Dorian Adams

Few Kindred play the game as well as Dorian Adams. Known to most as the “Old Bat of Washington,” Dorian gracefully stepped aside as head of Clan Ventrue when Marcus Vitel came to the city. When Vitel became Prince, Dorian smoothly removed himself from city politics and retired to his castle out in the Maryland suburbs, between Washington and Annapolis. The elders of Washington say that Dorian Adams is deranged, madder than a Malkavian. When the Prince requests his presence, Dorian Adams arrives playing the role of a cinematic vampire to the hilt. He sweeps inside with his black cape and evenspeaks with a bad American impression of a Romanian accent. Dorian Adams worries the Prince more than Peter Dorfman does. Castle Adams, as it is commonly known, lies hidden beside a dirt road that winds through Maryland forestland. Its towers and gargoyles lend the place an intensely Gothic aura. The defenses of the castle are reputedly magical. A few years ago, several Sabbat packs stormed the castle and managed to break in. None were ever seen again. The elders of Washington generally refuse to visit the castle, although Dorian is quick to offer invitations whenever he appears in public.

The truth about Castle Adams is that it is a maze of secret corridors, high-tech security systems and magical traps, the creation of an incredibly paranoid vampire with years of practice in preparing defenses. Adams fears for his very existence. He knows that Marcus Vitel is a Lasombra, although he wishes that he had discovered this in time to warn Prince Marissa. He doesn’t dare to breathe of this knowledge to anyone, because he’s certain that the Prince will use any excuse to destroy him. But if Prince Vitel ever drops his guard, Adams intends to take the opportunity to send the madman screaming to Final Death. Adams has developed connections with the Inconnu,who plan to use him to dethrone Marcus Vitel. They appear to him in day-mares and send messengers to Castle Adams. Recently, they’ve insisted that he uncover more information, but so far, Adams has refused to enter D.C. unless absolutely necessary. Dorian Adams only feeds off the blood of attractive, helpless women (Appearance 3 or more) and he keeps a loyal ghoul whom he calls Igor to further his stereotypically mad role. Dorian’s act was just that at first. However, years of playing the deranged eccentric lord of Castle Adams have begun to wear upon his sanity.

Adams dresses as a cinematic vampire, with a sweeping red lined black cape and old-style tuxedo. He is a very tall, thin man, standing about 6’6”.

Character Sheet
Sire: Thomas Carlyle Nature: Survivor Demeanor: Deviant Generation: 8th Embrace: 1701 Apparent Age: 40 Physical: Strength 5, Dexterity 4, Stamina 5 Social: Charisma 5, Manipulation 5, Appearance 3 Mental: Perception 5, Intelligence 4, Wits 5 Talents: Acting 5, Alertness 5, Athletics 1, Brawl 3, Dodge 4, Empathy 2, Intimidation 5 , Leadership 4, Subterfuge 5 Skills: Animal Ken3, Etiquette 4, Melee 4, Music 4, Repair 2, Security 4, Stealth 5, Survival 4 Knowledges: Bureaucracy 2, Finance 3, Investigation 2 , Law 1, Linguistics 1, Occult 5, Politics 3 Disciplines: Auspex 3, Animalism 2, Celerity 2, Dominate 4, Fortitude 5, Obfuscate 4, Potence 2, Protean 4, Presence 4 Backgrounds: Allies 3, Resources 4, Retainers 1, Status 4 Virtues: Conscience 3, Self-Control5, Courage 3 Humanity: 7 Willpower: 10