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  1. #1
    Alessandra's Avatar
    Presence
    (Commanding)
    Striking Looks
    (Tattooed Beauty)
    Blood Potency(+1)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Retainer
    (Gabriel)
    First thing you will notice about Ale is the abundance of her tattoos. They go from her face all the way to her feet, and not much is left bare. The second thing? Her strong Italian accent.

    Known as Sofia De Luca

    Gabriel, Ghoul
    Cain, Hell Hound
    Alessandra Scenes
     -2 Vitae for Blush of Life and Drink, 
     
     

    (What's under your hood?)Vitae 1 Spent
    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Summer evenings in Sacramento were warm. Not too terribly warm, but warm enough to draw crowds out and people to party. Clothing was more revealing, and most people were in a better mood.

    It also meant that there were those wanting to show off their car or motorcycle. And small gatherings popped up in various parking lots all over the city. Some were larger than others, and some people went from gathering to gathering. Some were content at just one. Looking at the cars, and just enjoying those who appreciated the cars. Others imply went to be social.

    Even a few street vendors had popped up, offering food and drink. Nothing fancy.

    That was where Ale found herself that evening after some business meetings. She’d had her new car for a few days at the point, and for some reason, felt like showing it off. Not something she did, her wealth wasn’t something she flaunted. But the car was stunning, not something to sit in her garage. Though it had been tempting to have one of her Herd bring the Torino out.

    Leather was what she wore this evening. Skirt and top were real leather, each allowing ample amount of ink to show. Her long dark hair hung around her shoulders and her lips were blood red. And while pale, her skin had a healthy flush to it, her dead heart beating once again, her lungs expanding with air. Casually leaning against her car, she watched the cattle milling around.

    -1 Vitae for Blush of Life
    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

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  3. #2
    Kaze's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (An Extremely Fit and Healthy Glow)
    Presence
    (Disconcertingly easy to talk to and open up)
    Toxin Resistance
    (+2 vs drugs, alcohol and toxins)
    New Identity(Steven Chojun Trueheart)
    Kaze

    Nimbus. The sound of rushing wind and flashes of lightning surround Kaze, and his clothes and hair move as if he is in a windstorm.
    Monthly Rits

    Monthly Rits Spell Cloaks Spells do not show unless scrutinized
    Transform Aura pot 1 (Aura is as a Sleeper)
    Organic Resilience (Life Mage Armor 2e) pot 3 ( Armor 2; Defense 2 + Higher of Dex or Wits)
    Body Mastery pot 1 (x2 rate healing Bash, Letha, Agravated; +1 success on all extended and instant rolls to resist diseases, poisons or drugs; +100 years lifespan)

    Scene specific spells: in mini-sheet 4
    Scene Specific

    (Portrait) Portrait of an Angel
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 5
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [1]Transform Aura[M]
    [2] Supernal Vision[D]
    [2] Organic Resilience[M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    (Bad House) The Return
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 9 (Dex 6 from Honing the Form)
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [4] Honing the Form
    [3] Organic Resilience Aurora's Life 5
    [2] Body Control [M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    +2
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Kaze approaches Alessandra with some grilled skewered strips of pork in each hand. He's wearing a sleeveless 'muscle' tee shirt and loose, black trousers and black athletic shoes and a smile, looking vaguely Asian and athletic.

    "Hi, I'm Chase." Kaze says to Alessandra, "I don't mean to interrupt of bother you--your car is awesome, by the way!--I'm helping out with one of the street vendors, Kaidao Thai Street Food. Would you like to try a free sample, some Mooping?
    Spells: Monthly Rits Transform Aura (aura appears to be a sleeper) Spell Cloaks (See mini-sheet)

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  5. #3
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    (Harden the Mask)Glamour 1 Spent
    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Circe drove up in the car that matched her skin for those that could see the truth. And her ride growled as she brought the Dodge Charger in. Blue as her skin, brown leather seats, and a little cosmetic addition on the rear bumper. She'd been tempted to paint on a pair of spears and roses but felt it too telling of her status as Summer Queen.

    A pair of of revolvers wrapped in roses was close enough and in honor of some good musicians.

    Circe's car might not be the fastest ride to show up, but the handling was great. She'd have preferred to do it herself but time was money, money was the war chest, and war chest let her kill nasty things at range.

    Parking her car in a empty spot, the door open and a lot of bare leg comes up. Her attire was for dealing with the heat, though the belt with her personally made tool did throw it off a little. The skirt was nice and cool but really lacking in pockets for all she'd like to carry. The sneakers also turned off the look. She was NOT trying to race anyone in high heels.

    Circe stretches her arms above her head as she closes the door with a hip check. The Fairest looks around. What had the mundies to show tonight? A scent catches her attention. "Oooooh," she coos out, "Hanno degli spuntini qui? Meraviglioso!"

    Ever mercurial, Circe heads over to check out the vendors before showing off her ride.
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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  7. #4
    Guru's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (Sculpted)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Presence
    (Cheery)
    Allies
    (Criminals)
    Guru

    Nimbus:
    Appears like there's a filter that blurs his image, the background suddenly more lush and vibrant than it once was. Tendrils of vines slowly edging their way to the borders of that veil.

    Monthly Spells:
    Pulse of the Living World: Pot-3
    Organic Resilience Pot -3
    Evidence Shroud Pot: 3
    Scene Trackers

    Curtain Call:


    PotLW/Sense Life (2/2)
    Org Res (5)
    Evidence Shroud (4) L+M
    Spell Limit: 3/6
    Spell Tolerance 3/3

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    A gathering like this on the borders of legality was a great place for him. Real drivers were good to know, getaways or old school mulling and bootlegging needed a good driver. Though more of his operation was moving legit with the change in California’s laws and attitudes. In the end it didn’t really matter for every market there’d still be a black market and he needed more connects like that in Sacramento either way. Like he was going to buy legitimate firearms in his line of work, granted he could always alter the microstamping of the gun and they’d never find GSR on him so there were always options. Options were good.

    Networking and eye candy always sounded like a good use of his time. He pulled up in a Charger of his own, though his was more modern and less classic, much less custom than a lot of the rides out too. He hadn’t bothered doing much tooling on it yet, upgraded spring suspension, upgraded sound system but not much else. No lights, nothing to make the car stand out TOO much. He had shown up dressed up though, gray slacks, black vest, white undershirt and black tie.

    He hopped out of his car killing the stereo and engine, leaning against it with one hand as he gazed over the crowd. First thing he did was look for outlines of vests, pocketed cuffs, anything that would ID someone as a really bad plant in the crowd. Eyes rolling over cars and faces, brow quirking as his ears caught the traces of…was that Spanish? Supposed that Spanish would make sense in California. Though the real surprise was when he saw Kaze, he guessed it’d be Chase here, talking to someone that just had that dangerous edge about her. He didn’t know what it was about that, maybe the life style he lived, maybe the thrill of it, but there was something to that kind of danger. Well, at least he had an excuse to go say hi.

    He approached the two giving ‘Chase’ an upward nod of his head as he approached, one hand tucked into his pockets. “Surprised to see you here Chase, didn’t take you for a car guy. Who’s your friend? I’m Josh.” Lips curled up into a smile, showing off bright white teeth before extending his free hand out to offer to shake. Turning to ‘Chase’ and offering him the same wide smile.


  8. #5
    Alessandra's Avatar
    Presence
    (Commanding)
    Striking Looks
    (Tattooed Beauty)
    Blood Potency(+1)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Retainer
    (Gabriel)
    First thing you will notice about Ale is the abundance of her tattoos. They go from her face all the way to her feet, and not much is left bare. The second thing? Her strong Italian accent.

    Known as Sofia De Luca

    Gabriel, Ghoul
    Cain, Hell Hound
    Alessandra Scenes
     -2 Vitae for Blush of Life and Drink, 
     
     

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    The Savage watched the athletic kid approach with slight amusement. Cattle were always willing to approach her. Kindred? Not so much, so it was kind of nice.

    “Hello Chase.” Replies the Italian before shaking her head, “Not interrupting. And thank you.” She was proud of it. A symbol of her success. “Mooping?” fairly certain her accent butchered the word, “What’s that?” she guessed it was whatever was in his hands.

    Dark eyes then move to the other guy. Who seemed to know Chase, and either enjoyed dressing up, or was trying to impress. Though he looked good, sculpted, but cheery. Why were humans cheery? She never understood it.

    “I believe we haven’t established if we’re friends yet or not.” She points out with a slight smirk. “Though it seems you two are, and I'm at a disadvantage here." The smirk widening as the hand was accepted by her own heavily tattooed one. “I’m Sophia.”
    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

  9. #6
    Yamiyo Lillich's Avatar
    Yamiyo Lillich
    Striking looks
    (Mesmerizing)
    Presence
    (Unknowing temptress)
    Narcissus’s Blessing
    (Romancer Kith)
    Dexterity
    (Perfect grace and klutziness)
    Mantle (spring)
    (Fresh scent of roses, vanilla and cinnamon.)
    Yamiyo Lillich

    Mien:
    See picture link in signature, make slight adjustments for what your character find appeasing.

    Mask:
    150cm, 41kg/90lbs, small petite woman with an appearance slightly changing for each viewer to always be found appeasing.
    Long well managed hair, agile and dextrous but also slightly klutzy.

    Mantle:
    A fresh air of newly blossomed roses with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Small rose petals dancing behind her, around her ankles and occasionally around her hair.
    Hedgespun equipment

    Hedgespun equipment:

    Hedgespun AnkleBracelet (●)
    + 1 Defense
    Mask: Sturdy glistering silver chain with a pagan knot emblem on it.
    Mien: As if woven by the wind itself.

    Hedgespun level 0:

    Hedgespun Choker (0)
    Mask: Choker.
    Mien: Woven threads of glistering amber with the the sun, moon and star woven from the light they belong to lightly glistening when any form of light hits them.
    Equipment

    Purse
    Small shield: +1 defense, +2 during dodge.
    Lockpicks: +3
    Mirror
    Smartphone - oneplus 7 256gb
    Sewing gear - (various, sheer's, thread's, needles, measuring tape, a couple of buttons, seam ripper)
    Hair/bobby pins
    Zippo lighter
    Ankle bracelet D+1
    A combined personal attack alarm/watch/flashlight - waterproof 160 decibel
    Pepper Spray
    Stun Gun (compact blue streetwise)
    Sunglasses
    MM's
    Doggie treats
    Battle

    Health: 7
    Defense:
    Base: 2,
    Shield+1/2
    Anklet+1
    contract+2
    Total standard: 4/5
    Contract: 6/7
    Dodge: +2

    +2
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Succubus / Incubus Romancer

    Summer was coming to a closure, it wouldn't be long until her days would be filled with school, studying and trying to have the college experience she never thought would be hers. Having worked intensively on her biggest hurdle in order for her new experience to work well with her psychiatrist and worked on herself this night she would get out there and really struggle to make it real.

    Still all she had planned were to maybe go out and get a bite to eat maybe go and see a movie but her body was not one that was always nice to her and before she knew it she had dressed up in a far different attire than she had originally planned and were already sitting in a cab asking him to take her to someplace where she could enjoy a nice night out without having to go to the usual bar scene, though she had her favorite club where she had picked up plenty of women before but no this night she was feeling in the mood for something different.

    Getting dropped in the midst of this show of cars it seemed, hmm that was not a bad thing there could be some interesting people around for that and even if she wasn't good with them herself so did she love riding in the nicer ones.

    Looking around a bit and thinking that this might be a scene for her favorite blue haired friend, shooting her a text before looking around, soon finding the one person she truly recognized around here even if it took her a bit, she was not used to see her not being blue.
    Deciding to walk over to her with a smile joining her in her walk towards the vendors, not attempting to sneak up on her though but one never knows how easy it might be to miss people in this midst but still she doubted the Queen would miss her she were the only other Lost here after all.
    "La mia promessa di onorarti si è ora adempiuta, nobile signora.." She did not know if the summer Queen actually remembered that she had promised to study the language over the summer or not though but she had promised to do so and over the last few months she had.
    Her voice sounding slightly different than normal, like she no longer needs to focus as much to keep it under control.
    Succubus/Romancer Base mien

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  11. #7
    Kaze's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (An Extremely Fit and Healthy Glow)
    Presence
    (Disconcertingly easy to talk to and open up)
    Toxin Resistance
    (+2 vs drugs, alcohol and toxins)
    New Identity(Steven Chojun Trueheart)
    Kaze

    Nimbus. The sound of rushing wind and flashes of lightning surround Kaze, and his clothes and hair move as if he is in a windstorm.
    Monthly Rits

    Monthly Rits Spell Cloaks Spells do not show unless scrutinized
    Transform Aura pot 1 (Aura is as a Sleeper)
    Organic Resilience (Life Mage Armor 2e) pot 3 ( Armor 2; Defense 2 + Higher of Dex or Wits)
    Body Mastery pot 1 (x2 rate healing Bash, Letha, Agravated; +1 success on all extended and instant rolls to resist diseases, poisons or drugs; +100 years lifespan)

    Scene specific spells: in mini-sheet 4
    Scene Specific

    (Portrait) Portrait of an Angel
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 5
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [1]Transform Aura[M]
    [2] Supernal Vision[D]
    [2] Organic Resilience[M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    (Bad House) The Return
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 9 (Dex 6 from Honing the Form)
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [4] Honing the Form
    [3] Organic Resilience Aurora's Life 5
    [2] Body Control [M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    +2
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Kaze notices Circe approaching, thinking to himself that he never realized what an amazing hottie magnet a car show apparently was. He'd noticed before though, in the park that there just seemed to be more really hot women walking around Sacramento than he'd ever experienced before, and that's even with growing up and going to college in L.A. where all the wannabe movie starlets and super models seem to head to hoping to be 'discovered'! Then she speaks...something. Not Spanish, but something like...Italian maybe?


    He catches Guru's approach and greeting and gives a head bob, "Hey, Josh." Kaze says. "I'm not really into cars, just helping a friend. I can definitely appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship though. I just don't get into driving. It's just a way to get from point A to point B for me. How about you, Josh? You're into the 'Fast and furious'?"


    "Oh sure!" Kaze grins to Alessandra, "Mooping is a house specialty at 'Kaida', it's 'grilled skewered strips of tender pork marinated in coconut seasoning sauce served with sticky rice'." He recites. "Of course, there's no sticky rice with the samples, but it's still really good stuff." Kaze assures her.


    "Oh yeah, hey, Sophia." He says when she responds to Guru's assumption of familiarity. "Yeah, Josh and me know each other from work. Different departments, but we did a project together once and hung out after work once time, too. Good time by the river; Josh cooks an awesome burger over a fire!" Kaze explains. "I totally get it. We can't be friends yet when we just met, who knows if we have anything in common? You might not like Thai food!" He says in a joking tone as if disliking Thai would be a definite deal breaker, "And you have killer tats, and mine is just a temp! I'm trying it out to see if I might get a permanent." He says, grinning and flexing the Superman symbol on his muscular arm.


    Kaze's glance is captured, and he actually stares for a moment at Yamiyo Lillich as she walks by, approaches the other hottie and speaks the same, unknown to him language. Wow. Summer weather and summer fashions in the city are pretty distractions!
    Spells: Monthly Rits Transform Aura (aura appears to be a sleeper) Spell Cloaks (See mini-sheet)

  12. #8
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    What did the Queen of Summer manage to spot before being accosted by a cute Spring? Skewers of course! Yamiyo had a different look today, quite aggressive too. Circe nodded in approval. Then blinked in surprise as she spoke in Italian. The smile Yamiyo earned would have done Mona Lisa proud as she decides to straight up hug the Succubus, "Yammy!" Then lets her go still smiling, "Adorabile uno dei tanti sguardi, il nero sembra grande su di voi. Sono lieto che tu mi onori così. Non vincolato dal giuramento, eppure hai seguito. Devo ricompensarti con delle prelibatezze? Forse quelli?"

    As Circe speaks she moves to Yamiyo's left side so that their shoulders are pressed together. Her right arm on Yamiyo's shoulder while her left is pointing a skewers stand.

    Which skewers stand does Circe point at? One that had two different options, the first being the average boring mixed fruit. The other? Fried scorpion. Circe had eaten stranger in the Hedge. She is certain the scorpion could not taste worse then Flug Bugs. "Sono sicuro che entrambi abbiamo mangiato più strano nei mercati del Parco."

    The elfin gunslinger pauses to stand on her toes to look over Yamiyo's head, "Did ya bring yer own car? Mine's the blue proper Charger," she didn't really approve of the softer looking modern versions. Circe was perfectly willing to throw down over it too.
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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  14. #9
    Guru's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (Sculpted)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Presence
    (Cheery)
    Allies
    (Criminals)
    Guru

    Nimbus:
    Appears like there's a filter that blurs his image, the background suddenly more lush and vibrant than it once was. Tendrils of vines slowly edging their way to the borders of that veil.

    Monthly Spells:
    Pulse of the Living World: Pot-3
    Organic Resilience Pot -3
    Evidence Shroud Pot: 3
    Scene Trackers

    Curtain Call:


    PotLW/Sense Life (2/2)
    Org Res (5)
    Evidence Shroud (4) L+M
    Spell Limit: 3/6
    Spell Tolerance 3/3

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    "Shit, no reason we can't all be friends." He stated rather exuberantly as he took her hand into his and gave it a nice firm shake. His fingers and palm a bit calloused to the touch, his eyes darting over her tattoo's in an attempt to be subtle but clearly not great at it. Just wanting to see if he recognized any of the markings, really hoping he didn't just stumble right into cartel turf.


    "Nice to meet you Sophia. Quite a fine automobile, so far it's shaping up to be quite a lovely evening." He said and was immediately distracted by the arrival of Yamiyo, eyes flicking over to the side for a second and then back to Sophia and Chase, glad he was stone cold sober for a change.


    "Sometimes you gotta get to point B really quickly though and then the car makes all the difference. Good driver helps too, I'm not the best by any means but I've dabbled. I tend to drift between hobbies, only found a few that have stuck with me. How about you Sophia?" He said being as polite as he could and bringing her back into the discussion.


    "Gotta agree though, really nice ink." This time he was the odd man out, as much as he might seem it he didn't have any tattoo's, maybe he was too flighty, too many commitment issues but not even an asian character or tribal work for him.


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  16. #10
    Alessandra's Avatar
    Presence
    (Commanding)
    Striking Looks
    (Tattooed Beauty)
    Blood Potency(+1)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Retainer
    (Gabriel)
    First thing you will notice about Ale is the abundance of her tattoos. They go from her face all the way to her feet, and not much is left bare. The second thing? Her strong Italian accent.

    Known as Sofia De Luca

    Gabriel, Ghoul
    Cain, Hell Hound
    Alessandra Scenes
     -2 Vitae for Blush of Life and Drink, 
     
     

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    She catches the Italian, dark eyes looking to the mesmerizing girl. Who was kind of dressed like she was working the gathering. Not her problem. But her native tongue was rare to hear among the cattle.

    Looking back to Chase, “That sounds quite tasty actually.” Not when it would be thrown up later. But, you do what can to blend in.

    “Ah, co-workers. Nice to see when two people who work together get along.”
    It was a rare sight in her line of work. Both of them. Chuckling, she was quite sure they had nothing in common, but she wanted to make an attempt to reconnect with Kine. Glancing at her arms, Grazie. A lifetime of work.” How many lifetimes wasn’t important. “Why trying it out? You only live once, might as well have some fun and get inked. Or maybe it’s the commitment?” the accent heavy, but the humor there.

    Then more Italian. But a voice she kind of recognized. Mary. Unless it was someone else tonight. Which was a possibility.

    Watching Josh, “Looking for something?” asks the Savage. “If you are, I warn you, they’re not all visible.” There were plenty under her clothes.

    Grazie. A new addition to a small collection. Still on the fence about it though.” It was flashy. Very flashy. And Ale just wasn’t.

    A smile, “Thanks. Have any yourself?” since it seemed to be the topic.
    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

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