Random Encounters populate Chinatown Wars with recurring characters who offer brief side jobs across the city.
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Cherie
Cherie encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Cherie — Unique Encounter
Unique Encounter. 22:00–04:00
- Character
- Cherie
- Encounter
- Unique Encounter
- Available time
- 22:00–04:00
- Requirement
- Completing Yu Jian
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Giorgio
Giorgio encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Giorgio — First Encounter
First Encounter. 04:00–22:00
- Character
- Giorgio
- Encounter
- First Encounter
- Available time
- 04:00–22:00
- Requirement
- Completing Yu Jian
Giorgio — Second Encounter
Second Encounter. 04:00–22:00
- Character
- Giorgio
- Encounter
- Second Encounter
- Available time
- 04:00–22:00
- Requirement
- Completing Giorgio's First Encounter
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Guy
Guy encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Guy — Unique Encounter
Unique Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Guy
- Encounter
- Unique Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Yu Jian
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Marcy
Marcy encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Marcy — First Encounter
First Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Marcy
- Encounter
- First Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Yu Jian
Marcy — Second Encounter
Second Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Marcy
- Encounter
- Second Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Marcy's First Encounter
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Selma
Selma encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Selma — First Encounter
First Encounter. 22:00–04:00
- Character
- Selma
- Encounter
- First Encounter
- Available time
- 22:00–04:00
- Requirement
- Completing Yu Jian
Selma — Second Encounter
Second Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Selma
- Encounter
- Second Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Selma's First Encounter
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Tommy
Tommy encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Tommy — First Encounter
First Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Tommy
- Encounter
- First Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Yu Jian
Tommy — Second Encounter
Second Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Tommy
- Encounter
- Second Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Tommy's First Encounter
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Alonso
Alonso encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Alonso — Unique Encounter
Unique Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Alonso
- Encounter
- Unique Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Tricks of the Triad
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Wilhelm
Wilhelm encounters tied to that character's area and job type.
Wilhelm — First Encounter
First Encounter. 04:00–22:00
- Character
- Wilhelm
- Encounter
- First Encounter
- Available time
- 04:00–22:00
- Requirement
- Completing Carpe 'Dime'
Wilhelm — Second Encounter
Second Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Wilhelm
- Encounter
- Second Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Wilhelm's First Encounter
Wilhelm — Third Encounter
Third Encounter. Anytime
- Character
- Wilhelm
- Encounter
- Third Encounter
- Available time
- Anytime
- Requirement
- Completing Wilhelm's Second Encounter
Character-based drop-in jobs
Cherie, Giorgio, Guy, Marcy, Selma, Tommy, Alonso, and Wilhelm each host encounters tied to their neighborhood and personality. Meeting them triggers compact jobs distinct from the main story.
Treat encounters as local flavor
Use encounters when you are already in that character's area. They are shorter than story missions and add variety between trafficking and core objectives.
FAQ
Are Random Encounters repeatable?
They are structured as personal side jobs for each character, so completion depends on finishing that character's encounters rather than infinite looping.
How do I find them?
Move through the relevant neighborhood and watch for the character prompt. Presence is area-dependent.
Do they affect completion?
They contribute to side content depth, so include them when tracking encounter or side-job progress.