Undead Phoenix said:
Any ideas how you're planning on doing/doing differently for part 2? Will we be going back to the initial choices presented to us (where we choose Ventrue), or a new batch of characters?
Well - I'm going to bring one of the two options back, only altered to represent their changed circumstances. A few of them will be characters who've been mentioned or played a part in Part One, but who haven't made an appearance. A few more will be completely new (and some out-there/adventurous ones this time). Anthony will appear as an option for any future parts in case you want to play with him as Baron (unless you or someone else kills him.)
I'll probably write them up, then ask people if they'd like to play as someone/something that isn't on the list, then do a fuller list with the additions. Sound good?
Also - I'll add this to the OP. It's a full, objective cast list of the characters we've met so far, and it becomes accurate round the start of Part 2. And I will update it regularly this time. Promise.
Cast Of Characters
CAMARILLA
Roger Kirkbeck, Prince of London
A Scottish Ventrue who came to the city in the 1800s, Kirkbeck rose to the ultimate position of power during the twentieth century; less, his detractors argue, due to his own merits and more owing to his relative bankability and the factional divide amongst the barons. Kirkbeck's initial passion for the role sank rapidly, as it became rapidly clear that he was expected to bear the responsibilities of princehood without enjoying real power over the barons. The longer he remained in office, the further his power waned (especially after the bloody and indecisive Two-Week War of 2011); now, divorced from any real power in the capital, he is kept under virtual house arrest at his estate in Cliveden, in the countryside to the west of London.
Samantha Eames, Baronness of Mayfair, Regentia of the Chantry At Greenwich
Known for her cheerful air and a tendency to treat all of those around her as very dear friends, Eames controls Mayfair, and with it, the real power centre of the city of London. Patronising the various high-class restaurants and theatres wherever possible, this Baronness is certainly a far cry from the stereotype of the Tremere; her interest in magic, however, even the most esoteric of occult disciplines, is not to be doubted, though she prefers not to show it in public. While Eames rose to effective control over the Camarilla earlier in the spring during the Two-Week War, only a very few Kindred suspect just how much power she's gained in recent nights. Indeed, some even whisper that she's begun to dabble in unnatural trickery - though Eames continues to court the rest of the barons, playing down her arcane tendencies, ensuring support in the inner circles.
Weep-Not Sorley, Nosferatu primogen
The Nosferatu of London have always kept themselves apart from their fellow Kindred; and Sorley, who thoroughly enjoys infuriating his fellows by speaking in an outdated, cod-Puritan style, is no exception. It's often been noted that the elderly primogen enjoys his own, private surveillance network, in addition to the technological marvels he runs for the Camarilla - pigeons and rats are spoken of as being 'Sorley's eyes'. After the effective disruption of the spy network and Schrecknet at Jack's Warren, in the final nights of the recent conflict with the Sabbat, Sorley has begun to rebuild in an undisclosed location in the city - refusing to let his peers know where it is, he maintains a respectful distance as he builds up what has been lost.
Rodyon Turcov, Baron of Richmond & Hounslow, 'The Old Wolf'
Hearty, tall, and very slightly deranged, Turcov claims to be a member of one of the great Russian Ventrue families that fled the nation in the wake of the Revolution. At present, he enjoys high standing as Samantha Eames' strongest ally in the outer regions of the city - however, his political eccentricity is beginning to create a slight tension between the two parties. Ever the philosopher, Turcov enjoys the company of young Toreador males, insisting that they invent radical new ideas for reform, which he then likes to pass off as his own creations. Whether he ever hopes to bring any of these schemes to light or if they're merely ways of provoking reactions from the conservatives around him remains to be seen.
Aldous Fesk, Malkavian primogen
Fesk, it is said, was sired by the legendary Napoleon, inmate of New Bethlehem Hospital, a Malkavian lunatic whose delusions of grandeur led not to posturing but to his organising the other kine patients into a 'revolutionary army' which rose up against the staff, butchering several of them, before fleeing in all directions into the night. The genuine cunning shown in the tactical prowess of the instigator of 'The Battle of New Austerlitz', as it was affectionately known amongst Kindred, led to the bloodline's rise to fame and power. Fesk, though he performs his duties as primogen of the London Malkavians with equal organisational skill, shares none of his sire's delusions, instead dressing for all occasions as if expecting rain, and speaking ominously of all things.
Terence Rannigan, former Baron of Wimbledon
The story amongst Kindred is that Terence Rannigan, a Ventrue war hero and ally of Prince Kirkbeck's in the Sabbat-infested south, was captured in early March of that year by the Sabbat, tortured for information, and finally butchered. It was this brutal kidnapping and assassination that shocked the barons into letting Kirkbeck take the lead for the so-called Two-Week War - though, pundits note, they quickly shifted the Prince back into the sidelines as soon as the first major retaliatory strike had been carried out.
Anthony Sommers, Baron of Whitehall, 'The Patrician'
Young and ambitious, Sommers took the integral domain of Whitehall during the Two-Week War during a fast-paced reshuffle, as Prince Kirkbeck and a coalition of barons under Samantha Eames and Rodyon Turcov vied for control of the city. While Sommers still enjoys the support of his allies, as well as an extensive and ever-growing network of friends amongst the Kine government, the majority of Barons still see him as an inexperienced upstart, attempting to undermine him wherever possible.
Esteban du Marchais, former Baron of Whitehall
Walter Weybridge was once a schoolfriend of Roger Kirkbeck's, as Kine; and the two were Embraced, simultaneously, by two elder Ventrue of the city who caught them in a London alleyway. As Kirkbeck rose, haltingly, to power, he attempted to bring his old friend along with him. It became increasingly clear that Esteban du Marchais, as he renamed himself, conceited, idle and incompetent, was not fit to rule - as became ever more apparent when the new Prince gave him the title of Baron of Whitehall. The ineffectual du Marchais began to look more and more embarrassing, especially when faced with opposition in the form of a young Kindred by the name of Anthony Sommers, who began to gain allies amongst the Kine government and gain the respect of the local vampires. Finally, despite an attempt by Kirkbeck to oust Sommers entirely, du Marchais was stripped of his office, and promptly arrested on charges of misleading the Camarilla. Few believe that the accusations are true; but anyone can see that du Marchais, now imprisoned in the Sheriff's dungeon, is likely soon to meet his Final Death.
Andre Carabas, Baron of Bexley & Havering
Languid, careless, and easily bored, this Toreador baron treats his exile in 'the sticks' of outer London as easy money - at worst, a slight hindrance. Some speculate that Carabas has designs on a more central domain - but it's just as likely that his real passion, collecting and trading Kindred antiquities and artworks from the many flea markets of the city, occupies too much of his time to allow for much wrangling.
Erika Schiller, former Sheriff of London
Schiller, heavily-scarred from an apparently magical wound many decades ago, served Kirkbeck and the Camarilla faithfully during his tenure, carrying out her orders to the letter...despite her obvious disdain for and distrust of the politicians she dealt with on a daily basis, and her quite incredible capacity for cursing. Without waiting to be ousted or demoted after Kirkbeck's exile to the countryside, Schiller abandoned her post and the city entirely; her current whereabouts is unknown.
Gordon Wyther, Sheriff of London
Slender and cadaverous, Wyther is a childe of Turcov's - and, every Kindred knows, his loyalty will be to him rather than to the Camarilla itself. Rumoured to have worked as a hitman for the Ventrue baron, his tenure as Sheriff has so far been unobtrusive (perhaps, some speculate, due to the creation of a new spy network) - a few Kindred have been dragged away by his men, of course, as is to be expected after a political shake-up, but just how successful Wyther will be at his post remains to be seen.
Edgar Fellowes
Fellowes, an urbane Toreador with decidedly impressive gun-play skills, rose on the coat-tails of Anthony Sommers, acting as his personal bodyguard and hitman (while, of course, maintaining his own interests in the capital). Now that his boss has been made Baron, Fellowes is busier than ever, though his duties are now tailored more towards the organisation of Sommers' men and various meetings with Kine allies - so much so that some suggest he seriously misses having a little adventure in his life.
Oscar Cronin
A Nosferatu entrepreneur of sorts, this Irish Kindred enjoyed the patronage of several London barons, enabling him to set up his own surveillance base away from the main warrens. While he appeared to lose the support of Anthony Sommers after the Two-Week War, Oscar's ever-growing success, even paying other Nosferatu to join his enterprise, suggests that he still enjoys the patronage of other important figures in the city - indeed, some amongst his clan have apparently even begun to treat him with envy and anger for selling their services privately.
Donald Jamieson (deceased)
Donnie, as he liked to be known, was a Malkavian renowned in his home in upstate New York for his skills in tracking and killing human hunters, mainly due to a remarkable knack for both endearing himself to those around him and appearing utterly harmless even to the very suspicious. Don's efforts in taking down hunters often involve elements of subterfuge, sleight-of-hand, distraction and sheer bloody cheek. Died in an ingenious sting against members of the Sabbat during the Two-Week War. His motives for being in London are still unknown.
Gary
This hulking doorman at the Pleasure 'N' Pain haven, the most popular club and meeting-place in fashionable Soho, handles more than just security - he's also been known to work as muscle, intimidating the rival Kindred prospects in the area.
Simone Bellevoir
A Nosferatu explosives expert, Simone works freelance - her association with the Tremere Samantha Eames has made her something of an outcast amongst her clan.
Tinker
Not a great deal is known about Eames' head of security, a tall, grizzled Brujah who spends as much time drinking at the bars of Soho as working. He is, however, apparently tough and dependable, with just enough imagination to serve his mistress effectively, without enough imagination to ever consider working elsewhere.
Gwendolen Rickless
A noted Harpy and famous gossip who currently waits at the Pleasure 'N' Pain - though some of the smaller establishments, including Whiplash, are trying to persuade her to defect.
ANARCHS
Robert Griddle, 'Big Bob'
The childike, horribly mutilated Robert Griddle is the de facto leader of Anarch interests in London, though his size and proportions often result in his being challenged or even ignored by more immediately charismatic rivals. There can be no doubt, however, of Griddle's credentials, nor of his cunning - if he has a flaw, it lies in his tendency to act based upon the pronouncements of his personal Malkavian seer, Victoria.
'Victoria'
Found abandoned at Victoria station, recently Embraced, this caitiff was taken in by the Anarchs. Her Malkavian blood soon became apparent, as did the remarkable accuracy of her predictions. While she remains fragile and easily distressed, Victoria is nevertheless held in high esteem by Robert Griddle.
Ellie, Vanessa, and Dennis
Three young and rather foolish Anarch neonates.
SABBAT
Sculptor Angelos (deceased)
A genuine artiste and something of a high-riser, Angelos' exact position amongst the Sabbat remains unknown - perhaps due to his connections with the Inquisition. Angelos was assassinated by the Camarilla in an elaborate sting, effectively bringing the Two-Week War to an end.
Bishop Dubrik
The Sabbat's spymaster in Liverpool, Dubrik is known for being cold, calculating and utterly manipulative. While he remains focused on the North, Dubrik has been known to extend his hand southward to London in the past.
Ductus Wallace (deceased)
An enforcer of Sculptor Angelos'. Killed at the same time as his master during the Two-Week War.
Amanda Wilkinson (condition unknown)
Working as a subordinate for several Ventrue masters, it was Anthony Sommers who discovered that Amanda Wilkinson was, in fact, working as a double agent for Bishop Dubrik. In a brief negotiation between the two parties, Wilkinson was allowed to leave the city unharmed - her fate once she arrived home is unknown.
INDEPENDENTS
Karthik (deceased)
This portly Indian power-broker and information-trader, one of the very last members of his clan in this city, appears to have died during the Two-Week War...though exactly how he met his end is disputed, to say the least.
The Centurion
This ancient, Latin-spouting maniac, bringer of death to Camarilla and Sabbat alike, apparently at random, is rumoured to be a Samedi - however, some point out that his clan is far too young to have spawned a real Roman. Whatever the case, this chaotic creature has become a good deal more violent in recent days, as if he's somehow enraged by recent events.
Hob
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HUMANS AND GHOULS
Humphrey Trentbridge
The current Home Secretary may very soon find himself on the way out due to marital troubles and personal stress - however, at present he is a valued contact of Anthony Sommers' in the Kine government.
Antonia Grey
Sommers' secretary - loyal to a fault.
'Chazza'
This thuggish East End brute makes a healthy living selling firearms out of the back of his van - rarely, if ever, questioning the curious types who loom up from out of the darkness to buy his wares.
Peter Glenville
A politician, caught up in the papers earlier in the spring when his young daughter was found, molested and murdered, in the family's London apartment. The perpetrators, the girl's nanny and her foreign boyfriend, were arrested almost immediately, and Glenville has since returned to active duty.
Frederick Boulton
Eames keeps this ghoul sweet with frequent dining trips in the West End - in return, as a managing director of the British Red Cross, he helps keep her and her allies supplied with fresh blood for the Kindred on the go.
Sweet ending, grostnik.
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