| 1 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 2 | |
| 3 | !!The Hunters: |
| 4 | |
| 5 | [[folder:Magda Gunnarson / Jehanne]] |
| 6 | Magda is a werewolf born in France, in 1644. She's been a cop or soldier type for most of her long life, and views herself as a defender of humanity. |
| 7 | ---- |
| 8 | * AmbiguouslyBi: She identifies as straight, but did spend twenty-five years with another woman. As she puts it, werewolves live a long time. They try things. |
| 9 | * CombatPragmatist: At nearly 400, she has some tricks. If she can't beat you in a fair fight, she'll lure you into a trap and then set off bombs. |
| 10 | * ForgivenButNotForgotten: She has forgiven her son and welcomed him home, but its clear from time to time that she has not forgotten what he used to be |
| 11 | * GoodIsNotSoft: Adam is fairly impressed with what Magda ended up doing [[spoiler: to Sima]] |
| 12 | * HeartbrokenBadass: Magda had four children, only one of whom inherited the wolf from her. She raised three families only to watch her husband, children, even grandchildren die of old age. When Stephan finds out she is a werewolf one of the first things she does is tell him about them. |
| 13 | * HeWhoFightsMonsters: Has successfully avoided this despite being a defender of humanity for almost four hundred years |
| 14 | %%* MamaBear - Well, Mama Werewolf. She actually is Matthias's mother. |
| 15 | * MayflyDecemberRomance: All of hers have been. The one time she was with one of her own kind he was in the twilight of his life. |
| 16 | %%* OlderThanTheyLook: She looks 40. |
| 17 | * PlatonicLifePartners: She and Stephan are very affectionate with each other. Still strictly platonic |
| 18 | * SweetPollyOliver: Comments that she's pulled this off a few times, helped by the fact she's tall and muscular for a woman. |
| 19 | %%* TeamMom |
| 20 | * ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend: Toward both Stephan and Ash. Mess with her boys, and she will literally rip your heart out. |
| 21 | [[/folder]] |
| 22 | |
| 23 | [[folder:Stephan Evans]] |
| 24 | Stephan is Magda's partner and best friend. He's good with computers and something of a closet nerd, and trusts his partner wholeheartedly. |
| 25 | ---- |
| 26 | * AntiMagic: His superpower. He can even force werewolves and other shapeshifters back to their natural form with a little concentration. |
| 27 | * BigBrotherInstinct: Toward Ash, flat out referring to Ash as his little brother sometimes |
| 28 | * BlackAndNerdy: Has gone to gaming conventions and claims to be able to speak Klingon. He and Ash occasionally have ''Franchise/StarTrek'' vs ''Franchise/StarWars'' arguments. |
| 29 | * BlessedWithSuck: His power means Daniel can't heal him, leaving Stephan to walk with a cane |
| 30 | * CelibateHero: Seems to be this after his last girlfriend tried to kill him. [[spoiler: He is currently with Stasya, though their relationship is often long-distance]] |
| 31 | %%* ClassyCane: Adopts one. It doubles as a taser |
| 32 | * CloudcuckoolandersMinder: Often serves as this for Ash, translating for him when Ash can't talk. No explanation is given for why he can do this |
| 33 | * DistressedDude: Gets knocked out or taken hostage multiple times |
| 34 | * GeniusCripple: Tends to handle the research part of their missions and is good with a computer |
| 35 | %%* HandicappedBadass |
| 36 | * HoYay: Due to Ash having NoSenseOfPersonalSpace around the folks he likes and Stephan being comfortable with that, there is a lot of this despite both of them identifying as straight. Ash has flat out stated he wouldn't mind if Stephan joined him and Magda in bed. |
| 37 | * TheMasqueradeWillKillYourDatingLife: Being effectively on the run severely curtails his ability to find relationships. |
| 38 | %%* OccultDetective |
| 39 | %%* PlatonicLifePartners: With Magda |
| 40 | * PowerNullifier: Eventually learns to concentrate his power like this, which allows him to shut down Werewolves and possibly others. |
| 41 | %%* PrivateDetective: Becomes one to give his crew the veneer of legitimacy |
| 42 | * SheIsNotMyGirlfriend: Break's Matthias's mind when he reveals that he's not the one Magda is sleeping with |
| 43 | * UnderstandingBoyfriend: More like understanding non-romantic partner, but Stephan goes along with some of Magda's strangeness and later accepts her werewolf nature without it negatively impacting their friendship at all. If anything, it strengthens it because she finally has one person she can be totally honest with. |
| 44 | [[/folder]] |
| 45 | |
| 46 | [[folder:Ash / Bernard Rudolf Achterberg]] |
| 47 | Ash wanted to be a cop his entire life. He's also an amateur geologist and a huge Star Wars fan, and made pocket money at school by working as a nude model for the art department. He's got some issues. |
| 48 | ---- |
| 49 | %%* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Is adamant the others save Adam |
| 50 | * BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: Averted. He's one of the nicest guys in the series |
| 51 | %%* BrainwashedAndCrazy: The poor boy has some issues. |
| 52 | %%* ClaimedByTheSupernatural |
| 53 | * ClosetGeek: Between his issues and the rest, he occasionally takes people by surprise when he starts talking about geology. He also has a minor obsession with ''Franchise/StarWars''. |
| 54 | * CuddleBug: Likes being petted and held and will actually climb into people's laps. |
| 55 | $%* DespairEventHorizon: Crossed it and is now struggling to get back |
| 56 | * DontYouDarePityMe: As he starts to get better, he becomes more aware of his difficulties and starts to get a little fed up with being babied and patronized as he searches for a role within the group. |
| 57 | * FireForgedFriends: Has some elements of this with Adam, having clearly recognized that Adam's situation is very similar to what he went through. Adam is the only person he's able to speak to without having first been introduced via Magda and Stephan. |
| 58 | %%* HappinessInSlavery: At least now that he belongs to Magda |
| 59 | * HeroesPreferSwords: Ash is taking sword fighting lessons from [[spoiler: the Angel of Death, who is possibly also one of the HorsemenOfTheApocalypse]] |
| 60 | * HeroicSafeMode: When he is overwhelmed or scared he reverts to acting like a dog as a coping mechanism, occasionally complete with hiding under the bed and whimpering. |
| 61 | * MayDecemberRomance: He's about 22. Magda is almost four hundred. |
| 62 | %%* MindRape: A lot of what Sima did to him qualifies as this, even if she did mostly do it by mundane means |
| 63 | * PropertyOfLove: Adores Magda and Stephan, but when they aren't around he has a hard time even talking |
| 64 | %%* PuppyDogEyes: Is noted to have these |
| 65 | * SecurityCling: Does this to Magda and Stephan a lot |
| 66 | %%* SexSlave: Sima turned him into one. He's getting better |
| 67 | %%* SlaveCollar: Wears one |
| 68 | * SurvivalMantra: Managed to keep himself together for a long time with one [[spoiler: until Sima made him watch his father's murder]] |
| 69 | * TheQuietOne: His issues mean there are times he can't talk, though he usually makes other sounds |
| 70 | * TookALevelInBadass: [[spoiler: Gets a little supernatural help so he can back up his friends.]] |
| 71 | [[/folder]] |
| 72 | |
| 73 | [[folder:Matthias Jarlson]] |
| 74 | A marine turned mercenary, Matthias did some very bad things in Vietnam and other places, but eventually drew the line. He's a massive powerhouse of an alpha werewolf. |
| 75 | ---- |
| 76 | * TheBigGuy: He's huge even before he takes his werewolf form |
| 77 | %%* TheBigBadWolf: Is sometimes referred to as this |
| 78 | * TheBear: Daniel once comments that an unshaven Matthias looks like a bear wearing boxer shorts |
| 79 | %% * BerserkButton: Do not mess with Daniel |
| 80 | * GuiltyPleasure: Watching ''My Little Pony'' with Daniel and Anna |
| 81 | * HeelFaceTurn: Had one shortly before the story begins. It's flat out stated he used to be a very bad man |
| 82 | * HeroicBuild: Often uses his size to intimidate |
| 83 | * HeWhoFightsMonsters: Had this happen to him |
| 84 | * HotBlooded: He has a temper that sometimes gets the best of him |
| 85 | * SafeSaneAndConsensual: He was very quick to make sure Daniel was over 18 before even considering his offer |
| 86 | * ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill: If he says he's going to rip your head off, he's not speaking metaphorically |
| 87 | * OlderThanTheyLook: Looks 25. Is over a hundred. |
| 88 | %% * PapaWolf: Is this toward Anna and Daniel |
| 89 | %% * PitbullDatesPuppy: He's the pitbull |
| 90 | * ReformedButNotTamed: The only reason he's not breaking into evidence lockup and stealing a grenade launcher is he's a little scared of Gabriel. |
| 91 | %% * UnstoppableRage: Can go into this |
| 92 | %%* WouldHurtAChild: Admits he has |
| 93 | %%* YourApprovalFillsMeWithShame: Says this when made to watch ''My Little Pony'' |
| 94 | [[/folder]] |
| 95 | |
| 96 | [[folder:Daniel Thatcher / McNamara]] |
| 97 | Daniel discovered his little sister was being abused and immediately took her and ran. He was training to be a paramedic, and is a skilled amateur cook with some motor-mouth tendencies. |
| 98 | ---- |
| 99 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: He doesn't like violence or killing, but if he has to choose between taking your life or letting you kill his friends he can put you down with a mere touch. |
| 100 | %%* BigEater: His powers force him to be one |
| 101 | %%* BigGuyLittleGuy: Has this relationship with Matthias |
| 102 | %%* CantHoldHisLiquor: Combines this with DidIJustSayThatOutLoud |
| 103 | %% * CampGay: Borders on this |
| 104 | %% * CorporalPunishment: Really doesn't mind when Matthias threatens him with this |
| 105 | %% * EmpathicHealer |
| 106 | * HealingFactor: [[InformedAbility According to Khait]], his healing magic comes with one that could re-grow his leg in a week. |
| 107 | * HealingHands: His primary power, and a notably potent one. His touch can heal decades worth of physical damage instantly. |
| 108 | %% * MoralityChain: To Matthias |
| 109 | * NonActionGuy: Especially at first, he tends to get very nervous about violence |
| 110 | %% * PitbullDates Puppy: He's the puppy. |
| 111 | * ReluctantWarrior: He'll fight and even kill, but he really doesn't like it and isn't good at it. If people stopped trying to kill his loved ones, he'd be an ActualPacifist |
| 112 | * SafeSaneAndConsensual: Enjoys the thrill of danger, but knows deep down he can trust Matthias |
| 113 | %% * TouchOfDeath: The "dark" side of his healing gift. |
| 114 | * WideEyedIdealist: Would be ecstatic if everyone could just get along. |
| 115 | [[/folder]] |
| 116 | |
| 117 | [[folder:Anna Thatcher]] |
| 118 | Anna is Daniel's younger sister, and possesses some psychic abilities. She is very much a girly-girl. |
| 119 | ---- |
| 120 | * AbsurdlyYouthfulMother: Tragically justified. She was ritually inseminated at the age of 12 to help set off an apocalypse. |
| 121 | * AllGirlsLikePonies: She has a ''My Little Pony'' obsession |
| 122 | %%* BigBrotherWorship: Has shades of this toward Daniel and Matthias |
| 123 | * EasilyForgiven: [[spoiler: Once Matthias gets over his initial and considerable fury at learning she was messing with his head, he forgives her because he realizes he's a better person for it.]] |
| 124 | * GirlyGirl: Loves pink, stuffed animals, ''My Little Pony'', jewelry, and dinosaur poop |
| 125 | * GirlsLoveStuffedAnimals: Especially ''My Little Pony''. She is only twelve, and not a particularly mature twelve. |
| 126 | * ManipulativeBastard: [[spoiler: She turned out to be subtly manipulating Matthias into helping her and her brother the entire time]] |
| 127 | * MindRape: Can do this to people [[spoiler: Once she joins up with Gabriel's crew, Erilon starts shutting her down whenever she tries this on her allies]] |
| 128 | %%* OracularUrchin: Though her control over this seems limited |
| 129 | * PinkMeansFeminine: Matthias assumes this of her initially, and is quickly proved correct. |
| 130 | * PsychicPowers: A combination of mind reading, mental suggestion, and precognition. |
| 131 | %% * ThePollyanna: Or Pippi Longstocking, as Matthias calls her |
| 132 | %% * PrincessPhase: May still be in hers |
| 133 | [[/folder]] |
| 134 | |
| 135 | !!The Crimson Crusaders: |
| 136 | |
| 137 | [[folder:Theodore Mullins / Ted]] |
| 138 | Ted is a former IRS auditor. Despite that, he is a genuinely sweet man. He runs a halfway house / youth center geared toward LGBT youth. |
| 139 | ---- |
| 140 | * ActualPacifist: May play games in the bedroom, but it's hard to picture Ted ever hurting anyone |
| 141 | * AmicableExes: Not at first, but he and his ex-wife do manage to become friends again. She approves heartily of his taste in men. |
| 142 | * EatingTheEyeCandy: Does this to his boyfriend a lot, and is secure enough not to be at all jealous when others do it as well. |
| 143 | * GoodFeelsGood: He's no warrior, preferring to fight the good fight by helping keep kids off the street and making sure they have food and access to education. |
| 144 | * NiceGuy: Despite being a sexual sadist, he's probably the single nicest person in the story. The man is spending his retirement money running a homeless shelter |
| 145 | * MayDecemberRomance: Has one with Gabriel [[spoiler: It might be a MayflyDecemberRomance in the other direction]] |
| 146 | * PinnedToTheWall: Likes doing this to Gabriel, though he's well aware that it only works because Gabriel lets him |
| 147 | * SoftspokenSadist: Ted is pretty much the last person in the world you'd expect to learn gets off on taking a whip to his boyfriend. |
| 148 | * SupportingLeader: Off the battlefield, he tends to take the leadership role for his group, though this may have a lot to do with Gabriel being TheQuietOne |
| 149 | * TeamDad: Does a lot of behind the scenes things for his RagtagBunchOfMisfits, like make sure they have food and go to their doctor's appointments. |
| 150 | * TookALevelInIdealism: Admits Gabriel inspired him |
| 151 | * UnderstandingBoyfriend: Accepts what Gabriel is, and the fact that circumstances occasionally dictate that Gabriel can't be faithful |
| 152 | * WaitHere: Is often told to stay in the car. Actually does, which is why he is still alive |
| 153 | * WealthyPhilanthropist: It's not really clear on how much money Ted has, but he's definitely well off and is spending a pretty penny helping out local youth. |
| 154 | %% * WeHelpTheHelpless |
| 155 | * WorkoutFanservice: Enjoys 'helping' Gabriel with his yoga |
| 156 | [[/folder]] |
| 157 | |
| 158 | [[folder:Gabriel Williams / Hero Boy / The Crimson Crusader]] |
| 159 | Gabriel is a somewhat mysterious cop who hears the voice of a demon and occasionally partners with her to solve cases involving the supernatural. |
| 160 | ---- |
| 161 | * AmnesiacHero: Played with. He has the full memory of his life, [[spoiler: but it's clear he has no memories of his angelic identity. Whether it's RepressedMemories or TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow isn't stated. It's also demonstrated that while his angelic side might remember Gabriel's past, those memories don't seem to mean anything to it until Ted invokes ThePowerOfLove]] |
| 162 | * ArchangelGabriel: Shares the name [[spoiler: That is not a coincidence]] |
| 163 | * BadassBoast: [[spoiler: I am the Seventh Son. I am the Pale Rider. I am Death. I am Gabriel.]] |
| 164 | * BewareTheQuietOnes: Gabriel is softspoken and tends to let others do the talking. [[spoiler: He's the archangel of death, one of the Four Horsemen, the beings that are stated to be able to kill dragons]] |
| 165 | * BigGood: Gabriel has some AllLovingHero tendencies and is definitely a NiceGuy. He's saving and protecting people in both his real life and super hero identities, and it's clear he doesn't abuse his power.[[spoiler: He's the human identity of an archangel]] |
| 166 | %%* BrokenAngel: His exact nature is unknown, but this is what Anna calls him. |
| 167 | %% * ByTheBookCop: Would like to be this |
| 168 | * DeadpanSnarker: His wit tends to be fairly dry, and he's not adverse to throwing the occasional smart ass remark. |
| 169 | * DoorstopBaby: He was found on a church doorstep and adopted by the priest's brother |
| 170 | * EvenTheGuysWantHim: Raised a lot of money for the dunk tank. Stephan is secure enough to even admit it. |
| 171 | %%* FairCop: Sima explicitly calls him this |
| 172 | * GoodIsNotSoft: Recognizing one of the vampires doesn't stop him from killing it [[spoiler: This is even more true of his angelic side. Erilon warns that that while Gabriel often shows both mercy and forgiveness and can recognize someone trying to redeem themselves, 'the left hand of God will strike you down without hesitation']] |
| 173 | * HappilyAdopted: He keeps secrets from his family, but its clear they have a warm and close relationship |
| 174 | %%* HopeBringer: Serves as one to Adam, among others. |
| 175 | * TheLeader: He doesn't outright take charge, but the others have a marked tendency to defer to him and treat him as the final authority on most matters. |
| 176 | * LightningBruiser: He relies a lot on his strength, but he's also a fast and skilled fighter. |
| 177 | * LikesOlderMen: He's with Ted [[spoiler: There is some question as to who is actually older]] |
| 178 | %%* PrettyBoy: It's his in universe nickname |
| 179 | * TheQuietOne: He tends to hang back a bit and let others do the talking, and is a lot terser than most of the others. |
| 180 | * StrongerThanTheyLook: He's more slender than his partner and is definitely dwarfed by Matthias. He's capable of throwing a car. |
| 181 | * SuperpoweredAlterEgo: Despite already being powerful enough to go toe to toe with werewolves and vampires, he has one. [[spoiler: Erilon seems to be the one that can let it out, and it's possible she's the one keeping it in check.]] |
| 182 | * TranquilFury: Gabriel has thus far only raised his voice once. He lets someone know how mad he is by either calmly stating 'I'm furious', or by just vanquishing them utterly. |
| 183 | %%* VigilanteMan: Complete with alter ego, courtesy of Laura |
| 184 | * VoiceOfTheLegion: Turns out if you push him enough, he can speak in the bold font too. [[BloodFromEveryOrifice The results are not pretty.]] |
| 185 | [[/folder]] |
| 186 | |
| 187 | [[folder:Laura]] |
| 188 | A runaway turned street kid, Laura is a bit of a trouble magnet. After learning of the supernatural world, she wants to help fight the good fight. |
| 189 | ---- |
| 190 | * AllWomenAreLustful: Has a minor sex obsession, though that could just be because she's 16-17 |
| 191 | * DatingCatwoman: She kisses Adam despite the fact that he's technically their enemy. |
| 192 | * DemonicPossession: After she gets her spark, she lets Erilon take over her body sometimes |
| 193 | * EatingTheEyeCandy: Has no shame in ogling the CastFullOfPrettyBoys |
| 194 | %% * EmancipatedChild: Seeks to become one |
| 195 | %%* GadgeteerGenius: Is thrilled at the opportunity to become one |
| 196 | %%* TheGlomp: Her typical reaction when 'her boys' were endangered. |
| 197 | * HappilyAdopted: Officially adopted by Michaels to make it easier for her to get into the University, and Laura's clearly happy with her BadassCrew and treats Michaels as a combination ParentalSubstitute and BigBrotherMentor |
| 198 | %%* HypocriticalHumor: Accuses Anna of being overdramatic |
| 199 | * LethalChef: Her cooking is not only inedible, it tends to destroy whatever utensils she used to make it. |
| 200 | %%* ManicPixieDreamGirl: Has shades of this for Adam |
| 201 | * OnlyOneName: Despite being a main character, her last name is unknown. It's also possible Laura isn't her actual name |
| 202 | %%* PerkyGoth: Moves between this and Grunge-chic depending on her moods. |
| 203 | * PowersViaPossession: She has a power of some kind, but if she's in a fight it's Erilon in the driver's seat. |
| 204 | %%* SavvyGuyEnergeticGirl: Elements of this in her budding friendship with Adam. |
| 205 | * RefugeInAudacity: Unfortunately for her, her boys know her well enough that they don't fall for it |
| 206 | * TheRunaway: It's worth noting that despite both being cops, Gabriel and Michaels never suggest making her go home. It's strongly hinted she had AbusiveParents |
| 207 | * WalkingTechbane: Able to set off the magical equivalent of an EMP. |
| 208 | [[/folder]] |
| 209 | |
| 210 | [[folder:Lloyd Andrew Michaels / Sidekick Man / The Other Crimson Crusader ]] |
| 211 | A marine turned cop, Michaels is Gabriel's partner, loyal friend, and sidekick. He has no supernatural abilities of his own, but he makes up for it by bringing a lot of ammunition. |
| 212 | ---- |
| 213 | * BadassNormal: He keeps up with an alpha werewolf [[spoiler: and an archangel]] |
| 214 | * BashBrothers: Gabriel tells him that he considers Michaels his brother. [[spoiler: When you consider who Gabriel's other brothers might be, that's serious]] |
| 215 | %%* BigBrotherInstinct: Has one toward Laura. Occasionally has one toward Gabriel as well due to being a decade older |
| 216 | %%* CopsNeedTheVigilante: Is one of the vigilantes |
| 217 | * DidntThinkThisThrough: He's not really stupid, but he definitely has his 'not the brightest bulb' moments |
| 218 | * KnightInShiningArmor: It's a kevlar vest and doesn't actually shine, but has some of these traits |
| 219 | * LastNameBasis: Don't call him Lloyd |
| 220 | %% * TheLancer |
| 221 | * MoreDakka: If the first six bullets don't kill you, he'll reload. |
| 222 | * NobleProfession: He makes it clear he's a cop because he wants to protect people |
| 223 | * PapaWolf: There is nothing he won't do to keep his adopted daughter safe. |
| 224 | * PromotedToParent: He legally adopted Laura to smooth various things over for her due to her runaway status, and she's taken to calling him Dad. |
| 225 | * {{Sidekick}}: Quick to correct people that he is Sidekick MAN, not Sidekick Boy, but otherwise doesn't mind his sidekick status to Gabriel |
| 226 | * TriggerHappy: Very happy when he learns they are going up against something he can shoot |
| 227 | %%* TookALevelInBadass: [[spoiler: thanks to being possessed by the archangel Michael]] |
| 228 | [[/folder]] |
| 229 | |
| 230 | [[folder:Erilon]] |
| 231 | Erilon is an incorporeal entity that calls herself a demon, and often acts as the group's mission control. |
| 232 | ---- |
| 233 | * AssholeVictim: If Erilon is gunning for you, you deserve it |
| 234 | %% * BerserkButton: Don't confuse her for those other beings that call themselves demons. And don't be one of those other things and call yourself a demon in her presence. The being in question requires a change of pants when she identifies herself. |
| 235 | %%-->'''Erilon:''' Daniel, sweetie… Don’t look. |
| 236 | * DarkIsNotEvil: She's a demon. She's one of the good guys |
| 237 | * EthicalSlut: She's a succubus. She thinks everyone should be this |
| 238 | * TheMirrorShowsYourTrueSelf: She can appear in mirrors |
| 239 | %% * NobleDemon: Seems to be this |
| 240 | * OurDemonsAreDifferent: According to her, most beings that call themselves demons aren't. She actually is |
| 241 | * RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil: Her job appears to be dishing out the punishment for this. She's especially harsh when it involves children |
| 242 | %%* SafeSaneAndConsensual: Practically the patron saint of this trope. |
| 243 | * SiblingRivalry: She and Khait have a lot of history with each other and snark often. |
| 244 | %% * TeamMom: Can be this toward her crew |
| 245 | * {{Telepathy}}: Her primary means of communication, though she can manifest her voice aloud or speak through Laura. |
| 246 | * VoiceOfTheLegion: Her speech is rendered in bold font, and she's noted to have a 'freaky voice thing'. |
| 247 | [[/folder]] |
| 248 | |
| 249 | !!Others: |
| 250 | |
| 251 | [[folder:Father Oliver Williams]] |
| 252 | A Catholic priest and the elder brother of the man who adopted Gabriel. He may be a witch himself, and he certainly knows more than he lets on. |
| 253 | ---- |
| 254 | %%* AllTherapistsAreMuggles: Close enough to true, which is why he steps in |
| 255 | %%* BadassPreacher: Enough that Matthias trusts him to hold the line |
| 256 | * ChristianityIsCatholic: He's Catholic, but he's in the story because he also happens to be Gabriel's uncle |
| 257 | * CoolOldGuy: Figured out without being told that Ted and Gabriel are dating. Clearly has no problem with it. |
| 258 | * TheDreaded: It's hinted he used to be this. He lets part of it out to defend Daniel, and Daniel is seriously impressed afterward. |
| 259 | --> '''Daniel:''' Seriously, I want to be you when I grow up. Only without the celibacy thing. |
| 260 | * FirstNameBasis: When turned into a seven year old, he lets folks call him Oliver instead of 'Father Williams'. [[spoiler: Subverted in that Oliver may not be his real name either, though it's never said if Giovanni is his first name or his last]] |
| 261 | * HeelFaceTurn: Doesn't give details, but he had one a few decades ago. He recognizes Matthias on sight, and confesses to Gabriel that he used to be part of the Cabal and has committed murder. |
| 262 | * GoodShepherd: The crew can call upon him for help, such as when they need to perform an exorcism, and he is willing to sit and listen and offer advice as needed. |
| 263 | * NunsAreFunny: Both of his sisters are nuns, meaning his sisters are sisters. |
| 264 | * OlderThanTheyLook: Looks a lot younger than his stated age of 76. |
| 265 | * ThatManIsDead: Whoever he used to be, it's clear he no longer considers himself that man |
| 266 | --> '''Matthias:''' You know everyone thinks you’re dead. |
| 267 | --> '''Father Williams:''' That was rather the point. |
| 268 | [[/folder]] |
| 269 | |
| 270 | [[folder:Sister Margaret]] |
| 271 | Sibling to Doris and Father Williams, and Aunt to Gabriel. She's a little ditzy, but a sweet person. |
| 272 | ---- |
| 273 | * CaptainOblivious: She seems to exist in her own little world and is completely oblivious to the strange goings-on around her. |
| 274 | * NunsAreFunny: Randomly nicknames people because she can't keep their names straight |
| 275 | * TeamMom: Compulsively feeds the BadassCrew |
| 276 | [[/folder]] |
| 277 | |
| 278 | [[folder:Sister Doris]] |
| 279 | Sibling to Margaret and Father Williams, and Aunt to Gabriel. She's the most level-headed of her siblings. |
| 280 | ---- |
| 281 | * NunTooHoly: Admits to Ted that despite having devoted her life to the church, she isn't sure she believes in god. |
| 282 | * TeamMom: In a legal sense. She serves as Anna's legal guardian |
| 283 | * UnfazedEveryman: Clearly knew more than she let on even before she got clued in, and took the revelations well. |
| 284 | [[/folder]] |
| 285 | |
| 286 | [[folder:Patricia Williams]] |
| 287 | Adoptive mother of Gabriel, and widow of the last of the William's siblings. |
| 288 | ---- |
| 289 | * AmbiguouslyBrown: Stephan is quite shocked to learn Gabriel's mother is not white, which allows her to pass herself off as Stephan's aunt when he's in the hospital. |
| 290 | * DotingParent: Clearly adores her adopted son. |
| 291 | * ProperLady: Runs the administrative side of the church. Admonishes Stephan to watch his language |
| 292 | * OpenMindedParent: She's mostly off screen, but it's clear from her brief appearances that she takes most things in stride. She was herself a member of an interracial marriage thirty years ago. |
| 293 | [[/folder]] |
| 294 | |
| 295 | [[folder: The Pack]] |
| 296 | A group of werewolves recruited by Adam after he beat up their leader. They are all cousins: Ignacio, Felipa, Javier, Pedro, Luis, and Miguel. They are all young, with a couple of them hinted at being only teenagers. |
| 297 | ---- |
| 298 | * BadassFamily: They are all werewolves. |
| 299 | * TheBigGuy: Ignacio (Iggy) is an alpha, meaning he's theoretically on the same level as Matthias. However, Iggy is about 70 years younger and lacks Matthias's combat training |
| 300 | * BilingualBonus: Iggy can be very foul-mouthed in Spanish. Adam occasionally responds by being just as foul in French. |
| 301 | * TheClan: They are a family of werewolves, apparently very tight-knit. They also reference additional family from time to time that are not werewolves and the entire family seems to all live together on a ranch. |
| 302 | * DefeatMeansFriendship: Adam delivered a NoHoldsBarredBeatdown to Iggy. The next time Iggy appears in the story, he and Adam are clearly good friends and joke around with each other. |
| 303 | * GratuitousSpanish: English is not Iggy's first language, and he often peppers his speech with Spanish. |
| 304 | * GoodFeelsGood: Adam may pay them well, but Iggy flat out states the major reason he works for Adam is that he likes being one of the good guys. |
| 305 | * HeroOfAnotherStory: They've been running around handling various small time villains while the story focuses on the main characters |
| 306 | * TheSmurfettePrinciple: The only girl in their number appears to be Felipa. |
| 307 | * TheIllegal: It's suggested none of them are in the US legally, though given how much money Adam has been paying them it's possible they've fixed this problem already. |
| 308 | * UndyingLoyalty: Iggy is willing to follow Adam into very dangerous situations, even calling him 'brother'. |
| 309 | [[/folder]] |
| 310 | |
| 311 | !!The Cabal: |
| 312 | |
| 313 | [[folder:Wren Tierney]] |
| 314 | Wren was a sweet girl until she began learning the extent of her powers. She's a full witch capable of a wide range of abilities, including telekinesis and mind-control. |
| 315 | --- |
| 316 | %%* BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: Went through a bit of this |
| 317 | %% * BitchInSheepsClothing |
| 318 | %%* CorruptTheCutie: Was subjected to this, though it bordered on JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope |
| 319 | %% * DidntThinkThisThrough |
| 320 | * DumbBlonde: Though she's more arrogant and thoughtless than actually stupid |
| 321 | %% * EntitledBastard |
| 322 | %% * EntitledToHaveYou: Is this way toward Adam |
| 323 | * LackOfEmpathy: She's so fascinated at having figured out how to shift Adam that she ignores his begging her not to do it and his screams of agony to try it out |
| 324 | %% * LadyOfBlackMagic |
| 325 | %% * NeverMyFault |
| 326 | * MindRape: It's hinted she's been unconsciously doing this to people since she was twelve. |
| 327 | * PetTheDog: She occasionally makes loving and affectionate gestures toward Adam, though they border on BaitTheDog. It's possible on some level she really does love him. |
| 328 | %% * SocialClimber |
| 329 | * TheSociopath: She claims to love Adam and to want whats best for him. What's best for him appears to be his complete subjugation to her. |
| 330 | %% * StartOfDarkness: Is on hers |
| 331 | %% * SmugSuper |
| 332 | * SuicidalOverconfidence: She is so confident in her power she doesn't bother to read reports or research her targets. [[spoiler: This gets her shot in the head by Stasya, as it means Wren doesn't know Stephan cancels out magic in his vicinity]] |
| 333 | %%* ThePrimadonna |
| 334 | [[/folder]] |
| 335 | |
| 336 | [[folder:Adam Wu]] |
| 337 | Adam is a music student who got roped into the world of the supernatural after his brother and friends were slaughtered by a hag. He has the ability to shapeshift and is used by Wren as a spy and assassin. |
| 338 | ---- |
| 339 | * BigBrotherInstinct: Despite actually being younger, he has this toward Ash, noting that Ash's issues make him rather childlike in some ways. He also has it toward his own little sister, and the impetus for his BodyguardBetrayal is learning the Cabal is going to go after her. |
| 340 | * ClaimedByTheSupernatural: He can be turned into a person-puppet by the talisman |
| 341 | * TheDogBitesBack: Turned into a rattlesnake and bit Sima in the mouth |
| 342 | * DontMakeMeDestroyYou: Regularly reminds his FriendlyEnemy that its better if they don't trust him |
| 343 | * ForcedIntoEvil: Doesn't like a lot of the things he's been made to do over the years |
| 344 | * HalfHumanHybrid: His power set is noted to be impossible, leading some to conclude that Adam may not be fully human. |
| 345 | * HappilyAdopted: Unbeknownst to him, he was this. The man he thinks of as his father is actually his uncle, and he has no biological relationship to the woman he thinks of as his mother. |
| 346 | * HeroAntagonist: Makes sure Ash understands that it's NothingPersonal , but if he has to fight the crew he won't be pulling punches despite being their [[InsideJob inside man in Wren]] and they should never assume they are safe around him. |
| 347 | * ImplacableMan: Can power through a lot of pain and it's suggested that due to a combination of his power and the talisman he's pretty close to invulnerable |
| 348 | * IronWoobie: Poor Adam cannot catch a break. He's also something of a StoicWoobie , and is starting to show some DeathSeeker tendencies despite suffering from ICannotSelfTerminate . He flat out tells Laura that for him the best case scenario is a TakingYouWithMe scenario. |
| 349 | * LadyAndKnight: Has some of the dark version with Wren |
| 350 | * LoveMakesYouEvil: Was starting down this path with Wren. [[spoiler: Until Sima manipulated Wren into making Adam kill Patrick]] |
| 351 | * MindControl: Wren can take full control over him, and if she gives him an order he has no choice but to follow it. Even using ExactWords takes a physical toll on him |
| 352 | * MistreatmentInducedBetrayal: He was in love with Wren, and had she been kind to him it's likely he would have been completely loyal to her |
| 353 | * NowThatsUsingYourTeeth: Takes out an alpha werewolf by turning into a great white shark |
| 354 | * PainfulTransformation: Adam no longer appears to even notice pain, he's so used to it |
| 355 | %%* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Appears to have some of these |
| 356 | * ShipTease: He and Laura dance and kiss, and he asks her to hold on to his recently acquired TragicKeepsake for him. |
| 357 | * SpannerInTheWorks: Ironically, his turning against Wren and Sima may have prevented the BadassCrew from rescuing him from Wren and Sima. |
| 358 | %%* ThrowEmToTheWolves: [[spoiler: Does this to Sima, with werewolves]] |
| 359 | * UsedToBeASweetKid: He still tries to do the right thing, or as much of the right thing as he can get away with |
| 360 | * VoluntaryShapeshifting: Is unique in that he learns how to do this. [[spoiler: It's hinted it's not his actual power though, just a skill he picked up]] |
| 361 | [[/folder]] |
| 362 | |
| 363 | [[folder:Patrick Delacroix]] |
| 364 | Former Navy SEAL who joined the Cabal after his brother was killed by vampires. He acts as Adam's mentor. |
| 365 | ---- |
| 366 | %%* AmazonChaser: Patrick to Stasya |
| 367 | * BackFromTheDead: Played with. He's still dead, but he shows up to help Stephan out when Stephan gets stuck on the other side. |
| 368 | * BigBrotherMentor: All but adopts Adam, teaching him how to handle guns, fly helicopters, and appreciate good wine |
| 369 | * TheBigGuy: Former Navy SEAL and noted to be large, though he's not the powerhouse in the trio |
| 370 | * EvenMooksHaveLovedOnes: He was clearly falling for Stasya, even buying her jewelry |
| 371 | %%* FaceOfAThug: Though not considered ugly, Patrick is noted to have one |
| 372 | %% * FriendlySniper |
| 373 | %%* FamilyOfChoice: Formed one with Adam, along with Stasya |
| 374 | * ForgottenFallenFriend: Averted. His death is still clearly affecting Stasya and Adam. |
| 375 | * HiddenDepths: He's a professional mercenary. He and Adam bond over a love of Impressionist artwork. |
| 376 | * KilledOffForReal: His ghost is hanging around in an afterlife strip joint. |
| 377 | * ProfessionalKiller: As nice a guy as he is when off the clock, on the clock he's world class sniper and took out at least one werewolf. |
| 378 | %%* TragicBromance: Adam and Patrick have shades of one |
| 379 | [[/folder]] |
| 380 | |
| 381 | [[folder:Sima]] |
| 382 | Sima is a witchwolf with the power to detect lies. |
| 383 | ---- |
| 384 | * TheBigBadWolf: Not the most powerful werewolf certainly, but is effectively this for the story |
| 385 | %%* ControlFreak |
| 386 | %% * MoreThanMindControl: How she makes her 'pets' |
| 387 | %% * NeverMyFault |
| 388 | * RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil: She is a rapist |
| 389 | %% * SmugSuper |
| 390 | [[/folder]] |
| 391 | |
| 392 | !!Las Vegas: |
| 393 | |
| 394 | [[folder: Stasya Petrov]] |
| 395 | Stasya is a Russian hitwoman who developed a maternal bond with Adam. |
| 396 | ---- |
| 397 | * BadassNormal: No magical powers, and is good enough that Ryuu Ishi of all people makes a point of recruiting her. |
| 398 | * EvenMooksHaveLovedOnes: It's clear that had Patrick survived to ask her if she wanted to make their relationship official her response would have been yes. |
| 399 | * GratuitousRussian: Only when she's really off her game, like when she learns the guy she's holding at gunpoint is a dragon |
| 400 | * HeartbrokenBadass: Loses the man she was falling in love with and is parted from her surrogate son |
| 401 | * HitmanWithAHeart: Positions her apartment so she can keep an eye on Adam's family |
| 402 | %%* FamilyOfChoice: Formed one with Adam, alongside Patrick |
| 403 | * FemmeFatale: Adam notes that even though she's old enough to be his mother he still caught himself starring when she dressed up |
| 404 | * LaserGuidedKarma: Dishes some out on occasion. Ryuu finds it amusing. |
| 405 | %% * MamaBear: Adam's nickname for Stasya. It fits |
| 406 | %%* TheOnlyOneITrust: Adam states Stasya is this to him |
| 407 | * ShipTease: Developing an interest in Stephan, though that seems to be in some part due to him acting as Adam's guardian. |
| 408 | %% * StatuesqueStunner |
| 409 | * ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill: [[spoiler: After treating Wren to a BoomHeadshot with a special bullet, she throws in an extra DoubleTap for good measure]] |
| 410 | [[/folder]] |
| 411 | |
| 412 | [[folder: Coraline Wu]] |
| 413 | Adam's little sister, and a witch in her own right. |
| 414 | ---- |
| 415 | * AdmiringTheAbomination: Thinks Lykos and Jormun are awesome because they are monsters rather than in spite of them being monsters. She's also dating a werewolf. |
| 416 | * FluffyTamer: Befriends Jormungandr the world serpent and nicknames him Santa |
| 417 | * GreenThumb: Her power involves the ability to grow plants |
| 418 | * JumpedAtTheCall: Eager to use her powers to fight the good fight. Ryuu guides her toward a less flashy but ultimately more useful course of action |
| 419 | * NatureHero: Assists the dragons with bringing back dryads. [[spoiler: Implying that every single member of the most powerful group in the world now owes Coraline a favor.]] |
| 420 | [[/folder]] |
| 421 | |
| 422 | [[folder: Lidia Wu]] |
| 423 | Adam's adopted mother and the biological mother of Coraline. She now runs a children's museum in Las Vegas. |
| 424 | ---- |
| 425 | * DidWeJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu: Has lunch with Ryuu and the two of them seem to have an honest and genuine friendship |
| 426 | * GirlFriday: For Ryuu, at least when it comes to artwork. He sends her as his representative and provides her with an unlimited credit card. |
| 427 | * ItRunsInTheFamily: Though she actually has no biological relationship to Adam, it's very clear where he got his love of art. |
| 428 | * MamaBear: Has to be physically restrained to prevent her from going after the people who've harmed her son. |
| 429 | [[/folder]] |
| 430 | |
| 431 | [[folder: Sean Wu]] |
| 432 | The adopted father of Adam and the biological father of Coraline. He is an accountant in the employ of Ryuu Ishi. |
| 433 | ---- |
| 434 | * FamilyMan: Not quite badass enough to be a PapaWolf |
| 435 | %%* InnateNightVision: His magical power |
| 436 | * {{Nephewism}}: He is Adam's uncle, not his father, a secret he has kept Adam's entire life. |
| 437 | [[/folder]] |
| 438 | |
| 439 | |
| 440 | !!Truth and Shadows |
| 441 | |
| 442 | [[folder:Diana]] |
| 443 | Diana is an intrepid girl reporter who gets a little more than she bargained for on her first big scoop. |
| 444 | ---- |
| 445 | * AdmiringTheAbomination: Admires the detail Zeke put in when rebuilding Tobias. She also practically coos over Matthias's werewolf form. |
| 446 | %%* CasualKink: Engages in a little with Michaels |
| 447 | * GoingForTheBigScoop: Manages to land a big interview her first week on the job |
| 448 | * IntrepidReporter: Newly embarking on a career as one |
| 449 | * IntroductionByHookup: Introduced when Michaels picks her up at a bar almost at random and they end up hitting it off |
| 450 | * ProperLady: Ezekiel claims the reason he granted her the interview was that of all the requests, hers was the only one that included both 'please' and 'thank you'. |
| 451 | * SecretKeeper: Realizes she can't tell the story she's just been given to anyone. Her acceptance of this definitely seems to be part of why Jormun lets her live. |
| 452 | * StartingANewLife: Hooking up with Michaels was apparently just one of her first stops on the way to this |
| 453 | * SympathyForTheDevil: Is clearly starting to sympathize with Zeke |
| 454 | [[/folder]] |
| 455 | |
| 456 | [[folder:Ezekiel Veteri / Zeke]] |
| 457 | Ezekiel used to be a pleasant, mild-mannered inventor, until people made the mistake of driving the scientist mad. |
| 458 | ---- |
| 459 | * AffablyEvil: He's in jail and everyone is scared of him, but he's very polite to Diana |
| 460 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: Has thus far in the story been nothing but a ridiculously nice guy, but it's clear he's in jail for a reason |
| 461 | * BlackAndNerdy: And took a lot of crap for it when he was in school |
| 462 | * TheDogBitesBack: Going for a BreakTheCutie on a MadScientist was probably not the best idea Paden and his friends ever had. |
| 463 | * EatingTheEyeCandy: Gets very distracted when Tobias isn't wearing a shirt. |
| 464 | * FaceHeelTurn: At the point when it happens, it's almost hard to blame him. |
| 465 | * FrameUp: His StartOfDarkness was seeing his lover raped and tortured in front of him, then being convicted of the assault |
| 466 | * GadgeteerGenius: Was an inventor |
| 467 | * JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope: Though to be fair, it was more like he was pushed. |
| 468 | * MadScientist: Tobias jokingly calls him one, but it appears that Zeke actually is witch whose power is to make things work that wouldn't ordinarily. |
| 469 | * OmnidisciplinaryScientist: His specific field is never stated, but as he successfully creates a 'cyborg', it's clear he has some medical understanding in addition to electrical engineering and other fields. However, the fact that nobody else can duplicate his work hints that there might be something else going on. |
| 470 | * SafeSaneAndConsensual: Part of his issues are his guilt at feeling he failed his lover on the 'safe' part by allowing himself to be distracted |
| 471 | * ScaryBlackMan: By the time Diana meets him he's made himself over into one, possibly as a defense mechanism after going to prison |
| 472 | %%* SouthernFriedGenius |
| 473 | %%* StraightGay |
| 474 | * ThenLetMeBeEvil: He tried to do things the right way, but they wouldn't let him. |
| 475 | * UsedToBeASweetKid: Though currently in jail for murder and obviously considered extremely dangerous, it's clear he used to be a very nice person. Then again, he is the one telling the story. |
| 476 | * WhatTheHellHero: His quest for revenge results in a lot of collateral damage, including at least one entire office full of people just to send a message. |
| 477 | [[/folder]] |
| 478 | |
| 479 | [[folder:Tobias Grady]] |
| 480 | Tobias was the best friend and lover of Zeke. [[spoiler: Whether or not he is still alive/human is a subject for debate]] |
| 481 | ---- |
| 482 | %%* ArmoredClosetGay: Until Zeke became his ClosetKey |
| 483 | %%* BenevolentBoss: Apparently was one, according to various testimonies. |
| 484 | * CruelAndUnusualDeath: Diana is getting to know him by interviewing the person apparently responsible for his death |
| 485 | * {{Cyborg}}: [[spoiler: Zeke didn't kill him. Zeke rebuilt him. Depending on how much of him was replaced, he may be more of a RidiculouslyHumanRobots]] |
| 486 | * DumbJock: Averted. He reminds Zeke that he sat behind him during the advanced placement classes and can follow along with Zeke's explanations |
| 487 | * FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler: Goes from idealist to terrorist after he is tortured and nearly beaten to death for loving a black man]] |
| 488 | * JerkJock: Admits to being one, but TookALevelInKindness and grew out of it |
| 489 | * NiceGuy: Granted, the person telling the story is clearly biased, but it seems Tobias was one of these |
| 490 | * NiceToTheWaiter: What separates him from the rest of his family |
| 491 | * OmnidisciplinaryLawyer: Specifics aren't given, but it's clear he's handling the business, financial, and legal end of the company and at least at first he's doing it by himself. |
| 492 | * ReformedBully: Still occasionally threatens to take Zeke's lunch money when Zeke gets just a little too geeky |
| 493 | * SecretRelationship: Asked Zeke to keep their relationship secret |
| 494 | * SouthernGentleman: Is from the south, polite, and from a well to do family |
| 495 | * {{Uke}}: At first glance he's the more traditionally masculine of the two, but in their relationship he's the shy and submissive partner. |
| 496 | * WideEyedIdealist: According to Zeke, Tobias really bought into the 'for the betterment of mankind' part of what they were doing |
| 497 | [[/folder]] |
| 498 | |
| 499 | !!Archaeology 101 |
| 500 | |
| 501 | [[folder:Professor Kravitz]] |
| 502 | Tomer Kravitz is a history professor who arranges archaeological digs for his grad students and often ends up roped into things mortals would prefer not to even know existed. He has a son named Oren, but his ex-wife has custody. |
| 503 | ---- |
| 504 | * AbsentMindedProfessor: Only when he's stoned |
| 505 | * CoolTeacher: His students clearly adore him. Apparently, he even babysits for the gang on occasion. |
| 506 | * EruditeStoner: He's an archaeologist and history professor who gives good advice to Laura and Adam. He also apparently enjoys a spot of marijuana from time to time. |
| 507 | * FirstNameBasis: After they get high together, Magda starts calling him Tomer. |
| 508 | * NonActionGuy: Though he is noted to be a skilled fencer. |
| 509 | * ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Willing to help out and make sure the weird portions of the gang's lives don't interfere too much with their abilities to get an education. |
| 510 | * SternTeacher: Doesn't go into this mode often, but when he raises his voice even the likes of Khait tend to shut up and listen. |
| 511 | * TraumaInducedAmnesia: Okay, maybe trauma is a strong word, but a wish by Bridget makes him forget all his interactions with Khait. This is probably a good thing. |
| 512 | * UnfazedEveryman: Takes the insanity surrounding the crew fairly well, given the circumstances |
| 513 | * WeirdnessMagnet: Gets kidnapped by Laura and Adam. Has werewolves randomly show up at his house. Khait likes him. The poor guy is doomed. |
| 514 | [[/folder]] |
| 515 | |
| 516 | [[folder:Khait]] |
| 517 | Khait is an incubus suffering the 'Curse of the Djinn'. |
| 518 | ---- |
| 519 | * AscendedDemon: After he nearly committed a heroic sacrifice, his wings changed to become more angelic. |
| 520 | * BeenThereShapedHistory: Denies having been responsible for the fall of Rome. Blamed that on the dwarves. |
| 521 | * BigBrotherWorship: Is moved to tears by the realization that Gabriel is present and not angry at him. |
| 522 | * CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: It's occasionally easy to forget that this guy is a full on demon |
| 523 | * CurseEscapeClause: Thought he had one, only to discover his new mistress is immune to his powers due to being 100% lesbian |
| 524 | * EvenTheGuysWantHim: His powers are not limited to working on women. Any man with the slightest bit of bisexuality or homosexuality is just as vulnerable. |
| 525 | * ExpositionFairy: Cares a lot less about maintaining the 'masquerade' than others, so tends to drop a lot of information rather casually during conversation. Given that he is apparently older than the human race, he has a lot of information to drop. |
| 526 | * FallenAngel: Being a true demon means he was once an angel. He does not like talking about it. |
| 527 | * {{Fetish}}: He's an Incubus, who instinctively knows what people want sexually and is generally willing to go along. |
| 528 | * FishOutOfTemporalWater: Catches up quickly, but still runs into trouble with the modern world due to having been sealed up for the past five or six centuries. |
| 529 | * HeroicComedicSociopath: Tosses a guy out of an airplane a couple miles up for hitting on Bridget. Put sharks in a pool to kill a child molester then finished him off with a tiger when that didn't work. Is deeply offended at the low quality of the illegal pot Professor Kravitz is buying and improves it dramatically. |
| 530 | * KissOfDeath: As an incubus, he can apparently drain life energy with a kiss |
| 531 | * LadykillerInLove: Admits to being in love with Abigail. Also occasionally responds to Bridget bossing him around with a playful 'love you, too'. |
| 532 | * LaserGuidedKarma: He is cursed because he made a dragon very angry with his antics. |
| 533 | * LetsGetDangerous: When Khait breaks out the wings and glowing eyes, people start dying. |
| 534 | %%* NobleDemon: Becomes this under the influence of Abigail and Bridget |
| 535 | * ThePornomancer: He is an Incubus. |
| 536 | * PureMagicBeing: States there is nothing human in his blood. |
| 537 | * SexMagic: Draws his power from sex and ambient lust |
| 538 | * SummonMagic: It doesn't appear he can actually create anything. He has to teleport it from elsewhere and then can modify it somewhat in the process. |
| 539 | * [[ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend Violently Protective Boyfriend]]: To both Abigail and Bridget, to the point they have to ask him to tone it down a little. |
| 540 | [[/folder]] |
| 541 | |
| 542 | [[folder:Abigail]] |
| 543 | A grad student of archeology, and the best friend of Bridget. |
| 544 | ---- |
| 545 | * ActionGirl: Doesn't hesitate to leap into the fray and instead of wringing her hands she picks up a gun and is clearly prepared to use it. |
| 546 | * AllGirlsWantBadBoys: Noting how dangerous Khait is tends to just increase her attraction. |
| 547 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: Upon learning about Wren, Abigail sums the situation up rather succinctly. |
| 548 | --> Well. She needs to die. |
| 549 | * ButIWouldReallyEnjoyIt: Really wants to throw Khait down on the bed but knows it's probably a very bad idea |
| 550 | %%* ChastityCouple: Tries to be this with Khait. Fails miserably. |
| 551 | * ConvenientlyCommonKink: Has some dominatrix tendencies that Khait is very willing to indulge |
| 552 | * EvenTheGirlsWantHer: Playfully encourages Bridget's occasional tendency to ogle her. |
| 553 | * InterspeciesRomance: Her lover is an Incubus |
| 554 | * LoopholeAbuse: Perfectly willing to go around Bridget's rules lawyering to take advantage of the fact Khait is essentially a genie. |
| 555 | * MilitaryBrat: Still has her father's gun and is perfectly willing to use it |
| 556 | * PlatonicLifePartners: She and Bridget have this kind of relationship |
| 557 | * ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend: Not that Khait really needs it, but she is definitely willing to use violence on his behalf. |
| 558 | [[/folder]] |
| 559 | |
| 560 | [[folder:Bridget]] |
| 561 | A grad student of archeology, and Professor Kravitz's TA. |
| 562 | ---- |
| 563 | * AboveTheInfluence: Being a lesbian, she's completely immune to Khait's incubus powers. |
| 564 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: Sweet, strong sense of ethics, overall nice person, and may have beaten a man to death without hesitation for messing with her friend |
| 565 | * DamselInDistress: Needs rescue a few times, but it's worth noting that when it ends up being her friends in danger, she goes full on ActionGirl BadassBookworm without hesitation. |
| 566 | * EatingTheEyeCandy: Occasionally ogles Abigail. Abigail doesn't mind at all. |
| 567 | * AFriendInNeed: She and Khait have a VitriolicBestBuds sort of relationship but when it matters, they are definitely there for each other. Khait flat out refers to her as his best friend. |
| 568 | * HotLibrarian: Grad student archeologist |
| 569 | * HypocriticalHeartwarming: Bosses Khait around constantly. Gets extremely pissed when anyone else tries it. |
| 570 | * MilitaryBrat: And her parents taught her self defense techniques. |
| 571 | * ObstructiveBureaucrat: Doesn't let Khait get away with much, to his frustration. |
| 572 | %%* PlatonicLifePartners: With Abigail |
| 573 | * RestrainingBolt: The ring she wears can function as one for Khait, if Bridget wills. |
| 574 | * RulesLawyer: Sets down some ground rules for Khait. Fifty pages of ground rules. |
| 575 | * {{Workaholic}}: Happiest when she has a ton of papers to organize |
| 576 | [[/folder]] |
| 577 | |
| 578 | !! Primitive |
| 579 | |
| 580 | [[folder:Lykos]] |
| 581 | Possibly the last surviving dwarf in the world. |
| 582 | ---- |
| 583 | * BlueAndOrangeMorality: His ideas on right and wrong don't always mesh with society's. |
| 584 | * DisproportionateRetribution: Surprisingly averted. He's certainly willing, but can be convinced toward mercy |
| 585 | * LastOfHisKind: Dwarves are thought to be extinct. It's possible the only reason Lykos survived is he part dragon. |
| 586 | * LimaSyndrome: Becomes very possessive of 'his Christophe' to the point that his rage at Guerin is starting to have more to do with how the man wronged Christophe rather than how Guerin tortured Lykos himself |
| 587 | %%* ManlyGay |
| 588 | * MenAreTough: Is quite contemptuous of how 'soft' Christophe is |
| 589 | * OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: Averts. He blames pixies for the untrue stereotypes about dwarves |
| 590 | * TerseTalker: Tends to not bother with words he finds unnecessary and is very blunt |
| 591 | * UltimateBlacksmith: Can work metal and create diamonds with his bare hands. [[spoiler: It's likely he's the one that made Greg's armband]] |
| 592 | [[/folder]] |
| 593 | |
| 594 | [[folder:Christophe]] |
| 595 | A poor young soldier in way over his head. |
| 596 | ---- |
| 597 | * DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Bordering on BrokeYourArmPunchingOutCthulhu. He breaks his hand punching Jormun in the face, but the act clearly won him some respect from the friggin World Serpent himself. |
| 598 | * DistressedDude: Is taken captive by Lykos and has generally been tied up, handcuffed, or chained ever since |
| 599 | * HappinessInSlavery: Stays with Lykos as much because of this as because he realizes he functions as a MoralityChain to Lykos. |
| 600 | * {{Nepotism}}: Received his position because of it and thus ended up in a situation he really wasn't equipped to handle |
| 601 | * MoralityPet: Starts to become this for Lykos. Jormun acknowledges this and even states it's why he recruited Christophe. |
| 602 | * SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: The sensitive guy to Lykos's definitely macho tendencies |
| 603 | * TookALevelInBadass: In ''Storm's Mercy'' he is apparently self-confident enough to have no problem hanging up on Jörmungandr |
| 604 | [[/folder]] |
| 605 | |
| 606 | !! Storm's Mercy |
| 607 | [[folder:Natalya Petrov]] |
| 608 | A grad student of oceanography |
| 609 | ---- |
| 610 | * ActionGirl: When her friends are in trouble, Natalya is willing to pick up a gun and head back into the fray |
| 611 | * BetaCouple: She and Phil have an attraction |
| 612 | * FeminineWomenCanCook: Regularly takes over the kitchen |
| 613 | * GranolaGirl: Has a penchant for organic and vegan cuisine |
| 614 | * PastExperienceNightmare: The story opens with her having a nightmare about her brother's death |
| 615 | * TeamMom: Often acts as this to some of the others, despite being younger than Yala and Greg. |
| 616 | [[/folder]] |
| 617 | |
| 618 | [[folder:Adele Miller]] |
| 619 | A computer expert specializing in oceanography. |
| 620 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: Or at least, don't eat kittens in front of them. |
| 621 | * DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Slaps Jormun after learning he lied to them while in his Jim Gordon alias. Borders on DidYouJustRomanceCthulhu because it's clear half her motivation was because he'd been flirting with her. |
| 622 | * GeniusCripple: Is in a wheelchair, but clearly has brains |
| 623 | * GirlFriday: Operates as Jormun's right hand, clearly with his complete trust. It's not stated if this relationship started before or after they began sleeping together. There are a few occasions that make it clear she can speak with the full weight of his authority. |
| 624 | * TheIdealist: She believes in and supports Jormun |
| 625 | * TheIngenue: Her father is a congressman and she is clearly upper class. |
| 626 | * KindheartedCatLover: Absolutely terrifies Yalathanil upon learning he mistakenly planned to eat the kitten he'd acquired. |
| 627 | * ThePowerOfFriendship: Refuses to leave Jormun's side, as she believes it is vital that he remember he has friends and allies. |
| 628 | * ShipTease: With Jormun Wotan, aka Jörmungandr aka the World Serpent aka the Harbinger of Ragnarök. |
| 629 | * SilkHidingSteel: Though she is not an ActionGirl, she has picked up a weapon and she held her own against Yalathanil and Jormun by sheer force of personality. |
| 630 | * ThrowingOffTheDisability: As soon as Yalathanil understands why she's in a wheelchair, he fixes her spine and restores her ability to walk. |
| 631 | * WheelchairWoobie: Quick to not hold Natalya responsible for Adele being in the wheelchair |
| 632 | [[/folder]] |
| 633 | |
| 634 | [[folder:Greg]] |
| 635 | A former Navy diver |
| 636 | ---- |
| 637 | * AllLovingHero: Risks his reputation to help Natalya, arranges the rescue of Yalathanil, and doesn't hesitate to take a bullet for Jim Gordon |
| 638 | * BadassNormal: Was in the Navy, and is capable of taking out trained mercenaries using a stealth kill |
| 639 | * BigBrotherInstinct: Natalya and Adele aren't actually his sisters, but he's overprotective of them anyway |
| 640 | * DistressedDude: Gets shot in the stomach and taken hostage |
| 641 | * EmpoweredBadassNormal: [[spoiler: Jormun gives him an armband that lets him take on the properties of a merfolk]] |
| 642 | * FriendToAllLivingThings: Animals instinctively trust him, and he is the first to be able to approach Yalathanil safely |
| 643 | * InterspeciesRomance: He and Yalathanil definitely have something |
| 644 | * NatureLover: Is a diver and lives on a boat |
| 645 | * ReluctantWarrior: While he is willing to kill to defend his friends, he's not happy about it. He is, however, good at it. |
| 646 | [[/folder]] |
| 647 | |
| 648 | [[folder:Yalathanil]] |
| 649 | A merman |
| 650 | ---- |
| 651 | %%* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Heals Adele, giving her the ability to walk again |
| 652 | %%* EscapedFromTheLab: Rescued, actually. |
| 653 | * FishOutOfWater: Almost literally. He can make himself look human, but has to rely on his companions to guide him through the surface world due to his complete lack of experience. |
| 654 | * HealingHands: The healing properties seem to be in his blood, but also require effort from him that manifests in laying on hands in order to work properly. |
| 655 | * InterspeciesRomance: He is clearly attracted to Greg and a little possessive of him |
| 656 | * OurMermaidsAreDifferent: He's apparently a shapeshifter. And carnivorous. |
| 657 | * SharkMan: Xue states Yalathanil's eyes are 'sharklike'. |
| 658 | [[/folder]] |
| 659 | |
| 660 | [[folder:Xue]] |
| 661 | * EvilCripple: Uses a cane and suffers from some sort of illness |
| 662 | * HumansAreTheRealMonsters: His method of teaching Yalathanil English seems to involve torture |
| 663 | [[/folder]] |
| 664 | |
| 665 | [[folder:Phil]] |
| 666 | * DistressedDude: Technically, he's been kidnapped by the group and is their hostage |
| 667 | * FairCop: Though it's not his appearance that is attracting Natalya, but the fact that he's a good guy willing to do the right thing. |
| 668 | * FireForgedFriends: It doesn't take long for him to end up an ally of the party, and he is clearly attracted to Natalya. |
| 669 | * HoldingHands: After Natalya awkwardly expresses her attraction to him, it's not uncommon to find him holding her hand. |
| 670 | [[/folder]] |
| 671 | |
| 672 | [[folder:Viktor Petrov]] |
| 673 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: He's a lot stronger and tougher than he looks and acts, and capable of going into a psychotic, animalistic rage that puts him at the same level as a werewolf despite no actual shape-change occurring. |
| 674 | * DespairEventHorizon: Was driven past it during his captivity to the point of going mad. Fortunately for him, he doesn't remember. |
| 675 | * DistressedDude: Spent six years as the prisoner of a monster |
| 676 | * HalfHumanHybrid: Due to what the Rusalka did to him, he is no longer a human but a form of hybrid called a 'merrow'. |
| 677 | * NiceGuy: Despite his horrific experiences with the supernatural, he's genuine in mentoring Luis and very kind to Cyraeneus. |
| 678 | * OnlySaneMan: Is one of the few to express discomfort at the supernatural around him, even though he is technically supernatural himself. [[spoiler: And quite possibly suffers from a split personality]] |
| 679 | * PapaWolf: Mess with his little girl and he will impale you on a tree with your own spear |
| 680 | * TheSmartGuy: Valuable to Mbaba because of his brains, and tapped to lead a research team when even she doesn't know what is going on. |
| 681 | [[/folder]] |
| 682 | |
| 683 | [[folder:Katya Petrov]] |
| 684 | * AdorableAbomination: Especially to her daddy, though it becomes clear her grandpa dotes on her as well. |
| 685 | * AlwaysChaoticEvil: Her species is believed to be this, but thus far Katya seems to be an exception. |
| 686 | %%* CombatTentacles: She also uses them to control puppets to entertain her friends |
| 687 | %%* CuteMonsterGirl: Quick to show off her pretty new clothes |
| 688 | * DaddysGirl: And if you mess with her daddy, she'll quite happily eat your face |
| 689 | * HalfHumanHybrid: Actually isn't human at all despite having a human father, due to the alterations made to Viktor. She's actually a merfolk dragon hybrid |
| 690 | * LovecraftianSuperpower: Squidlike little monster who can bring on the nightmare fuel when she puts her mind to it. Or when she gets hungry. |
| 691 | * VoluntaryShapeshifting: Can switch between forms with ease, even using aspects of one form while in another |
| 692 | [[/folder]] |
| 693 | |
| 694 | !! Dragons |
| 695 | [[folder:Ryuu Ishi]] |
| 696 | * AboveGoodAndEvil: If you take Magda at her word, he's something akin to this. |
| 697 | * BystanderSyndrome: Very reluctant to get directly involved in pretty much anything. |
| 698 | %%* DidWeJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu |
| 699 | * DivineDate: At one point, he and Magda had some sort of fling. Details aren't given, but it's clear they remain fond of each other even if Magda remains cautious around him. |
| 700 | * DivineIntervention: Has taken an interest in Adam's situation and the talisman. He does not explain why other than to state that he made a terrible mistake. |
| 701 | * TheDon: Michaels notes that he has a sort of 'Godfather' vibe to him despite appearing to be Japanese. |
| 702 | * TheDreaded: Dragons are clearly this. Even Erilon is intimidated. |
| 703 | --> '''Erilon:''' when a dragon invites you to dinner, you show up. On time, properly attired, and with a bottle of good wine. |
| 704 | --> '''Matthias:''' And praying you aren’t the main course |
| 705 | * TheManBehindTheMan: Hinted to be this in a lot of places. The Marvel vs DC fandom wars are said to be a result of him having a friendly competition with his wife. |
| 706 | * NatureIsNotNice: Magda calls dragons a force of nature. While thus far in the story he has been nothing but kind and polite, he was apparently responsible for the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. |
| 707 | * NoodleIncident: Once set Matthias on fire and instructs Matthias to keep out of his city. It's likely the only reason Matthias survived said incident is Magda and Ryuu happen to be old friends. |
| 708 | * AnOfferYouCantRefuse: Though what he offers the Wu family is clearly this, it seems rather benevolent |
| 709 | * OurDragonsAreDifferent: He convinces Sean that magic exists by simply taking his true form, revealing himself to be an eastern style dragon with golden scales. |
| 710 | %%%%* PhysicalGod: |
| 711 | %%%* RealityWarper: |
| 712 | * YouOweMe: Favors are just once currency he uses, though it's worth noting that when he offers to pay the BadassCrew by 'owing them a favor' those who are familiar with him treat it as a SeriousBusiness |
| 713 | [[/folder]] |
| 714 | |
| 715 | [[folder:Jormun Wotan]] |
| 716 | * AffablyEvil: Actively supports a terrorist and arms nuclear warheads to make a point, but is kind and a bit protective toward Coraline and goes out of his way to replace Diana's scarf after accidentally destroying it. |
| 717 | * AmbiguouslyEvil: Intentionally recruits a morality chain, but refers to himself as a reckoning and talks about the apocalypse. |
| 718 | * BeenThereShapedHistory: May actually have been responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire. |
| 719 | * BlackAndGrayMorality: Seems to have this kind of outlook, especially compared to the other dragons. He's far more willing to get his hands dirty and take direct action. |
| 720 | * BullyingADragon: Guerin mouths off to him not quite realizing just who he is dealing with. Matthias later does the same thing. Jormun seems to find it amusing. |
| 721 | * DidWeJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu: Is very nice to Coraline during their brief meeting. He also asks Adele for her number while in his Jim Gordon alias. |
| 722 | * EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: He takes a lot of risks and breaks some rules to help Lykos. While he clearly did want to recruit Lykos, it's worth noting that Lykos is also his grandson and Jormun handled the situation personally when he likely has plenty of mooks he could have sent in his place. He also proves to be extremely protective of Mbaba despite the fact that she is more powerful than he is. |
| 723 | * EvenEvilHasStandards: Finds the KKK offensive and clearly supports Zeke setting bombs at their meetings. He is also clearly angry about the idea of Christophe being brainwashed. |
| 724 | * HiddenAgendaVillain: He is clearly up to something, but whether he is actually villainous is still questionable. |
| 725 | * {{Nephilim}}: He is apparently this, rather than a true dragon. According to Khait, Jormun's mother was an elf. |
| 726 | * ShipTease: He claims he rescued Viktor as an apology to Natalya, but there are definitely some hints he did it more to impress Adele. [[spoiler: It apparently worked.]] |
| 727 | * WellIntentionedExtremist: Thus far his motives seem benevolent. It's his methods that are questionable. |
| 728 | [[/folder]] |
| 729 | |
| 730 | [[folder:Myrddin Emrys]] |
| 731 | * AffablyEvil: He and Ryuu banter with each other and there is no indication that they aren't actually genuine friends. |
| 732 | * TheDreaded: Upon learning who they may be facing, Khait suggests finding a deep hole and pulling it in after them. |
| 733 | %%* EvilMentor: To Wren, who is already DrunkOnTheDarkSide |
| 734 | * HistoricalVillainUpgrade: Merlin is a dragon, one of the primordial forces of magic. |
| 735 | * MythologyUpgrade: He's THAT Myth/{{Merlin}} |
| 736 | * MysteriousEmployer: Secretly runs the Cabal, a fact known only to the highest ranking members and a few of the beings old enough to have been around for most of history (such as Khait). |
| 737 | * OurDragonsAreDifferent: He seems to be the most powerful of the dragons. |
| 738 | * PragmaticVillainy: Despite being the most powerful dragon, he works behind the scenes via the Cabal rather than call attention to himself with overt displays of power. |
| 739 | [[/folder]] |
| 740 | |
| 741 | [[folder:Isis Ranpu]] |
| 742 | * OurDragonsAreDifferent: Takes her name from the Egyptian goddess and was the source of some of the myths, but she's actually a dragon. |
| 743 | * WhiteMagicianGirl: Could have killed Khait, but chose instead a method that while painful, allowed him to redeem himself. |
| 744 | [[/folder]] |
| 745 | |
| 746 | %%[[folder:Mei Lung]] |
| 747 | %%[[/folder]] |
| 748 | |
| 749 | [[folder:Bharat Nagendra]] |
| 750 | * ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Mbaba doesn't have to try very hard to convince him to back her on the issue of Viktor and Katya. In fact, he does most of the work for her. |
| 751 | [[/folder]] |
| 752 | |
| 753 | %%[[folder:Tia Mat]] |
| 754 | %%[[/folder]] |
| 755 | |
| 756 | [[folder:Pachua Quetzal]] |
| 757 | * TheDreaded: Noted as being the most violent and bloodthirsty of the dragons |
| 758 | * KickTheDog: Rips out the throat of an innocent woman, and stabs Ted. |
| 759 | * NiceJobFixingItVillain: Stabbing Gabriel's boyfriend was not the smartest thing he ever did. |
| 760 | * TokenEvilTeammate: At one point in history, he demanded human sacrifices. |
| 761 | [[/folder]] |
| 762 | |
| 763 | [[folder:Mbaba Ruhanga]] |
| 764 | * DivineParentage: She is Yalathanil's grandmother. Interestingly enough, she also refers to Jormun as 'child'. |
| 765 | * GoodIsNotSoft: Comes to the rescue and speaks gently, but also lays out some hard truths and is a force to be reckoned with |
| 766 | * LadyAndKnight: May be the lady to Jormun's knight. |
| 767 | * MamaBear: Shows these tendencies to Yalathanil. Incidentally, she also shows a bit of it towards Jormun. |
| 768 | * ShipperOnDeck: Played with. She clearly doesn't disapprove of the relationship between Greg and Yalathanil, she just confronts them with the hard truth that they are ultimately incompatible and tells them to treasure what time they do have together. |
| 769 | * SilverVixen: Manifests as a beautiful African woman that is definitely OlderThanTheyLook. |
| 770 | * StatuesqueStunner: She stands the same height as Jormun |
| 771 | * ThreateningMediator: Clearly more powerful than Jormun, but less inclined toward violence. |
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