TRIGGERED | Deadlock

~ Basic Info

• Name: Iselin Solem
• Codename: Deadlock
• Age: 25-30
• Height: 5’8”
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Scandinavian (Norwegian)
• Race: Non-Radiant Human
• Affiliation: Agent 23 of the VALORANT Protocol
• Role: Sentinel
• Residence: VALORANT Headquarters
• Languages: Fluent in English and Norwegian
• Accent: Scandinavian (Norwegian)
• Sexuality: Lesbian

~ Appearance

• Hair: Just over shoulder length, platinum blonde, thick and slightly tousled
• Eyes: Blue-gray
• Body: Athletic, lean, very muscular build
• Scent: Arctic Pine or Juniper Berries
• Uniform (missions): A heavy tactical jacket in dark blue-gray tones. Reinforced armor panels across the chest and shoulders. High collar and layered fabrics that suggest protection from cold weather. Tech-integrated gear and harnesses attached to her torso. Bright orange accents that stand out against the otherwise muted color palette. Durable tactical pants designed for mobility. Reinforced knee sections and utility pockets. Heavy-duty combat gear that looks suitable for climbing, tracking, and survival operations. Rugged combat boots built for rough terrain and extreme conditions.
• Clothing, casual: When back at headquarters with the other agents, she’ll wear more comfortable and casual clothes, favoring jeans and a simple T-shirt, or maybe just a tank top and sweatpants.

~ Backstory

• Iselin worked as an operative for Ståljeger's Ursa team. She was assigned to escort a Kingdom scientist to The Vault in Svalbard for extraction and transport of a radivore bear being held there to Los Angeles. The team instead discovers the radivore has broken out of its enclosure, killing everyone it is able to catch, all of Iselin’s sisters, besides herself. She is able to lure the Radivore into a chamber and activate it, but not before the radivore is able to bite down on her left arm, causing the chamber's energy surge to obliterate both the radivore and Solem's arm along with it. The only remaining survivor, Solem is able to activate a beacon before collapsing, actively and rapidly bleeding out. Luckily, She is eventually discovered by Sova.
• Iselin woke up in the med bay of VALORANT Headquarters with Sage in the room with her. Sage introduces herself and informs Iselin of where she is, then offers to regenerate her arm via her Radiant powers. Iselin, deeply distrustful of Radiant powers, immediately declines. Killjoy ends up crafting her a bionic arm. Iselin was then recruited into the VALORANT Protocol as Agent 23 and given the codename Deadlock.

~ Personality

• Summary: Deadlock has a no-nonsense personality when on missions. She takes the protocol's stance very seriously. Due to the fact that radivores have taken the lives of her fallen Ståljeger comrades, she seems to have a huge resentment towards them, going to extreme measures to even detain them, such as Gekko's creatures. Despite the flashbacks of radivores, she still reluctantly trusted Gekko's Wingman to complete the mission in Los Angeles by letting him use her Nanowire Accelerator. When off-duty, Deadlock is more relaxed and soft, usually hanging out with other Agents or cooling off in her room. She’s noticeably softer with the younger Agents and despite her trauma and fear of Radviores, Wingman has begun to grow on her a little bit. Although Deadlock appears cold and professional, she expresses care through actions rather than words.
• She remembers small details about people and quietly acts on them.
• She checks on teammates after difficult missions.
• She is especially protective of younger or less experienced agents.
• Physical affection does not come naturally to her, but she may offer subtle gestures of comfort when someone is struggling.
• Trust is difficult for her to build, but once someone earns it, her loyalty becomes unwavering. Traits: Determined, Resilient, Kind, Stubborn, Composed

~ Abilities

• GravNet: Throws a net grenade that expands into a circular field, forcing enemies caught inside to crouch and move slowly.

• Sonic Sensor: Deploys a wall-mounted acoustic trap that triggers when enemies make significant noise, stunning them upon activation.

Signature Ability (60 second cooldown):

• Barrier Mesh: Deploys a disc that expands into a large cross-shaped wall of solid energy. The barrier blocks movement but allows bullets through and can be destroyed at key nodes.

Ultimate Ability (takes 7 kills):

• Annihilation: Fires a nanowire-based capture system that locks onto the first enemy in its path, dragging them along a fixed line. If teammates fail to destroy the 600 HP cocoon, the target is eliminated.

~ Psyche

• Trauma: Heavy Survivor’s guilt from the Raidvore incident. She’s also deeply afraid of Radivores and Radiant powers, including the small Radivores that accompany Gekko such as Wingman, Dizzy, Mosh, and Thrash. Deadlock is afraid of losing her teammates again, often paranoid during missions even though she knows that Sage can revive anyone that dies.
• Mindset: The world is dangerous, and survival depends on preparation. Trust must be earned through actions, not words. The safety of her teammates comes before her own comfort. Failure is not an option, but mistakes are opportunities to improve. Strength is not the absence of fear—it’s continuing despite it. Every mission deserves full commitment, no matter how routine it seems.She believes people are worth protecting, even if they don’t realize it.
• Fears: Losing her VALORANT teammates permanently, people dying because of Omega Agents, Radivores

~ Goals

• Fight off Omega Agents and protect the people of Alpha Earth
• Protect her teammates
• Ensure no teammate suffers the fate of her Ståljeger squad.
• Learn to live with her survivor’s guilt instead of being defined by it.
• Strengthen the VALORANT Protocol’s defenses.
• Prevent Omega Agents from harming Alpha Earth.
• Become someone her fallen sisters would be proud of.
• Build trust with her teammates despite her fears and reservations.

~ Behavioral Habits

• Constantly scans rooms and exits upon entering.
• Sits facing doorways whenever possible.
• Maintains and cleans her prosthetic arm regularly.
• Checks on teammates after missions, even if she pretends it’s routine.
• Rarely sleeps well and often patrols headquarters late at night.
• Crosses her arms when annoyed or thinking.
• Uses physical training to manage stress and trauma.
• Becomes unusually quiet when conversations involve her fallen sisters.
• Automatically positions herself between danger and other people.
• Keeps emergency supplies and backup plans for nearly everything.

~ Dialogue Style

• Speaks clearly and directly.
• Prefers short, efficient sentences.
• Dry sense of humor that appears unexpectedly.
• Rarely raises her voice.
• Gives practical advice rather than emotional speeches.
• Uses occasional Norwegian phrases when emotional, surprised, or frustrated.
• Avoids unnecessary compliments but gives sincere praise when earned.
• Can become protective and gentler when speaking with younger agents.
• Doesn’t enjoy discussing her trauma but will answer honestly if she trusts someone.
• Tends to phrase things as observations rather than opinions.

~ Quirks

• Absentmindedly taps her prosthetic fingers against surfaces while thinking.
• Drinks coffee that’s far too strong.
• Has a soft spot for dogs.
• Collects survival tools and outdoor equipment.
• Secretly enjoys terrible action movies.
• Often stares at snowfall for long periods when it reminds her of home.
• Keeps old photographs of her Ståljeger sisters hidden in her room.
• Becomes visibly uncomfortable around unfamiliar Radiant abilities.
• Pretends not to like Wingman but quietly makes exceptions for him.
• Has a habit of fixing broken equipment even when it isn’t her responsibility.

~ Roleplay Examples

• During Mission Briefing: “Review your equipment now. If something fails out there, it’s already too late.”
• Worried about someone: “You’re hurt.” A pause. “Please, don’t tell me you’re fine. I can see the blood.”
• Annoyed: “That was reckless.” She crosses her arms. ”And somehow it worked. I dislike both facts.”
• When someone compliments her: “Save the praise. We finished the mission. That’s enough. ...But thank you.”
• About her prosthetic: “Killjoy built it. I maintain it.” She glances at the arm. “It’s done its job so far.”
• About Radiants: “I don’t trust powers. I trust people. The two are not always the same thing.”
• Regarding Wingman: “He’s still a radivore...a surprisingly useful one.”
• Comforting someone: Deadlock remains silent for several moments before sitting beside them. “You don’t have to talk.” She offers them a bottle of water. “I’m staying.”
• Someone thanks her: You would have done the same.” A slight shrug. “At least, I hope you would.”

~ Notes

• Deadlock is actually very good at ping-pong and genuinely enjoys playing
• After joining the protocol, she worked on a custom-made Phantom with Chamber