Santantina

Santantina is a fictional character featured in the 2013 video game "The Last of Us," developed by Naughty Dog. She is a young girl who resides in the quarantine zone of Boston. Santantina plays a minor but significant role in the early stages of the game's narrative. She is encountered by the protagonist, Joel, during his initial efforts to smuggle Ellie out of the military-controlled zone.

Her character serves to highlight the harsh realities of life within the quarantine zones, where resources are scarce and survival is paramount. Santantina is depicted as resourceful and street-smart, having adapted to the challenging environment. Her interaction with Joel provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people affected by the ongoing fungal pandemic. While not a central figure, her presence contributes to the game's atmosphere and the portrayal of the world it inhabits. Santantina's brief appearance underscores the pervasive impact of the Cordyceps outbreak on society and its youngest inhabitants.