Hey Friend!
DESTITUTE in this case, (and many others) means:
'lacking possessions or resources'
Without heroes, we cannot have monsters. If there were no monsters to cause problems, we would have no need for superheroes. The only reason heroes are present is because they feel that it is their duty to fight off the monsters, and protect humankind from evil.
Here is a part you can use. :)
Hello!
A) the setting is extreme but natural, therefore realistic because places like that can actually exist in the real world. Hope you get it right and sorry for the late answer.
Good luck!
~ Destiny ^_^