Steve Van Helsing
Steve Van Helsing is one of the main protagonists in the campaign.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Steve is not very tall and is fairly thin in appearance.
Facial Features
Steve has black curly locks hung on his shoulders, aquiline nose, swollen nostrils, and a thin face in which the very long eyelashes framed large wide-open green eyes; the bushy black eyebrows made them appear threatening. His face and chin are shaven, but for a moustache. The swollen temples increase the bulk of his head.
Apparel & Accessories
Steve's current inventory includes:
- Crossbow
- Steel daggers
- Pouch of gold
- Map
- Pendant with a portrait of Steve's wife
- Captain White's letters
Mental characteristics
Personal history
- After the union between Wallachia, Transylvania, and Moldovia, spearheaded by Michael The Brave in 1600, Steve used to be a fairly well-respected baron in his hometown in Transylvania, who provided strong support against the constant Ottoman Empire invasions. Whilst he never had children, he married his childhood friend, Adreea, and vowed to remain loyal to her until death.
- Whilst he heard a bit about the infamous Vlad The Impaler from the 15th century Transylvania, he never paid much attention about the speculations regarding his vampire roots. However, one night, during an Ottoman raid in his hometown, a hungry vampire by the name of Gregor bit Steve, who mistook him for an Ottoman enemy, as he was trying to protect his wife from an Ottoman ambush. This led to Steve to gain vampire powers.
- To keep his new acquired vampirisim from locals and close ones, and control his powers, Gregor became his mentor in exchange for his apology.
- To keep his new acquired vampirisim from locals and close ones, and control his powers, Gregor became his mentor in exchange for his apology. Gregor also started using Steve’s baron experience to start integrating in the vampire society. Soon after, Steve's cousin, Calta, showed up and informed him about conspiracy theories regarding the expansion of the Ottoman Empire up to the United Kingdom using vampires. Since Steve was now a vampire, he also revealed that he was a mid-level member of a secret society who dealt with those said vampires, and invited Steve to join as he acquainted with his skills and expertise. Reluctant at first, Steve slowly became addicted, even paranoid, to conspiracy theories and eventually decided to accept Calta's offer.
- Upon joining, Steve was tasked to assure there would be no interference between the union of Scotland and England, as he believed the two nations working together would be the last bastion against a complete Ottoman Empire takeover in Europe.
- Since becoming a vampire working as a secret agent, he preferred the stealth approach for the most part. With his cunning eye and heightened senses, his investigation skills were unparalleled when it came to spotting enemies who would interfere in his mission to preserve the Ottoman Empire from expanding up to Scotland.
Sexuality
Heterosexual.
Education
Studied at a Romanian university for a Master's in Criminal Justice.
Employment
- A baron in Brasov, Transylsvania for over a decade.
- Member of the Van Helsing secret society to prevent the Ottoman Empire from expanding across Europe.
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
- Steve is a dilettante. He has an interest in music, but only superficially. He likes to play the baroque guitar.
- Favourite Romanian cuisine include: cabbage rolls, polenta, grilled minced meat rolls and sweetbread.
- Ottoman Empire.
- Unpunished criminals.
Vices & Personality flaws
- Steve is somewhat skilled in firearm combat, as he preferred to gun down his victims from a distance than entering close-combat.
- The experience of sailing, secretly, to Scotland, helped Steve to be fond of traveling around. If he needed information from contacts, he would swiftly travel there.
Social
Contacts & Relations
- Steve has been married to a beautiful woman named Andreea since the age of 20.
- Steve has a cousin named Calta who is a mid-level member of the Van Helsin secret society. He is the person who invited Steve to join the society.
Religious Views
Initially of Orthodox faith, Stveve slowly felt that religion turned against him since he became a vampire.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
Steve is the richest baron in the county.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Current Location
Age
36 (apparent)
Date of Birth
31 October
Date of Death
31 October
Life
1660
1696
Circumstances of Death
Gregor bit Steve who mistook him for an Ottoman enemy during an Ottoman ambush in Transylvania.
Birthplace
Bucharest
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Brasov
Gender
Male
Eyes
Dark green
Hair
Long black curly locks
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
Height
5'6'' / 167 cm
Weight
65 kg / 143.3 lbs
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