Oh man, the world’s really gone to shit over the last couple decades. Monster attacks are on the rise practically everywhere, and our brightest minds can’t figure out why. It could be habitat destruction, atmospheric instability, or an omen of the End Times, but what matters to you is that the economy’s been in a slump for the entirety of your adult life. Nobody wants to set up shop if their employees are going to open a phishing email and fall prey to a cyber-curse, or be spirited away by kelpies on the subway. Or wake up drained of all fluids by a succubus after a one-night stand. Or, just, get fucking incinerated by a red dragon. Whatever it is, whether human lives or commercial real estate, it’s all falling apart remarkably quickly.

In an attempt to curb the looming threat, which clearly has local law enforcement overwhelmed, the World Overseers brought back the bounty system from olden times. There are so many desperate people out there that more than a few have been willing to risk it all for the sake of a juicy bounty; and there are juicy bounties to spare, so long as you’re willing to square off against an ancient magic beast or blood-crazed mutant monster. It doesn’t come with insurance, but if you’re somewhat skilled at killing, bounty-hunting can be your last chance out of the cycle of poverty, shift-work, and unemployment lines.