Small Life

Small Life is an American action-adventure fantasy comic book series published by Moonlake Comics since 2012. The series is set in a world populated by anthropomorphic insects and other adjacent creatures, with them currently being in a time when prejudice is high and the various groups of insects all despise each other for one reason or another. Primarily, the series is set in the kingdom of Allpoda, which was formed in direct opposition to this mindset and has all kinds of people living together.

Main

 * Anton - a dinergate (soldier) carpenter ant who fled his colony after discovering that they were the invaders in the war they were fighting. He now lives in the kingdom of Allpoda and dedicates himself to helping others while also getting involved in various adventures with his friends. He is kindhearted and brave, though he is shy and has a tendency to overthink things.
 * Beatrice - a worker honeybee whose hive was destroyed by invading wasps. This has put her on-edge and transformed her into Anton's opposite, as she is abrasive, rash, and even selfish in some areas, though she does have a very strong moral compass. She usually uses a spear as her weapon though she can summon a magical sword known as a Stinger, but using it will kill her.

Supporting

 * Priestess Matilda - the local druid of Allpoda who is a very old and wise ladybug with incredible mystical knowledge. She is in charge of the local druidism church and has the personality of a kind old grandmother, contrasted by her arcane wisdom.
 * Zachariah - Matilda's mantis bodyguard, butler, and adopted son. Most are off-put by him because of his scary-looking appearance and stoic expression though, while he is indeed intimidating, he is much more of a gentleman than people give him credit for and has an obsession with cleanliness.

Antagonists

 * The Red Ant Army - the overarching antagonistic force throughout the series. The Red Ant Army is made up entirely of fire ants who plunder and pillage their way through the lands out of a sense of spiritual superiority, believing that they were the first species created and thus greater than all others. Like All of their members are able to summon Stingers, though they are able to use them multiple times and they leave the victim poisoned.
 * The Scarlet Queen - the leader of the Red Ant Army, she is a woman in a regal red dress with a porcelain mask covering her face. She herself rarely appears in the series, preferring to operate through her troops, and is instead shown through silhouettes, statues, and paintings. When she does show up, she prefers to whisper her words to a subordinate, who then repeats them.
 * Betelgeuse
 * Meredith, Demon Queen of Wasps