Sherry Birkin

''Resident Evil'' is a horror game media franchise created by Capcom. The series' success has led to a live-action film series, animated films, television series, comic books, novels, audiobooks, and merchandise. The franchise features an extensive cast of characters in its horror-based narratives.

Main characters

Chris Redfield

Chris is first introduced in ''Resident Evil'' as a pointman for the Raccoon City Police Department's S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team. In the fight against Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W.), Chris becomes a co-founder of the B.S.A.A., a counter-terrorism organization dedicated to fighting the threat of B.O.W.s unleashed by criminal or terrorist elements on a global scale.

Jill Valentine

Jill is first introduced in ''Resident Evil'' as a member of the Raccoon Police Department's S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team. Jill is a co-founder of the B.S.A.A., a counter-terrorism organization dedicated to fighting the threat of Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W.) unleashed by criminal or terrorist elements on a global scale.

Albert Wesker

Albert Wesker is first introduced in ''Resident Evil'' as a triple agent who poses as the leader of S.T.A.R.S. team, and in subsequent sequels as a high-ranking Umbrella scientist who undermines the pharmaceutical organization on behalf of a rival company with the goal of global saturation.

Leon Scott Kennedy

Leon Kennedy is first introduced in '' Resident Evil 2'' as a rookie police officer in the Raccoon City Police Department who escapes from Raccoon City following a zombie outbreak. He is revealed in ''Resident Evil 4'' to have been recruited by the US federal government and trained to become an elite agent who reports directly to the president of the United States.

Claire Redfield

Claire is first introduced in ''Resident Evil 2'' as a college student looking for her older brother Chris Redfield. She is depicted in subsequent sequels as a worker for a human rights organization called TerraSave, which provides relief and aid to victims of bioterrorism.

Ada Wong

Ada Wong is first introduced in ''Resident Evil 2'' as a corporate spy and mercenary. Her clientele has included Albert Wesker and a mysterious organization known only as the "Agency". Ada is occasionally featured as the main character of select scenarios or campaigns in the franchise's video games.

Ethan Winters

The main character of '' Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'' and '' Resident Evil Village'', Ethan is introduced as a system engineer in the city, a civilian who travels to the Bakers' dilapidated family estate in Dulvey, Louisiana in search of his missing wife Mia, and is later relocated to an undisclosed location in Eastern Europe following the events of ''Resident Evil 7''.

Grace Ashcroft

The main character of ''Resident Evil Requiem'', Grace is introduced as a technical analyst for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the daughter of investigative reporter and Raccoon City survivor Alyssa Ashcroft, and was sent on the orders of her superior, to investigate the most recent of rash of mysterious infections and deaths, the latest of which occurred at the Wrenwood Hotel, an abandoned hotel located in Portland, Oregon, where her mother was murdered eight years prior.

Main organization and other characters

Umbrella Corporation

The Umbrella Corporation is an American-based international pharmaceutical company in the ''Resident Evil'' universe. Founded in 1968 by prominent British royal descendants Oswell E. Spencer and Edward Ashford, along with Dr. James Marcus, it is portrayed in the series as a major international player in pharmaceutical goods and medical supplies, along with more clandestine operations utilizing genetic engineering. Their legitimate status is only a front for their secret research of "bio-organic weapons" (B.O.W.s), developed through the use of a unique mutagenic virus discovered by the company founders known as the Progenitor Virus.

Barry Burton

Barry is first introduced in ''Resident Evil'' as a supporting character and a member of the S.T.A.R.S. team. He later returns as a playable character in '' Resident Evil: Revelations 2'', as well as the non-canon '' Resident Evil Gaiden''.

Rebecca Chambers

: Voiced by (English): Lynn Harris (''RE''), Hope Levy (''REmake''), Riva Di Paola (''RE0''), Stephanie Sheh (''The Umbrella Chronicles''), Erin Cahill (''Vendetta'', ''Death Island'')
: Voiced by (Japanese): Ami Koshimizu (''REmake'', ''RE0'', ''Vendetta'', ''Death Island'')
: Motion capture: Sumie Kaneshiro (''REmake''), Erin Cahill (''Vendetta''), Alexandria Kayy (''Death Island'')
: Played by: Linda (''RE''), Rin Asuka (stage play)

Rebecca Chambers is first introduced in ''Resident Evil'' as a supporting character and field medic of the S.T.A.R.S. team. Rebecca also appears as the co-protagonist of '' Resident Evil Zero'' along with Billy Coen.

A ''Resident Evil'' designer, Shinji Mikami said that Rebecca is one of his least favorite female character in the series, he said that "she's submissive and not independent". ''Edge'' described Rebecca, as "strong, non-exploitative female leads" who are "undeniably attractive, but they don't ponce about in leather cat suits." It was also stated that Biohazard's Rebecca is "practical and resourceful" and that "this is an area where videogames really have the lead on films; in the horror film genre, women are often little more than pouting, screaming conduits for male aggression. Andrew Clouther of ''GameZone'' described Rebecca as a badass females in the ''Resident Evil'' franchise, he said that "Her first mission involved zombies, trains and mansions. While timid around her fellow S.T.A.R.S. members, she proves to be skilled in both combat and medical assistance." In 2017, '' Inverse''s Jessica Famularo has claimed that "Rebecca may seem vulnerable, but she's actually a fiercely loyal companion and capable field medic. Folks love her for her soft, gentle personality—it's certainly a pleasant contrast to the chaos going on in the world around her." In May 2019, Brittany Vincent of '' SyFy'' described Rebecca as a "video game heroine." She also said that "Unlike Jill or Claire, Rebecca never really got a chance to shine after ''Resident Evil 0'', but she kicked enough ass in her one starring game to last the whole damn series. Her bravery in the face of Umbrella's nightmare is the reason why she's May's Video Game Heroine of the Month." Conversely, '' Tropes vs. Women in Video Games'', feminist media critic Anita Sarkeesian criticized Rebecca's alternate costumes as overly sexualized, particularly the nurse and cheerleader costumes. One of the essays in Nadine Farghaly's ''Unraveling Resident Evil'' also criticized and compared Rebecca to a "typical trope" of "a virgin or tomboy".

Ashley Graham

: Voiced by (English): Carolyn Lawrence (''RE4''), Genevieve Buechner (''REmake 4'')
: Voiced by (Japanese): Akari Kitō (''REmake 4'')
: Motion capture: Yukiko Saitani (''RE4''), Ella Freya (''REmake 4'')

Ashley Graham is the new U.S. President's daughter in ''Resident Evil 4''. A college student living in Massachusetts, Ashley is abducted by a mysterious cult while attempting to return to her home. She is taken to a remote part of Spain and held captive in a village inhabited by humans infected with mind-controlling parasites. The cult's leader, Osmund Saddler, plans to infect her with Las Plagas, to carry out the cult's secret agenda. She is rescued by Leon, and works alongside him to thwart the cult's plans and escape. In addition to being able to receive commands and perform simple tasks, Ashley briefly becomes a playable character for a portion of the game.

Sheva Alomar

=HUNK

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: Voiced by (English): Keith Silverstein (''The Umbrella Chronicles'', ''The Darkside Chronicles'', ''Operation Raccoon City'', ''Revelations'', ''REmake 2'')
: Voiced by (Japanese): Masaki Terasoma (''Operation Raccoon City'', ''Revelations'', ''REmake 2'')

is an enigmatic special forces agent of the Umbrella Security Service unit in ''Resident Evil 2''. His notoriety for being the sole survivor of multiple operations earned him the moniker 'Grim Reaper'. HUNK initially appears in ''Resident Evil 2'', where he is playable in a secret minigame titled "4th Survivor". This short scenario entails HUNK's journey to escape Raccoon City, beginning with his awakening in the sewers and eventually leading to his extraction from the city. He is the only member of his unit to survive the attack of the mutated William Birkin that takes place shortly after he secured a sample of the G-virus for Umbrella. He reappears in ''The Umbrella Chronicles'', in a remake of the "4th Survivor" scenario where the player must reach the helipad for extraction from Raccoon City, and during the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario in '' Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles''.Damien Waples, "Hunk" and "HUNK Profile," ''Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles Prima Official Game Guide'' (Roseville: Prima Games, 2007), 21, 128. HUNK is playable in the "Mercenaries" minigame in ''Resident Evil 4'', but has no relation to the story. HUNK appears as a side character in '' Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City'', where he works with other Umbrella Security Service operatives to recover a sample of the G-virus prior to the events of ''Resident Evil 2''. He is also a playable character in '' Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D'', '' Resident Evil: Revelations'' and '' Resident Evil: Revelations 2''. HUNK is an acronym used by Umbrella, which stands for "Human Unit; Never Killed".

=Ingrid Hunnigan

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: Voiced by (English): Salli Saffioti (''RE4'', ''Degeneration'', ''Damnation'', ''RE6'', ''Death Island''), Raylene Harewood (''REmake 4'')
: Voiced by (Japanese): Yū Sugimoto (''Degeneration'', ''Damnation'', ''RE6'', ''REmake 4'')
: Motion Capture performance: Jolene Andersen (''Damnation'')

Ingrid Hunnigan serves as Leon S. Kennedy's Case Officer. As an F.O.S. agent (Field Operations Support) Hunnigan provides Leon with tactical information relevant to his current situation. She assisted him during his missions to rescue Ashley Graham in ''Resident Evil 4'' and to stop Neo-Umbrella in ''Resident Evil 6''. She also makes brief appearances in '' Resident Evil: Degeneration'' and '' Resident Evil: Damnation'', plus '' Resident Evil: Death Island''.

=Sherry Birkin

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: Voiced by (English): Lisa Yamanaka (''RE2''), Laura Bailey (''The Darkside Chronicles''), Eden Riegel (''Operation Raccoon City'', ''RE6''), Eliza Pryor (''REmake 2'')
: Voiced by (Japanese): Mayumi Iizuka (''Resident Evil 2'' drama cd, child), Hisako Kanemoto (''Operation Raccoon City'', child), Maaya Sakamoto (''RE6'', adult), Rio Sasaki (''REmake 2'', child)
: Motion Capture performance: Sara Fletcher (''RE6''), Eliza Pryor (''REmake 2'')
: Facial Model: Sara Fletcher (''RE6'')
:Played by: Holly de Barros (''Welcome to Raccoon City'')

is the daughter of William and Annette Birkin. She first appears in ''Resident Evil 2'', running away and hiding in Raccoon City during the outbreak. She manages to find Leon and Claire, who protect her while trying to escape the city. Sherry is a playable character in some parts of the game but she is completely unarmed and can only avoid the monsters. In the remake, she is abducted and held hostage by Brian Irons before being rescued by Claire. Her father has been transformed into a monstrous creature by the G-virus and infects her, but Claire gives Sherry an anti-virus, which prevents her from mutating. Sherry assists Leon and Claire in boarding a secret underground train, and successfully escapes Raccoon City before it is destroyed. Sherry also appears in ''Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles'' in chapters that recapitulate the events of ''Resident Evil 2''. She returns as an adult in '' Resident Evil 6'' as a government agent escorting Jake Muller and seems to have acquired great healing abilities from the remnants of the G-virus in her body. During the course of the game, she helps Jake deal with the fact that Albert Wesker is his father. She also learns from Leon S. Kennedy that her superior, Derek C. Simmons, is the man responsible for the U.S. President's death. She and Jake subsequently ally with Leon, Chris Redfield and their partners in thwarting Carla Radames' plans.

In the reboot film '' Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City'' (2021), Sherry is played by Holly de Barros.

Rosemary Winters

: Voiced by (English): Jeannie Tirado
: Voiced by (Japanese): Yurianne Eve
: Facial Model: Linde Baars

Rosemary Winters is the daughter of Ethan Winters and his wife Mia. In ''Resident Evil Village'', she is kidnapped by Mother Miranda, who intends to use her latent powers inherited from her parents to resurrect her own daughter, Eva. After Chris Redfield rescued the real Mia, whom Miranda kidnapped and impersonated, Rosemary is revealed to be a half-Mold through her father's exact nature as a sentient Mold. With the help of Chris, Ethan rescues Rosemary from Miranda but at the cost of his own life.

Rose also serves as the playable character in ''Village'' DLC chapter ''Shadows of Rose'', set sixteen years after the main events of the game. Files reveal that Rose grew up an outcast due to her nature and abilities that manifested throughout her childhood. Rose has also grown distant from her mother and trained by Chris, even being scouted for Hound Wolf Squad. After learning that she can remove her powers, she enters the realm of the Megamycete to recover a crystal capable of doing so. Navigating the realm, she faces both its twisted creations and remnants of those connected to the Megamycete, such as Eveline and a replica of the Duke. Rose also receives assistance from an entity calling himself Michael, though she eventually learns it to be the remnant of her father Ethan. After acquiring the crystal, Rose learns that it was actually a trap set by the remnant of Miranda, who lured her into the realm in another attempt to resurrect Eva through her. With help from Ethan, Rose is able to regain her powers and kills Miranda for good. Having been able to meet her father, Rose leaves the realm content with her nature. In the epilogue of both the game and DLC chapter, it is revealed Rose has joined Hound Wolf Squad and uses her abilities to fight BOWs.

Mia Winters

: Voiced by (English): Katie O'Hagan
: Voiced by (Japanese): Akari Higuchi

Mia Winters is the spouse of Ethan Winters, the main character in ''Resident Evil 7: Biohazard''. A researcher for a criminal organization called The Connections, Mia was tasked with escorting a bio-weapon called Eveline to another facility. But the tanker crashes in a Louisianan swamp during a hurricane, with Mia infected by Eveline as they end up with the Baker family. As the result of her infection, Mia lashes out at Ethan when he came looking for her. From that point on, Mia works with a woman called Zoe (who is revealed to be a Baker) and Ethan tries to save them by receiving hints from Zoe when she telephones him, while Ethan is having to deal with constant attacks perpetrated by the other Bakers. After using one of the two serums Zoe created to kill Jack Baker, Ethan used the remaining vial on Mia as they are forced to leave Zoe behind. The two end up at the remains of the tanker, Mia regaining her memories while resisting Eveline to give Ethan samples from Eveline to develop a toxin to kill her with. She is reunited with Ethan after being rescued by BSAA agents, later giving birth to Rosemary while not telling Ethan the truth that he was infected with the Mold as they moved to Eastern Europe.

In the events of ''Resident Evil Village'', Mia is abducted by her former colleague Miranda, who assumed her identity to steal Rose as a vessel for her lost child Eva. Mia ends up being rescued by Chris and revealing Ethan's altered nature when told that Jack Baker killed him. After Ethan permanently died destroying the megamycete, Mia raised Rosemary while Chris would later train the girl in using her abilities.

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