Characters

Inmate number RS 273A at the Ryall State Prison. Grew up in a foster home and has a criminal record. After marriage, he led a quiet, measured life - until tragedy struck his family. At the time of the game's events, he is in jail for stealing a police patrol car and resisting arrest. While transporting prisoners to the Wayside County maximum security prison, the bus gets into an accident and Murphy finds himself on the loose... just outside of Silent Hill.

Corrections officer at the Ryall State Prison. Represented Murphy in his case before the parole board. The main character characterizes Frank as the one person who never stopped believing in him. Characterized by treating everyone from family members to inmates with equal respect. Reported corruption involving Officer Sewell to the warden. In Silent Hill, Pendleton's Murphy acts as the “voice of conscience.”

Corrections officer at the Ryall State Prison. Manipulates inmates for his own ends. Made a deal with Murphy. In Silent Hill, Pendleton's Murphy acts as the “voice of past sins”.

Inmate at the Ryall State Prison. Lived next door to the Pendletons. At the time of the game's events, he is in prison for the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of eight-year-old Daniel Stevens. Because Napier had already been convicted of child molestation, it took only four hours for the Brahms court to hand down a verdict of “life in prison without parole.” He is serving his sentence in a secure cell, isolated from other prisoners.

Murphy's son. His father taught him to fly kites, play ball, and instilled a passion for cars.

Murphy's wife, who characterizes her as a forgiving, loving person and best friend. Could not bear the tragedy, blaming her husband for letting her and her son down. After Murphy's arrest, she filed for divorce.

Silent Hill's mysterious letter carrier from the 19th century. Also appears in Silent Hill: Book of Memories and the comic book Past Life.

He worked as a tour guide at Devil's Pitstop and as a train conductor on a roller coaster in a coal mine. His negligence caused the death of eight children in an accident on the ride.

DJ for Silent Hill radio station WLMN FM. Like the other characters, can't get out of town.

He lives in Silent Hill at St. Maria's Monastery, which maintains, among other things, an elementary school and a medical station.

Inmate at the Ryall State Prison. Has a violent criminal record. His body is covered in scars and tattoos. Has an accident while transporting prisoners and, like Pendleton, ends up free.

The boy from St. Maria's Monastery in Silent Hill.

The girl from St. Maria's Monastery in Silent Hill.