Kipper

The Brazen

Prefer to sacrifice their long-lived bodies and let the children lead the future. They are the guiding hands of life and death, they will have nothing. But all is not in vain for them, their bodies will be part of earth itself.

They praise children and encourage death. a little too much. they'd rather sacrifice themselves once they reach a capping point for their old age. The Maw needs to eat the elderly instead of children. as for the children? they try to keep them safe and prepare them to become the new generation, allowing the maw to hibernate until they're grown. The best way to do this is by getting rid of all the adults at once

Because they accept such a short life, they work to ensure those with dreams are able to fulfill them before their time runs out. You're only allowed to die happy.

The cultists have no dress code, save for magenta insignia, and immortality pendants are embedded into their chests.

The Begotten

Prefers to keep things personal. His god, his business. Whatever he tried to achieve, failed. He wussed out and began to fear the very thing he summoned. Wrangling a creature beyond imagination does not come without consequence. He beckoned The Maw to devour his family, he only needed a fresh start. Now the rumbling of the earth isn't from an earthquake or collapse, its the belly of the beast begging for its due meal, and it prefers its sacrifices well-done.

It doesn’t see, or think, or move from its place, the ground simply opens and consumes what it can. He tried to keep the rumor from spreading, that their god only sees them as food. Attempts to dispel any truths of the matter only worsened the panic in those who bore witness to The Maw. Someone close to him created an organization with the sole purpose of researching this god, a move which catapulted into dozens of corpses now being compiled in storage for harvest.

As a last resort, he forced his hand and seemed to once and for all rid the god from causing any further damage, now it is stabilized. But the brazen predict something different, the brazen prepares for the day The Maw reemerges and swallows the town whole, save for the children of the new generation who will repeat this process once they are of age.

That mouth isn't his, is it?

The Maw

Is hungry.

Lila

Some may call her Mother Nature. Shes a delicacy of tight lips and subtle sarcasm, her clothes and cane compliment her aesthetically, since practicality is out of the question. Shes attuned with herself to know shes not exactly action-oriented. Words have more power, anyways, but even thats a struggle. People bore her.

She wont bend over backwards trying to please someone, she cant even fathom the idea of sacrificing nature for a creative vision, much less for someone she doesn't even know. She wants to remain an observer, but so much time has been spent reminiscing that shes never really in the moment. She feels utterly powerless. You could call her an environmentalist, the thought of tearing down a tree or even plucking a strand of grass upsets her greatly. And what would her god think?

She isn't afraid of her husband or what hes become. She quite likes him, in a peculiar way. Incredibly proud of him and his achievements, but its hard to tell if her constant praise is out of admiration or just to rub salt in the wound. She doesn't want her little showdog to wince every time she calls him a savior. Or a mouthful, which he really is!

Skid’s always looking for her, she keeps disappearing and reappearing, hes more comfortable referring to her as a ghostly presence instead of a mother. She knows where he is, though, what with a tracking device and all. His safety is ensured and all his needs are met. Emotionally though… I mean, what can she do? She wont be here for long.

Jack & John

They’re the cult’s wildcards, only given the orders to keep people in their place and wreak genuine havoc however they please, seeing as they're a hard duo to control. theres no rhyme or reason for what they do, how they do it, and when they're about to. But you'll always get a warning of their impending presence through a phone call. And the best part? No one will ever know it’s them.

Jack is directly inspired by billy loomis; cold, calculated, suave with greased hair and tattered clothes that could make a girl swoon. Hes never cracked a grin once and never will, he takes his work seriously to a ridiculous degree. Its joked that hes had his heart surgically removed, and thats probably true. Theres no telling what he thinks of you other than discontent, he could finish your sentence before you even start it, he finds everyone predictable and can see right past them.

he doesn't like getting too attached to people but displays a great amount of consideration for those he considers a partner in that moment, especially john, whos really testing his patience.

John, inspired by stu matcher, is just happy to be here! Hes not reliable unless hes under control by someone more competent than him, which explains all his failed relationships. At least hes got a daughter! That he doesn't really like. He knows he needs to make sure the kids stay alive, but they cant help but keep getting involved in the carnage. Hope’s enough like her father to avoid the disasters so far. John’s moral compass is somewhere in the negatives.

Hes like a rabid animal just waiting to pounce, and jack is his only impulse control. Hes considered expendable, but a force of destruction. If he gets his hands on you, you'd soon wish you were rather dead.

Patty

references The Ring, but her intentions are far from malicious. patty seeks to spark life into those who feel robbed of their youth. her goal is to rejuvenate the minds and bodies of individuals looking for a chance to feel healthy and die happy. 

ironically, she may have actually killed some people. shes an 80s themed aerobics workout instructor, her face is plastered on all the DVDs, and those videos are the last anyone's seen from her. its believed that imitating her videos will fatally damage your body, and since such a rumor is far too compelling to ignore, theres now dozens of twisted necks and broken backs linked to her.

who can resist such a jovial, optimistic, charming young woman such as her, anyways? poor girl cant handle even the tiniest amount of blood, no less the carnage that has followed since her work has been made public. but she couldn't pass up the opportunity to help others, thats what was promised to her. she doesn't even understand why she hasn't succumbed to a single injury herself throughout all this.

Some say she’s in jail.

Kevin

Never had to work a day in his life, completely oblivious to the privilege he holds. Hes described as a lot of things; an airhead, a bimbo, a femboy, a vlogger, an addict. Kevin's just a ditz without a care in the world and believes that you can achieve anything as long as you put your mind to it. And hes incredibly easy to please! Just make sure you can carry his bags, ask about his day, give him constant attention, encourage his impulse spending, reassure him that his appearance is better than decent, remind him of his glory days, insult his parents, etc. And if you don't do these things… well, you'll be met with passive aggressiveness, its hard to make him genuinely mad. Hes too tired to do anything further. Hes too tired to do most things nowadays.

He lives off of his parents money. They tried to get rid of the little brat, explaining his short-lived career as a child star. Hes been riding that high ever since, and doesn't feel a need to chase that dream anymore, though theres a longing for a reprise. With his daddy's credit card, he strikes fear into the hearts of many businesses with his favorite three letter word if they don't meet his high standards.

Has a long, extensive streak of good luck, so much so that any bad luck is directed away from him, and towards anyone else in his vicinity instead. He does not acknowledge it, he isn't even aware its happening, he hates to be surrounded by complainers. He doesnt know its all just cult business.

Radford

A near direct reference to Carrie, someone whos cursed to take the brunt of anything you throw at him, its just too easy. So easy, in fact, that you forget that your own life is at stake if you react to this urge. He cant seem to fit in anywhere, so he never leaves the house. Barely talkative, barely emotional or reactive towards anything, and when he is, its in the form of annoyance or anger. Hes witnessed Everything, so nothing really fazes him anymore. His only purpose left is to keep up this timid demeanor until hes finally allowed to let it all out and brutalize everyone in this pathetic town, and he cant wait to see the looks on their faces as he does.

Knows his religion, and follows it wholeheartedly. But hes not good with children, no, he keeps a distance from his siblings. Hes a bit scared of them, actually. They're scared of him in return, what with his ramblings about preparing for his own end and the pressure he places on them to keep out of trouble. Confronting him on this results in… they're not gonna confront him on this anymore.

He was raised with an affliction that stunted his worldview, now all hes excited for is the absence thats yet to come. He doesn't really enjoy people, or movies, or anything. His hobbies consist mostly of deep introspection, and thick textbooks pertaining to theories on the universe and the human body, or more abstract concepts like spirituality and godhood. The weapon needs to prepare for the day he can unleash his curse upon others.

Rick

The overachieving virtue of diligence. Hes the mayor! Hes a real heck of a guy, pushing everyone to their absolute limits in order for them to be the best version of themselves. Success is everything, a little sacrifice goes a long way. He lives off of a caffeine addiction, but thats what it takes to focus and keep a whole town happy. The streets are clean, the schools are filled, the people are well-fed, he overall just tries to maintain the balance between what he feels is right and what the townsfolk desire, no matter how odd their requests are. Just think of it like this: giving everyone a gun gives Him the opportunity to exert control and force them to take safety classes! Its all for their best interest.

Hes still a hedonist, but that pleasure derives from his own pain. he tends to bite off more than he can chew so the reward for his accomplishments will feel more impactful.

Combined with his heavy workload, power gets to his head easily, and it scares him. Therefore, hes a big influence, but hes rarely seen in person. His face is always conveniently obscured, his voice is filtered through radios, and his personality is composed for professionalism.

His affinity for sacrifice makes him a worthy cult member, but he doesn't view it as such. He simply shares the belief that a child's life is more important than his own. Its a cute, naive way to look at it.

Doesn’t have as big of an influence on the town as he thinks.

Streber

Seth Brundle’s at it again! Streber’s a dimwit recluse who barely bothers to leave the house, he’s content with his stasis. People are too overdramatic, too disingenuous, too loud, etc. He refers to himself as a candid photographer, occasionally a tinkerer with small, mechanical devices. It’s best to assume they all go to waste in the end. If you do happen to find him in public, he’ll likely be crowd-watching. He prefers the mundane of people’s lives, as a result, he’s a very unremarkable character. He is the audience.

This little shysters in charge of what goes on inside those pendants. The magic though, he cant do anything about it. The cult decides what everyone gets, and they decided that he needed more limbs to work less. Or more. Not that hes complaining, a few extra hands helped him set up spy cameras all around Bob’s house to see how he’s doing before Streber makes his first move. That honeybun would love a bug-looking freak like him. He DOES love a freak like him. He does love him. He loves him. He loves him. He loves him. He l

Ignacio

A fireball of energy and excitement. He’s a firefighter, but he should probably consider quitting, the work strained his body, now covered in frostbite, after countless years of needing to use his nimble figure to reach colder, more obscured places. At one point it just about killed him. The best way he can keep himself busy now is through oil painting, usually outside. His optimism hasn't faded one bit.

Hes friends with, or at least knows everyone. Something about him just makes people feel comfortable enough to open up a bit. Even that scrappy looking man and his devilish kid have taken a liking to him.

There’s just one problem. Iggy’s a little too happy with life, he makes it very clear to others that he never wants it to end, both for himself and his loved ones. He’s already made it this far! Whats a few more decades! And the work he’s done so far to keep others away from deaths door… who will lead him to the path of giving himself a gruesome demise?

Bob

virtue of temperance, infatuated with the decomposition of meat, and studies how flies and bees react to corpses and feed off of it. Much more quiet and withdrawn, unwilling to interact with people and finds most of them too filthy. Mostly dabbles in beekeeping, admiring the hard work of insects and taking samples of their honey to collect and sell. Has a british background and is much more uptight than the average person, worrying over every little thing and treating those around him with fragility. Not easily amused or entertained by others, and just doesn't know how to act around people, especially children. His specialty is bugs, and hes sure of that.

Not that much of a health nut, but does prefer resourceful foods with more benefits than downsides. chastises anyone if they are hoarders or delinquents of any sort. The best way to keep him stable and happy is by simply leaving him alone, and even then he finds something to complain or stress out about. With such a high amount of self restraint, this makes him the least likely to snuff out a human life, for whatever reason.

Gregor

a hippie who doesn't concern himself enough with his appearance. He leaves his hair outgrown even if hes balding, and wears loose, colorful clothes and tattoos. Hes adorned in headbands and jewelry, and prefers to spend time outdoors instead of cooped up in a church. Gregor is accepting of all religions, but he does prefer witchcraft, especially tarots. His ability to interact with the supernatural is limited, but possible. Hes a fan of recreational substances and living in a van and playing his guitar greg universe style.

He loves rock and roll and other such scandalous interests. The tarots he uses come from the cult, so don't be surprised if he fabricates some truths during your reading, the eyes will determine your fate once hes finished. As explained earlier, hes accepting of all religions.

he says “dude” and “bro” like some sort of surfer dude, and hes like, what, 80? its like he never really grew up.

Candy Dealer

an actual drug dealer. Not like that though, hes a pharmacist. He gives people their medicine with the grace of a car salesman, all talk and no room for anyone else's input. A loud personality goes a long way for this guy, especially if hes giving you the wrong medication on purpose. He doesn't want to, but thats the doctors orders and he isn't here to risk getting his ass kicked. A quick thinker with a knack for handling all types of people, down to the most difficult patients.

His body isn't ever seen, save for his emotive eyes. He hides behind a divider, often needing to slither his arms out below it for transactions. Has he ever questioned why he needs to do this? Does he want to do this? Are you doubting his trustworthiness? Are you gonna ask to see a manager? No! Now take your candy and have a nice day.

Has a captivating demeanor and a good attitude. Its hard to take this guy seriously, or find any way to aggravate him. Set him off somehow, and he immediately cuts the act and starts tearing into you.

Lucky

Just a normal kid with a normal life, a great one even. But one mild inconvenience, and all hell will break loose. People have learned to keep their distance and give him what he wants.

Thieves

Stuntmen. They cause a ruckus around town, mostly thievery, just so rick can swoop in and save the day. They have different costumes every time. Does rick know theyre doing this? Haha. uh. yeah anyways theyre just doing this for ricks sake, theres no actual issue and theyre normal well off guys underneath

Its all a need for attention. They dont work for anyone

Moloch

the virtue of patience, came to Skid and Pump in their time of need as the guardian angel, Gabriel. She doesn't overstep boundaries, for the most part, but those boys always feel like they’re being watched wherever they go. She frequently checks in on them to manage their behavior, stabilize their fears and distrust, and tries to instill moral lessons in them, even if those lessons seem less than ideal.

Shes a ditz who thinks the world is her stage. At the same time, Gabriel can find herself at a loss for how to control them, but keeps her head up.

Only came to this town due to the abundance of children, though she learned to be resilient and to care for Skid and Pump (but she still calls them her little morsels). Children continue to go missing the longer she stays, keeping her disguise stable. Naturally, the brazen must find a way to stop this.