Human Characters
Explore all human characters in the FNAF universe: Afton family, security guards, main characters, kids, protagonists, antagonists, and more!
William Afton
The main villain, creator of the animatronics, child murderer, known as Purple Guy and Springtrap.
William Afton
Description
Co-founder of Fazbear Entertainment, responsible for the Missing Children Incident and much of the FNAF lore's tragedy. Becomes Springtrap after being trapped in a suit.
Aliases
- Purple Guy, Springtrap, Scraptrap, Glitchtrap (virus), Burntrap, The Man Behind the Slaughter.
Games appeared in
- FNAF 2, 3, 4 (minigames), Sister Location, FNAF 6, UCN, Help Wanted, Security Breach, Ruin (as Mimic/virus)
Trivia
- Father of the Afton family. One of gaming's most iconic villains.
Henry Emily
Co-founder of Fazbear Entertainment, father of Charlotte (The Puppet). Creator of the final plan to end the hauntings.
Henry Emily
Description
Brilliant engineer, voice heard in FNAF 6’s true ending. Tried to set the lost souls free by sacrificing himself and the restaurant.
Games appeared in
- FNAF 6 (main), FNAF 2, 3, 4 (minigames, implied)
Trivia
- His daughter, Charlotte, possesses The Puppet.
Michael Afton
Son of William Afton. Protagonist of Sister Location, possibly the guard in multiple games.
Michael Afton
Description
Main character of Sister Location. Tasked by William to find his sister, ends up being scooped and inhabited by Ennard. Survives as a "living corpse".
Aliases
- Eggs Benedict, Mike Schmidt (possible), Fritz Smith (possible), Purple Guy (after being scooped)
Games appeared in
- Sister Location, FNAF 1 (theory), FNAF 2, FNAF 3 (theory), FNAF 6
Trivia
- Survives events that would kill any normal human.
Elizabeth Afton
Daughter of William Afton. Possesses Circus Baby after her death by the animatronic.
Elizabeth Afton
Description
Disobeys her father's warnings and is killed by Circus Baby. Her soul possesses Baby, later becoming Scrap Baby.
Aliases
- Circus Baby, Scrap Baby
Games appeared in
- Sister Location, FNAF 6
Trivia
- Her death sets in motion much of the later FNAF story.
Crying Child ("Evan")
Younger son of William Afton. Victim of the Bite of '83. Protagonist of FNAF 4.
Crying Child ("Evan")
Description
Main character of FNAF 4. Traumatised by animatronics, bullied by his older brother, dies after the Bite of '83.
Aliases
- Evan (fan name), "Bite Victim"
Games appeared in
- FNAF 4, FNAF World (minigame), theories about future appearances
Trivia
- Real name never confirmed in-game.
Vanessa / Vanny
Night guard of the Pizzaplex. Under Glitchtrap's control, also known as "Vanny".
Vanessa / Vanny
Description
Appears as the main human antagonist in Security Breach. Struggles with her split personality, manipulated by Glitchtrap.
Aliases
- Vanny, Reluctant Follower
Games appeared in
- Security Breach, Help Wanted (as Reluctant Follower), Ruin
Trivia
- Her bunny costume is a direct reference to Glitchtrap.
Gregory
Main protagonist of Security Breach and Ruin. Hunted by animatronics throughout the Pizzaplex.
Gregory
Description
Young child, wakes up in the Pizzaplex after hours, must survive and uncover the truth with the help of Glamrock Freddy.
Games appeared in
- Security Breach, Ruin
Trivia
- His origins and past are the subject of many fan theories.
Cassie
Main character of the Ruin DLC, seeks to save Gregory from the ruins of the Pizzaplex.
Cassie
Description
New protagonist introduced in Ruin. Faces The Mimic, must solve puzzles and avoid dangers to survive.
Games appeared in
- Security Breach: Ruin
Trivia
- Relationship with Gregory is mysterious, possibly a friend or family.
Jeremy Fitzgerald
Night guard in FNAF 2, survives the main week but is "moved to day shift".
Jeremy Fitzgerald
Description
Main playable character in FNAF 2, receives paycheck after surviving the events.
Games appeared in
- FNAF 2
Trivia
- In FNAF VR, another Jeremy (Jeremy King) becomes the first victim of Glitchtrap.
Fritz Smith
Replacement guard in Night 7 of FNAF 2. Fired for "odor" and "tampering".
Fritz Smith
Description
Playable on Night 7 of FNAF 2, receives a pink slip immediately after one shift.
Games appeared in
- FNAF 2 (Custom Night)
Trivia
- Theories link him to Michael Afton due to his dismissal reasons.
Mike Schmidt
Main protagonist and guard in FNAF 1, survives five nights before being fired.
Mike Schmidt
Description
Night guard in FNAF 1, possibly the same as Michael Afton. Fired for "odor" and "tampering with animatronics".
Games appeared in
- FNAF 1
Trivia
- Final pay slip hints at dark fate; heavily theorized character.