Once upon a time there was a magic octopus. His name was Paul. He was loved by the German people, right up until he picked Spain to win a football game. Poor magic octopus, welcome to the Vermin - we will love you...

Paul played his first game on the 23rd of March 2011 against the REALLY High Elves. It was the first game of the post-SWL era.

Matilda shot to fame in Death Race 2000. She drove a modified VW Karmann-Ghia, resembling a V-1 flying bomb. It had what appeared to be a rocket engine. Awesome.

Played her first game against Woodies Reunion Tour, on December 7th, 2009.

Queen Victoria learned no other language than German(that's right - no English!), until the age of three.

Played her first game against Orlando Bloom's Groupies, 2nd of April, 2010.

Joined the Vermin line of scrimmage to avenge his dead brother. Together with his brother Jacob, they were among the best-known story tellers of folk tales from Europe, and their work popularized such tales as "Little Red Riding Hood", "Hansel & Gretel", "A Clockwork Orange", "American Psycho", "Knight Rider", and "A Beginners Guide to Bestiality".

Played his first game against the Seekers of Sepulchre, on federal election day, August 21st, 2010.

7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) Shawn Bradley played for the German national basketball team, and in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks, before joining the Vermin.

Played his first game against Remember Failure, on June 2nd 2010.

Partner of Sarah Brandner, and German footballer of some note, Bastian played his first game against Remember Failure on September 11, 2010.

His girlfriend died in his first game. Welcome to the German line of scrimmage, champ.

Detlef Schrempf is 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m).

After playing with the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trail Blazers, he has now joined the Vermin.

Played his first game against Mort Avaritia, on the 26th of May, 2010, and immediately received -AV for his troubles. Came back from the injury only to be seriously injured again as soon as he fronted up on the line of scrimmage. Received the MVP for that effort. Maybe in his third game, he can last more than one turn on the field.

"Ich bin ein Berliner"

Good enough for us - get on the line of scrimmage... Idiot....

Beanz meanz Heinz.

Son of Wilhelm Maybach, he followed in his father's footsteps, both in initially being an engineer for Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, before becoming a Gutter Runner for the German Vermin.

Played his first game against the SWL Defilers, on 12th of August 2010. It was one of the greatest efforts in SWL history. Despite the death of father, Karl managed to seal a miraculous draw, seconds before fulltime. He dedicated the game to his father's memory, simultaneously ensuring that whatever happens from here, neither of them will ever be forgotten. After being 62 TR and 82TS down in the leadup to the game, the Vermin had pulled off one of the most remarkable results in history.

KFR was the founder of BMW, prior to his career with the Vermin.

Played his first game against Norscia Beserkers on the 5th of May, 2010.

Composer Wagner joined the Vermin prior to their game against Mort Avaritia, 20th of September 2010.

Mercedes Benz Forefather

Warne joins the Vermin due to a <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2319197/Shane-Warnes-Herr-replacement.html">German mother</a>.

He played his first game against Stalingrad's White Stallions on the 18th of September, 2009.

Became Captain of the German Vermin on the 4th of February, 2010.

The 31st President of the USA, Herb identified as a German American, and joined up for the game against Slaves to None, on the 22nd of June, 2009.

Avoided a mobility limiting injury in game 15, only to the suffer the same injury upon aging after the game. Developed more agility to compensate though.