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''Meet the Nocturnes'' is a series made up by Tropers/MagnusForce. It is an UrbanFantasy HorrorComedy strongly inspired by the {{Halloweentown}} and MonsterMash aesthetics with a heavy focus on BlackComedy and LightmareFuel, as well as themes of community and DarkIsNotEvil.

The Macbeth Familiars are the family pets, a trio of Monster Realm-native animals who serve as companions to their witch masters and help them with magic and chores. When the Macbeths aren't around however, they form their own little ComicTrio that regularly gets into various misadventures around Nocturne Creek.

* Cleo, an Egyptian cat mummy and Anne's familiar. Her undead nature is normal for the Monster Realm, as monster versions of animals often replace regular fauna there. Cleo is a terribly unhelpful familiar to Anne though, usually just making snarky-sounding meows at her magical screw-ups or sneaking off in search of trouble to get herself into.
* Tyto, an ordinary, non-monstrous barn owl and Granny's familiar. His mundane nature is also normal for the Monster Realm, as appropriately "creepy" animals are common there. Tyto is extremely fussy and uptight, constantly urging Granny through his hooting to be as meticulous and as by-the-spellbook as possible whenever she's doing magic.
* Yig, a horrifyingly gigantic snake and Dorothy's familiar. Dorothy has had Yig since she was a little girl and when he was just the size of her pinkie finger. Despite his terrifying form, he is very lazy and spends most of his time asleep in his kennel in the Macbeths' backyard. He is usually only motivated by food, but Dorothy adores him regardless.

! Billy Baphomet

Billy Baphomet is one of the neighborhood kids, a goat-headed demon with black fur, red eyes, and razor-sharp teeth. A rough-and-tumble boy born and raised on a dirt farm, Baphomet is the same age as Anne and her friends, but generally not part of their group. Boisterous and unsophisticated, he loves to deliver friendly punches or noogies, wrestle others to the ground, give people nicknames, and make friendly teasing. And while his habits make him seem like TheBully at first glance, Baphomet is simply just an extremely outgoing and fun-loving farmboy unaware of his own strength, sometimes to his own detriment.

Andy Beelzebrundle is Billy Baphomet's best friend, a monster whose body is split down the middle, with his right side being human and his left side being a monstrous fly. A charming and friendly lad, Beelzebrundle lives in a lavish mansion and possesses the polite and dignified attitude expected of his wealthy background. But Beelzebrundle is Baphomet's buddy for a reason -- he's the only one capable of handling Baphomet. And while genuinely charismatic and kind when off on his own, when around Baphomet, he becomes quite the bruising troublemaker, even as he maintains his upper-class sophistication.

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* The Monster Realm is a dark and shadowy parallel of the Human Realm. It has many physical similarities to the Human Realm, but all gloomy, macabre, or twisted versions of what we're familiar with.
* It is permanently dark in the Monster Realm. The closest there is to day and night is a bright full moon becoming a dark new moon and back again over a 24 hour cycle (with no stars in the sky).
* Almost everything in the Monster Realm has a dark and monstrous twist or is suitably creepy in some way, from the natural landscapes to the everyday objects people use to the flora and fauna.
* The inhabitants of the Monster Realm are the countless monstrosities and horrors that humans dwell in fear of both now and then. However, their lives are very similar to the ones humans lead.
* Monsters generally prefer to stay in their world, but they are aware of the existence of the Human Realm and will sometimes sneak through magical gateways to do stuff in the Human Realm.
* Some Monster Realm denizens are the descendants of humans who came to live in the Monster Realm, these being witches and wizards, mad scientists, and various other "human" monsters.
* The Monster Realm is extremely dangerous, even for the Monsters. Nearly all its natural environments, vegetation, and wildlife are supernatural, hostile, and/or horrifying in some way.
* Magic and science (or rather mad science) coexist in the Monster Realm, due to the prolific nature of wizards and mad scientists in monster society. However, the two approaches don't always see eye to eye.
* The Monster and Human Realms are largely parallel in geography. Differences manifest in the Human Realm as supernatural phenomena (eg: a forest with a history of hauntings may indicate a Monster Realm town).
* Monster legend speaks of the Fairy Realm, a strange and whimsical third realm inhabited by pixies, elves, unicorns, mermaids, centaurs, gnomes, and other beings straight out of fairy-tales and fantasy.

11-year-old [[MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold Mark Macintyre]] has just moved with his family to the town of [[TownWithADarkSecret Sunshine Falls]], an idyllic place where people pride themselves on being the most perfectly normal town in America. Unfortunately for Mark, this means [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer he's not exactly accepted by his new home]], and that's because he is extremely fascinated with the supernatural and the paranormal, which the townspeople view as an unacceptable violation of the image they strive for. However, during his first week in his new hometown, Mark decides to explore the local cemetery and discovers a strange old crypt tucked away in a remote corner. Driven by curiosity, he enters the crypt, but when he comes out, he makes the landmark discovery of his life

The crypt as it turns out is actually a gateway to another world, [[DarkWorld a dark and dangerous parallel realm]] populated by [[MonsterMash monsters and creepy creatures of every type]]. Specifically, Mark has ended up in a tiny Monster Realm town known as Nocturne Creek. And the first denizen of this strange place Mark encounters is [[IneptMage Anne Macbeth]], a plucky 11-year-old witch who hopes to become the greatest witch ever despite her phenomenal ineptitude with magic. Anne is quick to introduce Mark to [[EccentricTownsfolk the rest of the morbidly quirky townspeople (known as Nocturnes)]], who are eager to meet this human and quickly accept him as one of their own.

Dubbed an "honorary Nocturne" by the town's populace of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, Mark proceeds to have many creepy adventures with Anne around Nocturne Creek. Whether, they're exploring Nocturne Creek and its deadly wilderness surroundings, getting to known one of the Nocturnes better, learning more about the Monster Realm and its secrets, or having to deal with Monster Realm occurrences impacting the Human Realm, Anne and Mark always find themselves in some kind of dark paranormal misadventure.

Mark Macintyre is the protagonist, an 11-year-old boy fascinated by the paranormal who has moved with his family to Sunshine Falls. Quiet, mild-mannered, and fond of peaceful solitude, Mark is shunned by his new home's citizens, who view his interests and behavior as an affront to their image of normality. He tries not to let the town's dislike for him bother him too much though (he likes the alone time, just not the ostracism), instead remaining polite and respectful. His interest in the supernatural has also made him quite inquisitive, and he often conducts solo research and investigations into the unexplained. It was through these he discovered Nocturne Creek, a community that truly accepts him for who he is. Labelled an "honorary Nocturne" by the town's lovably ghoulish populace, Mark is eager to get to know the place he considers his true community -- even if their morbid quirkiness can be a bit much for him sometimes.

The Nocturnes are the delightfully nightmarish townspeople of Nocturne Creek, a tiny town in the Monster Realm accessible through a hidden gateway in an abandoned crypt in a remote corner of Sunshine Falls' cemetery. Composed of an eccentric variety of spooks and horrors, they are all united by their adoration for the monstrous and the macabre and their revelry in all things gruesome and ghastly. But even despite generally being a weird and creepy lot, the Nocturnes possess a strong sense of community above all else. They welcome strangers and oddballs from all walks of life with open arms, and they will always come together for each other when push comes to shove. It is among the Nocturnes does Mark find a community that truly accepts him for who he is, and through his adventures in the town with Anne, he gets to know many of the Nocturnes firsthand and learn more about the Monster Realm's secrets.

Tonia Graves is the keeper of Nocturne Creek's beloved cemetery, the ghost of a beautiful woman dressed in a funerary gown. Tonia's old crypt is the gateway between Nocturne Creek and Sunshine Falls, but its longtime abandonment in the Human Realm deeply depresses her. Unable to remember her old life and fully aware that Sunshine Falls has forgotten her too, she is a joyless and gloomy soul with a bleak outlook on life. The resting dead are her sole source of comfort, and she seeks solace from her endless misery by tending to their graves, wanting to give them a better fate in death than she was given.

Ivan Quasimovich is The Professor's hunchbacked lab assistant, apprentice, and caretaker, typically seen carrying The Professor's container in his arms. In contrast to his master, Ivan is not very bright and quite humble. He tends to be rather childish as well, being very friendly with Nocturne Creek's children and sometimes even joining in on their fun. But despite his simple nature, Ivan is extremely loyal to The Professor and sees him as a father figure. The Professor in turn is genuinely fond of Ivan and considers him his honorary son, even letting Ivan carry out many of the most important parts of his experiments.

The Grindlesplitter is a muscular humanoid monster with a wide toothy grin that can open as a FlowerMouth like that of the Demogorgon. A horror enthusiast who has devoted his whole life to the art of frightening people, the Grindlesplitter loves to terrify humans, hiding under their beds and in their closets to pull off the perfect scare. He constantly strives to be at the top of his terror game, keeping up with the latest discussions on the topic and maintaining an active lifestyle full of exercise and workouts. To him, fitness is the only thing more important to pulling off a good fright than the knowledge of what makes a successful scare.

The Professor is the Macbeths' neighbor, a Mad Scientist's disembodied brain (and eyeballs) floating in a jar of green liquid. The Professor's brilliance cannot be understated (nor can his Large Ham), and he is often called in by Mayor Hollowcrane or other Nocturnes to provide his scientific expertise whenever he's not busy conducting his own twisted experiments. However, he is also extremely arrogant, having no tolerance for any slights against his genius and firmly believing that his mad science is supreme to all other mad scientists' work and magic (much to the chagrin of Granny and Dorothy Macbeth).

Anne is the series' {{Deuteragonist}} and Mark's primary guide around Nocturne Creek, an 11-year-old witch who dreams of becoming the greatest magician of all time. While Anne may have the determination, courage, and pluck to help her strive for this goal, she is the most inept witch in her family's history, and even the simplest spells will go horribly wrong in her hands. Nonetheless, Anne remains cheerful and optimistic, steadfast in her belief she'll make it one day as long as she continues to study and practice. Anne also loves to help people and will take any any opportunity to use her magic to assist others. Indeed, Anne has a deep love for her community and views everyone in Nocturne Creek as her friends. The Nocturnes in turn find Anne's cheerful, positive, and friendly personality to be quite endearing, even despite their keen awareness for just how much trouble her incompetence with magic can cause for them.

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The Professor is the Macbeths' next-door neighbor, a MadScientist's disembodied brain (and eyeballs) floating in a jar of green liquid. The Professor's brilliance cannot be understated (nor can his LargeHam), and he is often called in by Mayor Hollowcrane or other Nocturnes to provide his scientific expertise whenever he's not busy conducting his own twisted experiments. However, he is also extremely arrogant, having no tolerance for any slights against his genius and firmly believing that his mad science is supreme to all other mad scientists' work and magic (much to the chagrin of Granny and Dorothy Macbeth).

The Colossus is a massive clay golem resembling the legendary Golem of Prague. Strong enough to carry an entire house on his shoulders, the Colossus carries out all the heavy-duty labor around Nocturne Creek, from constructing buildings to hauling massive loads. He speaks entirely in deep, bellowing roars and is infamous for his terrible temper. Things that annoy him (the list is long) are usually answered by him with an angry roar and an attempt to smash them under his gigantic fists. But under his eternally foul mood and monstrous size and strength, the Colossus is a deeply lonely soul who simply feels unappreciated for his hard work.

Oscar Oculus is the proprietor of the town's grocery and general store, a weird humanoid monster covered from head to toe in dozens of glaring yellow eyes that he can pluck from his body as he pleases. Oscar is extremely paranoid and constantly suspicious of everyone. He never trusts anybody, and he always believes that his customers are up to something, keeping at least one eye on the people around him at all times. Yet if there is one thing in the world that Oscar trusts wholeheartedly, it would be his own store, and he has a deep sense of attachment and devotion to his business, always working to keep it in tip-top shape.

Dr. Yersinia is the town physician, a PlagueDoctor whose robes and mask cover up his diseased, zombie-like form. Sadistic in the extreme, nothing makes Dr. Yersinia happy quite like the opportunity to inflict as much pain as possible on his patients, and he always has at least one terrifying old-fashioned medical tool or oversized syringe by his side. Yet despite his maniacal behavior, the Nocturnes don't mind his agony-inducing appointments one bit. Indeed, under all his sadism, Dr. Yersinia is unmatched in his multidisciplinary medical skills, and the only thing he loves as much as inflicting pain on his patients is making them well again.

Catarina Calavera is the local schoolteacher, a {{Calaca|s}} skeleton dressed in bright, flamboyant clothes and with elaborate patterns on her face. Catarina is as passionate as they come, with a seriously LargeHam and a flair for drama that makes her quite lively (ironically enough). She adores marigolds and loves to dance, but above all else, she is a joyous individual with a zest for (un)life. Being originally from Mexico, Catarina has a large family back home that includes many living Human Realm individuals. Catarina treasures them deeply, visiting them every ''Dia de los Muertos'' and always taking a few sugar skulls from the ''ofrenda'' to bring back home.

Gary Goyle is a horned, winged, and long-tailed gargoyle who reports for Nocturne Creek's local newspaper, The Nocturne Creek Howler. Like any good gargoyle, Gary spends long periods of time perched on the town's highest rooftops, watching everything that goes on below him before sneaking away. As a result of his extraordinary nosiness, Gary always knows what's going around town, although his slick "used car salesman"-styled MotorMouth speech means few can understand what he says. But under his endless eavesdropping, Gary is fiercely dedicated to integrity, and he'll never publish a story until he has the full scoop and the total truth.

Phineus Acherontia is the town librarian, an elderly mothman with huge red eyes, moth wings, and fuzzy antennae. As TheMothman, Phineus is able to cause intense fear with his gaze and is accompanied by misfortune wherever he goes, ranging from small accidents to chaos-inducing calamities. He never takes much notice of the disasters and panicking that follow him everywhere, always just laughing off the little he does notice in his boundless good humor. But Phineus' jinxed nature belies his vast knowledge of the Monster Realm, gained from his globe-trekking youth. He has romantic feelings for Granny Macbeth and frequently courts her.

Elsa Karlstein is a FrankensteinsMonster who manages Nocturne Creek's railway station and GhostTrain, which serves as the town's main connection to the outside world. Stout in heart and body, Elsa possesses a serious and unflinching attitude, having little patience for others' nonsense. Given that her line of work involves managing a volatile, self-automated supernatural machine (often leaving her in scattered parts that require PullingThemselvesTogether), Elsa's {{Consummate Professional}}ism is necessary. Nonetheless, Elsa has a deep affection for Nocturne Creek's phantom locomotive, affectionately referring to it as "Boris".

Davey J. Locker is an amphibious fish-like monster akin to the Deep Ones of the Cthulhu Mythos, albeit with a sea urchin beard, a tiny lure, and crab-like right limbs. A retired sailor who now lives as a hermitic trapper in the swamps and forests around Nocturne Creek, Davey is a surly CrazySurvivalist experienced with the area's many dangers. He loves regaling others with graphic descriptions of the many possible ways to die there, having little faith in his fellow Nocturnes' ability to survive in the wild. Nonetheless, Davey's skills are of great value to the others, and he's always willing to lend his pincer to those in need of his talents.

The Nocturne Lake Monster is a huge plesiosaur-shaped StockNessMonster who lives in a lake near Nocturne Creek fed by the town's namesake river. Called "Nockie" for short, the Nocturne Lake Monster is also known in the Human Realm, as she regularly visits Lake Sunshine by the highway to Sunshine Falls, where she is frequently glimpsed by passing drivers (who call her "Sunnie", to the annoyance of Sunshine Falls' citizens). But despite her vast size and unnatural talent for elusiveness, "Nockie" is incredibly bubbly and scatterbrained, with a sweet, chirpy voice more like that of a cute, lovable airhead than a legendary water beast.

The Hooded Horror is a mysterious entity concealed in dark robes, its sole visible feature being the many tentacles that trail out of its cloak. Nobody knows anything about the Hooded Horror; it never speaks or removes its hood, and it never lets others learn more about it. Rumor has it however that those who discover its true nature will go insane - a claim further fuelled by the mysterious rituals it is sometimes heard conducting, which involve Lovecraftian chanting, alien lights, and strange music. Nonetheless, the Hooded Horror gets along quite well with everyone, communicating with them through mime and sharing its talent for music with them.

Lynne Hobgob is a gremlin/imp-like creature with horns, a pointy tail, bat-like ears, and a beaky snout. A toymaker who runs a shop called Hobgob's Hobbies, Lynne is the tiniest of the Nocturnes, able to comfortably perch on Anne's shoulders. She loves to destroy things, building all kinds of nasty and deadly toys for the sole purpose of taking them apart before remaking them into horrific new forms (and destroying them again). Eternally restless and endlessly creative in her gleefully destructive work, Lynne's love of tearing her own creations apart is only matched by the joy her work gives to the Nocturne kids, whom she has a deep fondness for.

Madame Meduse is the local hairdresser, a green-skinned, snake-bodied gorgon with CuteLittleFangs, and only four snakes for hair (two short, two long). Madame Meduse is considered exceptionally beautiful by all the other Nocturnes, her appeal enhanced by her graceful, elegant personality and French accent. However, those who mistake her gentleness for delicate softness will find she has a surprisingly fierce and quick temper. When angry, Madame Meduse's eyes glow red, her fangs grow, and her face turns hideous – then her infamous stone gaze activates, making short work of any who dare to cross her or take advantage of her.

Emma Hotep is a short mummy who runs a pawn shop called The Pawning Pyramid. She is an obsessive collector of cursed objects, hoarding them alongside the regular goods she pawns. Emma spends long periods of time cooped up in her store, meticulously and bureaucratically archiving everything she collects while actively avoiding social contact most of the time. And while Emma is terribly timid and ObsessivelyOrganized to a fault, her knowledge on dealing with curses and using cursed items correctly is unmatched, and she views her indoor habits as a necessary sacrifice for the good of protecting others from dangerous curses.

! Mr. Mujina

Mr. Mujina is the town's mailman, a tall, pale Nopperabo {{Youkai}} with CreepilyLongArms and bony fingers. Mr. Mujina has an uncanny talent for {{Jump Scare}}s and OffscreenTeleportation, often suddenly appearing behind others or staring back at those looking at him before suddenly moving closer when they stop looking or blink (like the Weeping Angels from ''Doctor Who''). Exceedingly polite and sharply dressed, Mr. Mujina is originally from Japan and always happy to share stories of his youth there among other Youkai in his rich, baritone George Takei-esque voice, with his favorites often involving the NightParadeOfOneHundredDemons.

Mr. Lickety is a BlobMonster with a massive OverlyLongTongue in a wide mouth with rotten teeth and bad breath. The proprietor of the sweet and pastry shop Lickety's Lickables, Mr. Lickety is the single most disgusting creature in Nocturne Creek. His ever-slobbering maw and prehensile tongue leave copious amounts of drool on everything he touches, while his sluggish, oozing movement results in even more slime being left wherever he goes. And while Mr. Lickety never gets things done quickly or cleanly, none can deny his ability to craft superb snacks and tasty treats, and he views his work as beautiful works of art that just cannot be rushed.

The Grindlesplitter is a boogeyman with a wide, toothy grin that can open as a FlowerMouth like the Demogorgon from ''Stranger Things''. A former scaring champion who now spends his days as a humble enthusiast, the Grindlesplitter loves to terrify humans, especially children. Passionate and knowledgeable in the art of scares to a ridiculous degree, he constantly strives to be at the top of his scaring game, which for him, also means regular workouts to maintain his muscular form. But underneath his jock physique is an equally pumped-up in attitude, and the Grindlesplitter is always encouraging himself and others to push their limits.

Billy Baphomet is a classmate of Anne and her friends, a goat-headed demon with black fur, glowing red eyes, and pointy little teeth. Baphomet lives with his aunt on a dirt farm, and his background has made him rather unsophisticated. He is very coarse and loves roughhousing, often getting a bit too violent for others to handle and being prone to rudeness. However, Baphomet is not TheBully, but simply oblivious to his strength and behavior, itself gained from a penniless life of toil on the farm. The truth is that Baphomet is just a fun-loving and extremely outgoing kid, even joining Anne and her friends in their shenanigans from time to time.

Andy Beelzebrundle is Baphomet's best friend, a monster whose entire right half is that of a handsome human and entire left half is that of a monstrous fly. The nephew of the town's banker, Beelzebrundle is Baphomet's opposite, presenting himself as a friendly and charming young man. But there is a reason he's Baphomet's buddy, and that's because despite his polite persona and wealthy background, Hunter is the only one able to handle Baphomet's roughness. Consequently, Beelzebrundle loves joining in on Baphomet's shenanigans, maintaining his dignified behavior even as he loyally follows his friend in wrestling and other mischief.

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Mayor Hollowcrane is the newly elected mayor of Nocturne Creek, a tall, thin HeadlessHorseman with an oversized collar and cape. Almost always seen carrying his head in his arms and riding atop a vicious, black-furred, fire-breathing demon horse named Mara, Mayor Hollowcrane seeks to earn the respect of his town above all else. Unfortunately, he is extraordinarily clumsy, and he frequently ends up humiliating himself in his efforts to win the townspeople over. And while the other Nocturnes don't take him very seriously, Mayor Hollowcrane is extremely eager and enthusiastic about his job and always open to new ideas if it means bettering his town.

The Professor is the Macbeths' next-door neighbor, a MadScientist's BrainInAJar of green liquid (formerly his body until it was liquefied by an experiment gone wrong). The Professor's brilliance cannot be understated (nor can his LargeHam), but it has also given him a significant God complex that is certainly not helped by his love of creating unnatural life (typically vicious hybrid beasts, many of which escape his lab). But even despite his arrogance, The Professor has a soft spot for his assistant Ivan, whom he views as a surrogate son and credits with having saved his life in the failed experiment that turned him into what he is today.

Ivan Quasimovich is The Professor's hunchbacked lab assistant, apprentice, and caretaker, often seen carrying The Professor's jar in his arms. Ivan is not very bright and quite childish for his age, readily obeying the Professor's orders and happily helping out with his experiments (his favorite part is getting to pull the switch that brings The Professor's creations to life). However, Ivan is a kind-hearted soul and completely genuine in his loyalty towards The Professor, viewing him as a father figure and being eternally grateful to The Professor for providing him with work that he loves and opportunities to learn in the ways of mad science.

Pauline Weaver is one of Anne's Nocturne friends, a CuteMonsterGirl with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a GiantSpider. Pauline is the leader of Anne's little circle of Nocturne friends, an adventurous and mischievous girl with a funny way of leading her friends into all kinds of trouble and a love for hatching up schemes. She also possesses an intense fondness for spiders, being extremely protective of them and often sweet-talking them. Pauline's compassion for spiders also extends towards her friends though, and she is always ready to step in when they need her protection, advice, or emotional support.

Stephanie Stoker is the last of Anne's friends, an adorable vampire girl with pale skin, raven hair, and CuteLittleFangs. Stephanie is utterly obsessed with corny romance novels about ordinary vampire girls falling in love with handsome, sparkling human boys, and she is almost never seen without her head buried in one. She doesn't pay much attention to Pauline's schemes as a result, being too busy daydreaming about falling in love with a human one day. Ultimately however, Stephanie is just a quiet and sweet-natured bookworm with grand romantic visions, a love for love itself, and a hope of one day finding true love to call her own.

Rufus Garou is another of Anne's friends, a lanky werewolf boy who is anything but scary and ferocious. Rufus is more or less the least frightening and eccentric of the Nocturnes (with the possible exception of the Macbeths), instead being a shy and awkward nerd with a soft-spoken voice and a complete inability to appear fierce or terrifying in the slightest. And while Rufus often finds himself as the ignored voice of reason to Pauline's mischief (Anne herself happily goes along with these shenanigans), he is never shunned by the other Nocturnes for his lack of monstrousness. He also has a bit of a crush on his friend Stephanie Stoker.

Lou Garou is Rufus' father and the local handyman, a hulking werewolf with GlowingEyesOfDoom and a long snout with MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily. While Lou's feral, bestial form and deep, snarling voice makes him the physical opposite of his son, he is deceptively lazy and usually spend his spare time gnawing on bones or howling at the moon (his freelance schedule gives him lots of time for this). But despite their differences, Lou couldn't be prouder of Rufus for who he is and will always clear his schedule just to make room for opportunities to bond with his son, often bringing him on father-son bonding activities and experiences.

! Maxwell Stoker

Maxwell Stoker is Stephanie's father, a tall, thin vampire with a striking resemblance to Nosferatu. The owner of a small inn and tavern called The Black Coffin, "Max" is a very dandy fellow, dressed in a ruffle suit and always meticulously clean. He has a talent for brewing drinks out of blood and loves to collect coffins, even using a few from his collection as beds for his inn ("Now, will that be claustrophobic or iron maiden?"). And while he's extremely mild-mannered, Max is a doting father to Stephanie, and always encourages her to dream big and pursue her passions. He and Lou are childhood friends of Dorothy, and the three are still close as adults.

! Mrs. Weaver

Mrs. Weaver is Pauline's mother and the town tailor, an enormous arachnid-like Animalistic Abomination in the vein of Shelob from ''Lord of the Rings''. Eternally plagued by a ravenous hunger for flesh, she is a gluttonous creature who endlessly fantasizes about how her fellow Nocturnes potentially taste and is always looking for a meal. The only thing greater than her appetite though is her motherly nature, and Mrs. Weaver is nothing but doting and nurturing with her daughter, Pauline, who loves her back just as dearly. Mrs. Weaver is one of Nocturne Creek's oldest denizens and lived in the area long before the town was established.

The Wyrmson Brothers are a two-headed dragon, with the left head Stuart having two small horns on his crown and the right head Stanley having one large horn on his snout. The owners of the local eatery Double Dragon Diner, Stuart and Stanley are nothing alike. Whereas Stuart is bossy and irritable, Stanley is a brainless CloudCuckoolander with zero attention span. Stuart constantly keeps an eye on Stanley, ensuring his brother is focused and correcting his clueless statements. However, Stuart's bossiness towards Stanley comes from a place of love and a desire to protect him, for they have only ever had each other since they hatched.

Tonia Graves is a gaunt ghost with long disheveled hair and a funeral dress who works as the local undertaker and groundskeeper of the town's beloved cemetery. Tonia has no memory of how she died or what she was like in life, and it is something that deeply depresses her. Gloomy and joyless, she throws herself entirely into her work as if to try and forget the pain of her lost memories. And while she's rarely ever in a truly joyous mood as a result of her misery, Tonia has a keen sense of sympathy for those who have experienced loss and is quite good at comforting others; helping others find solace is the only time WhenSheSmiles.

Sheriff Hirsute is the town's law enforcer, a big, hairy, one-eyed monster resembling a Sasquatch mixed with a Cyclops. He has absolutely NoIndoorVoice, but the only thing greater than his speaking volume is his love of a good old-fashioned brawl. With nothing but his own bare claws and thick, shaggy fur, Sheriff Hirsute will gladly man-fight anything that dares to threaten Nocturne Creek (usually dangerous wildlife from the nearby swamps and forests or escaped creations of The Professor). But when the day is saved, he finds satisfaction not just in the thrill of a good fight, but in the knowledge that his beloved town is safe once more.