"The lions? About as large as the wolves. Big enough to take down a speeder."

As they enter the settlement, most of the people there - ragged, worn down people who are almost without exception tall and dark haired: A lot of the men even have a stark resemblance to Atton - keep their distance from them.

A group of three people head straight for them, though: An old woman with enough guns to probably conquer a small planet; a rather dignified and battle-scarred old man; and another man who looks to be in his late thirties, almost as well-armed as the old woman.