NPCs: THOSE WHO WALK IN THE SHADOWS

Title:  Enigma

Role: Inconnu Member, Time traveler

Embraced: 72 BC

Generation: 5th

Clan: True Brujah 

"The notion of distance is an illusion. I have travelled further than anyone in history. I observe. That is until Ceranno decided to upset the balance of everything.He must be stopped."

A mysterious kindred with a wealth of knowledge about the past and present who seems to know much about Cerrano!

Title: Former Sabbat Bishop of New York aka Death

Role: Sabbat Black Hand

Embraced: 1530

Generation: 6th

Clan: Brujah Antitribu

"New York. I ran that town. The largest city in the world. After doing that-you need bigger things to tackle. So I figured the Camarilla seemed like a good place to start. They are the disease. I am the cure."

The former Bishop of New York (1799-1913) and now Grand Inquisitor of the Sabbat. Known to have killed more Camarilla kindred than any other Sabbat member. Armitage is currently on the Red List (Vampire's most wanted). Extremely powerful with no remorse. 

Title: Director of Security

Role: Primogen Member

Embraced: 1815

Generation: 7th

Clan: Brujah

Quote: "Freedom comes in many forms but financial freedom is the best. You come at me or my allies with your guns, you'll be facing attack helicopters and warships. Do. Not. Cross. Me. Thank you sweetie."

Also part of the War Tribe, Felicia serves as the Primogen's security specialist. She controls numerous military  and weapons contractors in California and has the ability to procure anything she needs at a moments notice. A capable fighter, Felicia is wealthy and powerful and really not your typical Brujah.  She is articulate and has amassed favours from almost every kindred in the Bay Area. Who knows what would happen if she cashed those in?

Title: Archon

Role: Youngest Archon in history

Embraced: 1982

Generation: 7th (10th)

Clan: Brujah

"You underestimate Nathan Kent. Really you do. He's a force of nature which I am glad to be part of. "

 A powerful Brujah who was around before the purge and part of the final years of Nathan Kent. Austin is an extremely powerful Brujah despite his young years as a kindred. Austin has committed diablorie on several of his enemies and even took part in the ritual of the bitter rose while hunting a methuselah in Mexico.

Austin is not shy in the fact that he has killed and diabolized several kindred in his unlike. As he has said "They were enemies of the Camarilla. All of them. Sabbat. Traitors. Scum. Every one of them sanctioned by the Sect...and my own moral compass."

Title:  Member of the Fang  Anarch Group

Role: Artist

Embraced: 2001

Generation: 8th

Clan: Brujah

"I go where I please and interact with whomever I want. Don't pigeon hole me. If you do, I'll punch you right in your chops."

Was a member of the FANG Anarch group. The most outgoing if the gang who often takes in Camarilla events.

Fate: Killed by Jarvis (out of necessity)  inside the Lombard Elysium on Feb 29 2024 when she attacked him under dominate of the Sabbat member Hannibal. Was the Childe of Felicia Nocturne.

Title: Loner/Gunslinger

Role: Loner

Embraced: 1902

Generation: 8th

Clan: True Brujah

"Just leave me alone. I want to be left alone. You have no idea, the hellstorm you’re fixin to let loose.” 

 The legendary Billy The Kid was not Killed by Pat Garrett after all.  Bill lives in New Mexico and he and Jarvis (Pat Garrett)  were actually friends. Known as one of the world's best gun fighters...and killers.

Title:  Member of the Fang Anarch Group. Former Tremere.

Role: Rebel

Embraced: 1945

Generation: 9th

Clan: Brujah (Tremere)

"I am old school. I'm also no idiot, despite what the Ventrue would say of us. Don't judge a book by its cover."

One of the last rebels of the old anarchs (Wolf Pack)  in the city. Has no taste for the Camarilla and believes full freedom is the only way to unlive. He has old ideas on what it means to be an anarch. Butts heads with Declan in the Fang. Ernie is actually a Tremere who defected to the Anarch cause in the 1970s and has been living as a Brujah since.

Title: Ancient Kindred

Role: Inconnu Member

Embraced: Unknown

Generation: 5th

Clan: Nosferatu

"I am tired of the noise in my area. You will leave or die. There is no other option."

An Inconnu member who lives in South San Fran and hates violence in his area. Kiren is rude, bad tempered and unwilling to entertain other points of view in his world scheme. He mastered the art of animalism in such a way that his abilities  are second to none in North America.

Title:  Justice Seeker

Role: Defender, Former Primogen Member

Embraced: 476AD

Generation: 6th?

Clan: Nosferatu

"My child, we can debate this issue for the next 100 years if you like but that's just a fraction of the time I've been on this planet. I saw the the fall of Rome. Did you?"

Former Nosferatu Primogen member (pre Purge) who Killed himself after watching Nathan Kent die.

Fate: Sacrificed himself to the sun when he  failed to protect Kent from the attack during the purge.

Note: May be in Torpor under FANG HQ

Awoke in 2023 and continues his battle against his long time enemy-Cerrano.

Title: PESTILENCE

Role: Sabbat 4 Horseman

Embraced: ?

Generation: ?

Clan: Nosferatu Antitrubu ?

"Antediluvian means before the deluge. The deluge is what Noah escaped. It was very wet. I can still smell the dampness. "

 Kaine is old. Very, very old. In fact, the running joke is that he took his name to mirror the first vampire (Caine) as an homage. Kaine speaks in riddles and tongues and is said to be one of the smartest creatures on earth. He also has disciplines so dangerous that it rumoured that his mere touch can cause final death.

Nickname: PESTILENCE

Title: Director of Information

Role: Primogen Member

Embraced:1810

Generation: 8th

Clan: Nosferatu

"I've been subjugated by the Sabbat and was saved by the Camarilla. I don't have time for the politics but it seems my wish doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. I've seen the truth and its frightening."

Graf took over reluctantly as the Nosferatu Primogen member when Vangard died in the Purge. He has no desire to lead and finds the vampire politics exhausting. He has been chronicling, secretly, the most powerful kindred on the planet and has written 49 accounts thus far, including NATHAN KENT. Graf can be short with those he does not know but is loyal, articulate and very smart. He prefers to spend his nights alone, writing and researching. Some say he was the kindred who stared The SchreckNET.

Title: Elysium Owner

Role: Supernatural Contact

Embraced: 1744

Generation: 8 

Clan: Nosferatu

"I don't fear kindred. I've seen things that make vampires look like angels. Its only a matter of time until San Francisco faces its reckoning. ."

Draco is a soft spoken Nosferatu who runs the Elysium at Coit Tower. Hie is smart and almost disconnected when he speaks to others. He refers to Vangard as his big brother and the two share a strong friendship.

Title: The Watcher

Role: Spy

Embraced: 1780 AD

Generation: 8

Clan: Nosferatu

"Sir, I will complete a task given to me. All we have is our word and our manners. I have both."

Remus has been watching Fabian Bullard in Oakland for the past 30 years and is the foremost expert on him. Well dressed and articulate, he has much knowledge of the happenings in the Bay Area.

Remus is an opposing figure at 6'6" and 250 lbs. However, his physical appearance doesn't match is very well spoke British accent.

Title: Bar Owner of the Miner Bar

Role: Paranoid Kindred

Embraced: 1801

Generation: 10

Clan: Nosferatu

"Look at these gold miners. These whores. These vagrants. And look at all the money they want to spend here!"

A vampire owns the run down workers class bar "the Miner". Seemingly shrewd and focused on money and power. Unwilling to sell his bar to the players. Smith was the orchestrator of the "inquisition " threat in Carson which turned out to be a rouse. It eventually got him killed when Kayleen discovered his scheme.

Status: Final Death. Killed by Joshua Fabian Bullard

Title: Director of Finance

Role: Owner of all Nighclubs in SF, Primogen Member

Embraced: 1805

Generation: 7th

Clan: Toreador

Quote: "If you've had a good time in  San Fran, its because of me. Your favourite nightclub, bar, coffee shop, art gallery or theatre-that all me. Its amazing how much you hear when you are everywhere."

Graham is not only your typical Toreador, some say he is the template for all modern ones. He currently owns 80% of all clubs, bars and entertainment within the city. His influence has skyrocketed since serving on this Primogen (he was also serving on Kent's Primogen as well). Graham is everything a Toreador strives to be and more...so much more. He's much more complex than he appears.

Title: Hotel Owner

Role: Former lover of Rafeal

Embraced: 1800

Generation: 7th

Clan: Toreador

"Enjoy yourself gents. Don't cause too much trouble. We have a good thing going. And don't lie to little old Amelia...I'll know right away."

Old world vampire who runs the Mooney Prince Bridge Hotel/Bar/Brothel in Carson City. She is extremely perceptive and intelligent and is able to tell when people lie to her. Unknown if she runs Carson City or is the only vampire in town. Has a cosmopolitan accent.

Title: Black Hand

Role: Ex Prince/Sabbat Black Hand

Embraced: 1710

Generation:  7th

Clan: Toreador Antitribu

"The worst part of the Camarilla is that they pretend to be civil. They are a pack of rats who feed of each other worse than any Sabbat pack. I have secrets about them that they don't want me to tell."

Beautiful and sophisticated,  Geneva was once a Prince of a European city.  Disillusioned by Camarilla politics and a great betrayal , she joined the Sabbat over 100 years ago. Kindred believe that she has ties with a dark cult and she has gained great power because of it.

Nickname: FAMINE

Fate: Diabolorized by Valmont Ventillion when he ambushed her near the Museum in Golden Gate Park. 

Title: Sword Master

Role: Thief/Assassin/Ex Samurai

Embraced: 1699

Generation:  8th

Clan: Toreador

"I can get you anything. The bigger and more complex the job, the better...and the more it will cost. But I have rules that I won't break."

Master martial artist and known to be able to get anything anyone desires...for a price. Former Samurai and related to Minymoto Musashi. Is associated with the Assamites somehow.

Title: Manipulator

Role:  Former Prince, Arch Mage, Current: Methuselah

Embraced: 1748

Age: 2000+ years old

Generation: 5th (6th)

Clan: Tremere

 “Blessed are the mighty-minded, for they shall ride the whirlwinds- Cursed are they who teach lies for truth and truth for lies, for they are an abomination!” 

The former Prince of San Francisco from 1850 -1906. Abandoned the city after the Great earthquake in 1906. A very, very old and powerful Tremere. One of two ancient Methuselah in the Bay Area.

Cyrano has used his magic mirror to travel back in time and lived numerous lives. As such, he is over 2000 years old. He has the knowledge and power of that age to back him up. Made a deal with he "devil" but now time is up.

Fate: Unknown but likely one of the most power beings on the West Coast.

Title: "Zeus"

Role: Knowledge Seeker

Clan: Tremere

Embraced: 1450

Generation: 6th

Clan: Tremere

 Dietro ogni problema c’è un’opportunità. 

(“Behind any problem, there is an opportunity.”) 

Seemingly old/ancient kindred found trapped in a coffin within a silver mine on the outskirts of Carson City. Italian origin. Was freed by the players when they opened his coffin. As a result of him being freed, Ban had to replace him in the coffin (without consent). 

Enzo has master weather control which has led to the nickname Zeus by Kindred that know him. Has spent 3 bouts in torpor which infuriates him as he does not know how they have occurred.

Title: Vice-Lord of San Francisco

Role:  Chantry Regent

Clan: Tremere

Embraced: 1640

Generation: 7th

Clan: Tremere

Quote: "People love to believe in stereotypes. It makes them make sense of the world to some degree. I will play the boogieman, the master mage or the dilettante if need be. But, it all serves a purpose."

Lazo is the longest serving Primogen member in the Bay Area and has lived in San Fran since 1910. He has worked his way to being the "second in command" and holds more arcane knowledge than anyone else in the city (save Cyrano). 

He naturally has a strong command presence which underlies his ruthlessness. He served under Prince Kent and it is said that he holds more secrets than anyone in the city-a fact that haunts him. He know serves as Prince Giovanni's Vice Lord. While Lazo certainly could be a Prince of a city, he chooses not to at this point.

Title:  War

Role:  Black Hand Mage

Embraced: 1788

Generation: 7th

Clan: Tremere Antitribu

"Your pitiful discipines are no match for true power.  I welcome you to try."

Everything about Dyson Rinzler is intimidating. His stature, his knowledge, and his majick. Dyson broke every rule in clan Tremere and is seen by the clan as enemy number 1. But all those rules broken allowed Dyson to see Hermetic majick like no other. IF the superhero Dr Strange had a real form, Dyson would be it.

Nickname: WAR

Title: Prodigy

Role: Tremere traitor and Spy for Cyrano

Embraced: 1903

Generation: 8th

Clan: Tremere

"Magic comes easy to me and that upsets other mages. They are jealous of my ability. It's not my fault it takes them twice as long to learn things."

"Magic comes easy to me and that upsets other mages. They are jealous of my ability. Its not my fault it takes them twice as long to learn things."

A confident Tremere with a strong personality and grand vision of the future. Has mastered several paths of Thaumaturgy and known to be prodigy when it comes to magic.

Fate: Killed by Ban Strahd in 1903 at the Tremere Chantry. Luca attempted to kill Lazo Gajic ut Ban saved theTremere leader.

Title: Time Traveller

Role: A version of Valmont who has travelled through time!

Embraced: 1877

Generation: 8th

Clan: Tremere

"Kindred don't listen to us. They think they have control. They are puppets. I tell them to cut the strings but all they do is wind the rope tighter around their necks."

A kindred who works outside of the Sabbat and Camarilla. Likely associated with the Inconnu. Well spoken, raspy voice who seemingly warned the players they were on a path that would lead them to doom.

Fate: A version of Ban Stradh who travelled with Darcy Ticker and worked for the Inconnu.

Title: Ephorate of the Ventrue

Role: Former Warrior, Stone Mason, Archon, Prince of San Fransisco, and Justicar of the Camarilla

Birth Name:  Valkrane Androsceu

Embraced: 1479 AD

Age: 1500+ years (Kent has been battling Cyrano for almost a millennium)

Generation: 5th (6th)

Clan: Ventrue

"I've become clear on my purpose. I've served many roles in the Camarilla. Now, I have come for my revenge."

Nathan Kent is a legendary Kindred who has amassed lifetimes of adventures. The Camarilla and Sabbat have given him numerous nicknames including :The Cat, Obsidan Stone, Spear of Deva,  the Arch Angel . He served as the Prince of San Francisco for nearly 100 years  until he was betrayed by the former Prince Cyrano.

Kent then became a JUSTICAR for the Camarilla and returned to San Francisco in 2024 to face his motal enemy Cyrano to exact his revenge. The two have been locked in a pitch battle for nearly a 1000 years.

Kent now serves as an Ephor of the Ventrue (1 of 12)) who make the global decisions for the clan. Nathan Kent is, by all accounts, one of the most powerful and influential kindred walking the Earth.

Title: Elysium Owner/Ride or Die Crew

Role: Former Sheriff and gambler. 

Embraced: 1908

Generation: 7th

Clan: Ventrue

"Listen partner, that smoke wagon on your hip aint gonna help you. IF you want to remain above ground, you better skedaddle or you'll find yourself in boothill."

This tall well built middle aged man with a southern drawl .  Wealth of knowledge with a deep history. Known in history as Pat Garrett. Jarvis, as he is called today, is quick witted and extremely loyal.

Notes: Sire is Nathan Kent

Title: Director of Communications

Role: Primogen Member

Embraced: 1888

Generation: 7th

Clan: Ventrue 

Quote: "Those who control the narrative, control the perceptions of the masses."

Elise is likely one of the most powerful vampires in the Bay Area, not because of her personal power but because of what she controls. She controls almost ever major news outlet in San Francisco including television, radio and news papers. She also has sway over several other agencies like the police, fire, and public works. She is extremely charismatic and always makes a person feel comfortable when around her. Her importance on the Primogen cannot be overstated. If she fell, all hell would break loose.

Fate: Killed by Luca Pal when he and Cyrano attacked the Primogen Haven

Title: Boss of Oakland

Role: Traitor, Crime Boss and Sabbat sympathizer

Embraced: 1870

Generation: 8th (12)

Clan: Ventrue

A venture Mob boss who has a strong dislike for Pat Garrett. He lives in Oakland and has amassed power and money over the last 30 years. Ties to the Sabbat. Stole Valmont's fortune. 

Bullard is a bully and one of the most selfish beings one could encounter. Only his money and power keep people around him. He is greedy, violent, self absorbed and wealthy.

He has worked his way down to 8th generation via diablorie and his last taste is when he betrayed the old Ventrue Primogen member Andrew Greensberg on the night of the Purge.

Title: Prince of San Jose

Role: Prince of San Jose

Embraced: 1985

Generation: 8th

Clan: Ventrue

"I understand politics. Its the most valuable trait a kindred can possess. If you know how things run, you know how to run people."

Prince of San Jose and former resident of San Fran under Nathan Kent (and Team Widow Maker). Bright, Knowledgeable and a strong command of the business world.

Clan: Ventrue

Gen: 8

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