Important Characters
You will meet tons of NPCs throughout your time with Mass Effect: Andromeda, but not all are as crucial to the central plot as some others. Below, you’ll find some characters whose names will pop up quite often, including members of your crew (we’ve only included actual squadmates since they do influence the story), and other officials you’ll come across on other worlds.
Alec Ryder – Your father and the human Pathfinder.
Dr. Ellen Ryder – Your mother in Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Sara Ryder – Alec’s daughter and one of your options to play as.
Scott Ryder – Alec’s son and the other playable option.
SAM – The AI that is helping to power the Initiative and an invention of Alec Ryder’s.
Jien Garson – Founder of the Andromeda Initiative.
Tiran Kandros – Founder of the militia used for APEX Strike Missions.
Jarun Tann – Director of the Initiative.
Foster Addison – Head of colonial affairs, and the person you’ll deal with when setting up outposts and forging alliances.
Nakmor Kesh – The only Krogan that stood behind to help the Nexus and serves as a bridge between her people and those on the Nexus.
The Archon – Leader of the Kett, a mysterious yet very violent alien race.
The Primus – Second-in-command of the Kett present in the Heleus Cluster.
Moshae Sjefa – A scientist who is looked upon with reverence by the Angarans and serves as one of their trusted leaders.
Evfra – Leader of the Angran Resistance (which pretty much serves as their true government and militia).
Pelessaria “Peebee” B’Sayle – Rebel Asari scientist who studies the Remnant and joins your crew.
Vetra Nyx – Turian smuggler who joins your crew on the Nexus.
Nakmor Drack – Grandfather to Nakmor Kesh, veteran Krogan mercenary, member of your crew.
Cora Harper – Former Asari Commando (even though she’s human), strategist, member of your crew, and next in line for Pathfinder title.
Jaal Ama Darav – Angaran warrior who was a member of the resistance but joins your crew to help forge an alliance.
Liam Kosta – Human member of your team who used to serve as Crisis Control, tends to bend a lot of rules but his heart is definitely in the right place. Will follow you into death if he has to.
Commander Shepard – If you’ve been around for some time, this character needs no introduction. If you’re new, Commander Shepard was the protagonist of the original trilogy, and their discoveries helped lay the foundation of the Andromeda Initiative.
The Benefactor – A mysterious individual who we’ll get to later.
