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* EvilIsSexy: And how!
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* GamerGirl: She's an avid gamer, covering everything from classics like [[VideoGame/PacMan Ms. Pac-Man]] to more recent fare like VideoGame/AlienIsolation.

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* ExtravertedNerd: All the ladies must love him and are only pretending to hate him, right? Right?



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* FightingWithChucks: Sheila prefers to use four sets of nunchucks when facing close quarter threats.
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* {{Nerd}}: And with all the worst qualities.

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* NiceHat: Ally rarely goes into battle without her top hat.



* NiceHat: Ixod sports a fedora when he's on the job.

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* NiceHat: Ixod sports a fedora when he's on the job.
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* {{Seer}}: Gets psychic "vibes" sometimes, typically the one who alerts the others to incoming monsters.

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* {{Seer}}: {{Seers}}: Gets psychic "vibes" sometimes, typically the one who alerts the others to incoming monsters.
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Angry, antisocial hyena gonzo journalist who investigates supernatural events in Houston. A cross between [[{{Transmetropolitan}} Spider Jerusalem]] and Series/KolchakTheNightStalker, Ixod is obsessed with discovering the truth about all the strange goings on in the community, regardless of what it does to his reputation or pocket book.

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Angry, antisocial hyena gonzo journalist who investigates supernatural events in Houston. A cross between [[{{Transmetropolitan}} [[ComicBook/{{Transmetropolitan}} Spider Jerusalem]] and Series/KolchakTheNightStalker, Ixod is obsessed with discovering the truth about all the strange goings on in the community, regardless of what it does to his reputation or pocket book.
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* GenreSavvy: Ally usually picks up on villains plans pretty quickly.
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Angry, antisocial hyena gonzo journalist who investigates supernatural events in Houston. A cross between [[{{Transmetropolitan}} Spider Jerusalem]] and KolchakTheNightStalker, Ixod is obsessed with discovering the truth about all the strange goings on in the community, regardless of what it does to his reputation or pocket book.

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Angry, antisocial hyena gonzo journalist who investigates supernatural events in Houston. A cross between [[{{Transmetropolitan}} Spider Jerusalem]] and KolchakTheNightStalker, Series/KolchakTheNightStalker, Ixod is obsessed with discovering the truth about all the strange goings on in the community, regardless of what it does to his reputation or pocket book.
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* GamerGirl: She's an avid gamer, covering everything from classics like [[VideoGame/PacMan Ms. Pac-Man]] to more recent fare like VideoGame/AlienIsolation.
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* LovableNerd: Averted so hard. Most people want to hurt him within minutes of meeting him.

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* LovableNerd: Averted so hard.Averted. Most people want to hurt him within minutes of meeting him.

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* HypocriticalHumor: Complains about pop music being nothing but corporate created swill intended to make profits, and when asked why it offends him so much, he argues because he's not in on it.
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* {{Seer}}: Gets psychic "vibes" sometimes, typically the one who alerts the others to incoming monsters.
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* CanonImmigrant: Echo is a main character in the comic "Slackerz."

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* CanonImmigrant: TheCameo: Echo is a main character in the comic "Slackerz."" Along with her mates Kaige and Kiley



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* CanonImmigrant: 2Q belongs to furry artist Nicole Riley and Britt is the fursona of her friend and fellow artist Brittany Fruchey.

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* CanonImmigrant: TheCameo: 2Q belongs to furry artist Nicole Riley and Britt is the fursona of her friend and fellow artist Brittany Fruchey.
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* Fighting with Chucks: Sheila prefers to use four sets of nunchucks when facing close quarter threats.

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* Fighting with Chucks: Sheila prefers to use four sets of nunchucks when facing close quarter threats.


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!! Temujin

A villainous winged reptile, Temujin is part of a larger conspiracy with as-yet unrevealed plans for the Earth. Although evil, Temujin is very polite and friendly, so much so that she'd want to be the Enchanters' friends if she wasn't so determined to do them in.

* Affably Evil: Very pleasant and friendly for a megalomaniac.
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: A literal example, as there is a wanted poster for Temujin for committing multiple acts of jaywalking. Given some of her [[GalacticConqueror other]] [[TakeOverTheWorld activities]], jaywalking seems the least of her sins.
* Evil Is Sexy: And how!
* MsFanservice: [[http://atarmslength.smackjeeves.com/comics/733810/deerwitchproject-47/ Thy]] [[http://atarmslength.smackjeeves.com/comics/801318/noquarter-6/ name]] [[http://atarmslength.smackjeeves.com/comics/1182139/calledonthecarpet-28/ is]] [[http://atarmslength.smackjeeves.com/comics/1184617/calledonthecarpet-29/ Temujin]].
* SensibleHeroesSkimpyVillains: The main characters wear reasonable shirt and pants combos into battle, but Temujin looks like she bought her outfit from the barbarian section of Victoria's Secret.
* {{Stripperiffic}}: Temujin’s outfit leaves little to the imagination.

!! Ceryn

A deer witch in Temujin's employ, she carries out her bosses' whims on Earth while the evil conspiracy is focused elsewhere. Crafty and devious, she is eager to please Temujin. Unfortunately for her, this put her in the crosshairs of Ally, Sheila and Reece, who made short work of her plans. Recently changed into a deertaur, she seeks revenge against the girls.

* {{Bambification}}: Subverted. Ceryn uses her cute looks to take advantage of people, but deep down is evil to the core.
* FemmeFatale: Tries to use her sultry looks on Nick, but he rebuffs her. It's a moot point however, as her real goal was to just lure Reece away from the public...
* OurCentaursAreDifferent: A spell backfiring transforms her into a deertaur.

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* NiceHat: Ally rarely goes into battle without her top hat.



* TheExile: Banished from her homeworld, Selinda has set up shop secretly on Earth in the Himalayas.




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* SeekingSanctuary: Selinda's Haven provides this service for magical beings on the run and mortal victims of magic. Since she herself was exiled from her home world, Selinda has empathy for those with nowhere else to turn to.



* CanonImmigrant: Echo is a main character in the comic "Slackerz."



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* OnlySaneMan: His dismissive attitude is at odds with most of his fellow fae, who embrace their wackiness with aplomb.



* WackyFratBoyHijinx: Guess what behavior he was engaging in that got an angry witch to curse him?

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* WackyFratBoyHijinx: Guess what behavior he was engaging in that got an angry witch to curse him?
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* FairyCompanion: They function this way for Greg, which is funny since he's a fairy himself.


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* ClusterBleepBomb: Has a mouth that would make a sailor shudder, but edited with SymbolSwearing so the comic maintains a PG rating.
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* CanonImmigrants: 2Q belongs to furry artist Nicole Riley and Britt is the fursona of her friend and fellow artist.

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!!2Q and Britt

Two small pixies that inhabit forests and often are the first response team for magical encounters on Earth. Britt is a white cat with butterfly wings and 2Q resembles a griffin with feathery wings. As fellow fae, they are usually Greg's closest confidants regarding his fairy powers, much to his chagrin.

* CanonImmigrants: 2Q belongs to furry artist Nicole Riley and Britt is the fursona of her friend and fellow artist.
* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: Both appear to be kids, but at actually millions of years old.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Played straight in their past, as apparently they caused an ice age with one of their fights. In modern day, their arguments are much more benign and just for fun.



* LoveableNerd: Averted so hard. Most people want to hurt him within minutes of meeting him.

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* LoveableNerd: LovableNerd: Averted so hard. Most people want to hurt him within minutes of meeting him.

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* RodentsofUnusualSize: Well he's a mouse furry, so yeah.

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* RodentsofUnusualSize: RodentsOfUnusualSize: Well he's a mouse furry, so yeah.





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!!Ixod Istanbul

Angry, antisocial hyena gonzo journalist who investigates supernatural events in Houston. A cross between [[{{Transmetropolitan}} Spider Jerusalem]] and KolchakTheNightStalker, Ixod is obsessed with discovering the truth about all the strange goings on in the community, regardless of what it does to his reputation or pocket book.

* GonzoJournalism: Ixod's bread and butter. Despises authority, celebrities and pop music and lets his readers know every chance he can get.
* IntrepidReporter: Ixod investigates a news story from all angles, including harassing police officers for information.
* NiceHat: Ixod sports a fedora when he's on the job.

!!Kevin Void

An annoying human nerd from another dimension, Kevin mysteriously showed up one night and has been been a thorn in everyone's side since. Narcissistic to no end, he thinks nothing of rambling on for hours on sci-fi/fantasy topics, even as those around him threaten bodily harm if he doesn't shut up. A fan of epic quest stories, he's naturally excited about this turn of event in his life, seeing it as a sign he destined for greatness.

* ExtravertedNerd: All the ladies must love him and are only pretending to hate him, right? Right?
* GenderBender: Got transformed into a woman due to a spell backfiring.
* KnowNothingKnowItAll: Could give Brainy Smurf a run for his money.
* LoveableNerd: Averted so hard. Most people want to hurt him within minutes of meeting him.
* {{Nerd}}: And with all the worst qualities.
* NerdGlasses

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* ActionGirl: Sheila's modus operandi. Of the three main girls, she's the one most likely to leap into action

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* ActionGirl: Sheila's modus operandi. Of the three main girls, she's the one most likely to leap into actionaction.
* DisappearedDad: Invoked in the backstory as Patricius and his wife left Sheila during her childhood due to their being immature and selfish. Averted in modern time as he has been trying to make it up to her for the past century.
* MissingMom: Sheila's mother abandoned her at a young age and hasn't been seen since.




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* TheWorfEffect: Many a confrontation begins with Sheila going LeeroyJenkins into battle, only to be sent flying by a stronger enemy.




* BewareTheNiceOnes: Goes full MamaBear when Temujin attacks her Haven.






* AscendedDemon: Not quite, but Tazel has at least rejected her father's evil legacy.



* Mundane Utility: Tazel uses her ability to replicate herself to do general upkeep at the Haven.
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* Mundane Utility: MundaneUtility: Tazel uses her ability to replicate herself to do general upkeep at the Haven.
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* MultiarmedMultitasking: Along with using duplicates, Tazel will also take advantage of her four-armed form when housecleaning.
* NumberTwo: Selinda's chief of staff and her most trusted confidante, she's also the main protector of the Haven.



* DarkIsNotEvil: A humanoid bat who wears black and hangs around with zombies. And one of the nicest characters in the comic.



* Necromancer: Echo's main power, with zombie minions and the like. Still treats everyone nicely, living or not.

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!!Ian

A mutated deer who is one of the residents at Selinda's Haven. Transformed into a monster resembling a naga by Ceryn, Ian has a cautious outlook, yet still manages to remain friendly and helpful to others.

* {{Bambification}}: Despite being a victim of magic, all the heroes like him and a few specifically say he looks cute.
* {{Bookworm}}: Before his transformation, Ian worked at a library due to his love of reading.
* SnakePeople: Deer furry upper torso attached to a long snake-like body.

!!Greg

A mouse college student who has been transformed by accident into a fairy, complete with an emasculating set of pink wings. Deeply resentful of any comments on his appearance, he is gradually starting to acclimate to his powers.

* NiceMice: Averted at first. Greg is an immature, womanizing frat boy when we first meet him. He's been slowly but surely becoming more responsible and dependable.
* OurFairiesAreDifferent: Oh very much so. Greg is embarrassed to be a fairy and having to associate with others like him.
* RodentsofUnusualSize: Well he's a mouse furry, so yeah.
* WackyFratBoyHijinx: Guess what behavior he was engaging in that got an angry witch to curse him?
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[[folder:Main Three]]
!!Allison "Ally" Mancer

Every team needs a level-headed leader, and that's Ally to a T. Friendly, goofy and steadfast in her duties, it's her job to keep her two friends reined in and on duty. She has to keep an eye on her husband Peter, who needs a woman's touch on occasion. She is not without a sense of humor; after all, how many rabbits like to wear a magician's outfit?

* GenreSavvy: Ally usually picks up on villains plans pretty quickly.
* MultiArmedAndDangerous
* MultiArmedMultitasking: [[http://atarmslength.smackjeeves.com/comics/1127171/calledonthecarpet-1/ Really helps with making dinner]]
* TeamMom: Ally's main job, besides leading the attacks, is being the voice of reason.

!!Sheila "Rumble" Spellman

Not just your garden-variety punk kangaroo, Sheila is always up for a fight or at least a decent clothing sale. A natural fighter, she's the team's muscle and most aggressive member. Sheila also has a soft spot for cooking, and tolerates her husband's music as best she can. Sheila also has a troubled past, having been abandoned by her parents at any early age.

* ActionGirl: Sheila's modus operandi. Of the three main girls, she's the one most likely to leap into action
* PunkRock: A committed punk rocker, complete with band shirts, spiked collars and disrespect for authority.

!!Reece "Vixy" Craft
How can a fox be so ditzy and so good at forming strategies at the same time? Reece is a little bubble-headed from time to time, but she proves her worth in combat. The fashionable one of the trio, she'd be the first to tell Sheila her tail cuff clashes with her clothes.

* CloudCuckooLander: One of Reece's most endearing traits.
* GenkiGirl: Reece is just a ball of energy.
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[[folder:The Hubbies]]
!!Peter Mancer

Ally's husband, and a poor office drone who works for a magazine. Although Peter is dependent on Ally for fashion decisions, he's reliable at his job and a good provider. Plus, he's good at elbowing Ally when she needs to lighten up.

* DeadpanSnarker: His job as an entertainment reporter requires this.


!!William Spellman

Sheila's husband, and a rock star wannabe. A great guitar player with a questionable singing voice, he is chivalrous to no end. Even Sheila melts when he comes to her rescue, either in public or just with a well-timed pizza.

* PunkRock: Lead guitar and singer in a punk band.

!!Nick Craft

Reece's husband, and manager at the local McDunlaps. He's slowly being worn down by annoying customers, questionable corporate marketing and his fast-paced wife. Still, Nick is resilient, and his sarcastic demeanor thinly masks his deeper love of humanity.

* EnragedByIdiocy: Having to work at a fast food restaurant, he has his fair share to deal with due to the customers and employees.
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[[folder:Allies]]
!!Kaige and Kiley

Two dragon bounty hunters/mercenaries, they're allies of the girls who pop up on occasion. Kaige is a little cocky and self-promoting; Kiley is demure and playful. Both of them have standards and only enter conflicts against deserving targets, offering protection from evil to any species at reasonable rates.

* BattleCouple: Husband and wife AND bounty hunters.
* CanonImmigrant
* OurDragonsAreDifferent: Dragon bounty hunters. 'Nuff said.

!!Selinda

A lioness Enchanter who runs Haven, a shelter for both magical beings who are on the run from their home worlds for political or social reasons and mortals who have been the victims of magic. A caring soul with an open heart, she's one of the few Enchanters besides the main characters to take an interest in non-magical beings.

* KnowledgeBroker: Selinda is one of the girls main sources of information, often providing them with a starting point for their quests.

!!Tazel

A half-mortal, half-demoness fox who handles security and maintenance duties at Selinda's Haven. Due to having a father who was a six-armed demon and a mortal mother, she has a four-armed appearance. Her powers include the ability to make duplicates of herself. She is very protective of her home and charges, and suspicious of outsiders.

* CanonImmigrant
* SelfDuplication: Tazel's main power.
* Mundane Utility: Tazel uses her ability to replicate herself to do general upkeep at the Haven.
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!!Echo

A bat from an alien world, hiding out at Selinda's Haven from her brother, a criminal on her home planet. Echo is a textbook example of a Perky Goth; she's a cheerful necromancer who can 'resurrect' zombie-like followers and normally has a good relationship with her undead minions.

* BatOutOfHell: Averted, though other species may see her as one due to her being a necromancer, however.
* GoodWingsEvilWings: Averted, she has bat wings but isn't evil in the slightest.
* Necromancer: Echo's main power, with zombie minions and the like. Still treats everyone nicely, living or not.
* PerkyGoth: A necromancer with a very bubbly personality.


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