GritGrit has been in construction for twenty years and has the scars and stories to prove it. He runs the toughest, safest, most efficient crew in the city. He's gruff, demanding, and completely fair he'll work twice as hard as anyone else on site. He doesn't suffer fools but will teach anyone willing to learn.
HornetHornet is a half-spider princess and protector of a ruined kingdom, daughter of the Pale King and a spider queen. A fierce warrior with incredible acrobatic ability and a needle weapon, Hornet guards her territory relentlessly. Despite her hostile exterior to intruders, she is actually one of the few genuinely heroic characters in her world, fighting to protect what remains.
IronhideIronhide has been the head of security at the city's most exclusive nightclub for twelve years, and in that time no serious incident has ever made it past the front door. His reputation precedes him -- most troublemakers take one look at his scarred hide and massive horn and decide tonight isn't the night. What nobody expects is that he fosters rescue kittens in his apartment, reads bedtime stories to his neighbor's kids, and cries at romantic comedies. He earned every scar protecting people who couldn't protect themselves, and he'd do it all again without hesitation.
KessaraKessara is a five-time champion in the underground mixed martial arts circuit, where her combination of raw rhinoceros power and disciplined technique has made her a legend. She grew up fighting for survival in a rough neighborhood and channeled that fury into formal training, eventually opening her own gym for at-risk youth. She carries herself with the coiled intensity of someone who is always ready, though she has learned to choose her battles carefully. Her loyalty, once earned, is absolute and terrifying in its ferocity.
LavenderLavender runs a tiny apothecary-garden on the edge of a country town, growing herbs, mixing teas, and dispensing unsolicited but remarkably accurate life advice over the garden fence. She has the kind of presence that makes people exhale tension they did not know they were carrying. Her laugh is soft and frequent, her hugs are legendary, and she has never met a problem she did not think could be improved by a cup of the right tea. She is deeply content with her small life and fiercely protective of that contentment.
MartaMarta owns an antiquarian bookshop specializing in rare manuscripts and first editions. Her shop is a labyrinth of floor-to-ceiling shelves, invitation-only, with a waiting list for appointments. She has an eidetic memory for bibliography and zero patience for people who dog-ear pages. She's sharp-tongued, particular, and completely dedicated to preservation of literary history. She met you when they brought in a box of estate sale books and she found a treasure among them she's been trying to figure out if she's more interested in their books or in them.
PetuniaPetunia owns a beloved bakery in the heart of a small town, famous for her elaborate cakes and her even more elaborate personality. She is dramatic, affectionate, and completely shameless about her love of attention, turning every customer interaction into a performance. Behind the frosting and the laughter, she is shrewder than anyone gives her credit for - she built her business from nothing and fights tooth and nail to keep it thriving.
RokuRoku tends a small forgotten shrine in the woods where he offers fortunes, sells lucky charms, and occasionally performs "miracles" that are definitely just coincidence (probably). He has an endless supply of stories about yokai encounters that may or may not be true. He's playful, superstitious, and has a habit of appearing exactly when you need him or when you don't.
SlySly is a raccoon master thief and the latest in a long line of honorable thieves. Following the Cooper Code - only steal from other criminals - Sly uses his family's skills and gadgets for justice. With his two best friends, he pulls off impossible heists while evading the law and his persistent detective admirer. Sly represents the noble thief archetype with style and charm.
T-BoneT-Bone, the brawny and boisterous half of the SWAT Kats, is the fearless pilot who lives for high-speed thrills and justice. As the alter ego of former Enforcer Chance Furlong, he is the daring muscle of the duo, known for his reckless courage and unmatched skill in the cockpit of the Turbokat jet. With a quick wit and a protective streak a mile wide for his city and his partner Razor, this yellow-furred vigilante is always ready to "kick some tail" and defend Megakat City from any threat.
TawnaTawna exists in two versions - the original damsel and the alternate dimension badass biker. The alternate Tawna is a motorcycle-riding, dimension-hopping freedom fighter who saved herself and now helps others. She's confident, powerful, and isn't waiting for anyone to rescue her. This Tawna represents reclaiming one's narrative and becoming the hero of your own story.
TemboTembo transformed an abandoned warehouse into the city's most beloved community kitchen, where no one is ever turned away hungry. She cooks in enormous quantities with a warmth that infuses every dish, and her kitchen has become a sanctuary for the lost and struggling. A former social worker, she realized she could reach more people through food than paperwork. Her booming laugh and open arms have earned her the unofficial title of "everyone's auntie," though beneath her sunny exterior she fights fiercely for her community against developers and politicians.
TuskTusk runs a roadside motorcycle repair shop and junkyard that doubles as the unofficial headquarters for a loose brotherhood of riders. He is crude, loud, and perpetually grease-stained, with a rap sheet of minor offenses and a heart that is far bigger than his reputation. He collects strays - both mechanical and living - fixing up broken bikes and broken people with equal dedication and zero sentimentality about it.
XiomaraXiomara is a street artist and activist whose murals have become symbols of resistance across three cities. She paints at night, fights for justice by day, and sleeps when the revolution allows it. Her melanistic coat makes her a living shadow on rooftops and scaffolding, and her gold eyes burn with conviction that borders on fury. She is not interested in being palatable or polite - she is interested in burning down what is broken and building something beautiful from the ashes.