A former labor activist and vampire hunter who has found himself as the monster. Gunther has gained some experience in the world of the damned, but knows he's a small fish in a big pond. Can he protect his coterie and his community?
The scrapper of the coterie. Gunther is not as powerful as Jean, well-connected as Kathrine, or resourceful as Tobias. He instead contributes his knowledge of the vampire world (fictional and otherwise) , his criminal contacts, and good old-fashioned fisticuffs.
- Age
- 140 years (looks about early thirties)
- Date of Birth
- 1880
- Gender
- Male
- Eyes
- Blue (right) Brown (left)
- Hair
- Dirty Blonde
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Pale olive
- Height
- 5"10
- Weight
- 165 lbs
Appearance
Mentality
Personal history
Gunther was born the son of Dresden labor activists. His low social class and politics got him into a lot of fights as a boy; and he soon grew into a strong brawler.
In his late teens his family was killed by vampires and he joined a group of hunters to seek revenge. One day while traveling in the Carpathians he and his comrades were beset by the walking dead.
He woke shortly afterward in a shallow grave, thirsting for blood. After surviving on his own for two nights he was approached by his sire, who bonded him by blood to be his bodyguard. Gunther's skills served him well against vampires but proved useless against the Shadow Lords.
The ruthless werewolves tore apart his sire and fellow retainers shortly before the end of World War II. Gunther found himself adrift in Eastern Europe. He came to befriend other independent vampires and came to empathize with the Anarch Movement.
He escaped to America with the help of a mysterious, Anarch benefactor before the signing of the Warsaw Pact. Though a non-native English speaker he soon adapted to his new country. He managed to support himself with a string of less-than-legal jobs, which made use of his skills. He was last seen traveling from city to city; looking for a place to call home...
Employment
Petty Criminal
Accomplishments & Achievements
Proud of his collection of vampire novels.
Learned English shortly after arriving in the US.
person.sexuality
Straight, but disinterested in romance or hookups at the moment.
person.gender_identity
He/him pronouns.
Known Languages
German
English
Thinks he can speak Spanish (he can't)
Personality
Motivation
Survive,
Help friends,
Protect Community,
Collect vampire paraphernalia,
Toughen up,
Pay debts,
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Strong fighter and tactician;
Knowledgeable on folklore and arcana;
Unimpressive social skills;
Bad with money;
Lousy shot;
Never learned how to drive;
Likes & Dislikes
Loves vampire stories;
Not a fan of the Ivory Tower or the Sabbat;
Despises fascists, tankies, and authoritarians in general;
Virtues & Personality perks
Respects courage;
Wants to protect the innocent;
Loyal to his coterie;
Knows when to keep his mouth shut;
Vices & Personality flaws
Bit of a dumbass;
Bit of a sadist;
Generally useless when not fighting;
Likes vampire stuff a bit too much;
Social
Birthplace
Dresden Germany
Current Residence
Indianapolis IN
Contacts & Relations
1) Dieter: A fixer and drug dealer for various gangs. Laid-back guy who just wants to get by in a scary world that is even more dangerous than it seems. Knows Gunther is weird, but not specifically that he is a vampire. Criminal contact who can hook Gunther up with moderate support like weapons, drugs, and possibly goons or prostitutes (to feed from).
2) Angela: The descendant of a good friend of Gunther's. She owns a bar with her girlfriend Roxy. Knows Gunther as a family friend who helped her parents out whenever they asked. She suspects that his nocturnal habits are because he is a criminal of some kind and has begun to notice that he hasn't aged since she met him.
Unbeknownst to her, Roxy's family dabbles in dark magic. They have every intention of bringing their daughter into the family business...
Honorary & Occupational Titles
"Habs Fergessen" is not his real last name. When he arrived in the US he lost his paperwork. When the forger making his IDs asked him for his information he said: "hab's vergessen" (I've forgotten it). The forger, who spoke only English and had no time for this bullshit, decided to just go with that.
Wealth & Financial state
Enough to stay comfortable
Hobbies & Pets
Gunther is an avid fan of Vampire fiction. He does not care if it's horror, schlock, or schmaltzy romance; he loves it all. So much so in fact that he requires some of it to be present for him to sleep soundly for the day.
Social
Birthplace
Dresden Germany
Current Residence
Indianapolis IN
Contacts & Relations
1) Dieter: A fixer and drug dealer for various gangs. Laid-back guy who just wants to get by in a scary world that is even more dangerous than it seems. Knows Gunther is weird, but not specifically that he is a vampire. Criminal contact who can hook Gunther up with moderate support like weapons, drugs, and possibly goons or prostitutes (to feed from).
2) Angela: The descendant of a good friend of Gunther's. She owns a bar with her girlfriend Roxy. Knows Gunther as a family friend who helped her parents out whenever they asked. She suspects that his nocturnal habits are because he is a criminal of some kind and has begun to notice that he hasn't aged since she met him.
Unbeknownst to her, Roxy's family dabbles in dark magic. They have every intention of bringing their daughter into the family business...
Honorary & Occupational Titles
"Habs Fergessen" is not his real last name. When he arrived in the US he lost his paperwork. When the forger making his IDs asked him for his information he said: "hab's vergessen" (I've forgotten it). The forger, who spoke only English and had no time for this bullshit, decided to just go with that.
Wealth & Financial state
Enough to stay comfortable
Hobbies & Pets
Gunther is an avid fan of Vampire fiction. He does not care if it's horror, schlock, or schmaltzy romance; he loves it all. So much so in fact that he requires some of it to be present for him to sleep soundly for the day.