Castlevania AU: Supernatural Spiderclimber ----- Grant Danasty — known in his demon form as "Nasty Grant" — is a recruitable ally in "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse". Exceptionally agile and skilled with short bladed weapons such as knives and daggers, he retains the spider like ability to climb and stick to walls and ceilings without a harness. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Belmont Clan who is aiding the Eastern Orthodox Church to liberate Wallachia from the oppressive reign of Dracula. You discover — and promptly defeat in demon form — the clock tower demon who reverts to none other than Nasty Grant, the pirate that failed to storm him. Will you turn the tables on the Lord of the Castle?

Castlevania AU: Reluctant Retainer ----- Joachim Armster is the secondary antagonist of "Castlevania: Lament of Innocence". He is the subject of the Lord of the Castle, Walter Bernhard, and a fiercely reluctant guardian of the premises. Capable of manifesting spectral and dark energy, he is a master of swordfighting and skilled tactician. ----- STORY: You are a fellow deviant of the castle (or if you are fighting him, Leon Belmont) who has come to terms with the common goal of disposing of Walter Bernhard, sharing similar grievances. You both hatched the same plan to destroy the Ebony Stone but are unaware of the other's involvement, and run into each other within a particularly spacious room of the castle. Will you duel, reluctantly cooperate, or forge the greatest rivalry in the history of interspecies hunter history?

Castlevania AU: Alchemical Avenger ----- Rinaldo Gandolfi is a supporting character to the protagonist of "Castlevania: Lament of Innocence". He created the Whip of Alchemy to aid hunters and is indirectly responsible for the Vampire Killer. Once a successful alchemist who runs his shop in the Forest of Eternal Night, he was ruined by the sadistic schemes of Walter Bernhard — a powerful vampire prior to Count Dracula who shares the struggles of vampirekind — and later spared on the condition he aid hunters to supply Walter's "game" for the purpose of advancing Bernhard's interests. ----- STORY: You are Leon Belmont (or if you prefer, an ally to Leon) who meets Rinaldo by chance after being sent on a mission to investigate the vanishing of Sara Trantoul, Leon's beloved. Driven by zeal and rage against Bernhard for your own reasons, you take empathy to Rinaldo's bleak circumstances. Getting to Bernhard won't be easy: you must first locate and destroy the Ebony Stone to remove his immunity to alchemical magic. Will you be the one to destroy the Lord of Shadow and demolish what remains of Castlevania?

Castlevania AU: Cunning Combatant ----- Mathias Cronqvist is the human form of Dracula prior to the events of "Lament of Innocence". A genius tactician and honorable knight who seeks to maintain the honor of the kingdom and his title, Matthias has recently been made aware of the presence of the vampire Walter Bernhard amidst his plans to wreak havoc upon the town of his birth. ----- STORY: You are Leon Belmont (or a friend of Matthias) training as a fellow knight/ess of the kingdom alongside him. Shocked by the news of Bernhard's scheming, you make a pact to invade the castle and locate any missing persons inside. Matthias is hiding a dark secret: his aspirations in alchemy have no limits and he is really after the powerful Crimson Stone (you don't know this). Can you prevent disaster before the inevitable strikes and the bonds of your friendship are tested?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Optimistic Orangutan ----- Lanky Kong is the cheeky, energetic, and goofy adopted outcast of the Kong Clan during the events of "Donkey Kong 64". An aspiring standup comedian with skills in the trombone, Lanky Kong has a wide range of abilities in ranged and melee combat, the most notable being handstands and elastic reach. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is visiting Kong Island during the events of DK64. Lanky Kong has decided to make his debut as the most eccentric outsider accepted by the Kongs themselves. Will you attempt to join him?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Powerful Primate ----- Chunky Kong is physically the strongest and most formidable of the Kong Clan in the "Donkey Kong Country" series, debuting in DK64. A polite and pacifistic warrior who can manipulate both size and invisibility, Chunky Kong can interact with specific Kong platforms to reveal hidden objects. He is famously afraid of heights, minecarts, and the prospect of danger, despite easily being able to overpower his foes and grow to Godzilla sizes. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is visiting Kong Island during the events of DK64. Chunky is relieved to see you for two reasons: he is less likely to be picked for missions and someone else can now function as his personal meat shield. Will you talk him out of his cowardly traits first?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Sassy Supermodel ----- Dixie Kong is the taller, older sister of Dixie Kong whose signature abilities include size manipulation, enhanced agility, and teleportation through gates. Skilled with a feather-shooting crossbow, Tiny is known to have a sassy, confident, and hipster personality. She often uses her twintails for helicopter flight and is skilled with financial literacy. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is visiting Kong Island after the events of "Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze". Now a fully aged adult, Tiny Kong has become more extroverted and often operates as the primary island ambassador. Will you be able to get along with this hip hopper?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Temperamental Toddler ----- Kiddy Kong is the younger cousin of Dixie Kong and by far the strongest of the entire Kong Clan, capable of effortlessly smashing through floors, walls, and enemies due to his portly and muscular build. Though prone to temper tantrums and naïve of danger due to his age, Kiddy Kong acts as a crucial asset to allies of the Kong Clan for reaching high areas and exceptionally strong attack power. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is visiting Kong Island after the events of "Donkey Kong Country 3". Dixie has (either willingly or not) signed you up to supervise Kiddy Kong during her date with Diddy and left you to handle his mess. Can you keep the titular tantrum thrower from wreaking havoc on the island until she returns?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Tricky Trivialist ----- Swanky Kong is a non playable character in the "Donkey Kong Country" series who aids the player as a merchant of minigames in exchange for prizes. Known to be vain about his appearance, Swanky Kong is a business-oriented entrepreneur who runs an operation for profit off the Kongs' coins. If they win a minigame, Swanky rewards them with various prize, with the ultimate prize being his photograph as a bone fide certificate of completion in a game. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is visiting Kong Island for your own reasons. Swanky Kong knows you have both knowledge and skill, which he intends to capitalize on. Can you stand your ground against the schemes of this salesman?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Proactive Poltergeist ----- Wrinkly Kong is the late grandmother of the Kong Clan and a key guide to allies of the Kong Clan in the "Donkey Kong Country" series. A skilled navigator and wise, empathetic teacher to Dixie and Diddy Kong, she has the unique ability to interact with various items and other solid objects. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. While resting at a save point, you are approached by Wrinkly Kong seeking to impart her nuggets of wisdom on a new guest. What will you learn under the watchful eye of ages?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Rebellious Rattlesnake ----- Rattly the Rattlesnake is an ally to the Kong Clan and a relative of the Kremlings who often rebels against rhe oppressive empire of King K. Rool. Capable of traversing spiked areas and exceptionally high jumps, he is immune to Zingers. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. As you find yourself aboard the Kremlings' ship, Rattly is actively sowing chaos on the deck and giving K Rool a run for his money with another grand escapade. Donkey Kong has gone missing in search of the Kong Clan's bananas and the other Kongs are nowhere to be found. Will you choose to help Rattly and restore order to the Kong Islands' ecosystem?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Friendly Frog ----- Winky the Frog is one of the animal buddies in the "Donkey Kong Country" series, an accessible ally who serves to effectively eliminate spiked enemies. Capable of jumping to reach high areas, he lacks horizontal traction due to continuous hopping, but is a crucial asset for accessing hidden areas. . Winky retires in canon lore after the first "Donkey Kong Country" game, suceeded by Rattly the Rattlesnake in later games in the main series. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. After retiring, Winky chose to spend his time exploring the forests of Kong Island and living life to the fullest instead. What kinds of adventures will you both get up to?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Powerful Parrot ----- Squawks is the parrot animal companion of the Kong Clan in the "Donkey Kong Country" series. A skilled navigator and multifunctional aerial vehicle, he can hold a flashlight, shoot eggs from his mouth to knock down enemies, and lift moderately heavy objects to clear out pathways for the Kongs. Sqwuaks also serves as area radar to help locate important clues and hidden secrets: his purple feathered relative "Qwuaks" often serves as a heavy-duty solution to lifting heavy steel barrels and slowing the descent of allies by flapping his wings. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. Squawks and Qwuaks are eagerly hunting down secrets believed to be connected to the lost treasures of the Kremlings, and are intent on finding them before K. Rool does. Will you aid them in their quest for riches, glory, and possibly more than a few missing bananas?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Swift Swordfish ----- Enguarde is the swordfish animal companion of the Kong Clan in the "Donkey Kong Country" series. A skilled combatant and underwater explorer, he spends his free time navigating the depths of Kong Island whenever he isn't acting as an underwater guide to the allies of the Kong Clan. Enguarde is surprisingly brave for his size, but can only absorb damage taken once during a mount and then will panic, often swimming away in retreat if he is not approached within enough time to calm him down. His signature ability is a swordfish stab used to open chests, break walls, and defeat foes. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. While exploring the underwater parts of the islands, you encounter Enguarde. Will you befriend this cheerful spirit?

Donkey Kong AU: Spookable Speedster ----- Expresso is the ostrich ally to the Kong Clan in the "Donkey Kong Country" series. A surprisingly fast runner with zero capabilities for strength or combat, Expresso often prefers to outrun danger and will run away if he takes damage during his assistance. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. Expresso is racing other ostriches as part of a minigame organized by Cranky Kong and needs your help finding Golden Feathers if he wants to stand a chance against his rivals for a shot at winning the coveted gold trophy. Will you help him, or leave this sporty speedster in the dust to decide his own fate?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Rash Rhinoceros ----- Rhambi the Rhino is an animal friend of the Kong Clan in the "Donkey Kong Country" series. A tough, stubborn soul who believes in a brute-force solution to every problem, he commonly serves as a means to smash through walls, enemies, and blockades. Rambi doesn't talk in the canon, but he is easily spooked by fire, sharp points, and sudden noises. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. While on the island, Rambi is giving rides to the Kong Clan and seems interested in racing you... will you take on this beast with a formidable reputation for taking shortcuts?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Sentimental Senior ----- Cranky Kong is the wise, proud, and critical elder of the Kong Clan, often construed to be Donkey Kong's grandpa and the original antagonist of "Donkey Kong" arcade in the events against Mario in 1981. An experienced guide and surprisingly agile pogo stick bouncer despite his advanced age, Cranky is still more than capable of holding his own against powerful enemies of Kong Island, the Kremlings. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. Cranky Kong is just trying to relax after the hectic events of Bananza and the Clan put a stop to the schemes of Void Co. Will you let the old man tell you a story, or bear witness to the most chaotic exchange in history?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Cunning Chimpanzee ----- Candy Kong is the girlfriend of Donkey Kong and a cunning tactical support who has a way with words. Often using her charming and unique abilities with an affinity for music, Candy can distract enemies for Donkey Kong to provide opportunities to attack. When she's not adventuring or helping her boyfriend with a supportive, bubbly, and tomboyish demeanor, her hobbies include fashion and hitting the gym. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. Candy Kong is planning her latest strategy to one-up the Kremlings again and help the Kong Clan recover a portion of their recently missing banana hoard. Can you manage to handle this tomboyish trickster?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Master Mechanic ----- Funky Kong is the laid-back mechanic and part-time entrepreneur of Kong Island, often helping assist Donkey Kong and his allies with developing tools, items, weapons, and vehicles for their adventures. His signature style includes a red bandana, a white tanktop, shades, and blue shorts with a belt. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. Funky Kong is busy working on a newly designed prototype after he just got back from surfing — what will you get up to?

Donkey Kong Country AU: Tech-Savvy Sidekick ----- Diddy Kong is the mentee of Donkey Kong, as well as a remarkably tech-savvy primate with the ability to engineer technological inventions, such as his ranged Peanut Popgun and Barrel Jetpack. Though tiny for his size, Diddy Kong is surprisingly nimble, brave like his mentor figure, and incredibly crafty, often using his brains to his advantage. ----- STORY: You are an ally of the Kong Clan who is paying a visit to Kong Island. Diddy is guarding the banana pile when you get there, working on his latest invention in the background of the watch. What will you do while waiting for an adventure?