The Sinking City 2 Characters and Protagonist
Meet The Sinking City 2 protagonist Calvin Rafferty, understand Faye Bennett's role, and see how the Dreamlands ritual starts the sequel's story.
This page covers the two characters confirmed by the audited official overview and preview coverage. It is deliberately spoiler-light: it explains the premise and roles without pretending that a complete official cast list has been published.
Calvin Rafferty — the protagonist
Calvin Rafferty is an occult adventurer and seeker of truth. He enters flooded Arkham after a ritual goes wrong, turning the opening mystery into a personal rescue mission rather than a detached investigation.
For new players, Calvin’s role explains why the game combines investigation, environmental puzzles, resource management, and survival-horror combat. The story asks him to keep moving through hostile spaces while following clues connected to the ritual and the Dreamlands.
Faye Bennett — the rescue objective
Faye Bennett is Calvin’s partner. The official game overview describes her soul as trapped in the Dreamlands while malevolent forces take her body. That separation gives the sequel its emotional stake: exploration is tied to finding a way to recover Faye, not simply clearing every enemy in Arkham.
Is Charles Reed the playable protagonist?
No. Charles Reed is associated with the first The Sinking City, but The Sinking City 2 introduces Calvin Rafferty as its playable lead. The settings and cosmic-horror connection create continuity, while the protagonist and immediate rescue story are different.
What is not confirmed here
The audited sources do not provide a complete, authoritative roster of every supporting character, enemy, or faction. Treat future character lists as additions only after a source identifies the name and role clearly.