Characters in Game

by **The Gaming Demon** Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:12 am

The player takes control of Commander Shepard, a veteran soldier who can be customized by the player. The character's appearance also varies based on the weaponry and armor the player uses. In addition to customizing Shepard's gender and appearance, players can also choose a back story for the character, which influences dialogue throughout the game, as well as which side missions will be available to the character.

The player's main character is almost always accompanied by two additional characters, providing support during battles and contributing to dialogue. These characters are not created by the player, and control over them is limited to directing squad movement and to the utilising of their technological/biotic abilities. While aboard the Normandy, the player may construct relationships between Shepard and these characters, potentially opening up further assignments. There are six characters met in the game who will join the fight; each has a detailed back-story and hence their own reasons for wanting to help. Two of the characters are human and the other four are aliens.

The voice cast of Mass Effect includes:

Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale voice the male and female versions of Commander Shepard, respectively, while Mark Vanderloo was the model for the default male body structure.

Kimberly Brooks voices Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams, while Erica Cerra was the model for her body structure.

Ali Hillis voices Dr. Liara T'Soni, while Jillian Murray was the model for her body structure.

Raphael Sbarge voices Lieutenant Kaidan Alenko, while Luciano Costa was the model for his body structure.

Keith David voices Captain David Anderson.

Brandon Keener voices Garrus Vakarian.

Lance Henriksen voices Admiral Steven Hackett.

Marina Sirtis voices Matriarch Benezia.

Fred Tatasciore voices Saren Arterius.

Seth Green voices Jeff "Joker" Moreau.

Steven Barr voices Urdnot Wrex.

Liz Sroka voices Tali'Zorah nar Rayya.