Sired as the second Childe of Hiram, "Charles" was Embraced to defend Chicagoland from the Gets. Never call him "Charles" though. Not if you want to live. Only his older sibling William and sire Hiram are allowed to call him Charles. His name, as far as you're concerned, is Charlie.

Now Charlie was something special coming up, as he was the first Childe to not only keep the Azerkatil Bloodline, but to take up its full mantle during his first decade. Like William before him, Charlie was born with a strong Blood and strong Beast. But Charlie's blood was so potent it rivaled Ancillae in power. Charlie made good use of it too, and fought like hell to protect Chicagoland. He beat so many Vampires to Final Death with his bare fists that Imogen's Get still calls him Charlie Embers. When it was all over, Charlie focused his mind and body to other things, finishing his fledgling years fondly remembering the War. It never left him, the ache for battle, the bloodlust for the red mist, and it shows. While people fear and respect Hiram, they are just terrified of Charlie. And rightfully so.