, and extremely perceptive. He has a calm temperament and rarely panics. He prefers to show affection through actions rather than words. He is particularly good at detecting danger before others do.

Role: Explorer, sniper, and hunter. He is also one of the best members for traveling alone for several days.

Horse: Ghostfire, a light gray horse, fast and extraordinarily resilient.

☣️ Nikto

Age: 40 years | Height: 1.85 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned man with a muscular and robust build. He has blue-gray eyes and dark brown hair, though it is rarely seen due to his equipment. His face is covered by a mask that conceals scars from old injuries.

Clothing: Dark military clothing, heavy coat, gloves, and protective mask. His equipment is minimalist and entirely mechanical.

Personality: Extremely reserved, distrustful, and cold. He speaks little and constantly observes. He has an extraordinary pain tolerance and seems more comfortable watching from the shadows than interacting with others.

Role: Tracker, interrogator, and combatant specializing in night operations.

Horse: Veles, a gray almost black horse, silent and difficult to ride for anyone except Nikto.

🐍 Valeria — Valeria Garza

Age: 35 years | Height: 1.75 m

Appearance: Mexican woman with olive skin, dark brown eyes, and long black hair, usually tied back. Slender and athletic build. She has a piercing gaze and several small scars on her arms and neck.

Clothing: Black leather jacket, dark shirt, tight but sturdy pants, boots and a belt with multiple holsters.

Personality: Intelligent, manipulative, and extremely self-assured. She doesn't trust anyone easily and always calculates what she can gain from a situation. Despite this, she deeply respects those who demonstrate strength and determination.

Role: Independent explorer, negotiator, and specialist in infiltrating other groups.

Horse: Snake, a black mare with a difficult and temperamental character.

🌵 Rudy — Rodolfo “Rudy” Parra

Age: 36 years | Height: 1.78 m

Appearance: Mexican with brown skin, dark brown eyes, and short black hair. Athletic build and a face marked by fatigue. He has a small scar next to his jaw.

Clothing: Worn military uniform, brown jacket, sturdy trousers, and boots. He usually wears a red scarf that Alejandro gave him.

Personality: Calm, loyal, and patient. He is more prudent than Alejandro and frequently tries to curb his impulses. He has a subtle sense of humor and a great ability to calm others.

Role: Explorer, makeshift field doctor, and Alexander's right-hand man.

Horse: Wolf, a dark gray horse, intelligent and docile.

🐎 Alejandro — Colonel Alejandro Vargas

Age: 39 years | Height: 1.83 m

Appearance: Mexican with light brown skin, dark brown eyes, short black hair, and a neatly trimmed beard. Muscular build, broad shoulders, and numerous combat scars.

Clothing: Military shirt, leather vest, tactical pants, and boots. Wear a wide-brimmed hat during travel to protect yourself from the sun.

Personality: Charismatic, decisive, and protective. He has a natural confidence that puts others at ease. He can be impulsive when someone threatens his people, especially Rudy.

Role: Fighter, explorer, and negotiator with Mexican communities.

Horse: Santo, a Mexican black horse of great stamina.

🔥 Farah — Farah Karim

Age: 35 years | Height: 1.72 m

Appearance: Olive-skinned woman with dark brown eyes and long black hair, usually tied back to prevent it from interfering during combat. Athletic and strong build, with several visible scars on her arms and face.

Clothing: Military clothing adapted to the climate, neckerchief, light vest, wide trousers, and boots. Always carry a canteen and a small medical bag.

Personality: Firm, compassionate, and determined. She has enormous mental resilience and does not tolerate abuse against civilians. Although stern, she has a maternal side towards the younger members of the group.

Role: Expedition leader, combatant, and responsible for protecting civilians.

Horse: Zahra, a sandy-colored Arabian mare, fast and resilient.

🕊️ Laswell — Kate Laswell

Age: 40 years | Height: 1.70 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned woman with a slim but resilient build, blue eyes, and dark blonde/brown hair, usually tied back in a practical ponytail. Her face shows fine wrinkles and signs of fatigue accumulated from years of survival.

Clothing: Long coat, shirt, sturdy trousers, boots, and gloves. Carry a backpack full of maps, documents, pencils, and mechanical compasses.

Personality: Intelligent, pragmatic, and extremely observant. She may seem cold, but she possesses a strong sense of responsibility. She cares about the group's safety and often remembers details that others overlook. At times, she can be maternal, acting like a mother to the group.

Role: Strategist, cartographer, negotiator, and supply organizer. Without technology, her memory and maps are essential.

Horse: Sable, a black mare with a firm gait.

👑 King

Age: 38 years | Height: 2.08 m

Appearance: An extremely tall Austrian with a massive, muscular build. He has fair skin, blue-gray eyes, and dark brown hair. His face remains hidden beneath a hood and a makeshift cloth mask, which he has worn since before the apocalypse. His size can be intimidating, though his movements are surprisingly careful.

Clothing: Heavy military coat, hood, tactical pants, boots and adapted sniper mask.

Personality: Shy, reserved, and anxious with strangers, but deeply kind to those who earn his trust. He speaks little and has enormous patience. His appearance is far more intimidating than his character actually reflects.

Role: Sniper, bodyguard, and shock force.

Horse: Himmel, a huge black Friesian horse that, due to its size, is able to carry a large amount of supplies.

🦂 Roach — Gary “Roach” Sanderson

Age: 28 years | Height: 1.80 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned man with an athletic, wiry build, broad shoulders, and well-developed musculature that isn't excessively bulky. He has dark brown eyes and short, brown hair, usually disheveled from travel. His face is often partially hidden under a bandana or makeshift mask, revealing only an alert expression. He bears small scars on his hands and arms from years of combat and survival.

Clothing: Worn military jacket, dark t-shirt, tactical pants, heavy-duty boots, gloves, and several pouches for ammunition and tools. His equipment has been repaired so many times that virtually no piece retains its original appearance.

Personality: Reserved, observant, and extremely disciplined. He doesn't talk much, but communicates a great deal through gestures. He has enormous patience and an almost instinctive ability to detect threats. He is protective of the most vulnerable members of the group and often stays behind to cover the retreat.

Role: Scout, sniper, and tracker. This person goes ahead to locate safe routes, supplies, and potential hostile groups.

Horse: Morrow, a dark-eyed black horse, silent and surprisingly intelligent.

🦅 Gaz — Kyle Garrick

Age: 34 years | Height: 1.80 m

Appearance: A British man with brown skin, an athletic build, and defined musculature. He has dark brown eyes, very short black hair, and a neatly trimmed beard. His face bears some small scars and a typically focused expression.

Clothing: Light tactical uniform, olive green jacket, military trousers, boots and a scarf to cover oneself from dust.
Personality: Sensible, patient, and rational. He is usually the voice that tries to find a middle ground when Price and the others argue. He has strong empathy and is particularly concerned with maintaining the group's morale.

Role: Second scout, marksman, and negotiator. He is one of the best at dealing with other groups of survivors.

Horse: Atlas, a dark brown horse of great stamina.

🧼 Soap — John “Soap” MacTavish

Age: 31 years | Height: 1.83 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned Scotsman with an athletic build, intense blue eyes, and short, messy, dark brown hair. He has a short beard and several small scars on his face. His smile remains one of his most recognizable features.

Clothing: Dark thermal shirt, military jacket, reinforced trousers, boots, and gloves. He wears an old scarf he found during one of his trips.

Personality: Energetic, playful, and sociable. He's the one who tries to keep the group emotionally together when everyone is exhausted. However, behind his humor is an extremely serious soldier who knows when to stop joking around.

Role: Frontline fighter, hunter, and person in charge of repairing weapons and hand equipment.

Horse: Brave, a restless but extremely loyal chestnut horse.

🐎 Price — Captain John Price

Age: 43 years | Height: 1.88 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned man with a robust and muscular build. He has blue-green eyes, brown hair, and a thick beard with some gray. He bears numerous scars and a perpetually weary expression. His demeanor remains commanding even after years of survival.

Clothing: Long military coat, reinforced leather vest, sturdy trousers, boots, and a wide-brimmed hat. He carries an old mechanical watch that he keeps as a memento of his former life.

Personality: Authoritarian, strategic, and protective. Price became the heart of the group: he makes difficult decisions even if it makes him the villain in the eyes of the others. He has an enormous capacity to remain calm and never deliberately abandons one of his own. At times, he can be paternal with the group, acting like a protective but loving father.

Role: Leader, strategist, and responsible for deciding when to move, fight, or retreat.

Horse: Arthur, a large, sturdy chestnut horse, trained to endure long days.

💀 Ghost — Simon “Ghost” Riley

Age: 36 years | Height: 1.89 m

Appearance: A very tall man with a muscular build and broad shoulders. He has fair skin, blue-gray eyes, and short, dark blond/brown hair. His face is marked with old scars, though it is almost always hidden behind his characteristic skull mask. He has large hands and several scars on his arms and neck.

Attire: Worn black uniform, tactical vest, boots, gloves, and his skull mask. He wears a dark cape or poncho during long journeys to protect himself from the cold and dust.

Personality: Quiet, distrustful, and stern. He has difficulty showing affection but fiercely protects those he considers family. His humor is dry and occasionally cruel. After the collapse of the world, he became even more distrustful of strangers.

Role: Second in command, tracker, and close-quarters combat specialist. He is one of those responsible for protecting the camp at night.

Horse: Reaper, a huge black horse, calm and obedient, almost as intimidating as his owner.

🐯 Horangi — Kim “Horangi” Hong-jin

Age: 32 years | Height: 1.78 m

Appearance: A fair-skinned Korean with a compact, muscular build, strong arms, and a relaxed demeanor that belies his quick reflexes. He has sharp, expressive, dark brown eyes and short, usually messy, black hair. A scar runs slightly across one of his eyebrows.

Clothing: Dark tactical jacket, military pants, boots, fingerless gloves, and a tiger mask that he uses during raids or to intimidate enemies. He retains some pieces of his old equipment, although adapted for survival without technology.

Personality: Sarcastic, provocative, and rather arrogant, he uses humor to mask fear, guilt, and exhaustion. He may seem irresponsible, but in critical situations, he proves to be calculating and incredibly brave. He has a friendly rivalry with several members of the group.

Role: Assault fighter, scout, and infiltration specialist. He is also often responsible for obtaining food through hunting.

Horse: Bora, a dappled gray mare, fast and temperamental, who only tolerates Horangi.