Witcher

A Witcher refers to any individual trained in the ways of combating the Occult and Monsters of the land of Ustalav.

Origin
Long ago in the history of Ustalav, during the reign of Tar-Baphon, when worship and practice of the Occult and Dark Arts was more prevalent, several secret organizations were formed with the sole intent of flushing out and destroying these monsters.

Each organization would have their own name for the students who practiced their craft, including Witch-Finders, Witchers, Demon-Slayers and Witch-Hunters.

Over the years the organization of Witchers would become the most well-renowned, thus leading to the use of the word Witcher to categorize anyone in this line of work for years to come.

Portrayal
Due to many mercenaries and rogues using the moniker of Witcher in order to find quick employment and renown the Witcher is often seen displayed as a wanderer, a loner, and as a law-breaking mercenary.

While most communities will look to individual Witchers or Witcher organizations to solve problems of a dark nature these communities will very rarely be willing to accept and accommodate Witchers after they have served their purpose.