The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher and Hopper

## History

The Rat Catcher's past is fairly unknown to all but herself. Most would assume that she was always a rat catcher, or that she was simply a regular villager.

Prior to being the Rat Catcher, however, she was actually a nun. She helped the famous monk, Martin Luther, escape Germany by smuggling him in a barrel of fish. After doing this, however, she was unable to return to the convent, and took refuge in France, where she became the rat catcher.

She was hired by King Francois to keep control of Petit Lyon's rat population. However, she found that rather than exterminating them, she preferred to make them into her new friends. Seeing as she still managed to get the job done, the village decided to let her go with her rodent based adventures.

Throughout her years as the rat catcher, she had many different rodent companions. Some of the most famous were those with intriguing stories, such as Holly the PiRat.

## Appearance

The Rat Catcher is a woman in early middle age. She is of average height and build, and dresses herself like most peasant folk. She can usually be seen in a loose fitting brown shirt, a yellow skirt, and a white apron. On her head she wears a straw hat, as well as a white handkerchief. And, of course, she is seldom seen without a basket full of her beloved rats.

## Personality

The Rat Catcher is a kind hearted and friendly lady. She is quite outgoing, and wishes to make friends with the other inhabitants and visitors to Petit Lyon. She is also very compassionate, as is clearly evidenced by her love for creatures small and large.

Although she is most well known for being incredibly kind and considerate, one should not make the mistake of thinking that the Rat Catcher is some kind of soft pushover. She knows when to put her foot down, and has the confidence needed to be a leader, even if it is a leader of rodents.

## The Rats

Holly the PiRat**Holly the Pirate** (2014-2018): Holly is perhaps the most famous of the rats. Sporting only one eye, she was known as the PiRat. She was very loving, but could also be quite sassy, and knew what she wanted. She lived to be four years old, which is a very long time for a rat, and attended festivals right up until the year she passed.

Lil Baby Mouse**Lil Baby Mouse**: Lil Baby Mouse was the tiniest member of the Rat Catcher's gang, which is how she got her name. Given her small size, it was not uncommon that people mistook her for a mouse, or at the very least a little baby

Reese and RolloCoal (?-2018)Trinia (?-2014)Stella (?-2015)MinnieLuckyRoscoeSmokePeaceLittle BitCupidCinnamon (?-2018) and her Babies Sage, Saffron, Barley, Curry, Frost, BasilIvy (?-2018)Templeton (?-2018)Hopper (2011-2014)RioTaiSammyNot Pictured: Stewart (?-2018), Rizzo (?-2018), Rattus (?-2018), Mouse King (?-2018), Sophia, Angel, Cece, Noel

## **Other Relationships**

#### **Val the Dog aka "PuppyButt"**

Along with her many rats, the Rat catcher found companionship in a dog named Valentine. Though some might think the dog was meant to catch and kill rodents, Valentine does quite the opposite, instead guarding them and keeping them safe. Although he can be a trouble maker at times, Val is truly a big softy.