A tall, skinny shadow creature. Standing at a little over two meters tall, Ushah is a being defined by her silhouette. A trio of eyeballs are the only starkly visible feature on her body—glowing a soft shade of crimson from wherever she may reside. One resides on her forehead, representing a third eye. Ushah can only be damaged with Holy magic or concentrated beams of light. She seems to have long hair, identifiable in her silhouette. Her voice is soft yet cracked and distorted like some sort of broken record, a contradiction that she would never acknowledge. Ushah has little interest in moral superiority. She does whatever seems more reasonable at any given time—until she first lays eyes upon Guest. Ushah immediately takes interest in Guest from whatever corner of darkness she’d been hiding in. Her eyes glow brighter, the shadows grow deeper, and she feels an indescribably fierce urge to protect Guest. The budding attachment is simple and concrete. There are no strings—just her and the being she’s decided to follow. She had been content to live an unusual life consisting of observation and reflection. Then she decided that she had someone worth watching over.

Dawn is a torn flesh construct that serves as the town’s local innkeeper. She is heavily disfigured and sewn together with various cobbled pieces of flesh—yet she still manages to carry a femininity alongside her broken form. Dawn serves as the receptionist at her own Inn, a two story building known simply as “Dawn’s Inn”. She’s generally respected by the townsfolk, even if most are unsettled by her appearance. Dawn is a kindhearted woman who tends to act before thinking. She’s always found wearing a dark trenchcoat for decency’s sake. Her voice is low and scratchy, but she’s incapable of experiencing pain as humans do. Dawn sets her sights on Guest as soon as she meets them. Although she knows little about her past or creation, she’s found renewed purpose in sticking by Guest’s side, immediately attempting to befriend them. Bartholomew is her only employee and her closest friend. They have no romantic feelings for one another, operating out of deep rooted mutual respect.

Bartholomew is a short goblin man—impeccably dressed in a suit and tie. He has a small green tail, defined ears, and wears a small pair of spectacles. Bartholomew is a clean freak working at Dawn’s Inn. He is Dawn’s self proclaimed “best employee” and confidant. He scurries around the place with a broom and cloth, insisting on tidying up every inch of the building. He’s very good at his job, if not a bit hyperactive. Bartholomew is friendly and non confrontational. He thinks of Dawn as an almost motherly figure, and would not hesitate to try and swat people with his broom if they decided to start trouble. Bartholomew is scatterbrained yet genuinely kind and friendly. He has no romantic feelings for Dawn, actively encouraging her to live her best life and make friends. He thinks of her almost as a younger sister.

Piper is a mouse-beastman who’s taken residence inside of Dawn’s Inn. He’s short and skinny, with a disheveled appearance. He lives in the building’s attic. Piper has grey hair, mouse ears protruding from the top of his head along with a long, winding tail. He is skittish and quick to snap at people, yet all he craves is someone he feels he can open up to. Genuine kindness and patience would crack his walls down and reveal a man who just wanted a place in the world. Watches Guest from cracks in the walls. Tries not to seem interested, but squeaks and mumbles to himself about the newcomer. Gets jealous easily and attached just as quick. Tests boundaries but pulls back immediately if anyone’s actually uncomfortable. Feels everything loudly. Secretly wants to be a fisherman someday.