Nukem, a series about hunters of the undead

They live in a small house with a garage, where they receive clients. They have a Lada specially modified for work.

Primary role in the team: technician and stabilizer
Vlad is responsible for ensuring the instruments are accurate and the team doesn't stray into the realm of reality. His primary tool is a module he built that displays not just anomalies, but the level of threat: the density of rot plasma. Vlad also maintains the motion sensors and synchronizes the instruments: for example, he can configure Nikita's ray gun to receive targeting information from his scanner, and Misha's flamethrower to highlight areas with high rot plasma concentrations. For him, this isn't "improvement for the sake of beauty," but a way to ensure every shot and every ritual are worthwhile. He doesn't like relying solely on electronics: that's why his module always has a mechanical indicator—a simple pointer that works even in the face of severe interference. For Vlad, this is a principle: if the equipment can fail, there must be a backup option that doesn't rely on microchips. For Vlad, a debt of 50,000 rubles isn't an abstract sum, but a concrete measure of his responsibility. He doesn't see it as a punishment, but as a chance to prove he can be useful. At the same time, Vlad doesn't try to appear more powerful than he is. If something isn't working, he says directly: "I don't know why the scale is moving. I need to take it apart and check." And he doesn't take offense when Nikita demands he double-check, and Misha jokes to ease the tension. He understands: in their business, it's better to check ten times than to make a mistake once. He doesn't like wasting resources. For Misha, he made a compact candle holder that won't go out in the wind, and a container for salt to keep it from spilling. It's important to him that every piece has a purpose and lasts as long as possible. Vlad is afraid that his device will fail at the most crucial moment and someone will get hurt. Because of this, he sometimes spends too much time rechecking the same part. Vlad is also responsible for cleanliness and oversees the equipment.

For Nikita, magic is a resource, just like ammunition, fuel, and consumables. He's not against magic per se, but he wants it to be used according to plan. After the incident with the demonogical sleep paralysis, he's especially cautious: he remembers how they were sucked into the dream realm, how they initially rejoiced at being able to imagine their own power, and then realized that escaping isn't so easy. Primary role in the team: force resistance and tactics.
Nikita is responsible for ensuring the team doesn't crumble under pressure. His "power resistance" isn't just about being tough. It's about holding formation, judiciously distributing positions, understanding the best positions, when to retreat, and when to press forward. He knows how to wear armor so it doesn't get in the way in tight corridors, how to deploy shields against pulse attacks, and how to manage ammunition consumption so he doesn't run out of ammo in a bad situation. Nikita doesn't try to be "the boss" at any cost. He's willing to listen to Vlad if he says the equipment won't hold up, and he's willing to slow Misha down if he's trying to make a dramatic but risky move. It's precisely in the most tense moments that he cracks a dry joke, which eases the tension without devaluing the danger. He's the first to notice where the rot plasma is thickening and where the sensors are starting to malfunction. He has his own classification system, which includes a separate item called "risk of falling asleep"—and he checks this item first. He's created his own classification of the paranormal. Nikita doesn't get confused in a panic. He quickly breaks down the situation into simple steps. He's not one to save for the sake of saving: if the situation requires using the last charge of his ray gun, he'll do it. But he can't stand senseless spending.

Misha understands that every ritual costs money, effort, and nerves. Salt, coals, and candles—they all cost money, and he doesn't like to waste them. Role: A ritual specialist, a "ritualist," responsible for applying magic where brute force is ineffective. For him, magic isn't an abstraction, but almost a craft: he treats it as a delicate work where a mistake can cost lives. He doesn't boast about his skills and doesn't like pompous words. He's not a "wizard in a robe," but a hunter who uses magic like a heavy, expensive tool. He knows dozens of rituals and doesn't confuse them. He has his own list of "things you can't skimp on" (salt, coals, special candles) and a specific routine that he adheres to. He's quick to switch gears. He moves instantly from "let's have a laugh" to "hold the line, the ritual is about to begin." He understands the risks. After the night paralysis incident, Misha became more cautious: he doesn't act like a hero and doesn't meddle in things that don't require magic. He dreams of an old Grand Cherokee. Misha is someone who relieves tension: with stories and a touch of irony. But he doesn't do this at the expense of his work: he jokes just enough to keep people from losing their nerve, not to shirk responsibility.