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SETTLEMENT: FIREFLIES

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: Teacher

APPEARANCE: Fay stands about 5.1 feet tall, and is often the subject of her brother’s jokes regarding her height. Fay mostly wears dresses, that have been passed along from her grandmother to her mother, and patched up several times along the way. She mostly wears her hair loose, or in a bun when she’s teaching. She has reddish lipstick on, the product of her grandma’s homemade lipstick recipe. It has become her signature look.

FAMILY: Fay lost both her parents during a Roaches raid when she was 10 years old. Her brother, kind and caring, took care of her, even though he was just 16. It forced him to go full time into the Guard, and that often left Fay to her own devices. Luckily, she had Sky, a cat from a nest of one of the settlers. Lee was the father figure in her life, and she looks up to him. Quite literally, since Lee stands about 6.4 feet tall.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single much against her wishes

FRIENDS: Since Fay is one of the three teachers in the settlement, most people know her, as either a peer or the teacher of their kids, brothers or sisters. Her best friend in the world besides Lee, sorry Lee is her maine coon cat Sky.

HOBBIES: Reading, taking walks with Sky, tutoring children of the settlement. She is also know to fix up clothes of her fellow settlers, and owns an old sewing machine.

BIOGRAPHY: Fay was always know to be outgoing and a friend to everyone. Some may call her ignorant or naive, others call her positive and good willed. Some blame it on being raised without a mother, same blame it on being raised by a brother. In either case, Fay is known around the settlement. Either for her laugh, her rattling bike she rides to the school or her red lips.

She grew up in a small house in the Fireflies settlement, along with her brother and cat. Lee was the one that raised her. The way Lee taught her how to read and how to ride the old rusty bike they have, Fay began to develop a passion towards teaching. There was just something so satisfying about the way people can teach and learn. After she graduated from the basics school at 15, she started to learn from Mrs. Mills how it is to be a teacher, by being a teacher’s assistant. Since such a job wasn’t enough to pay for her expenses, she worked at night at The Damn Pub. Fay is always and never ending thankful towards Aloys and Liane, whom are like second parents to her. After Mrs. Mills passed away, Fay took over the classes at the school and started teaching fulltime, leaving her job at the pub but jumping in during busy times.

Even though the petite girl always smiles, she lately worries about her brother in the Guard. The tension in the air has become noticeable after the Lover’s incident at the dam. Every day at noon, she brings Lee sandwiches at his post. She says it’s just to be nice, but really she’s checking if he’s still ok. She brings a canister of tea, that Lee often shares with fellow guard Dillan.

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Dillan Wallace

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies

AGE: 21

OCCUPATION: Guard

APPEARANCE: Dillan usually wears his camo cargo pants with his pads tightly strapped to his knees, durable pair of combat boots, a snug and comfortable grey T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses that hide his dull grey eyes. His somewhat short brown hair is a mess and he barely has a stubble. During the job of course he wears his usual gear. (What is above)

FAMILY: Little sister Emma, age 10.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single

FRIENDS: He honestly doesn't have many friends and the friends he has are mostly other guards. Seeing as how he spends a lot of his time with his sister and on the job he hasn't had time to socialize with the people of the settlement. Most would consider him a workaholic. Though he does hang around the local pub, but it's rare to see him socializing with anyone.

HOBBIES: Training, playing the guitar, singing, weapons and cooking.

BIOGRAPHY: Dillan was born outside of Fireflies and arrived with only his three month old sister. His family had been part of a group of nomads that had been traveling through dangerous territory that belonged to a rather large group of Roaches. Their group had been ambushed and loss many people in the first fight, but they were able to fight off their attackers. It was a bitter victory however as Dillan's mother had been severally injured along with many more victims of the attack. With to many injured to move and more Roaches on the way the leader of the nomad group gathered up anyone willing and able to move on and abandoned the injured.

Of course Dillan and his father stayed behind, as did a few other families who refused to leave anyone behind. It was clear though that there was no winning against the Roaches since they had been left with barely any weapons and able bodies. Because of the coming slaughter Dillan's father and mother begged him to take his 3 month old sister away and escape. He was of course reluctant and refused, but as the gun shots echoed through the air his parents gave one last plea. After that it all went blank and the last thing Dillan knew he was running through the woods, nearly blinded by his tears and deafened by his baby sisters crying. They had escaped, but now they were on their own. For two month Dillan wandered from place to place with his sister, trying to find a place that was safe for them both. Starvation began to weaken him and sickness had come over his sister. It looked as if they weren't going to make it.

That is until he stumbled onto a group of hunters from a near by settlement. With weakness from hunger and desperation for his sisters well being he begged for their help. After that they were taken to the settlement and both treated and fed. Once he had the strength he retold his story and pleaded that his sister and him be allowed to stay. Of course they were granted that right and were even give a small room that Dillan had asked for. With a new home Dillan made sure to give back to the settlement with hard work for what they did for him and raised his sister with the help of a few volunteers. Now he serves as a guard of Fireflies and does so with unwavering loyalty and devotion.

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: Dam Engineer

APPEARANCE: When he’s not wearing his work clothes and helmet, he always wears a shirt with an old band’s logo on it, sweatpants and his favourite red sweater, usually with the hood covering his face. He hates trimming his beard, so it is usually not long but unkept and not very pleasant-looking, and has short-ish black curly hair. He wears broken rectangular glasses with a thin frame, that he needs to see. He has a slim figure, with strong arms and a bit of a belly caused by all the drinking. His face is thin, with big brown/yellow-ish eyes and a squared nose, and it’s more tan than the rest of his pale body due to his work.

FAMILY: Piero has a mother in the settlement, Chiara, but she’s old and weak of health.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single

FRIENDS: His best friend is The Damn Pub, as he spends most of the time there when he’s not working. Of course he’s in good terms with the bartender and some of the pub’s mutuals. He mostly knows everyone, and will exchange courteous words with anyone, but he hasn’t got any real friend, as he keeps himself distanced for fear of being judged of having a workless and ‘useless’ mother in the settlement. Piero has a good relationship with the guards that escort him, and he’s grateful to them for providing protection and proud because his father was one.

HOBBIES: He loves drinking at the pub, darts, and writing. He also loves walking at night on the roof of his house, drowning in the silence.

BIOGRAPHY: Piero was born and raised in the Fireflies settlement. He was a late child, and his father and mother were already in their late adulthood when they had him. His father, Luis, was a loyal guard, and died later due to an ambush by the Roaches when he was out escorting the engineers to the dam. Chiara, his mother, went sick right after, and she wasn’t in any condition to continue working as a cook. So Piero found himself needing to continue his studies as a dam engineer, as his father wished, and also covering for his mother’s missed work, to continue earning their place in the settlement.

Piero lived his life studying and working as a cook, tending for his mother, too stubborn to ask for help, and too scared of people’s judgement. He eventually became an engineer, and started working full time and more, loving his new job each day more because of the importance he seemed to have by doing it, and because he could just work all day, avoiding interaction as long as he could. He loves to do the dirty work in the dam, always stupidly risking to get injured.

As time passed and he grew over his twenties, that fear of being judged because of his mother turned into a gentle anger for his mother’s health condition, and Piero started drinking more and more at The Damn Pub because of it. Intrusive thoughts of a better life without his mother in the way started to form in his mind, so he began to stay as far away from his mother for as long as he could during the day, giving her just the most essential attentions. This caused his mother Chiara to become weaker and to feel guilty about her condition. Piero deeply loved his mother though, but he doesn’t think he can connect with her again because of her doubts and contempt about life he himself caused, and began to feel a lot worse, working harder and giving more of his food and water to his mother, without her knowing.

He only had his work to think about. That was until the lovers’ event came to be, and accidents started to happen at the dam, threatening his only passion. Piero once couldn’t care less about the politics of the settlement, but he’s now starting to hate Waterleaf and his people more and more, even irrationally hating his co-workers that weren’t from Firefly.
He is now ready and willing to give everything to stop anyone from taking his only way of distracting himself, and of keeping his mother alive.

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies

AGE: 30

OCCUPATION: Hunter by day, Bartender by night.

APPEARANCE: Astor is a dark-haired man with medium-length hair, a thick beard, and somewhat severe features. However, when he's dealing with patrons or his fellow settlers, he's all smiles and friendly expressions. He typically dresses comfortably and cleanly. When going on a hunt, he favors earth tones and thick, warm clothing. His casual and bar tending attire, on the other hand, are a bit more relaxed and light. Sometimes he'll throw on some bright colored accessory to attract attention.

FAMILY: Mother and Father, Aloys and Liane, who own and work at The Damn Pub.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single

FRIENDS: Astor is friendly with most of the residents of Fireflies, as well as some of the hunters and traders from Water Leafs. He is an open mind and a willing ear when tending bar in Fireflies, and he is helpful and courteous when he is out hunting or returning with the spoils of a hunt.

Many local traders and craftsmen appreciate his attention to detail when he brings them the spoils of a hunt, and most of the patrons he serves tend to enjoy the different dishes he makes with what game he is able to keep for himself (and therefore the bar).

Astor also maintains a good relationship with the guards and other hunters, who he often looks to for training and advice.

HOBBIES: Hunting (obviously), Fishing (occasionally), Cooking, Camping, Crafting (sewing, leatherworking, whittling, etc.).

BIOGRAPHY: Astor grew up in the Fireflies settlement, the child of Aloys and Liane Ermengilde, who had been the owners and operators of The Damn Pub for most of their marriage. Being their son came with several potential benefits for Astor, who remains well aware of said benefits.

First among the benefits that could've been Astor's was the breadth of options that were available to him. Many residents of Fireflies looked to drink for comfort, and made offers to the Ermengildes of training for their son, should they offer free or discounted drinks in return.

Astor's second benefit, of course, was the relative wealth that he grew up with. Owning the most popular pub around, his parents were able to ensure that he never went hungry, and that he never had to wear clothes to the point that they fell apart.

This fact on it's own might have caused him to grow up with a bad attitude, were it not for the third benefit; exposure.

Astor grew up helping out around the pub, listening to the stories and laments of the patrons, receiving advice and warnings in equal measure. Because of this, he learned to be grateful for his prosperity, and decided to try and give at least something back to the community - seeking out training as a hunter.

Astor has been keeping up his efforts for most of his adult life, and has little to complain about. The conflict with Water Leafs has left him concerned for the future, but as of the present, he has yet to have a good, realistic idea for a possible solution.

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies

AGE: 19

OCCUPATION: Medic & Herbalist

PERSONALITY: For the most part, she is quite introverted, and tends to keep her distance from social engagements as much as possible, unless it is with close friends she trusts. Some see her as rather quirky at times, and others are just confused by her appearance, as those who may not know her that well, aren’t sure if she is a girl or boy. Relationships were few and far between, but that’s how she liked it, not allowing others to get too close and keeping herself busy enough not to worry about such things.

APPEARANCE: Standing at just under five feet, Frankie doesn’t mind the fact that her smaller, petite stature keeps her hidden in plain sight and being rather on the androgynous side, she leans toward gender neutral and simple wardrobes, especially those that don’t draw unwanted attention. She keeps her dark hair short most of the time, except during those hot months where she may shave her head completely just so she doesn’t have to fuss with it. Generally she is seen with a small leather satchel hung on her shoulder, used mainly to hold various flora utilized in medicines.

FAMILY: Family within and out of the settlement

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single

FRIENDS:For the most part, her friends (or those that stick around long enough that she might consider a “friend”), are the Engineers -from both Fireflies & Water Leaf- for the the simple fact that they are the most accident prone within the settlement and she’s developed a healthy rapport with many.

HOBBIES: She balances the hectic life of “saving lives” by enveloping herself with artist endeavours, or practicing Yoga to keep her mind and body in tune.

BIOGRAPHY:

“The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find.”

Frankie had heard that phrase more times than she’d ever wanted to, as it was a silly joke passed down from her late Grandfather who was one of the first (and busiest!) medical professionals in her family, even prior to the world going to hell. Of course, with many jokes, there was always some truth and wisdom attached to it, and something that hadn’t been overly apparent to the young girl until her late adolescence: The world just seemed to be full of sick people!

Growing up as an only child within the Fireflies settlement seemed to put more pressure on her than she’d expected, especially when it came down to her mother and father passing the “medical torch” to their kid. Of course the only problem with that was Frankie didn’t want anything to do with it. At an early age, she’d loved architecture and building, admiring the steel, glass, and stone structures in and around the settlements, hoping to one day become a builder herself. When not going through the typical academics of school, she would escape onto vacant rooftops or even the confines of the dam, spending hours drawing up mock plans of structures that she dreamed could make things better for the settlement. However, her parents had a different path for her to travel, and basically laid down one guilt trip after another on the last of their bloodline until she’d caved and decided to become an apprentice to her father, who was unfortunately falling into serious illness himself from years of smoking tobacco.

Several months had gone by, and while tirelessly studying to become a medic wasn’t taxing enough, her father had passed away in the night after battling emphysema, leaving a rift in the girl’s heart that not only her mother could heal right away. The irony of fixing everyone else, was that she found it the most difficult to fix her own issues, but fortunately friends within the community came together to help as best they could.

Even after that horrific day of the “Dam Accident”, she cared very little for the petty bickering between both the Fireflies & Water Leaf crews, but rather doing her best to help those that needed her medical knowledge and skills, no matter what side they may be on...

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Current Mayor of Fireflies Settlement

PERSONALITY: Pure alpha, dominant, even-tempered, mentally tough, and competitive, Marcus gleans with a genuine confidence that very few seem to have in this current age, especially among the younger generations. His rough exterior is balanced by a charismatic approach to others and generally friendly disposition.

APPEARANCE: A man of above-average height, Marcus stands at six-foot-one, lean muscle, short dark hair with hints of graying along the sides, and facial hair which is usually kept short. A series of articulate tattoos of animals, mythos, and symbolic imagery cover most of his upper body and arms, something he’d taken years to acquire (even against his father’s wishes) due to limited resources from settlement tattoo artists. He generally carries himself with confidence, tall and proud, coupled with a friendly smile towards others, he permeates with charisma and strength of character.

FAMILY: His family is quite extensive, going back several generations, including his wife’s family. No siblings on his side, however.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Married

FRIENDS: As the Mayor, he has many friends in both settlements, that even through all of turmoil after the accident at the dam, they remain loyal friends.

HOBBIES: When not inundated with settlement and general economic business, he enjoys keeping healthy through physical training as well as self-defense, in which he and his wife both practice several times a week.

BIOGRAPHY: Born and raised within the confines of the Fireflies settlement, Marcus couldn't wait to venture beyond the tall, thick walls, beyond the constant noise of the people, and explore the unknown. As a boy, he couldn't help but heed the call of the wild as the adventurous spirit was in his blood. Both his Grandfather and Uncle were hunters and trappers, leading various groups beyond the danger zones, paving the way for more opportunity for future endeavors, and mostly inspiring kids like Marcus, reminding them that there was more than just was within the settlements.

But little did the boy care for the warning signs and the pushback received by his parents for even thinking about going into the wilds. Most of the flack came from his father, however, who had been the mayor of Fireflies for more years than he could remember, and the thought of his only child and heir trying to get himself killed made his stomach twist and turn. So much so, he was grounded until the “idiotic thoughts” left the boy's mind and were never spoken of again.

Sure dad. Whatever.

Less than two hours into his punishment, the boy escaped from his second story bedroom and, with a rucksack packed full of survival gear, rations, and a few small arms he’d acquired from the basement vault, Marcus took off into the night. He had enough knowledge of the settlement, guard posts, and their shift rotations, that slipping past them wasn't difficult. Once he’d cleared the walls, he ran in the only direction he'd known at the time. A place his Uncle told him stories about on numerous occasions, which was only known by a select few, including himself. An underground bunker that once acted as a fallout shelter decades ago, was now being used as temporary storage and refuge.

Marcus just had to see it for himself, although, in retrospect, he wished he hadn't, as it was the beginning of the end.

Before he’d even made it to his supposed destination, the boy was ambushed by what he could only assume were the vicious pirates known as “Roaches", and they weren't in the mood for negotiations. Regardless of the fact that he was only about thirteen at the time, still a child really, the pirates beat him, took his stuff and threw him into a makeshift cage that hung from a tall tree until they could decide what to do with him.

Hours passed, and Marcus was certain he was going to die that night, but a crowd of voices from the distance, armed with firearms, blades, lanterns and torches, were gaining ground fast and attacked the small band of Roaches at their doorstep. Lead by the boy's Uncle, Cyrus, the rescue party laid waste to the encampment and managed to save the kid who was cold, scared, and hungry. When asked how they found him, Cyrus knew he'd head toward the bunker, and the pirates encampment was on the way.

Unfortunately, just as they were making their way back to the settlement, sniper fire from hidden Roaches took out several of the party members, including Cyrus. A clean shot to the head, instantly ending his life.

The survivors escaped the crossfire and returned to the safety of Fireflies, knowing the pirates wouldn't dare to venture any further.

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Fast forward several years, and the boy was now a man, one who’d learned the dangers of compromise and going against the wishes of his father and family. He learned that severe actions mean equally, if not greater, consequences and years of hard manual labor around the settlement definitely humbled him as he became older. The beatings came, as his father didn't “spare the rod”, and those bruises and welts resulted in a kid who grew to respect authority and the establishment. While his upbringing was tough to say the least, he shadowed his father in many things, especially how he ran things within the settlement. Something to which would be a boon in the future.

For the most part, the people he’d met over the years loved him, even more so than his father who didn’t seem to carry the same genuine care for the people as Marcus had. And was it any wonder that, on the eve of Marcus's twenty-ninth birthday, the people chose Marcus as their next mayor. However, while Marcus was grateful for the opportunity, it was a position he would have never asked for in a million years.

Six years had passed since then, his father enjoying retirement, but remaining an active council to his son. Marcus fell in love and married his childhood sweetheart, however, his wife Mila was simply unable to conceive which became a somewhat point of contention for them and their families. But they both chose to move past it, especially because Marcus couldn’t allow her to take the blame for something that could also be his fault as well. Either way, they resolved to move past it and face the challenges that lie ahead.

The time after the “Dam Accident" had proved to be the worst, however, tension on both sides were high. Marcus knew this would be a very tough season to get through, but he also knew that if Fireflies and Water Leafs didn't work out the issues, that long-term survival would become increasingly more difficult...

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies

AGE: 33

OCCUPATION: Hunter

APPEARANCE: Verelik usually wears a brown leather jacket everywhere he goes, fitted with a loose fitting white button-up shirt covered by a navy blue vest, along with a dark face mask he lives hanging around his neck when in the settlement. He stands at about 6 foot, with lean muscle gained from nothing but hunting. He keeps his facial hair somewhat trimmed, usually left as a thick stubble, and rarely keeps his hair tidy, preferring to simply comb his hair back with his hand as he's on the move. Verelik is hardly phased by many events, and tends to keep his thoughts to himself, though he shows slight emotion from events, be it amusement, sadness, or anger. He speaks with a deeper, masculine voice that shows a slight hint of sadness, and he usually puts on a slightly mixed sad but content smile around others.

FAMILY: Verelik's only family is his 14 year old daughter Alyssa.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single.

FRIENDS: Long-time friends with Astor, along with other hunters, in both Fireflies and Water Leafs. He would also appreciate the teachers, for taking care of Alyssa, and also Mayor Bellamy. Apart from that, he would be acquainted with the other's, though would not be on high friendly terms with them.

HOBBIES: Besides hunting, he enjoys playing his guitar, and the company of Alyssa. He quite enjoys navigating and tracking in the wilderness, along with resource managing. He also likes to spend time at The Damn Pub, though on weekdays he will refuse a drink. Though he has extensive training in sniper rifles and firearms, he does not consider it a hobby.

BIOGRAPHY: As a young kid, Verelik enjoyed exploring the settlement, and causing havoc like any troublesome kid would do. He loved hearing stories about the old world, and always enjoyed sneaking off to look at the Dam. His parents had two children, Verelik himself and his younger brother who was younger by 6 years. They had a quaint life, his father being a dam engineer and his mother being a doctor. For Verelik, however, he found it to be quite tiresome and boring, since his little brother was too young to really enjoy. Thus, his friendships began through school, where he became friends with the few kids of the settlement. One of these kids was Astor, who was three years younger than him. Verelik didn't want to be like his parents, being the troublesome kid he was, so quite frequently he hung out at The Damn Pub to meet with Astor, and together they slowly shared the same goal of becoming a hunter. He was a troublemaker, yes, but deep down he wanted to help the settlement, and clearly his shenanigans didn't phase anyone, because they saw it too.

Verelik lived his life quite normally, up until the age of 15, where he fell in love with a girl, and remained together up until they had an unplanned kid at 19. Reckless, his parents obviously thought, but no matter, the past had happened. Verelik was now a father, and thus began his childhood dream job of becoming a hunter. He received training in firearms, and he especially excelled with perception and dexterity. It wasn't long for him to become another useful supplier of food.

Half a decade later, at the age of 24, his life changed. Another raid by the Roaches, and the guards weren't quick enough. His family lived together in the one house, and they were the first to be attacked. Verelik hadn't even been in town; he was out in the forest hunting. He came home with a deer behind him, and while yesterday he had a loving mother and father, that day he had become an orphan. Most importantly to him, however, was the hardest change in his life. His parents, they were already old, and albeit he was upset they had passed, it was nothing compared to the loss of his wife, and his younger brother, who had recently become a guard at 18, and died protecting the lone survivor, Alyssa.

Verelik knew he wasn't to blame. Many people told him this, in fact, they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Deep down, however, he knew he could've stopped them, or at least tried. His emotional state drastically changed that year, and he become more of a recluse, much to Alyssa's dismay. For the next two years, Verelik hardly spoke, remaining in constant despair.

This changed, of course, as it always does in life. Verelik had fully understood the passing of his family, and slowly he began to mend himself. He still had his daughter after all. Coming up to his late 20s, Verelik had finally accepted the tragedy, and had become more positive, albeit he still spoke less than he used to. It was at this time Alyssa gave him a guitar, and together they bonded over learning the instrument. This was short-lived, however, as another raid caused some casualties among the guards, and getting slight PTSD, he decided to move to the Water Leafs settlement with Alyssa, who was sad to have left her friends.

He lived among the Water Leafs for just under a year, making friends with other hunters, and enjoying their so-called "New Life". Of course, happiness lasts for so long, and the Lover's Incident occurred. From that day, both he and his daughter received looks he could not even describe. For the sake of his daughter, he moved back to the Fireflies, which made only a slight improvement. Of course, Marcus Bellamy was happy for Verelik's return, along with his old friend Astor, but there was evidence of some members of the settlement who disapproved of Verelik's constant side switching, accusing him of being a spy or a double-agent. He brought up the point of moving away entirely, but his daughter wanted to stay, and it only took the sparkle in her eyes for him to agree. As of now, Verelik and his daughter have lived in Fireflies for only a couple weeks.

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies

AGE: 35

OCCUPATION: Doctor

APPEARANCE: Michelle is of average height and weight, standing at about 5'6 and weighing just under 135 lbs. She has dark blond hair and brown eyes, and more often than not, the expression on her face could mislead others to think she has an attitude problem when in reality, she's a more serious person than most. Hey daily clothes include muted, earthy tones such as soft greens and browns as well as light grays. She's most comfortable in leggings and a slightly over-sized sweater, but when she's working, she'll be wearing more professional clothing such as a skirt and blouse underneath her white robe. Additionally, whenever she's on duty, she'll always be seen with a stethoscope hanging around her neck.

FAMILY: Her father, Dr. Roberto Garcia, her mother, Mrs. Elena Ramona Garcia who tends to various gardens throughout the settlement and also helps with any tailor-related issues, and her uncle, Carlos Garcia, a single man who's an experienced hunter.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single

FRIENDS: Michelle maintains a healthy relationship with just about everyone in the settlement. She's friendly towards everyone and for the most part, they all return the favor. As far as having that one best friend whom she can turn to in times of need, Michelle hasn't necessarily "clicked" with anyone to that level. She'll either keep to herself or have a conversation with her mother whenever she feels the need to vent.

HOBBIES: Given her role within the settlement, Michelle spends a lot of time learning from her father, a career doctor himself. She also enjoys reading and cooking, as well as playing card games as a gamble whenever she feels she needs to take the edge off.

BIOGRAPHY: Michelle is of Spanish decent, her grandparents being born and raised in Madrid. She's lived in the settlement her whole life, a small fact which has bothered her since childhood but that she has long accepted given that her parents have also gone through the same experience. Her father, Dr. Garcia, has helped many within the settlement throughout his years there, and eventually, when Michelle was of age, he started passing down his knowledge to her the same way his father did when he too was a doctor. Since Michelle is an only child, she feels she has a big responsibility on her shoulders.

Growing up, Michelle spent many nights listening to her father tell her stories that he was told during his youth of what times were like prior to the Quakes. Her grandmother passed away roughly a decade ago and her grandfather, Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez, passed away a few years after that. Prior to their death, the elderly couple had fallen very ill, and their sickness nearly tore the family apart since despite their knowledge, they couldn't do anything to help them.

Due to the fact that Michelle has to constantly deal with the sick and the dying, she doesn't necessarily have the happy-go-lucky attitude any other woman would generally have. She's quiet and reserved, but given there's not much to do during her free time, she'll usually head down to the pub to drink and that's when her personality will shift, becoming more outgoing and talkative, a welcomed change not only for her, but for whatever company's around at the moment.

Recently, Michelle has been working on updating a few of the books that were passed down to her for medical training. She's made some additional discoveries within the field that although are not groundbreaking, do certainly certainly need to be noted. Her father is helping her with the updates so that she may better concentrate on her actual job. Michelle is also looking to settle down with someone soon so that she may finally start a family of her own.

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SETTLEMENT: Fireflies
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: Guard

FAMILY: Father: Hackenson Waters Mother: Holly Waters Older brother: Jet Waters

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single

FRIENDS: Jet is Kain's closest friend and he is also friends with most of the guard

HOBBIES: Although Kain isn't a hunter he enjoys going on hunts when he isn't busy guarding the settlement he also is quite skilled at darts and would never turn down a good old fashion wrestling match.

BIOGRAPHY:Kain was born and raised in the Fireflies settlement with his older brother Jet. His father is a senior dam engineer and his mother is a teacher at the school. He and his brother have been inseperable since he was old enough to walk and they were always getting into trouble in their youth.

Kain and his brother would always be seen pestering guards with a million questions about their gear, fighting techniques and battle stories. When they got older his brother became a guard trainee and moved up the ladder quickly. Kain had a deep admiration for his brother and when he got older and finished his basic education he was lucky enough to become a guard trainee. During his time as a trainee Kain took in every shred of information about being a guard possible so he could become a great guard like his brother.

Kain takes great pride in being a guard and is 110% committed to protecting the settlement that he grew up in. His favorite guard task is guarding the gardeners while they go out to the field because he enjoys being outside the settlement and looking out into the world.