Vampires of Brooklyn

Name: Rafael Torres (Nicknamed Enzo)

Concept: One Hell of a General Manager

Chronicle: Echoes of Brooklyn

Ambition: To establish a secure network and haven for his sire’s influence and a proper feeding ground for his clan for an oncoming war.

Predator: Trapdoor

Clan: Tzimisce

Generation: 10th

Sire: Contessa Valeria

Embraced: 2008 at age 25

Background:

Rafael Torres, known as Enzo in his new life, was an ordinary man with an extraordinary secret. He possessed Rhnull, the rare “golden blood” type. This unique trait made him a target, but also his saving grace.

In 2008, Rafael worked as an undercover agent, dedicated to dismantling human trafficking rings. His latest target was a particularly elusive revenant running a notorious operation in Mexico. Driven by a sense of justice and a personal vendetta, Rafael infiltrated the ring and successfully killed the revenant. However, this victory was short-lived. The revenant’s sire, a powerful 9th generation vampire, was enraged and sought to make an example out of Rafael.

Just as Rafael was about to meet his end, Contessa Valeria intervened. She had been monitoring the revenant’s activities and was immediately captivated by the scent of Rafael’s unique blood. Recognizing its potential to stave off the Beckoning, she saw more value in keeping Rafael alive. Instead of a swift death, Rafael became a blood bag ghoul, bound to Valeria and kept alive purely for the sustenance his rare blood provided.

For two years, Rafael lived in a state of limbo, neither fully alive nor dead, serving Valeria’s needs. During this time, an intense and complex relationship developed between them. Valeria’s initial fascination with his blood transformed into a deeper, mutual addiction. She needed his blood to maintain her sanity and vitality, while Rafael, caught between fear and fascination, found himself drawn to her power and the dark allure of her world.

One night, driven by a blood frenzy, Valeria nearly drained Rafael to the point of death. Terrified by the thought of losing her prized blood doll, she made a desperate decision. She embraced Rafael, transforming him into a 10th generation vampire. This act bound them even closer, as the embrace solidified their bond not only through blood but also through a shared dependency. Rafael’s transformation ensured that Valeria would always have access to his life-sustaining blood, while he gained power, immortality, and a place by her side.

Valeria’s loyalty to Rafael was unwavering, and she trusted him more than any other childer she had created. Recognizing his strategic prowess and the potential of his unique abilities as a Tzimisce fleshcrafter, she decided to expand her influence in North America. She sent Rafael to Brooklyn, a city teeming with opportunities and dangers, to establish a new domain. Under the alias Enzo, Rafael took control of a haunted murder hotel, using it as a base of operations and a trap for unsuspecting victims.

In Brooklyn, Enzo navigates the treacherous landscape of vampire politics, working to secure power for himself and his sire. His hotel, equipped with elaborate traps and a dark history, serves as both a haven and a weapon in his arsenal. Enzo’s mission is clear: to protect and expand Valeria’s influence while creating a network of power and loyalty in the heart of the city.

Attributes:

Physical:

Strength: ●●○○○

Dexterity: ●●○○○

Stamina: ●○○○○

Social:

Charisma: ●●○○○

Manipulation: ●●○○○

Composure: ●●●○○

Mental:

Intelligence: ●●●●○

Wits: ●●●○○

Resolve: ●●●○○

Skills (Jack of All Trades):

Physical Skills:

Athletics: ●●○○○

Brawl: ●○○○○

Drive: ●○○○○

Melee: ●●○○○

Stealth (Traps): ●○○○○

Survival: ●○○○○

Social Skills:

Etiquette: ●○○○○

Insight: ●●○○○

Intimidation: ●●○○○

Persuasion: ●●○○○

Streetwise: ●●○○○

Subterfuge: ●●○○○

Mental Skills:

Academics: ●○○○○

Awareness: ●●○○○

Investigation: ●●○○○

Occult: ●○○○○

Advantages:

Backgrounds:

Haven: ●●●○○ (Trapdoor: +1 free dot, 2 dots from advantages)

Mawla: ●●●○○ (3 dots from advantages)

Resources: ●●○○○ (2 dots, purchased with 4 XP)

Herd: ●●○○○ (1 dot from advantages, 1 dot purchased with 2 XP)

Security System: ●○○○○ (purchased with 2 XP)

Cells: ●○○○○ (purchased with 2 XP)

Retainer: ●●○○○ (1 free dot from Trapdoor, 1 dot purchased with 2 XP)

Merits:

Trapdoor (Predator Type Bonus)

Flaws:

Despised (Local Crime Factions Citywide): ●●○○○ (2 dots)

Haunted Haven: ●○○○○ (1 dot, free flaw from Trapdoor)

Disciplines:

Protean: ●●

Weight of the Feather: Allows the vampire to move with incredible lightness, almost weightlessly. (Free)

Feral Weapons: The vampire can extend their natural weapons to monstrous proportions. (5 XP)

Dominate: ●●

Cloud Memory: The vampire can command a victim to forget recent events. (Free)

Mesmerize: The vampire can command a victim to perform actions or follow simple instructions. (Free)

Obfuscate: ●

Silence of Death: The vampire can mute all sound in their vicinity, creating an area of complete silence. (Trapdoor Bonus)

Vicissitude (Protean 2 + Dominate 2)

Effect: The vampire can reshape their own body, changing their appearance or growing new appendages at will. This can include anything from elongating their limbs, changing their facial features, or growing claws.

Cost: 1 Rouse Check.

Roll: Dexterity + Protean + Dominate vs. Difficulty (depending on the complexity of the change).

Duration: The changes can last for a scene or until the vampire decides to revert back.

Health:

[O] [O] [O] [O] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Willpower:

[O] [O] [O] [O] [O] [O] [ ] [ ]

Humanity:

[O] [O] [O] [O] [O] [O] [O]

Hunger:

[O] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Blood Potency:

[O] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]