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Characters/KEVIN JACKSON
VentrueCamarilla
Portrait of KEVIN JACKSON

KEVIN JACKSON

Prince of Chicago, The New Face of the Camarilla

“Don't forget where you came from but remember your past doesn't define you. It's the change you make and legacy you leave that defines you.”

Facts at a Glance

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Secret(3)

Kevin is rumored to diablerize Sheriff Damien's staked prisoners.

Kevin allegedly diablerized a Sabbat Bishop during the War of Chicago.

Vulnerability(1)

A gang under Kevin's control has missed two weekly meetings.

Knowledge(1)

Kevin has designated all streets below 79th as Lupine territory.

Asset(3)

Kevin commands a massive secret army of 'Bloods' (gang members).

Kevin is protected by a elite tactical detail led by Olivia Soto.

Threat(1)

Kevin stages fake Sabbat, Lupine, and Inquisition raids to test his subjects.

Alliance(1)

Kevin is trading favors with the Ministry and Toreador to build long-term loyalty.

Conflict(2)

The peace treaty with the Lupines is failing.

Kevin plans to pit Alan Sovereign and Horatio Ballard against each other.

Goal(5)

Kevin aims to establish a global Ventrue dynasty by placing his childer in key domains.

Kevin intends to eliminate Bobby 'The Hurricane' Weatherbottom due to security concerns.

Kevin wants to replace Critias and Annabelle on the Primogen Council.

Kevin intends to make examples of Balthazar and Sweetie Pepper.

Quirk(1)

Kevin is obsessed with 'STEM' and modern education for Kindred.

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Favor Trading

Kevin believes in win-win solutions. He would rather an ally owe him a favor than force someone's hand. It is a slow process but it builds loyalty. To that end, he strengthens his ties to clans known for their favor-trading — the Ministry and the Toreador — and has quietly granted Marcel and Annabelle the right to Embrace three times each, or allow others of their clans to do so within Chicago.

Spotlight On

Maldavis is vital to Kevin's plans and he intends to keep her in play for as long as possible. He assigned a squad of Bloods to secretly protect Maldavis. Her "revolt" is needed to pull his enemies out of the shadows and establish who can be trusted.

Up-and-Comer

Jackson may be the youngest Prince in the states, but he uses this to his advantage, describing himself as the new face for the 21st-century Camarilla. He intends to make other Camarilla domains follow his example of a city where vampires either shape up to the modern era or find themselves without Camarilla protection and benefits. He intends to challenge the city Kindred with faux Inquisition, Sabbat, and Lupine

raids to keep them on their toes, using his Hounds and Sheriff to implement this permanent state of emergency.

Dealing with Beasts

The Lupine-Kindred alliance is not holding, as it appears Lupines cannot be bought for long with promises of peace, property, and money. Jackson is now on the lookout for a permanent solution. He prefers a deal, but he'll send his Hounds to hunt the werewolves down if he has to.

Anarch Purge

Kevin hates betraying his own blood, and as much as he loathes the majority of the city's Ventrue, they're still his family. Despite that, he's concluded the Hurricane must go. Weatherbottom has too much access to too many Kindred. Kevin has an information-security firm watching Bobby's online movements, but he does not know if his team of hackers can find all the trapdoors the Hurricane has built.

Leaning into the Shadows

The Lasombra deal is important to Kevin. If he can pull this off, making his city the first to accept the Lasombra sacrifice and admit them formally to the Ivory Tower, it establishes him as a diplomat and moves him into a more secure position within America's Camarilla. Currently, he's underestimated as a young Prince in a prominent Camarilla domain. He has called in additional muscle from Medgar, due to arrive in a few weeks.

Missing Men

The Prince meets weekly with the gangs under his control but relies more on secured cellphones and speaking in code for any pressing issues. One gang has missed the last two meetings, but their donations keep coming in. He needs someone to look in on the gang's absence.

Family Business

Jackson sent his siblings to key Camarilla domains around the world for a specific reason: He wants to form a royal Ventrue dynasty. Once he receives recognition for Chicago's success, he will point at his childer and say "they can do the same thing for your domains."

MedgarBrotherhood

Kevin's most important relationship is with his vampire family: Medgar, Langston, and Zora. Though they operate in domains beyond Jackson's reach, he stays in frequent contact with his sibling-childer, always ready to call them back to Chicago to defend the family.

LangstonLoyal

Kevin's most important relationship is with his vampire family: Medgar, Langston, and Zora. Though they operate in domains beyond Jackson's reach, he stays in frequent contact with his sibling-childer, always ready to call them back to Chicago to defend the family.

ZoraLove

Kevin's most important relationship is with his vampire family: Medgar, Langston, and Zora. Though they operate in domains beyond Jackson's reach, he stays in frequent contact with his sibling-childer, always ready to call them back to Chicago to defend the family.

Alan SovereignUseful

Kevin values Sovereign's advice but

Horatio BallardNobody's Fool

Kevin values Sovereign's advice but barely trusts him. He weighed up whether to install Sovereign or Ballard as Seneschal, only opting for the former due to Alan's subtlety. He believes both control impressive influence across the city, but doesn't buy Sovereign's meek appearance. To offset his Seneschal's ambition, he's considering moving Ballard into a Primogen role, so the two can fight each other rather than punching toward the city praxis.

Primogen CouncilPast Its Time

Since Inyanga's disappearance, Jackson's relationship with the Primogen is mixed. He appreciates Critias' wisdom, but disdains the Brujah's preference for council rule. He understands and respects Annabelle's influence, and courts her favor, but finds her vapid. He looks at "Khalid" as the one reliable gear in the machine, with Newberry and Hernandez so far untested. The Prince understands the need for each clan to have representation, but wonders if he should pick some new representatives to replace Critias and Annabelle. They're unlikely to step down willingly, however.

Thomas Ewell "Balthazar"Racist Jackass

Jackson grows to loathe the destructive Kindred such as Balthazar and Sweetie Pepper, and is wondering if now is the time to make them examples of what happens when you don't follow the Camarilla code. Balthazar's death would certainly make an impact.

Nickolas "Sweetie Pepper" WhiteAn Example

Jackson grows to loathe the destructive Kindred such as Balthazar and Sweetie Pepper, and is wondering if now is the time to make them examples of what happens when you don't follow the Camarilla code. Balthazar's death would certainly make an impact.

Quick Stats

Sire
Lodin
Embraced
1984 (Born 1964)
Generation
8th
Blood Potency
2
Humanity
5

Attributes

Physical

Strength
4
Dexterity
4
Stamina
4

Social

Charisma
3
Manipulation
4
Composure
4

Mental

Intelligence
3
Wits
4
Resolve
5
Health7
Willpower9

Skills

Physical

Athletics
Brawl
Drive
Firearms
Larceny
Melee
Stealth

Social

Etiquette
Intimidation (Insults)
Performance (Singing)
Persuasion (Bargaining)
Streetwise (Bloods)
Subterfuge

Mental

Awareness
Politics (Tyranny)
Science
Technology (Computers)

Disciplines

Dominate
▶1Compel

Issue a single command.

No rolls are needed when the target is an unprepared mortal. However, mortals who have been Dominated in this scene already or this goes against their nature may roll to resist.

Pool: Charisma + Dominate

Duration: No more than one scene

As a Prince who rules with a 'firm hand' and issues mandatory lessons, this basic command power is essential for his immediate enforcement.

▶2Mesmerize

Issue complex commands.

No rolls are needed when the target is an unprepared mortal. However, if this goes against their nature they may roll to resist.

Cost: One Rouse Check

Pool: Manipulation + Dominate

Duration: Until command is carried out or the scene ends

Kevin issues complex instructions to his childer and gang leaders across multiple continents, requiring more than simple one-word commands.

▶3Forgetful Mind

Rewrite someone's memory.

Each point of margin on the test allows one additional memory to be altered.

Cost: One Rouse Check

Pool: Manipulation + Dominate

Duration: Indefinitely

Essential for a Prince who prioritizes information security and 'masquerading' as an enforcer while secretly building an army.

Fortitude
▶2Toughness

Subtract the Fortitude rating from all superficial damage taken before halving, it cannot be rounded down below one.

This occurs before halving the damage but cannot reduce it below one.

Cost: One Rouse Check

Duration: One scene

During the War of Chicago, Kevin held off werewolves and Sabbat in a melee, a feat requiring significant supernatural durability.

▶3Defy Bane

Convert Aggravated Damage to Superficial Damage.

They may not heal the superficial damage for the rest of the scene.

Cost: One Rouse Check

Pool: Wits + Survival

Duration: One scene or until expired

Surviving a direct confrontation with werewolves (who deal Aggravated damage) to earn the nickname 'Paladin' strongly implies the ability to shrug off such wounds.

▶4Shatter

The opponent takes the damage which Toughness subtracts.

Weapons will break if their modifier is met in damage received.

Cost: One Rouse Check

Duration: One scene or until hit

As a combat-hardened Prince who 'slew the Sabbat pack leader' in battle, this power turns his defense into a lethal offensive tool.

Presence
▶1Awe

Add Presence rating to any Skill roll involving Persuasion, Performance, or Charisma related rolls as per ST discretion.

Once the power wears off the victim reverts to their original opinions.

Duration: One scene or until ended by the user

Kevin uses his charisma to act as a 'wealthy philanthropist' and 'the new face for the 21st-century Camarilla' to win over allies.

▶2Lingering Kiss

Usable during feedings, the victim gains a bonus to Social attribute for one night.

A withdrawal follows where the victim takes a penalty equal to the original bonus when not actively working towards the next fix. It cannot be used on those under a Blood Bond. Unbondable cannot take this discipline power.

Duration: Number of nights equal to the user's Presence rating

Narrative states he 'addicted the rest to his vitae' and uses his blood to ensure the loyalty of the Chicago Bloods and his siblings.

▶3Entrancement

Influence someone into a star-struck or beguiled state of mind where they do their best to keep the user happy. Adding their Presence rating in dice to any social rolls against the victim.

If the request is harmful to the victim or their loved ones, or opposes their tenets the test must be made again or Entrancement fails.

Cost: One Rouse Check

Pool: Charisma + Presence

Duration: One hour plus one per point of margin

Kevin prefers 'win-win solutions' and making allies owe him favors, a strategy bolstered by making others star-struck and eager to please him.

Ambition

Make Chicago great by cutting away its internal cancers

Convictions

  • I will make Chicago better for every- one

Touchstones

  • Bayard — Younger brother and ghoul, maintaining the legitimate side of Jackson's business interests

Locations

University of Chicago House Cabrini Green Block Michigan Avenue ApartmentsHaven