The Last Shift at Joe’s Diner Maya didn't ask to be a hero. She just wanted to finish her shift, collect her tips, and go home. She was pouring a refill for a regular in Booth 4 when the world ended.The customer didn't say "thanks." He groaned, lunged, and took a bite out of the trucker next to him.In most stories, the waitress screams. Maya didn't scream. She smashed a pot of fresh, boiling coffee into the biter's face and vaulted over the counter. By the time the police sirens started wailing, Maya had already taped magazines to her arms for armor and sharpened her best meat cleaver. She didn't clock out—she just changed job descriptions from "Server" to "Survivor."The STL: A Survivor with Grit We designed the Maya STL for players who love the "everyday hero" trope. She isn’t a soldier with a machine gun; she’s a civilian making do.

• The Look: She still wears her blood-spattered uniform and apron, a grim reminder of who she used to be.
• The Pose: Dynamic and defensive. She’s holding a makeshift weapon (a modified cleaver-spear), ready to hold the line.
• The Vibe: She represents resilience. She’s the character you pick when you want to prove that grit matters more than ammo.

The Encounter: When the Rules Changed For months, Maya survived because she understood the rules: Zombies are dumb. Zombies are slow. Zombies are hungry.But last week, while scavenging a pharmacy on the edge of town, the rules changed.She spotted a group of figures down the street. They weren't shambling. They were marching. They didn't moan; they were humming a low, melodic chant. Maya watched from the shadows as a Runner—one of the Skin Saints—caught a straggler survivor.The creature didn't bite him. It held him down while another figure, a man dragging heavy chains (Silas), approached with a blade. They spoke to the screaming man. They offered him "liberation."Maya gripped her cleaver, her knuckles turning white. She had spent a year learning how to kill the dead. Now, she realized she has to learn how to fight the fanatical.The Campaign: "Diner Defense" This sets the stage for the ultimate tabletop showdown. We imagine a scenario where Maya has barricaded herself in her old diner, protecting a group of wounded civilians, while Matriarch Elara and her Skin Saints attempt to breach the doors.It’s not just a survival mission anymore. It’s a war for the soul of the wasteland.Are you ready to serve up some justice?[Link: Get the Maya Survivor Pack + The Skin Saints Bundle]

Included Game Mechanic: "Blue Plate Special"

Add this to Maya’s listing to make her gameplay unique:Unique Skill: Scavenger’s Eye