{Vampire: The Masquerade - OOC} New York by Night
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Jemal
Adventurer
Where and when he was born and raised?
Jemal was born in 1980 in New York City. He has been raised in the city his entire life, and has
always known about vampires because of his parents and 'uncle' Nathan, his sire. He lives with
Nathan, his parents and his sister, but stays mostly because of Sabrina(His sister, played by Shalimar).
What were your parents and family like?
His parents are warm and supportive, when they were ever around. They are Ghouls in the service
of their Ventrue Ancestor, Nathan, who has promised to eventually embrace them. Jemal has a close relationship with Nathan, and managed to convince him to sire him a few weeks ago. Jemal also has a very close loving relationship with his Younger Sister. He is older, and has taken up some of the slack of raising her due to their father’s busy schedule, but doesn't mind because he loves his sister deeply and never wants anything bad to happen to her again.
What were some significant events of your life?
The most significant event in his life was his sisters kidnapping, which he blames himself for
sometimes because it happened while he was writing his bar exam, so he wasn't around to protect
her.
What happened when you became a young adult?
When he became a young adult is when Jemal started getting interested in things 'occult'. At the
time he didn't know that Nathan was a vampire, but he was always checking out all the stories on
the internet about them. Soon his parents and uncle told him the truth and since then he has been trying to prove that he was worthy of being embraced, which finaly happened last month.
Were you married or in love?
Jemal has never been married, but he was in love once, as an adolescent, but she died in a car
crash which was one of the things that originally got him interested in things dark.
What was your embrace like?
Jemals embrace was a long-anticipated event which was one of the best moments of his life. He was sired by 'uncle' Nathan last month.
What were some significant events of your early days as kindred?
The only significant things that have happened since his embrace where his passing of the bar
exam, and the kidnapping, rape, and illegal embracing of his sister Sabrina. It was a very
traumatic experience not knowing what would happen to her, and his anger and fear were so great
that he sometimes forgot to feed, though Nathan quickly corrected that and managed to get Sabrina
returned to them.
What Drew your Sire to you?
Nathan has many different designs and plans, and Jemal fits into some of them. Jemal is a smart, charismatic young man very much like his father. What his father DOESN'T have, however, is the knack with computers that Jemal has developed. Nathan knows that in order to be a factor in the coming years, he is going to need access to computers, and Jemal is one key to that. Nathan has also been like a second father to jemal and they've always been close, so his embrace was never in question, only when it would happen.
Was I a ghoul before my embrace?
No, but my parent’s were
How do you view those around you?
Jemal has always looked up to vampires, because of their power and long lives. Now that he is one of them, he still views the Ventrue with respect because of the place they've always held in his life. The Brujah, on the other hand(Especially Elizabeth), have earned his despise because of what they did to his sister. He tries to never actively show his hatred, trying to always remain cool and calm until the time for vengeance has arrived. He knows little or nothing of the other clans, only what he has heard from Nathan and his parents.
What are your goals?
Long-term goals: To become Prince/Primogen (Or see Nathan do it).
Short-term goals: To get back at Elizabeth. To learn all about his new powers. To care for his
sister and teach her everything about being a vampire.
What are you good at, and how do you use it to your advantage?
Jemal is good at many things. His main areas of expertise, though, are his abilities with
computers, and his innate ability to make others see things his way, which is one of the things
that makes him a great lawyer and made him a good canditate for the Ventrue. He uses his skills
however he can, to best suit himself, his family, and his sire. Most of all he uses them to
further his own power and that of the two people in the world closest to him: Nathan and Sabrina.
Why are you where you are now?
Jemal has always lived with his family in New York. He likes his parents, but is no closer to
them than any other grown man is to his parents. He stays there to learn from his sire and help
look after his sister.
How do you view your existence now?
Jemal has always wanted to be a vampire, and now not only he, but his sister as well, have joined
the ranks of the undead. He knows what it means to be a vampire, and knows basically what his 'life' holds in store for him from now on, but doesn't mind because this is what he's always wanted.
Jemal was born in 1980 in New York City. He has been raised in the city his entire life, and has
always known about vampires because of his parents and 'uncle' Nathan, his sire. He lives with
Nathan, his parents and his sister, but stays mostly because of Sabrina(His sister, played by Shalimar).
What were your parents and family like?
His parents are warm and supportive, when they were ever around. They are Ghouls in the service
of their Ventrue Ancestor, Nathan, who has promised to eventually embrace them. Jemal has a close relationship with Nathan, and managed to convince him to sire him a few weeks ago. Jemal also has a very close loving relationship with his Younger Sister. He is older, and has taken up some of the slack of raising her due to their father’s busy schedule, but doesn't mind because he loves his sister deeply and never wants anything bad to happen to her again.
What were some significant events of your life?
The most significant event in his life was his sisters kidnapping, which he blames himself for
sometimes because it happened while he was writing his bar exam, so he wasn't around to protect
her.
What happened when you became a young adult?
When he became a young adult is when Jemal started getting interested in things 'occult'. At the
time he didn't know that Nathan was a vampire, but he was always checking out all the stories on
the internet about them. Soon his parents and uncle told him the truth and since then he has been trying to prove that he was worthy of being embraced, which finaly happened last month.
Were you married or in love?
Jemal has never been married, but he was in love once, as an adolescent, but she died in a car
crash which was one of the things that originally got him interested in things dark.
What was your embrace like?
Jemals embrace was a long-anticipated event which was one of the best moments of his life. He was sired by 'uncle' Nathan last month.
What were some significant events of your early days as kindred?
The only significant things that have happened since his embrace where his passing of the bar
exam, and the kidnapping, rape, and illegal embracing of his sister Sabrina. It was a very
traumatic experience not knowing what would happen to her, and his anger and fear were so great
that he sometimes forgot to feed, though Nathan quickly corrected that and managed to get Sabrina
returned to them.
What Drew your Sire to you?
Nathan has many different designs and plans, and Jemal fits into some of them. Jemal is a smart, charismatic young man very much like his father. What his father DOESN'T have, however, is the knack with computers that Jemal has developed. Nathan knows that in order to be a factor in the coming years, he is going to need access to computers, and Jemal is one key to that. Nathan has also been like a second father to jemal and they've always been close, so his embrace was never in question, only when it would happen.
Was I a ghoul before my embrace?
No, but my parent’s were
How do you view those around you?
Jemal has always looked up to vampires, because of their power and long lives. Now that he is one of them, he still views the Ventrue with respect because of the place they've always held in his life. The Brujah, on the other hand(Especially Elizabeth), have earned his despise because of what they did to his sister. He tries to never actively show his hatred, trying to always remain cool and calm until the time for vengeance has arrived. He knows little or nothing of the other clans, only what he has heard from Nathan and his parents.
What are your goals?
Long-term goals: To become Prince/Primogen (Or see Nathan do it).
Short-term goals: To get back at Elizabeth. To learn all about his new powers. To care for his
sister and teach her everything about being a vampire.
What are you good at, and how do you use it to your advantage?
Jemal is good at many things. His main areas of expertise, though, are his abilities with
computers, and his innate ability to make others see things his way, which is one of the things
that makes him a great lawyer and made him a good canditate for the Ventrue. He uses his skills
however he can, to best suit himself, his family, and his sire. Most of all he uses them to
further his own power and that of the two people in the world closest to him: Nathan and Sabrina.
Why are you where you are now?
Jemal has always lived with his family in New York. He likes his parents, but is no closer to
them than any other grown man is to his parents. He stays there to learn from his sire and help
look after his sister.
How do you view your existence now?
Jemal has always wanted to be a vampire, and now not only he, but his sister as well, have joined
the ranks of the undead. He knows what it means to be a vampire, and knows basically what his 'life' holds in store for him from now on, but doesn't mind because this is what he's always wanted.
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Ashrem Bayle
Explorer
How?
This is a good place to put your plans for the Princedom.
How does one become a Prince? Favors.
Vampires live by a very serious game of debts and boons. It is a serious matter to owe a favor to another vampire and a great asset to be able to call on another to pay his boon to you.
This is the heart and soul of the Jyhad.
Vampires die the final death each night because of a boon owed or a debt repayed.
Make sure the important vampires owe you something or set yourself up to be able to better pay your debts if you are Prince.
There is a reason vampires refer to the Jyhad as a great chess match.
Of course, resources and power in the mortal world are important as well. Having contacts within newspaper publishers, advertising, the city council, airports, import and exports etc. can all work to further your goals.
Remember, there is also the position of Primogen to worry about.
Another question: When exactly where you embraced? One place says a couple of weeks ago, another says 2 days, and another place said last month.
Where you embraced before or after Sabrina?
I'm also curious as to why you where embraced right away and never served time as a ghoul like your parents did/do. I don't mind or anything, but I'm curious why Nathan decided to skip that step with you.
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Ashrem Bayle
Explorer
I bet you are all cursing my name right now aren't you?
This really is the hard part I promise.
This really is the hard part I promise.
reapersaurus
Explorer
Shalimar - I take it it wasn't OK to read that other story? (since you took it out of your sig so quick) 
I just read the first part of her background.
I guess this thread should be labeled {MATURE}...
Oh - college level is 2 dots.
It's kinda funny (I always thought) how little skill is actually represented by one dot in abilities.
Like "Point and lick" is one dot in Computer, Subterfuge one dot is "you tell white lies"...
so if you don't spend your limited points on a skill, you are a drooling idiot in that arena?
I think in the 10 years since V:tM came out, maybe all characters in present modern-day should have 1 dot in Computers automatically.
I just read the first part of her background.
I guess this thread should be labeled {MATURE}...
Oh - college level is 2 dots.
It's kinda funny (I always thought) how little skill is actually represented by one dot in abilities.
Like "Point and lick" is one dot in Computer, Subterfuge one dot is "you tell white lies"...
so if you don't spend your limited points on a skill, you are a drooling idiot in that arena?
I think in the 10 years since V:tM came out, maybe all characters in present modern-day should have 1 dot in Computers automatically.
Shalimar
First Post
It was fine Reapersaurus. The game just kind of stalled out for awhile so I took it out of the sig til it picks up. For the past four weeks the ST has ignored every other besides one. I'll just have to use Kaitlen in another game, its kinda sad, I have done the most background on her out of all my characters, Its over 13 pages, and less then half complete.
Also, even 1 dot assumes a certain high-school level.
Also, even 1 dot assumes a certain high-school level.
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KitanaVorr
First Post
ok I posted my basic character sheet and a picture
now for all those long questions...
now for all those long questions...
KitanaVorr
First Post
Caitlyn Tran
Where and when were you born and raised?
Born and bred in Sugar Land, Texas, (a suburb outside of Houston) in 1983 she’s the daughter of a wealthy physician and a socialite mother. Now she lives in a tiny apartment in Manhattan with her best friend and roommate, Lisa Morales.
What were your parents and family like?
Her parents always wanted her to go to medical school, but she didn’t want that kind of regimented lifestyle. She has a large extended family living in Houston, most of whom agreed with her parents that her decision to move to NYC was a foolish one.
What were some significant events of your young life?
The most significant event in her life involved her move across country, leaving her beloved Texas behind for the frightening other world of New York City. Although she started with a scholarship at NYU, she found herself drifting away from all the regimented classes to a place where she could create beautiful music without teachers peering over her shoulder. Taking jobs in jazz and rock clubs and joining a local metal/rock band, the “Kindred Knights”, as their new lead singer, were steps toward that goal.
What happened when you became a young adult?
She attended Saint Agnes Academy, a very prestigious college prep school where she discovered her potent singing voice and talent for music when she first joined the high school chorus. Her ability earned her that scholarship to NYU.
Were you married in your mortal life? Where you in love?
She has never been in love before, truly in love beyond high school crushes. Because of that, she’s a bit naïve in that area. Besides, she considers herself too busy trying to jumpstart her career to mess with any of that.
What drew your sire to you? N/A
Were you a ghoul before you were a vampire? N/A
What was your embrace like? N/A
What were some significant events of your early days as Kindred? N/A
How do you view the others around you?
She is very considerate of others in the good old manner of southern hospitality. Although she doesn’t know about the existence of vampires, her roommate is really into the occult and Caitlyn is very curious about it all.
What are your long term goals?
She wants to get her songs played on the radio and a record deal with a recording company. But most of all, she would love to write a Broadway musical and have it produced. She wants to prove to her parents that she didn’t make the wrong decision coming up here, that she was right to forget medical school in lieu of her singing and writing career.
What are your short term goals?
Surviving in the crush that is NYC is her primary goal. She needs to keep on her rather exhausting career and yet still keep food on the table and have money for the exorbitant rents in the city.
What are you good at, and how do you use it to your advantage?
Caitlyn is a beautiful, charismatic woman with an incredible singing voice. Her sweet and open personality endears her to many people right at the start. She has no problems making friends and that becomes an advantage in finding people to help her.
Why are you where you are now?
She stays because she is still trying to make it big in NYC and she loves the atmosphere of the location.
How do you view your existence now?
Despite the hard work, Caitlyn loves her life right now because she’s doing everything that she loves. All the different and fascinating people that populate this city have her hooked. There is so much for her very curious mind to take in, that sometimes she feels as if she would implode with all the things she learns every day.
Is there more? Not at this moment.
Where and when were you born and raised?
Born and bred in Sugar Land, Texas, (a suburb outside of Houston) in 1983 she’s the daughter of a wealthy physician and a socialite mother. Now she lives in a tiny apartment in Manhattan with her best friend and roommate, Lisa Morales.
What were your parents and family like?
Her parents always wanted her to go to medical school, but she didn’t want that kind of regimented lifestyle. She has a large extended family living in Houston, most of whom agreed with her parents that her decision to move to NYC was a foolish one.
What were some significant events of your young life?
The most significant event in her life involved her move across country, leaving her beloved Texas behind for the frightening other world of New York City. Although she started with a scholarship at NYU, she found herself drifting away from all the regimented classes to a place where she could create beautiful music without teachers peering over her shoulder. Taking jobs in jazz and rock clubs and joining a local metal/rock band, the “Kindred Knights”, as their new lead singer, were steps toward that goal.
What happened when you became a young adult?
She attended Saint Agnes Academy, a very prestigious college prep school where she discovered her potent singing voice and talent for music when she first joined the high school chorus. Her ability earned her that scholarship to NYU.
Were you married in your mortal life? Where you in love?
She has never been in love before, truly in love beyond high school crushes. Because of that, she’s a bit naïve in that area. Besides, she considers herself too busy trying to jumpstart her career to mess with any of that.
What drew your sire to you? N/A
Were you a ghoul before you were a vampire? N/A
What was your embrace like? N/A
What were some significant events of your early days as Kindred? N/A
How do you view the others around you?
She is very considerate of others in the good old manner of southern hospitality. Although she doesn’t know about the existence of vampires, her roommate is really into the occult and Caitlyn is very curious about it all.
What are your long term goals?
She wants to get her songs played on the radio and a record deal with a recording company. But most of all, she would love to write a Broadway musical and have it produced. She wants to prove to her parents that she didn’t make the wrong decision coming up here, that she was right to forget medical school in lieu of her singing and writing career.
What are your short term goals?
Surviving in the crush that is NYC is her primary goal. She needs to keep on her rather exhausting career and yet still keep food on the table and have money for the exorbitant rents in the city.
What are you good at, and how do you use it to your advantage?
Caitlyn is a beautiful, charismatic woman with an incredible singing voice. Her sweet and open personality endears her to many people right at the start. She has no problems making friends and that becomes an advantage in finding people to help her.
Why are you where you are now?
She stays because she is still trying to make it big in NYC and she loves the atmosphere of the location.
How do you view your existence now?
Despite the hard work, Caitlyn loves her life right now because she’s doing everything that she loves. All the different and fascinating people that populate this city have her hooked. There is so much for her very curious mind to take in, that sometimes she feels as if she would implode with all the things she learns every day.
Is there more? Not at this moment.
reapersaurus
Explorer
I know this is gonna sound persnickety, but the strict following of Nature/Demeanor, even to the point of awarding XP for it, seems limiting and not in the spirit of roleplay to me.Ashrem Bayle said:
I felt that the narrow, pre-conceived one-word descriptions of what your character was Truly like and how he/she Acted was too strait-jacketing.
Should I view that "system" as just a way of encouraging the players true to their backgrounds?
If so, that's OK, and a good idea.
I would try to do that anyway, it's just that the small # of Natures they list in the rules don't adequately describe Nikolai to me.
I've always struggled with how to accurately peg him in a one-word title.
What's the final word on max Generation?
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