The other alters are the Proud Aussie explorer Manitoba Smith, the Italian tough guy Vito, and the cranky old man Chester. The host, Mike, is well meaning and kind, but protective. Whenever there is a strange presence that makes someone flinch from fear, it’s usually the one known as the malevolent one or Mal. He’s evil. Very evil, he’s a sadist, he wants to hurt anyone he can. He’s been dormant for 6 years.