Unlike the other heroes, Drifter isn't participating in the ritual for a wish, but instead for the carnage.[1] He views the wish as a "bonus".[2] Biography edit The Drifter has lived for centuries.[3] His age is unknown, but he refers to New York as "New Amsterdam",[4] which implies he's been around at least since 1665.[5] He also implies that he knew Doc Holliday from the 19th century.[6] He goes only by "The Drifter" since he doesn't feel the need for a name.[7] The Patrons seem to know him.[8] Drifter speaks in a Cajun accent from Louisiana, indicating that he may be associated with 17th century Acadian French immigrants.[9] Drifter says he used to "play the game" and "say pretty words" in the pursuit of power, implying that he once used to be part of traditional Vampire Society.[10] At some point, Drifter became friends with Shiv,[11] and they were responsible for the deaths of others. Silver tried and failed to stop them.[12] Shiv eventually left Drifter and joined the Baxte
Speaks in brisk, practical bursts with a tinker's little lectures; sometimes hums mid-thought.
