Penelope Chumley is an investigative reporter with the Bowerstone Times. She interviewed Atticus Croddle, a noted historian and monster expert, regarding Hollow Men, Hobbes, Trolls, and Balverines. However, during the fourth and final interview, it was revealed that Atticus was a Balverine. He attacked Penelope, but she was able to fight him off with the use of a silver dagger. After throwing a lantern at his feet, Atticus fled the building and has not been seen since.