Alexey, aka "Uncle Lesha", aka "Copper".
he is 51 years old, and although he is not so old, but he has seen a lot in his lifetime.
he was drafted into the Afghan War, saw enough of everything there. he returned to civilian life as a broken man, tried to commit suicide, tried to find the meaning of life in religion, was in a sect, engaged in commerce, hunting, had showdowns with bandits.
it was the 90s, hard times, what else can I say.
he was invited to the Zone by old army friends. the Copper has its own bar, "Two Steps", which is located in the former bunker of the Agricultural Research Institute.
bunker was found by a group of hunters led by Copper, put in order and set up for a camp.
then the old man lost his leg during one of the hunts, and decided to stay at this base for good, eventually established trade and became a respected merchant.
Roma, nicknamed "Camomile", he is 19 years old and very quiet, friendly and gentle.
he got in the Zone by conscription, but because of a bullying from an officer, he deserted.
after that, he was a member of the "Clear Sky", was a stalker-in training under the guide supervision and studied the Big Swamps as well as his teacher.
despite his young age, he can be called a mature stalker who feels the Zone, although he does not realize it.
guring the big hike to the North, he stayed at the base with a small detachment to guard the camp and equipment.
after another emission and the loss of radio contact with the detachments, he went in search and learned that there were no more ways to the North and that his friends probably died.
out of desperation, he joined the Copper merchant.
Roma is kind of an errand boy, he does most of the tasks in the bar, washing, fixing, darning, cooking, cleaning, dusting, conveying, tidying and sweeping, he does literally anything.