Ventrue

Lodin

The Prince. Lodin rules Melbourne through his lieutenants and has been known to do almost anything to maintain his own power and status. Charming and friendly with those who do not cross him, any who get in his way are systematically destroyed.

Image: A tall, gaunt main with Nordic features. He has blue eyes, prominant cheekbones and platinum blonde hair. When angered, there is no mercy in his eyes.

John O'Shannessey.

O'Shannessey was Lodin's first Childer after gaining control of the city. O'Shannessey has an amazing control of the financial markets, and is said to be able obtain anything, anytime. O'Shannessy is considerably overweight, and has reputation for disgusting more finnicky kindred by still being able to eat.

Image: Easily carrying 150kgs on his 5'10'' frame, O'Shannessy is a partially bald, florid man, dressed in the finest clothing that money can buy.

Leslie 'Squizzy' Taylor

Taylor was another of Lodin's rapid 'acquirements' shortly after his ascension to power. Lodin had had his eye on the short thug for a number of years, admiring his rise to power. Taylor is now reputed to control 90% of the criminal activity in Melbourne, in his capacity as Lodin's lieutenant.

Image: Taylor is only 5'2'', and very sensitive about his height. His dark wavy hair is usually slicked back from his forehead. He dresses extravagantly, visiting the best tailers. He rarely smiles.

Edward Neally

Edward is Lodin's personal assistant, and the leader of his second group of Childer. Neally administers the Ventrue clan, and to some degree the city. His office is always full of noise and activity.

Image: A tall, somewhat slender man, dressed in a double-breasted suit and wingtips. His handshake is strong, and he always looks you in the eyes when meeting you.

Joseph Peterson

Peterson is Lodin's hand in the media - he has a great control over Melbourne's daily papers, and some of the television stations. He will always help any Kindred who is attempting to maintain or repair the Masquerade - but such help does not come cheap.

Image: A middle-aged Caucasion male with a pocked face and greasy-brown hair.

Roderick Charlston (The Hurricane).

Although he is technically one of Lodin's retainers, Roderick is often seen in the company of Annabelle instead. It is rumoured that he had something to do with the Council Wars of the 1980's and was Annabelle's prize in a contest with Lodin. The Hurricane is a computer cracker of amazing ability.

Image: A skinny young man with glasses and stringy dirty-blonde hair. Generally dressed in old jeans and t-shirts.

Bronwen

A very odd young woman, Bronwen is one of the Prince's companions, functioning as an advisor to Lodin. She seems to spend a lot of her time ... drifting, but her knowledge and contacts in the upper echelon of society is unmatched.

Image: A pretty young redhead, with long straight hair and a far away look in her eyes. She is exceedingly well dressed and always presentable.