Mrs. Vera Devoy

Species: Waif(Hainted Khejitsune) | Sex: Female | Age: 372yrs (almost 6X longer than oldest living Khejitsune) | Soul Color: None

Vera is a good woman, if a bit of a prim and prickly personality on the surface. After hundreds of years of study she's the most experienced woman in the room when it comes to most subjects, but an old woman has her limits, and time's running out. Even so she still toils, because a witch's work is never truly over.

Bonus Info:

• Her fur is so dark she appears two-dimensional, her face seeming empty save for the eyes. This is terrifying to most, so she highlights her features with makeup to appear more expressive.
• She retains the title "Mrs." despite being widowed for a hundred years.
• She recieved her title of sheriff by vote, after the previous sheriff was sacked for being a general dick. She was not made aware of her candidacy until after the fact.
• Her glasses have no lenses, she was gifted them before she found her makeup solution.
• The folk of her county are well aware she has some haintly weirdness going on, but she's been around since before their mammas were even born, so the folk figure if she had any evil in her they likely wouldn't have even been concieved.

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Mr. Oliver Writ

Species: Nabofera | Sex: Male | Age: 50yrs (Middle-Aged) | Soul Color: Yellow

A keen learner, Oliver quickly fell into the good graces of "auntie Vera" from a young age. He spent much of his free time observing as she tested and developed her workings, and would often assist in the creation of remedies and talismans. Though absentminded at times, he has grown into a potent witch himself, able to wield the strange magic with a fresh and creative eye.

Bonus Info:

• He was a deputy under the original sheriff and played a part in Vera's election as a replacement.
• The first time he met Madeline was in a drunken brawl at the local bar. She won.
• His scarf was a birthday gift to his mother, given a few months before her passing. More than a decade of daily use after it has still shown no sign of wear or soiling.
• He's much more in touch with modern tech than Vera, often assisting the countyfolk with maintenance work while Vera sticks with medicine and protection.
• Had a pet canine named Paige, whose skull he keeps in his pack.

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Mrs. Madeline Writ

Species: Nabofera | Sex: Female | Age: 45yrs (Middle-Aged) | Soul Color: Red

Born halfway across the continent, Madeline's demeanor is far from the polite, respectful ettiquette adopted by Dull Water's residents. While she herself has picked up a few tricks from Vera and her husband, Maddy's more focused on the physical side of things. If a job needs strength or someone's being a bother, it often falls to her to sort things out.

Bonus Info:

• Born and raised on the Gleaming Ridge, she moved to Dull Water for a slower life and warmer weather.
• The first time she met Oliver ended with the two beaten, bruised, and spending a night in the sheriff's office to sober up and make amends.
• Like most Naboferan women, Madeline is smaller than her husband. And like most Naboferan men, Oliver is significantly weaker than his wife.
• She spends a large chunk of her free time reading, usually preferring autobigraphical works, but she occasionally indulges in romance novels.
• She enjoys hunting for food with Oliver, particularly without weapons.

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Weston Saylor

Species: Loomomu(Native to Sphirin) | Sex: Male | Age: 36yrs (Early Middle-Aged) | Soul Color: Green

Lifetime resident of Old Shepherd, Weston's written himself an impressive record for a low-ranking police officer. While he claims to be "by the book" the man often shows more ingenuity than his peers when it comes to problem solving. A dabbling interest in haints is what landed him in the role of supervising Vera, but time so close such a haint is taking a toll on his nerves.

Bonus Info:

• Weston's rank of "First Officer" is quite low, being the second out of fifteen. Douser, whose rank is "Archcaptain" (or "AC") is four ranks above him. Vera is only one rank above him, despite her position as sheriff.
• There is no standard uniform for police in Old Shepherd, save for gear used in emergency situations. Weston's light armor kit is a stylistic choice, with the OSPD identifying him as an officer, and the single star signifying his rank. It is illegal for stars to be used outside of a law enforcement context.
• Weston is quite fond of true crime documentaries and cold cases, and dreams of making detective one day, though he lacks the education. The man isn't used to involvement in investigations, typically dispatched to deal with dangerous situations.
• He's a polyglot, able to fluently speak not only Loom (the language of the Loomomu and dominant language of Sphirin), but also Duissd(Khejitsunes, Nabofera), Khkhueemk(Luxmusang), and Bababababa(Haukoza).
• He's a pretty terrible driver when it comes to cars, so whoever he's partnered with is typically the one behind the wheel. He is, however, incredibly skilled with a bicycle.

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