Auriel Overview Overview Auriel is a tragedy come to life, something their clan would most certainly find amusing. Auriel has endured decades of abuse from both mortals and their sire. Like many victims, Auriel would like to believe that they are not defined by their trauma, but that would be a lie. Nearly every part of their physical and emotional state speaks to their trauma, including love for a sire they still cling to addicted like a drug. Maybe Baltimore will finally prove their way out, or simply add another stroke of ordeal upon the canvas. Basics Basics Name Auriel Player Scruffy Matt Chronicle Baltimore After Dark Nature Gallant Demeanor Bon Vivant Concept Broken toy Clan Toreador Generation 11th Sire Darian Zare Attributes Attributes Physical p Strength 10000 Dexterity 11100 Stamina 11000 Social s Charisma Seductive 11110 Manipulation 11000 Appearance Androgynous 11111 Mental t Perception 11100 Intelligence 11100 Wits 11000 Abilities Abilities Talents p Alertness 00000 Athletics 00000 Awareness 00000 Brawl 00000 Empathy Emotions 11100 Expression Conversation 11100 Intimidation 00000 Leadership 00000 Streetwise 00000 Subterfuge Seduction 11100 00000 Skills s Animal Ken 00000 Crafts Fashion, Mixology 11100 Drive 00000 Etiquette 11000 Firearms 00000 Larceny 11000 Melee 00000 Performance Exotic Dance 11110 Stealth 11000 Survival 00000 00000 Knowledge t Academics 00000 Computers 00000 Finance 00000 Investigation 11000 Law 00000 Medicine 10000 Occult 10000 Politics 10000 Science 00000 Technology 00000 00000 Advantages Advantages Disciplines Presence 11100 Auspex 11000 00000 00000 00000 00000 Backgrounds Generation 11000 Resources 11000 Mentor 11000 00000 00000 00000 Virtues Conscience/Conviction 11110 Self-Control/Instinct 11110 Courage 11000 Humanity/Path 11111 11100 Path Humanity Bearing Willpower 11000 00000 00000 00000 Blood Pool 00000 00000 00000 00000 Blood/Turn Merits & Flaws Merits & Flaws Merit Type Cost Catlike Balance 1 Early Riser 1 Blush of Health 2 Flaw Type Bonus Addiction (party drugs) 3 Bound 2 Rituals & Paths Rituals & Paths Ritual Level Path 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 Experience & Derangements Experience Total 3 Spent Notes Freebies: 5XP Charisma 4                 7XP Auspex 1                 3 XP Specialties10XP Auspex 2 4 XP Mentor Background 21 XP Charisma specialty2 XP Crafts specialty Derangements Expanded Backgrounds Expanded Backgrounds Allies Contacts Fame Herd Influence Mentor Sire Darian Zare Resources Working as a bartender at Sinful Dream Retainers Status Other Rights & Possessions Rights & Possessions Gear (Carried) Feeding Grounds Havens Equipment (Owned) Vehicles Other Blood Bonds/Vinculi Blood Bonds/Vinculi Bound To Rating Sire Darian Zare 3 Bound To Rating Description Description Age 40 Apparent Age 21 D.O.B. R.I.P. Hair Long black hair Eyes Dark brown Race Caucasian Nationality American Height 6'2" Build Slender Gender Non-binary Face Claim Siobhan Atwell History History Auriel grew up among the suburbs of Washington DC. Their parents were low level politician and lobbyist, pretty typical for the area. What was also far too typical was Auriel disappearing one crisp sunny Fall morning. Despite the usual intense search and desperate pleas, the authorities were unable to locate Auriel. What happened over the next few years is best left to the shadows. Vile, unspeakable acts. The best left unsaid, the better. The only thing that kept Auriel alive was their looks and genial attitude. Auriel saw all too many peers disposed of. Then one day a man walked into the viper's den, a man who would prove Auriel's salvation and damnation.After a short negotiation, Auriel's captors were quickly and summarily dispatched by the stranger. Auriel never saw exactly what happened, but the screams told them enough. The handsome stranger opened Auriel's cage, extended a hand, and took Auriel 'home'. Over the next 20 years Auriel was made into a doll, companion, canvas, ottoman, and whatever else satisfied their master's whims. There were times Auriel was dressed in fabulous clothes and made to stand quiet and still while his master talked with other pale imposing individuals. And times when Auriel was made to bear their master's frustration when things did not go just right at such a gathering. Auriel was fed from and forced to feed from their master. And their body reshaped into the image of the perfect lover by a Tzimisce acquaintance of the master. Through it all, much as before, Auriel endured and remained demure and charming.  It was for these reasons their sire finally felt the time was right for the embrace. Auriel was made a vampire, though the blood bond ensured he would love their sire passionately and dutifully. All of that changed on the worst night of Auriel's life, which given the horror's they had faced until now was saying a lot. Darian, their sire, returned home from court looking in the full throws of frenzy. The rest of the night was a blur of violence and non-consent. Any pleas or attempts at concern were met with a hard smack. Had Auriel been mortal, even a ghoul, they surely would have been killed. The next night, while Darian was out looking for a way to 'make up for what he'd done' that Auriel finally worked up enough courage and self-control to run away. It took every ounce of Auriel's limited willpower to do it, but he did it. He packed a bag and ran, finally ending up in Baltimore before first light. Auriel couldn't even look at the messages on his phone. Even the most degrading and insulting texts would be like a siren song pulling at Auriel to go home. But he just can't. Not now. Hopefully not ever.