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Inspired to do more Redwall fan-art while reading Brian Jacques' latest (and perhaps last) book, "The Rogue Crew"

I was reflecting on the rarity of "reformed vermin" - those creatures usually considered bad guys purely because of their species (rats, ferrets, stoats, weasels, fox, etc) - and yet they ultimately forsook their evil ways and did something good... some more than others, but still, a posthumous good deed is better than none!

There sure are few of this class of grey character to be seen in the Redwall series, but there were at least enough to make a go of it... a special exclusive club for all former vermin that made that rare heel-face-turn and became good guys!

In chronological order:

Gingivere Greeneyes (Mossflower): One of the earliest, perhaps the very first "reformed vermin" recorded in all of Brian Jacques' books, though to be sure Gingivere was never evil to start with. He was generous and honest, showing the best possible interests towards the woodlanders oppressed by his evil sister Tsarmina. As a wildcat who has known what it is to be a victim of injustice, he has since worked to provide succour to other reformed creatures like himself who wish to leave their evil ways to pursue good lives for the betterment of creatures everywhere - and so he founded the RVA club.
Veil Sixclaw (Outcast of Redwall): Without giving too much away, I will only say that Veil had come from a harsh background where his childhood life at Redwall Abbey had ever been overshadowed with suspicion by creatures who expected nothing but the worst from him - and got exactly what they expected! As a result, Veil is highly introverted, convinced that he can only make a change for the good by dying to protect those who care for him. The young ferret is going through round-the-clock youth counselling to bring him out of his shell.
Blaggut (The Bellmaker): Formerly a searat bosun, Blaggut soon found that he was just not cut out for the life of bloodthirsty pirating, despite the abuse he received from his greedy captain. Since his entry into respectable society, he has been pursuing a steady career as a shipwright, utilising a hitherto-undiscovered natural talent as a carpenter.
Romsca (The Pearls of Lutra): Formerly a ferret corsair, Romsca started having doubts about her piratical career as a subject of Emperor "Mad Eyes" Ublaz after finding herself shipping an Abbot of Redwall back to Sampetra as hostage, in exchange for six paltry pink pearls. When war broke out on her ship between her crew and Ublaz's crazed monitor lizards, she was somehow the one and only survivor besides the Abbot himself - and then only long enough to receive a deathbed-conversion. Thanks to the miracle of fan-fiction, she has survived the encounter, but sadly the horrible spinal injuries she endured have left her paralysed from the waist down. Nevertheless, she is now trying to pursue a career as the world's first wheelchair-bound fencing tutor!
Grubbage (Triss): A wharf rat, formerly a crew member of Captain Plugg Firetail. At some point in his life, the fat rat lost both his ears, leaving him moderately deaf and often misunderstanding what his crewmates said to him. For all that, he was nonetheless very jolly and likeable, and an excellent navigator.
Crumdun (The Rogue Crew): A small, fat and cheerful stoat from the latest book, and a welcome (and refreshing) newcomer to the fold of reformed vermin. For the first time in ages, we are introduced to another rare gem among characters who have an opportunity to turn their lives around - and naturally, Gingivere is glad to welcome in a new member and issue him with the special RVA badge... and Crumdun is glad to find acceptance amongst other creatures like himself, content to just be themselves without any wild dreams of conquest!

All characters are Copyright © the late great Brian Jacques.

Description
Inspired to do more Redwall fan-art while reading Brian Jacques' latest (and perhaps last) book, "The Rogue Crew"

I was reflecting on the rarity of "reformed vermin" - those creatures usually considered bad guys purely because of their species (rats, ferrets, stoats, weasels, fox, etc) - and yet they ultimately forsook their evil ways and did something good... some more than others, but still, a posthumous good deed is better than none!

There sure are few of this class of grey character to be seen in the Redwall series, but there were at least enough to make a go of it... a special exclusive club for all former vermin that made that rare heel-face-turn and became good guys!

In chronological order:

Gingivere Greeneyes (Mossflower): One of the earliest, perhaps the very first "reformed vermin" recorded in all of Brian Jacques' books, though to be sure Gingivere was never evil to start with. He was generous and honest, showing the best possible interests towards the woodlanders oppressed by his evil sister Tsarmina. As a wildcat who has known what it is to be a victim of injustice, he has since worked to provide succour to other reformed creatures like himself who wish to leave their evil ways to pursue good lives for the betterment of creatures everywhere - and so he founded the RVA club.
Veil Sixclaw (Outcast of Redwall): Without giving too much away, I will only say that Veil had come from a harsh background where his childhood life at Redwall Abbey had ever been overshadowed with suspicion by creatures who expected nothing but the worst from him - and got exactly what they expected! As a result, Veil is highly introverted, convinced that he can only make a change for the good by dying to protect those who care for him. The young ferret is going through round-the-clock youth counselling to bring him out of his shell.
Blaggut (The Bellmaker): Formerly a searat bosun, Blaggut soon found that he was just not cut out for the life of bloodthirsty pirating, despite the abuse he received from his greedy captain. Since his entry into respectable society, he has been pursuing a steady career as a shipwright, utilising a hitherto-undiscovered natural talent as a carpenter.
Romsca (The Pearls of Lutra): Formerly a ferret corsair, Romsca started having doubts about her piratical career as a subject of Emperor "Mad Eyes" Ublaz after finding herself shipping an Abbot of Redwall back to Sampetra as hostage, in exchange for six paltry pink pearls. When war broke out on her ship between her crew and Ublaz's crazed monitor lizards, she was somehow the one and only survivor besides the Abbot himself - and then only long enough to receive a deathbed-conversion. Thanks to the miracle of fan-fiction, she has survived the encounter, but sadly the horrible spinal injuries she endured have left her paralysed from the waist down. Nevertheless, she is now trying to pursue a career as the world's first wheelchair-bound fencing tutor!
Grubbage (Triss): A wharf rat, formerly a crew member of Captain Plugg Firetail. At some point in his life, the fat rat lost both his ears, leaving him moderately deaf and often misunderstanding what his crewmates said to him. For all that, he was nonetheless very jolly and likeable, and an excellent navigator.
Crumdun (The Rogue Crew): A small, fat and cheerful stoat from the latest book, and a welcome (and refreshing) newcomer to the fold of reformed vermin. For the first time in ages, we are introduced to another rare gem among characters who have an opportunity to turn their lives around - and naturally, Gingivere is glad to welcome in a new member and issue him with the special RVA badge... and Crumdun is glad to find acceptance amongst other creatures like himself, content to just be themselves without any wild dreams of conquest!

All characters are Copyright © the late great Brian Jacques.