The Non-Human Society

The characters will be listed in order as they appear in the story.

Location

Non-Human

Human

Main Characters

Vim –

Vim is the main male lead of the series.

He is just a hair bit taller than most, but is average in everything else. Average looks, average build, average appearance and voice. The only unique thing about him is that although a non-human, and one of if not the strongest to exist, he doesn't appear to be one at all. He looks entirely human, and doesn't have a single non-human trait.

He's the Societies Protector. And has been since nearly its inception. He's one of the oldest members left. The entirety of the Society relies upon Vim for not just protection but surety. His existence is one of the few things that is a constant for them, something that not even time can defeat or gnaw away.

Vim is extremely overprotective of those he cherishes. He places any and all members of the Society above everything else.

He travels the world going from one Society Location to another, helping and defending those who need him.

Rennalee –

Renn is the main female lead in the series. Her general appearance is that of a young woman, who just left her teens. She has a large pair of non-human cat-like ears upon her head, which she usually hides under a hat.

She also has a long tail, nearly as long as she is tall, which she hides under pants or dresses.

Renn is a predator, she grew up being told she was a jungle cat though she isn't sure which species. Unlike her parents and ancestors, she's more human than not... but she oddly still possesses the strength of her ancestors.

She's the last remaining member of her family line, except possibly an aunt, and she's chosen to venture out into the human world as to find friends and family. She's tired of being alone, and even more so tired of burying the humans she falls in love with.

Upon finding the Non-Human Society her entire world becomes hectic and full of hope. Even amidst the sorrow and despair she still finds her new life wonderful and more important than ever.

She hopes to one day become someone like Vim, the Societies Protector... someone who has not only earned their place into the Society, but has a very important role in it.

Elks

The Elk Family :

Elk – Elk is a large man who spends his days chopping wood. He has a large, ever growing family, and although all of them share in his strength of their non-human bloodline, their only non-human trait is their odd teeth. They're larger than normal.

Ruvindale

The Sleepy Artist :

Lughes –

An old goat. He's been running the Sleepy Artist for a very long time. He used to travel all around, with his wife, painting all the members. Since his wife and children passed away, he decided to simply settle in Ruvindale and paint those who came to him instead. His beard is made of wool.

Crane –

A tall, thin woman. She joined the Society not long after Lughes settled in Ruvindale. She came to get painted, with her human masters, but tragedy struck and they passed away before the paintings were finished. Since then she's lived at the Sleepy Artist.

Sheldon –

A coward of a turtle. He hides beneath the Sleepy Artist, never showing himself. Sometimes one can hear him trembling and whining in fear, even through the thick stones.

Amber –

A young woman who lives and works at the Sleepy Artist. She is the daughter of a Saint, and is one of the better artist the Sleepy Artist has ever had. She's got a sharp tongue, but deep down is a sweetheart.

The Owl's Nest

Owl Family :

Lilly – One of the oldest members of the Society left alive. She is an owl, and is proud of her heritage. She was once a member of a mighty army under the Societies Banner. During the armies defeat, she lost her wings. Stuck to a life on the ground, she lives with her husband and family in a secure forest far from any humans. Although old, and infirm, the fire of war still embers within her.

Windle – An owl just like Lilly. However that is where the similarities end. He is known as a coward by all, and even he will proudly admit it. Although a coward, he's a good man. He and Lilly have several children, but per Lilly's parenting ideals they have been kicked out to go and find their own lives and purposes.

Twin Hills

Fox Family :

Lomi –

A young fox girl. She was originally from another village, one of foxes, but it was attacked by a northern church and burnt to the ground. Vim found her in a well, and escorted her to the Twin Hills. She's joined the fox family there, and is settling into her new life.

Porka –

The mother of many children. She and her husband Bjorn are similar foxes to Lomi, and were even related to her distantly. They willingly and happily adopted Lomi into their family.

Pelka –

The second oldest daughter of Porka. She desires to venture out into the world. To see the sights beyond the endless stalks of wheat she grew up in. Much to her families fear.

Yelma – Youngest daughter of the fox family. Even younger than Lomi. She's super excited to have a new sister.

Pilma – Oldest daughter. Ventured forth years ago and has never been seen or heard from since. Vim has tried to find her, or any trace of her, and has failed. They haven't given up on her, but on the census record she is confirmed as dead.

Horn –

Only son of Porka and Bjorn. Not much younger than Lomi. A typical boy of his age, full of spirit and energy. His parents secretly hope he and Lomi become closer.

Bjorn –

Porka's husband. A sullen man, but hard working. Rarely isn't working in the fields.

Snake Family :

Mork –

A very old snake. He is blind, but hadn't been from birth. He and Trixalla settled down near Twin Hills much to his disdain. Yet for as much as he hates humans, his love for his wife overpowers it many fold.

Trixalla –

A very old snake. She is a cunning merchant. She once was saved and befriended a powerful human who had settled Twin Hills. Although her friend's family is long gone, she's dedicated her whole life to supporting the village they had founded.

Squirrel :

Montclair –

A strange squirrel. Although portly, and fully entrenched in the lifestyle of a servant - per his own choice - he is actually not to be underestimated.

Jabson –

The Local Lord of the Bakery guilds in Twin Hills. A very powerful and affluental man, descending from a long family line of similar men. He knows of the Society, and although not an official member he is seen as a friend.

Trim –

Jabson's nephew. His eventual heir.

Nevi

Rapti –

A nun who attends to the church in Nevi. A pious woman, who lives a simple life. She is a peacock, and occasionally has to pluck long feathers that grow from behind her head as to blend in with her human sisters.

Inlet Village

Kaley –

A fish. She settled down in her tiny fishing hamlet long ago, marrying a cow. Her husband passed, and she's lived alone there since. She's a as Vim says : A frisky woman.

Tor's Village

Chicken Family :

Silkie –

Head of the chicken household in Tor's village. Mother to many children, but most are not born non-human. She, like many non-predators, is a very fear-prone woman. She banishes Renn from Tor's Village on sight, simply because she's a predator.

Monarch :

Tor –

A giant rodent, that Vim claims is small enough to fit in his hand. Tor settled in his valley a long time ago, vowing to never leave it. He and Vim have an agreement.

Dense Forest South of Tor's Village

Monarch :

Bray –

A powerful Monarch that lives with her pack in a secluded forest. She is a giant wolf. She and Vim have an agreement.

Telmik

Members of the Singing Sister Church :

The Chronicler –

The current leading sister of the Cathedral's religious order. Although not a Saint herself, she has the eyes of a Saint. They're pure white, and glow a little. She's a woman full of mysteries, but Vim trusts her... at least to do what is in the Cathedral's best interest.

Link –

He's a lizard, and fascinated with war and all things related to it. He's also a mountain of a man. Which would be a great and a massive benefit to his affair with war... if he was not such a coward that even his own shadow made him cry.

Jelti –

A bunny. She has a small puff-ball of a tail. She works under the Chronicler, mostly dealing with all the human workers and sisters. She likes to clean.

Hands –

A raccoon with a fascination of all things mechanical. A century ago became absolutely fascinated with clocks.

Randle –

A priest in the Singing Sisters order. He's often giving sermons, or taking confessions.

Dog Family :

Henrietta –

A smaller woman. She and her family don't possess any non-human traits anymore. She and her family don't necessarily belong to the Cathedral's religious order, the Singing Sisters, but they do work alongside them. They spend their days helping the impoverished communities within Telmik, notably at the soup kitchens. She has a strange fascination with Vim, ever since he saved her long ago.

John –

A kind but meek man. Constantly worried his wife will leave him for Vim.

Fizz –

Their only daughter. Unlike her parents, Fizz is not only bold but also strong. She inherited her bloodlines strength. Vim hopes she didn't also inherit her mother's strange fascinations.

Travelers :

Twins –

A pair of twins. They are located in Telmik, but travel constantly. They're currently sailing a merchant vessel along the nearby coast.

Pill –

A pigeon. Is currently on his honeymoon, traveling.

Oplar –

A bear. She has two goals in life. To see the craziest thing in the world, and also to find the perfect husband. She's found one, yet the other eludes her.

Caroline –

Jelti's wife, although not officially married.

Ponds

Trek –

A duck. Lives alone on a small pond. A quiet, simple man.

Smithy

Monkey Family :

Pram –

Only surviving daughter of the monkey family. She's currently pregnant, and due at any moment. She hates the smithy, but likes listening to her father and daughter hammer away as they work.

Drandle –

Pram's husband. A simple man that spends more time in the fields than anywhere else. Is currently, constantly, worried for his wife.

Lellip –

Pram's daughter... but more importantly, Nebl's granddaughter. Unlike her parents, she has not only inherited the love of the forge but has claimed the smithy as her own. She's Neble's proudest apprentice, even though she's always getting in trouble for adding little decorations to the stuff she forges.

Nebl –

A true smith. The head of the monkey family. Although a shorter man, he is imposing. He's forgotten more of smithing and forging than most societies know, and is proud to say he's forgotten very little of what he's learned. Other than his hard work, the only thing he values more is his granddaughter. She helped him keep his passion for the forge alive after tragedy struck.

Lumen

At the Sanctuary outside of Lumen :

The Clothed Woman –

A strange woman covered in white bandages and cloth. Has no real name, though no one knows if she never had one or if she simply abandoned it. She lives alone outside of Lumen, hidden in a great ravine and forest. There's an odd smell about her, though no one's cruel enough to mention it.

Members of the Animalia Guild :

Brandy –

Brandy is an otter. And not afraid to venture into danger for shiny coins. She travels throughout the Society, but Lumen is her playground. She runs the Animalia Guild when there, and leaves it in Gerald's capable hands when not. She's older than most realize, and has a few tricks up her sleeve that even Vim worries about.

Brom –

The main guard of the Societies location in Lumen. He, like his sister Reatti, is a meerkat. He's a relatively handsome young man, but he has a terrible burn scar covering parts of his face and head. He's proud to tell everyone that Vim was the one who trained him.

Reatti –

Reatti is Brom's older sister. Though she acts the younger one. She is also a guard, but pretends she isn't. She's commonly found sitting at the front desk of the Animalia Guild, greeting incomers and directing traffic. Heaven forbid her brother steals her snacks.

Gerald –

The de-facto leader of the Animalia Guild. He's a dove, and many question if he's a man at all thanks to his beauty. Although prettier than even the comeliest women, he's rather feared amongst the merchant circles in Lumen. They love to do business with him, but tremble at the idea of negotiating with him.

Herra –

Herra is an armadillo, and is her families representative in Lumen. She and her family provide the Animalia Guild with gems and other precious jewels. She likes working at the bank, and has taken it over since arriving.

Pierre –

A mouse. Is not related to Montclair, even though people say they look alike. A quiet man that enjoys working at the docks.

Lawrence –

A raven. His long black hair is luscious, and distracts his female co-workers. He runs the auditing department of the Animalia Guild. Turns out he's an older member, and Vim considers him a friend. He hoards alcohol, amongst other things.

Tosh –

Another man who Vim considers a friend. A long time ago he suffered a terrible experience, and then experienced something even worse shortly after. His mind broke because of those terrible moments, and now is a shell of himself. He no longer speaks, and wanders aimlessly the halls of the Animalia Guild. Although mute, and non-responsive, he does work. He's often seen helping out at the depot or warehouse.

Jasna –

A tall, handsome woman. Despises any and all predators. Is always with Liina, but currently Liina is running the docks and this really upsets her.

Liina –

A cat. But not a large cat, and instead a tiny one. She's been hiding from Renn since she smelled her, out of fear. Although unnerved and uneasy around Renn... she doesn't honestly hate her. She's actually a very kind woman, always willing to help someone.

Magdalena –

A tall woman. She's not sure what she is, but she thinks she's some kind of deer. Likes to bake, but is always working in the warehouses and depot. She and Wynn are often together.

Wynn –

Wynn is an elk. He used to have mighty horns, but broke them off a long time ago as to blend into human society. He works the depot, but refuses to manage anything. He wants to be given orders, and then be left alone.

Kevin –

Recently took over one of the Societies larger trade-ships. Took the position from the previous captain without much experience, but he's been proving to be a competent sailor and captain. His men like him, those at the Animalia Guild work with him comfortably, and Vim is his hero. An overall good man.

Sofia –

An older woman who came to Lumen not too long ago. She recently lost her last surviving child... and although hasn't broken like Tosh, she's still scarred and troubled. She works in the bank under Herra, and is often happily volunteering to cook for the Society. Merit's friend.

Merit –

A small fish. Although she looks like a child, Merit is actually the oldest member in Lumen... and in fact, one of the oldest members in the Society left alive. She has a vivid history, but nearly no one knows it. She works all over the Society, and is secretly the final line of defense for those in Lumen. She doesn't let Brom know how strong she is though, even though he figured out years ago. She recently befriended Renn.

Lamp –

A human woman that Vim found in a cage on a boat. She and her fellows settled in Lumen. She's a scarred woman, and isn't able to speak the local language, but is well liked and a hard worker. She adores Renn, almost as much as Renn adores her.

Monroe –

An elderly man who had married a non-human member, Sally. He lost her early in life, tragically, and has dedicated his life to the Society since.

Mark –

A young man that encounters Vim in a moment of struggle. Vim invites him into the Society after seeing his willingness to do what is right.

Ronalldo –

A young son of a mighty pirate commander. Vim takes him under his, and thus the Societies, banner. To command and captain the Societies fleet of warships that protect their trading ships and routes.

Thraxton –

The most powerful noble in Lumen. Although not the king... there is a proclamation being written... He also has a strange desire to enlist Vim's services...

The Bell Church

Fly –

Fly originally joined the Society thru Lumen. However, she is a bird... and is completely covered in feathers. Furthermore, she does not have human feet but talons. Being unable to live and blend in amongst the humans in Lumen, she is forced to go to the Bell Church. She adores Renn, feels uncomfortable around Vim thanks to his lack of scent, and is too curious for her own good.

Wool –

A timid sheep. She, like Fly, joined the Society thru Lumen. She has a large pair of horns on the sides of her head, thus her also joining Fly at the Bell Church. Renn gifted her the bible of the Singing Sisters, and she's been unable to put it down since.

Limb –

A one armed girl. A fellow sister of the singing sisters religious order. She's a half-blood, and is aging quickly... meaning she's more human than not.

Yana –

An older sister of the singing sisters religious order. Supposedly she's so good at board games that no one wants to play with her anymore.

Braid –

A sister of the singing sisters religious order. She's taken up mantle of librarian. The library she caters is the second largest surviving library in not just the Society... but the world. Her and Merit do not get along.

Plumb –

The oldest sister at the Bell Church. So old she is called grandmother by all the other members here, even the elderly ones. She's actually a very wise woman, full of knowledge and kindness... but she smelled something odd about Renn upon meeting her...

Armadillo Family

Brianci –

Herra's cousin. A young girl with long hair in many braids. Like the rest of her family, spends her days mining out gems and other precious jewels.

Orland –

The eldest of the Armadillo family. A good man and leader, always choosing to put his families safety and care first and foremost.

Arm –

Herra's nephew... A half-blood, who although born stocky and strong, regretfully has very little non-human blood flowing in his veins.

Plondi –

Herra's sister and Arm's mother. She married a human. A young boy they found lost in the desert not far from their home.

Birva –

Herra's aunt. Strangely, unlike her sisters, has only had one child. The youngest, Alexandria.

Alexandria –

Herra's youngest niece. A tiny girl, who somehow is small even though shouldn't be. As pretty as her name.

Rivers In The Desert | Pirates

Rosyln –

The captain of a small pirate band. She is doing all she can to keep her people fed and safe.

Rosie –

Roslyn's daughter. Wants to be a pirate like her mother when she grows up.

Secca

Camel Family :

Riz –

The only daughter of the camel family. Technically a half-breed, with her father being a horse. A hard working, cheerful girl. Although not very artistic, she's a wiz at colors and dyes.

Fival –

Youngest son of the camels. Technically a half-breed, with his father being a horse. A quiet boy, but hard working and healthy.

Mordo –

The eldest camel... and one of the oldest members in the Society. He's so old he doesn't even drink or eat anymore. An odd man, who worships an even odder god.

Celine –

Mordo's daughter. Recently traveled with Vim in search of a husband. Almost gave up, until she found Lial.

Lial –

Celine's husband. Although not a camel, he's fitting in just fine. He likes to find new ways to make colors and dyes.

Leval –

A deceased son of the camels. Was born infirm. Died in his sleep.

Nation of Stone

Landi –

The Queen of the Nation of Stone. A badger. Has been banished from practically every location in the Society. She's known as a crazy witch in her lands, and that's the nicer things they say.

Forte –

A porcupine. A member of Landi's harem.

Hark –

A small human boy that belongs to a family of bowl makers.

Hellen –

One of Landi's closest servants. Works as a maid, alongside the rest of her family. A descendant of the prostitutes Landi once won in a bet.

Salt Flats

Monarch :

Miss Beak –

A giant flamingo. She's Vim's oldest friend.

Weaver's Hut

To Be updated :)

Elisabell –

A mercenary... or at least, is trying to be one.

Martin –

A mercenary. Took his sister, Elisabell, under his wing when the rest of their family died and she had no one else to look after her.

Glossary :

The Non-Human Society

The Non-Human Society is a collective of individuals, non-human and human, who support and protect one another. There are only a few thousand members left, and most live solitary lifestyles and only meet occasionally or send letters.

There are a few prominent locations, such as Telmik or Lumen, where many members live and co-exist within human settlements.

The Society has opposing factions and schools of thought within itself, but no matter how much they dissent or disagree, they in the end all work together and support one another. Even in hatred.

Although large, and with many members, the Society is barely a remnant of their past size and strength. In the last era the Society was one of the more prominent organizations, and ruled several nations. Now they have to hide, not just from the humans and their churches but even each other.

Non - Human The term used for a person, or creature, that is not entirely human. Usually has traits of an animal of some kind.

Bloodlines The term for a non-humans ancestry. Usually only brought up when concerned over interbreeding or purity.

Monarch A strange, powerful creature. Little is known about them, as most are now simple legends. They're devastating creatures that can wipe out an entire nation without notice. Some Non-Humans used to worship them as gods.

Monarch's Heart The heart of a Monarch. A strange, usually glowing, orb of crystal.

The Animalia Guild

A guild located in Lumen. Owned by the Society and ran by it, for it.

The Societies Money Press. One of the larger human city locations within the Society, only matched by Tilmek.

Here the Society owns a massive depot, storage warehouses, and one of the finest banks in Lumen.

Gerald, the current leader of the Animalia Guild, is heavily involved in Lumen's politics.