SLAYERS

The Slayers are a small faction of the Hunted - a ragtag group of self-trained swordsmen who protect the group and themselves from recurring attacks.  They are made up of martial artists, fencers, military personnel, renfair geeks and the occasional housewife or business exec who is tired of step aerobics.  Although the slayers are a faction of the Hunted, they are not necessarily victims of vampire attacks.

The Slayers train in a secret dojo under the guise of a "stage combat class", which must occasionally be moved in order to remain hidden from the vampires (kinda like Krull).  They always have weapons concealed on themselves or nearby - in their cars, houses, lockers, or that special sword pocket found in every trenchcoat, and they have an emergency contact number for members of the VA who are in need of slayage.

Members of the Slayers have little respect for the rest of the cattle, especially Joe Allen, who sits around whining most of the time.

Note: Many claim that the term "slayer" was taken from TV series Buffy. The creators of Buffy, Angel, and the various other vampire shows on TV are, in fact, vampires who are simply writing what they know.