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Those who walk the shadows

YOU CAN'T NAVIGATE THE WORLD WITHOUT FRIENDS...

San Francisco has long been known for its assortment of colourful characters. The players will no doubt run into their fair share of beings, both kindred and non kindred alike. A running record of those individuals will be listed and updated here as the chronicle continues. 


Use this page to refresh your memory of those whom you meet.


(D): Denotes DEAD

(T): Denotes Torpor

...OR ENEMIES

Kindred society in known for its treacherous individuals. There are many layers to all you meet. Beware.

HOME

THE KINDRED OF SAN FRANCISco

Ishitowa Tekki

Ishitowa Tekki

Ishitowa Tekki

"Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you. And you mentioned you heard a rumor recently? Please, tell me what you heard."


Manager of CORE Nightclub at the 40th floor of the Transamerica Pyramid. Loves gossip and is very personable. Knows Kindred from all walks of life.

Clan: Toreador

Gen: 9

Minymoto Nobu

Ishitowa Tekki

Ishitowa Tekki

"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.

Clan: Toreador

Gen: 8

Saint

Ishitowa Tekki

Trina Von Dutch (D)

"I just want to play. I've seen Princes come and go and the politics seem to remain the same. Shame that kindred don't enjoy themselves." 


Master performer, guitar player-Saint was around during Kent's rule.He has befriended more kindred in San Fran than anyone else. He is a bit of an enigma.

Clan: Toreador

Gen:10

Trina Von Dutch (D)

Declan O'Houlihan (D)

Trina Von Dutch (D)

"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.

Clan: Brujah

Gen:8

Fate: Killed by Jarvis inside the Elysium on Feb 29 2024 when she attacked him under dominate of the sabbat member Hannibal. Was the Childe of Felicia Nocturne.

Declan O'Houlihan (D)

Declan O'Houlihan (D)

Declan O'Houlihan (D)

"I'm so tired of the autocrats running things. More kindred need to wake up that freedom is our right and we are being held down by the establishment."


Was a member of the FANG Anarch Group. De-facto leader who does not  socialize well. Contempt for the Primogen but does know how to organize kindred for his cause.

Clan: Gangrel

Gen: 10

Fate: Killed by sabbat black hand member Hannibal inside the Fang Hideout.

Ernest "Ernie" Bould

Declan O'Houlihan (D)

Declan O'Houlihan (D)

"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.

Clan: Brujah

Gen: 9

Guadalupe Garcia (D)

Guadalupe Garcia (D)

Guadalupe Garcia (D)

"It's amazing how much information one can gather when they just listen."


Information trader. Not much is known of her. Killed and left in China Town. Unknown who killed her.

Clan: Venture(?)

Gen: unknown

Fate: Killed and left in China Town. Unknown who killed her.

Lilloette

Guadalupe Garcia (D)

Guadalupe Garcia (D)

<eerie sound of wind and Lilloette just standing  there>


A ghost who haunts the Italian American Museum in Golden Gate Park. The Nosferatu member Ms Ling and Lilloette are somehow connected.

Type: Wraith/Spirit

Note: Valmont has 'some' ability to communicate with Lilloette.

Ms Ling

Guadalupe Garcia (D)

Lin Hong

"The Nosferatu are a complex bunch. We don't just know things-we are the ones that set things in motion."


Nosferatu who resides in the Italian American Museum in Golden Gate Park. Her ability to get information is second to none in San Fran. Sitting on a huge stash of silver.

Clan: Nosferatu

Gen:10

Lin Hong

Ed HAll (D)

Lin Hong

"After hundreds of years, nothing surprises me. I will protect my kind. DO NOT VIOLATE the borders of our area-EVER."


Kindred who resides at the White Tiger in Chinatown. Often referred to as the leader of the Jiang -Shi, she is ancient, wise, ruthless and cunning. She has ruled China Town since its inception (1852). No kindred have challenged her power or leadership.

Clan: Jiang-Shi

Gen: ?

Ed HAll (D)

Ed HAll (D)

Ed HAll (D)

"Yes MASTER!"


Thralled Ghoul of Harland Park who committed murders on behalf of his master who was in Torpor.

Clan: Human (rip)

Fate: Died fighting the characters (given over to the Prince)

Ghul

Ed HAll (D)

Ed HAll (D)

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NPCS

Azul PANTERA

floyd jarvis (Pat Garrett)

Fedor redzovic

"I am not part of the hacker movement. I AM THE HACKER MOVEMENT."


Beautiful and seemingly independent Toreador vampire from LA. Valmont's sire and world renowned hacker.

Clan: Toreador

Gen: 9

Fedor redzovic

floyd jarvis (Pat Garrett)

Fedor redzovic

"You good to me? I good for you. Russians get things done."


Russian mob boss. Owner of a high end and sophisticated chop shop in LA . Cliche but likeable. Now owns a second chop shop in San Fran. Wealthy and loyal.

Clan: Ventrue

Gen:10

floyd jarvis (Pat Garrett)

floyd jarvis (Pat Garrett)

floyd jarvis (Pat Garrett)

"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.

Clan: Ventrue

Sire: Nathan Kent

Gen: 7

harland park (T)

harland park (T)

floyd jarvis (Pat Garrett)

"I am the cure for humanity."


The Vivisect killer. Found in Torpor by the PC's  and handed over the Prince.

Clan: Malkavian

Gen: 9 (11)

Fate: In  Torpor and under lock and key with Prince Giovanni

drake mcNabb

harland park (T)

Gideon Rogers


Ghoul for Maxwell Knight. Manager of Knight Security

Gideon Rogers

harland park (T)

Gideon Rogers

Ghoul for Maxwell Knight.  Assistant Manager of Knight Security

REVENANT

Susanna Jansen

Susanna Jansen

<throws a truck and then growls"


A monstrous creature that  resides in San Fran. Nothing is really known of it or who it serves (if any). It  is a violent killing machine of great strength.

Susanna Jansen

Susanna Jansen

Susanna Jansen

"Give me a good book and I'll be happy. Cross me or my chantry, and you will find out why the Tremere are so powerful."


A beautiful Tremere and Childe of Lazo Gajic. Quiet yet studious.

Clan: Tremere

Gen: 8

Luca Pal

Susanna Jansen

Eugene BOWCHIEW

"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.

Clan: Tremere

Gen: 9

Eugene BOWCHIEW

Eugene BOWCHIEW

Eugene BOWCHIEW

"I am a specialist. I study things that no other kindred have the heart to do so. Dark paths are more powerful than anything."


A dandy Tremere. Hangs out at the chantry and originally from the Czech Republic. Is known for his study in the lesser known magical paths.

Clan: Tremere

Gen: 8

fabian bullard

Eugene BOWCHIEW

fabian bullard

" I am the Prince of Oakland. I have roots that go back to the old country. I am self made. I am not to be crossed."


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. Greedy, violent, self absorbed and wealthy.

Clan: Ventrue

Gen: 8 (12)

Didi GIOVANNI

Eugene BOWCHIEW

fabian bullard

"I am of pure Giovanni blood.  And I see what no one else can."


Nothing known of her other than she was with the Prince at CORE during the Dusk til Dawn party. Assists the Prince

Clan: Giovanni

Gen: 9

NPCS

The PRIMOGEN

Father DArwin Trout

mavis Murray (D)

Gunner Torsten (Gangrel)

Vicar Kraus (Ravnos)

  Graham Corey (Toreador)

Felica Nocturne (Brujah)

Ambrogino Giovanni (Giovanni)

Lazo Gajic (Temeré)

Peter Takin (Malkavian-REMOVED)

Graf Orlock (Nosferatu)

Elise Sutton (Ventrue)

mavis Murray (D)

Father DArwin Trout

mavis Murray (D)

"Don't cry. Its just the dark. The sky is blood red and that is a sign. Stay a bit longer and chat with mama."


A voodoo Shamen who runs the Scotch Bonnet in South San Fan. Wise and mysterious.

Clan : Setite

Gen: Unknown

Fate: Killed by the Sabbat for helping the Camarilla.

Father DArwin Trout

Father DArwin Trout

Father DArwin Trout

"Are you sure you want to see your future? Once you see it, there is no turning back."


Lives in the Elysium Mystique Mansion and is the only kindred who possesses the discipline Demonation. Universally respected and feared. Secret Archon of Valkrane.

Clan : True Malkavian

Gen: 8th

Awoke from torpor in Feb 2024

Dean HAWKES

Dean HAWKES

Father DArwin Trout

"Don't get this mixed up junior. I was Prince Kent's second in command. I know more about this city than anyone."


Dean Hawkes was the governor (second in charge) when Nathan Kent was the Prince (1912-1998). He died during the Purge and now haunts Valmont.

Clan : Ghost /Giovanni

Gen: 7

Fate: Has returned and now in the body of ex prince of Chicago Lodin.

GARGOYLE

Dean HAWKES

GARGOYLE

"Die"<flies overhead) 


A powerful kindred named Tama (see below) who lead the attack on the Scotch Bonnet in South San Francisco.

Clan : Gargoyle

Gen: Unknown

NOTE: Masquerades as Tama-see below.

ORION

Dean HAWKES

GARGOYLE

"You will obey the ruling of the Justicar and there is no negotiation on the matter. We are not political. We are the hand of the Justicar."


A powerful kindred who is a messenger of the Camarilla. He is 6'10'' 320 lbs. Stern, short tempered and all business. His sire is Nathan Kent.

Clan: Ventrue Archon 

Gen: 7th

Fenris

Fenris

"Don't mistake me for an ordinary Tremere. I've been tasked with a righteous job. And I always get the job done."

One of the Archon's that works for Nathan Kent who has set up base in San Fran.

Clan: Tremere Archon

Gen: 7th

KIREN

Fenris

"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.

Clan: Nosferatu

Gen: 5th?

FLECK

"Yes master. Whatever you need."


Fleck is a groveling Nosferatu who serves Kiren.

Clan: Nosferatu

Gen:11

DRACO

"We are caretakers of sacred grounds. The Elysium are needed. I will obey and follow the rules. I enjoy it."


A Nosferatu who is the care taker of Elysium Coit Tower and the 'brother' of Vanguard.

Clan: Nosferatu

Gen: 7

Vangard (D)

Vangard (D)

"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.

Clan: Nosferatu

Gen: 6.

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

NPCS

sting

Valkrane androzani/Nathan Kent

Valkrane androzani/Nathan Kent

"I am cursed with unlife. I am cursed with the ability to take lives. I have taken so many now that civilizations have disappeared because of me."


Sting is an ancient Assamite Vampire who fell into torpor during the purge . He was the enforcer of Nathan Kent for over 60 years but was defeated in 1998. He was release from Torpor in 2023. The Tremere curse did not affect him and as such, still has his original generation.

Clan: Assamite Legend-master assassin, warrior, ex primogen of SF

Gen: 7

Valkrane androzani/Nathan Kent

Valkrane androzani/Nathan Kent

Valkrane androzani/Nathan Kent

 “Truth is not fully explosive, but purely electric. You don't blow the world up with the truth; you shock it into motion.” 


An extremely powerful Justicar (also known as Nathan Kent), former prince of San Fran and thought destroyed in the Purge. He has returned with his archons to deal with the black hand and very likely, exact some revenge for the past. Kent is a legend in Kindred circles.

Clan: Ventrue: Justicar

Gen: 5 (6)

William Bonny (Billy the Kid)

Valkrane androzani/Nathan Kent

William Bonny (Billy the Kid)

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


 Lives in New Mexico and he and Jarvis we actually friends. Known as one of the worlds best gun fighters...and killers.

Clan: True Brujah

Gen: Unknown

REMUS

Tama aka Gargoyle

William Bonny (Billy the Kid)

"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.

Clan: Nosferatu

Gen: 8th

Tama aka Gargoyle

Tama aka Gargoyle

Tama aka Gargoyle

<kills someone> 


Tama visits the Theatre in Oakland. He is in fact a Gargoyle mercenary. 

Clan: Gargoyle

Gen: 7th

Hannibal

Tama aka Gargoyle

Tama aka Gargoyle

"We shape the world in our own image. Let me see if you have a spine...and I'll make sure to show you it before your die."


This Kindred was seen at the Theatre in Oakland. He has a black hand tattoo on his palm.

Clan: Tzimisce

Gen: 8th

Renwick

JACE Kernon

Renwick

"Death is all I know now. Let me show you."


Centuries old Nosferatu known as the bringer of death. Assisting Fabian Bullard in Oakland.

Clan: Nosferatu

Gen: (8?)

Sandor

JACE Kernon

Renwick

"well done." <claps hands>


Manager for Fabian Bullard in Oakland.

Clan: Malkavian Antitribu

Gen: Unknown

JACE Kernon

JACE Kernon

"The hand doesn't go around things...we go through them. That's where I come in. No door? I'll make one."


The Muscle for Fabian Bullard in Oakland. 6'7'' 300 lbs

Clan: Gangrel Antitribu

Gen: Unknown

Manfred Sheffield

Manfred Sheffield

"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

Rohan Thack

Manfred Sheffield

AUSTIN STEEL

"You know of the werewolf problem in San Fran? No? That's because I was the one who got rid of them. You are welcome."


Part of Team Widow Maker and instrumental in stopping the Werewolf threat during the purge. Now resides in Europe, pursuing arcane knowledge.

Clan: Tremere

Gen: 8?

AUSTIN STEEL

Manfred Sheffield

AUSTIN STEEL

"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.

Clan: Brujah Archon

Gen: 7 (10)

NPCS

CERRANO

CLIFF MCCLOSKY

Donald Li

 “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.

Clan: Tremere

Gen: Unknown

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

Donald Li

CLIFF MCCLOSKY

Donald Li

"First time you plug a guy?"


A messenger of the Jiang Shi leader Lin Hong. Confident, cocky and unphased by normal kindred.

Clan: Jiang Shi

Gen: Unknown

CLIFF MCCLOSKY

CLIFF MCCLOSKY

Amelia CRIMSON

"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 very old 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.

Clan: Unknown

Gen: Unknown

*A version of Valmont who has travelled through time!

Amelia CRIMSON

Amelia CRIMSON

Amelia CRIMSON

"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.

Clan: Unknown

Gen: Unknown

Enzo Dante

Amelia CRIMSON

Enzo Dante

 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). Unknown power or motivation.

Clan: Tremere

Gen: Unknown

UNKNOWN

Amelia CRIMSON

Enzo Dante

<...> Killed before he could say anything.


A vampire who kidnapped Lester, Max's ghoul. Nothing is known of him including his motivation, clan or generation because Max killed him without speaking to him. As a result, Lester suffocated in a nearby shallow grave.

Clan: Unknown

Gen: Unknown

Mr SMITH

D'arcy "Ticker" Lafayette

D'arcy "Ticker" Lafayette

"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.


Clan: Nosferatu

Gen: Unknown

Status: Final Death. Killed by Joshua Fabian Bullard

D'arcy "Ticker" Lafayette

D'arcy "Ticker" Lafayette

D'arcy "Ticker" Lafayette

"I thought the world was strange enough as a mortal. Then I became a kindred. I thought things couldn't get any stranger. I was wrong. Dead Wrong."


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

Clan: True Brujah

Gen: 5th

Kayleen Easter

D'arcy "Ticker" Lafayette

Kayleen Easter

"I  spent 60 years working for the black hand. I investigated all sorts of enemies. You think you can hide in the shadows from me? I am the shadow."


Betrayed by the Sabbat and bound to Joshua for a life boon, Kayleen was an investigator for the black hand whose job it was to find Camarilla,  Inquisition and Lupines in New York. She finally broke free of her life boon to Joshua in 1871 in Carson city and then went on to  serve on the Primogen..

Clan: Lasombra Anti Tribu

Gen: 8th

tofal

The Ghost

Kayleen Easter

"You need drink? You need women? You need a place to stay? Opium? I can get it all."


Tofal is a man in his 30s who is an excellent guide in Cairo. He is a person who can get what you need for the right price. He is eager to help with an excitable disposition.

Clan: HUMAN

Gen: NA

Mekareth

The Ghost

The Ghost

"I see everything. I am the light in the darkest of cities."


Mekareth is a very powerful Sabluri warrior whose sole purpose is to hold off the Setites from gaining complete control of Alexandria. She helps unsuspecting kindred survive in the city and has an arsenal at her disposal. Who she works "for" is anyones guess.

Clan: Sabluri

Gen: Unknown

The Ghost

The Ghost

The Ghost

"<Just stands there>"


This incorporeal kindred cannot interact with the real world but is likely a powerful kindred that was trapped inside a crate in Alexandria 

Clan: Unknown

Gen: Unknown

NPCS

QUFUR Am HERU

"I am  the King of Alexandria. I am the overlord of the snakes and the Champion of Set. No one rules us. My power is absolute. No being can withstand me. No one. I will kill everyone who so much stands in my way."


Qufur is one of those mythical kindred who is active and rules Alexandria with an iron fist. His power is absolute and has, in addition to maxing out his clan disciplines, is a Setite mage that rivals some of the most powerful Tremere. Challenging Qufur is courting death.

Clan: Setite

Gen: 5th 

The NEW YORK SABBAT: The Four Horsemen

Armitage VOLCOLM

Armitage VOLCOLM

Armitage VOLCOLM

"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. 

Clan: Brijah Antitribu

Gen: 6th

Nickname: DEATH

KAINE

Armitage VOLCOLM

Armitage VOLCOLM

"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.

Clan: Nosferatu Antitrubu

Gen: 6th?

Nickname: PESTILENCE

GENEVA DORe

DYSON RINZLER

DYSON RINZLER

"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.

Clan: Toreador Antitribu

Gen: 7th

Nickname: FAMINE

DYSON RINZLER

DYSON RINZLER

DYSON RINZLER

"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.

Clan: Tremere  Antitribu

Gen: 6th

Nickname: WAR

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