Welcome to Brookhaven

THE BASICS

Full Name: Theophilus Howard Aliases/Nicknames: Theo Age: 384 [Physically 34] Birthday: June 5th Sexuality: Pansexual/Panromantic [Heteroleaning] Species: Vampire Occupation: None, independently wealthy Alignment: Neutral Evil Affiliation/s: Council

BIOGRAPHY

Theophilus Howard was the 4th son of Charles Howard 3rd Earl of Nottingham. Due to being the 4th son he had the wealth and privilege of being a nobleman's son with little of the responsibility or power. Being born in 1640 though at the beginning of the civil war, this made Theo yearn for a return for the glory days of the monarchy and nobility. When Charles 2nd ascended to the throne in 1650, Theo finally got a taste of the life he had only learned about from his older brothers and his father. In his teenage years, although he enjoyed his studies Theo prioritised partying, fashion and sex. This continued long through his 20s and in to his 30s. He did, however, take up jobs in the royal court and parliament to boost his own income and learned how to play the political game. Theo learned how to shapeshift (metaphorically) to charm and influence those with more power and status than him. When he turned 33, his father gave him an ultimatum - either find a wife and settle down and keep your inheritance or find your own path, with your own income. As luck would have it, Theo had a chance encounter with a beautiful woman when he went into a local peasant town disguised as a commoner, this woman was a vampire and offered him eternal youth so he could stay young, vibrant and virile - but she wanted money in return. Theo paid this ransom and was turned into a vampire that night - he returned to his father and agreed to find a wife and was married later that year to a woman from another noble family. After 5 years of marriage, Theo's Dad Charles passed away and Theo inherited one of his many stately homes. Theo sold this, killed his wife, and fled the country in 1678. 

PRESENT

He came to Brookhaven in 1985, before then he had been travelling Europe and the world, living off his inherited wealth but also using his political skills to gain favour with european nobility, investing his money and later having well paid corporate jobs. He found the town after the council became aware of him in the early 1900s and asked him to advise but he turned them down, still happy with his life in the human world - however in the 1980s Theo became disillusioned with the growing greed, war, and suffering in the human world and agreed to move to Brookhaven to assist the council. He has been living a quiet life there, sustaining himself on the blood the council provides and growing lazier and more content in the comforts his council adjacent job affords him. That is until the council inform him of a growing discontent amongst Brookhaven residents and Theo decides to put his political learnings into work once more to try to infiltrate the rebellion and bring them down from the inside.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Theo has middle length dirty blonde hair, a wide but narrow smile and big eyes with heavy bags that show his years of partying and not taking care of his body. Fashion wise he stopped keeping up when he left the human world, so wears colourful oversized 80s suits with braces and he always cuffs his sleeves.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Intelligent, Perceptive, Charismatic

- Self-serving, Manipulative, Amoral

STATS

Charisma: +4

Intelligence: +4

Athleticism: +0

Power: +2

CONNECTIONS

Isabella Romano: Theo knows Isabella in passing as he frequents her bar.

MISC

Theophilus is a Greek name meaning ‘love of God’ which Theo finds ironic and he loves to mention as an ice-breaker.

Theo secretly dated all three of the Bronte Sisters at different times.

Theo started the rumour that Mary Antoinette said ‘let them eat cake’ because she turned him down to marry King Louis 16th.

Theo was at the Stonewall Riots but left soon after the real violence began, he tells people he stayed for the whole thing. 

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THE BASICS

Full Name: Noah McKee Aliases/Nicknames: McKee [at work], Deputy, Deputy McKee. Age: 33 Birthday: April 7th Sexuality: UTP   Species: Witch [Neutral] Occupation: Sheriff’s Deputy/Barrier enforcer Alignment: Lawful Neutral Affiliation/s: His grandmother, the Rebellion, Vivienne Collins/The Sheriff,

BIOGRAPHY

Raised by his grandmother after the death of his parents at a young age, Noah was predicted to lead a simple, quiet life. Expected to help maintain the barriers around his town throughout the day, help his Coven whenever called upon, and then return to the family home to prepare the evening meal with his grandmother at night: the same thing day in and day out, an uncomplicated life. That is why it was such a shock when Noah announced that he would be joining the Sheriff’s department at 18, fresh out of high school. Noah had decided he wished to make a difference. Of course, maintaining the barriers was rewarding work, it permitted him to protect his fellow townsfolk from outside dangers, but what about the dangers coming from within?  

PRESENT

Noah worked diligently as a Deputy for 3 years before his rose-coloured glasses began to slip. Soon he began to notice the underhanded dealings of the then appointed Sheriff, the way that he would make reports of crimes disappear for certain members of the higher class, or how “new evidence” would suddenly appear to move the blame onto an individual that was sniffing around where The Council didn’t want them. Noah shortly became disillusioned to the brave, selfless police force concept he had been sold. Admiration and respect turned to disgust and contempt. With his new understanding of how the world truly worked in his beloved town – secrets traded for secrets, money traded for freedom, and lies being used as currency. Noah felt sick; how had this been allowed to stand for so long? How had he not noticed sooner? Did his fellow deputies know? Did they allow this deceit?

Unable to continue to work for such a poor excuse for lawfulness, Noah was ready to slam down his resignation and alert the masses of their failure of a justice system. However, then he found old reports containing information pertaining to a string of cold cases that no one seemed to have even tried to solve. Curious as to why these particular murders had been left to gather dust, Noah began to dig. Through his investigation, Noah found out about The Rebellion and his sense of justice was ignited anew. Here were people really working to make a difference, rallying against The Council and their lies, making moves to pull the wool from over the town’s people’s eyes. The Rebellion were able to convince Noah that he would be able to do more good from right under The Council’s nose by continuing his work in the Sheriff’s department. By keeping his head down and ears up, Noah would be able to gather valuable information for The Rebellion’s cause.

Noah was able to easily juggle his new role with The Rebellion, going unnoticed and unbothered for another year, before a change in Sheriff made his tightrope act a little harder. Vivienne was unlike the Sheriff that had been appointed before her. She actually cared for the people she was there to protect, went out of her way to make sure they felt listened to, and stayed in the office hours after her shift had ended to try and bring justice to those in need. Now Noah is having difficulty with balancing his loyalty to The Rebellion and his respect for his new Sheriff.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Noah’s thick rimmed glasses and usually ever-present smile allows him to come across as unassuming, permitting him to compile his information undisturbed.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Industrious, Friendly, Competent

- Strategic, Disingenuous, Evasive

STATS

Charisma: +2

Intelligence: +3

Athleticism: +2

Power: +3

CONNECTIONS

Vivienne Collins: Boss/’friend’ – With his friendly personality, Noah was more than happy to help Vivienne out when she began working at the Sheriff’s station, and quickly recognised his hard-working nature mirrored in the new hire. Well, this is what he told everyone when they ask about his friendship with the closed-off Were. However, Noah knew who Vivienne was before she even joined the force and knew that she would be a treasure-trove of information for his work with the Rebellion if he was able to get her to trust him. Despite excelling in his plan, Noah has started to question his loyalties. Being Vivienne’s unofficial right-hand has awarded him invaluable intel, but it has also made him privy to parts of Vivienne that most have never seen. For almost 10 years, Noah has listened to Vivienne’s troubles, been her sounding board when she had to make difficult decisions or been her sympathetic drinking buddy when things became too much. Noah has realised that there is a lot more to the Sheriff than he initially thought and believes that she has what it takes to make Brookhaven into the place its citizens deserve.

[More to be added as characters are written]

MISC

Noah’s familiar is a tawny owl named Pudge.

Speciality: Force field creation – Noah can create fields of energy to block oncoming magical and physical attacks. Noah uses this ability to aid in his work with the barriers.

Noah’s Magic/Goddess marks are green.

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THE BASICS

Full Name: Alexander Xander Campbell

Aliases/Nicknames: Xander, Junior [by his father],

Age: 25

Birthday: January 20th

Sexuality: Bisexual, Homoromantic

Species: Werewolf

Occupation: Freelance musician

Alignment: Chaotic good

Affiliation/s: His sister, Josh, Jenny, The Alvarez family,

BIOGRAPHY

[CW: Mentions of homophobia, child neglect, and emotional abuse]

Being the descendent of ‘wrongfully’ disgraced Alpha Charles Campbell, Xander was raised with an immense amount of responsibility on his shoulders. His father had searched far and wide to obtain the perfect mate in order to create the strongest offspring possible; to make sure that his first, and only son, would succeed in reclaiming their family’s rightful place within The Pack. Treated as a mere end to a means, Xander was never shown familial love from his parents. His mother was shut away, denied any real contact with her son lest her ‘coddling’ cause him to become weak.

Xander was 7 years old when his mother left. Xander remembers her waking him in the middle of the night, his brain still too sullied with sleep to recall if it was a true memory or just a dream, to tell him that she loved him and would be back for him as soon as she could. The next day, she was gone, and his father was livid. From that day forward, Xander was banned from asking for his mother and all sign of her was purged from the home.  Within the same year, Alexander found a new wife and Danika was born.

Despite mourning the loss of his mother in his life, Xander’s training did not let up. Every morning he was awoken at the crack of dawn for fitness drills, and family history lessons which always managed to paint his grandfather as a betrayed hero. Xander was not allowed the same things that were commonplace for most children – such as candy or playing catch with his dad, and Xander went around thinking this was normal until he reached middle school. Suddenly being surrounded by kids of varying backgrounds, Xander started to see the truth of his life and his family. This led to him rebelling and starting to slowly push back on his father and his views.

The last straw came when Xander was 15 years old. He had been unearthing the truth behind his family for a few years before finally facing the truth regarding himself – he was gay. From finding himself and finding good friends who accepted him as he was, Xander felt confident in telling the world who he was. At first, his father tried to tell him that he was “confused” and would “grow out of it”. However, as Xander continued to stand by his sexuality, his father soon became enraged. Alexander senior cussed his son out for being weak and disappointing the family before finally throwing him out of the family home.

After this, Xander moved in with his best friend Josh’s family. The change was difficult, to begin with, but with the Alvaraz’s steady love and support, Xander was able to flourish and figure out who he was outside of his father’s rules. He found out that he had a passion for music, an enthusiasm for sports, and a love for a certain boy.

PRESENT

Xander and Sterling dated for three years before things began to unravel. Initially, Xander was drawn to Sterling due to how loudly he wore his individuality. As someone who had broken himself down from a young age to fit the mould his father had made him, watching someone being unapologetically themselves was something Xander found great respect in. It started as Xander stepping in when others were putting Sterling down, then morphed into inviting him to all the social gatherings Xander was attending, then the list of other people invited became smaller and smaller until it was just the two of them.

Xander knew that Sterling did not have a great home life, it had been something that had initially bonded the two, and he was more than happy to listen to his boyfriend’s rants. However, when these rants started to verge more onto revenge plans, Xander became uneasy. Sterling’s talk of “teaching them a lesson” and “putting them in their place” caused the teen to start to sound a lot like Xander’s father. Xander started to distance himself from Sterling. He intended to break things off, however, a part of him still hoped that the boy he had initially fallen for was in there. Additionally, he was afraid. With Sterling sounding more and more like Xander’s father, he was terrified of what the other might do if he did try and end the relationship.

This came to a climax when the teens reached 19 years old. In the dead of night, Xander grabbed his packed suitcase and wished goodbye to his found family before travelling out of town. This had been a move that he and Sterling had been planning almost since they had gotten together. To get out of this backwater town and make a new life for themselves, somewhere where no one knew who they were. However, with this new side to Sterling becoming visible, Xander had done the only thing he knew how to – run away.

For the first few years of his new life in New York City, Xander wrote frequent letters to Josh. He’d tell him about the new people he had met and how his job was going, and Josh would keep him up to date about their family – thankfully never mentioning Sterling. Xander’s letters would become more and more infrequent before finally ending all together after 2 years. Xander told himself that he was simply becoming too busy with all the new things he was experiencing, but he knew that truly it was because he was scared. With every letter that Josh wrote, a yearning feeling began to grow within Xander’s chest. The feeling was like a small flower, unfurling in the sun of being fully known by his childhood friend in a way that no one in his new life ever could. Xander feared that this feeling would one day break out of his chest and cause him to return home, a place he knew he could not be. And so, he ran away once again. Ignoring Josh’s letters until they finally stopped and the flower in his chest completely wilted.

With the Council now rounding up Supernaturals, Xander has been forced back into the town he fought so hard to get away from. Currently, he is keeping his head down in The Weeping Willow, attempting to stay out of sight of his father as he works up the courage to reach out to Josh again.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

The mischievous glint in Xander’s eyes is usually obscured by his unruly, curly hair which he has left untrimmed for way too long. Xander is also around 5’6, a fact he is severely displeased with and will become sensitive about.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Playful, Charming, Adaptable

- Impulsive, Boastful, Avoidant

STATS

Charisma: +3

Intelligence: +2

Athleticism: +3

Power: +2

CONNECTIONS

Danika Campbell: Half-sister – As children, Xander and Danika did not spend much time together. As Xander was being groomed to become the “next Alpha”, Danika was left on the sidelines; cooking and cleaning with her mother. Xander felt bad for leaving her without support in that house, but he assumed that his misogynistic father would keep his plans far from his only daughter. Sadly, he was wrong.

Joshua Alvaraz: Best friend - Joshua and Xander became friends at the age of 12 when Josh stood up for the other boy against school bullies. After that, the two became inseparable and saw each other more as brothers than friends, to the point where people would think there was something wrong if they saw one without the other. Josh was the first person that Xander came out to, with Josh yanking him into an almost bone-crushing hug as soon as the Werewolf began to cry during his admission. Xander also became an honorary member of the Alvaraz family due to his own turbulent home life, sleeping on Josh’s floor more often than his own bed. Xander regrets how their friendship came to an end and desperately wishes to reach out to the man who was basically his brother – if only he knew how.

Jennifer Hart: Close friend – Jenny and Xander were a part of the same social circle throughout their high school career but did not become close until the passing of Jenny’s parents. With being under the same roof at that point with the Alvaraz family, the two became more and more comfortable around each, to the point where Xander was the first-person Jenny came out to. Although the longing is not as intense as when he thinks of Josh, Xander still immensely misses his friend.

Sterling Price: Ex-boyfriend –Xander had attempted to start other relationships during his time away. However, with not being able to fully be himself out in the Human world, he had not been able to fully connect with someone and so ended up with a lot of short-lived flings. Being Xander’s first love, Sterling will always have a place in Xander’s heart. Xander has not fully overcome his cognitive dissonance between the Sterling he knew and the Sterling he left.

OOC

As the changing colours of the leaves signify the start of a new season, we welcome in Fall with several events to celebrate the spookiest of seasons.

Over the last few weeks, you will have noticed some new attractions popping up around our little town. We are proud to once again hold the Brookhaven Fun Fair at Chestnut Park. The Fun Fair will house such charms as a hall of mirrors, house of horrors ride, apple bobbing, a jack o'lantern carving competition, and much more (due to last year’s incident, the maze will remain closed for the foreseeable future). The Fair will only be in town for so long, so make sure you enjoy its curiosities whilst you can!

Additionally, our local entrepreneur and club owner Isabella Romano will be holding a costume contest. Come and be judged in front of you friends and neighbours and a grand prize could await you! (Please note that those not wearing a costume will not be permitted entry, no exceptions).

Finally, the annual Brookhaven Masquerade will be the place to be for closing out All Hallow’s Eve. All are invited to the masquerade, being held at Town’s Hall, as we celebrate our community and all that it means to us. 

THE BASICS

Full Name: Adriel Alvarez

Aliases/Nicknames: Addy [by her family],

Age: 24

Birthday: May 22nd

Sexuality: Queer

Species: Half Angel/Half Witch [Neutral]

Occupation: Coven Maiden

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Affiliation/s: The Coven,

BIOGRAPHY

Being able to see the future is an ability many naïve souls wish for. The capability to see every possibility, to be able to plan for any outcome, it could be considered an invaluable gift. This is how it was constantly painted for Adriel Alvaraz, ever since she began to have flashes of the future at 7 years old. As her visions were proven correct time and time again, people came to practically worship the young girl, to see her as some sort of divine creature, incapable of fault. However, seeing the future is not nearly as gratifying as her elders had led her to believe. With the good came the bad; with visions of one person gaining the job of their dreams came visions of another slipping into poverty, visions of a desperate couple finally getting pregnant would come hand in hand with visions of family members passing away.

This ‘gift’ caused Adriel to see the world as it truly was - uncaring and apathetic to those that inhabited it. Whilst this may have caused others to spiral into despair, Adriel found it oddly comforting. In some strange way it brought her comfort to know that she and the choices that were made were inconsequential; that the universe would continue on and re-balance itself in time. This acceptance manifested itself as a level of passivity within the young Witch which did not go unnoticed to those around her - However, they believed this sudden resignation had come from the loss of her physical sight.

With her revered abilities, Adriel became the youngest Maiden ever instated into the Coven. At only 9 years old, Adriel was moved to her advanced training under the watchful eye of the previous Maiden, Hallie Carter – Now the Coven’s Mother. Every week she would be expected to show progress way above the usual level predicted for her age. This show would take place in front of The Crone, an elder woman whose teachings lacked the warmth of her successor. Time after time, little Adriel was left in tears by the cold dismissal of her superior. It was not until she was 12 years old, after 3 years of gruelling training, that Adriel made her official debut as the Coven’s Maiden.

PRESENT

Adriel is unsure what it is, but she feels like something is lacking within her life, as if she was destined for something more. Despite being on track to gaining the highest position a Witch could wish for, she didn’t feel completely fulfilled. She felt longing but for something she could not name. Now, at 24 years old, Adriel has spent more time working within the Coven than out of it. Her renowned within her position has allowed Adriel many luxuries her family would not have otherwise been able to afford. After paying off her mother’s mortgage and moving into an apartment of her own, Adriel rarely sees the rest of the Alvarez family. Despite not attending the weekly family dinners in almost a year due to work, Adriel’s mother still invites her each time without fail.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Adriel has long brown hair that reaches the bottom of her back, usually loose and unstyled. Due to her overbearing power causing her to lose her sight, Adriel’s eyes have lost their colour and are now a milky white.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Benevolent, Dignified, Objective

- Secretive, Pedantic, Aloof,

STATS

Charisma: +2

Intelligence: +3

Athleticism: +0

Power: +5

CONNECTIONS

Joshua Alvarez: Twin brother – Adriel holds an abundance of love for her brother but her conflicting feelings towards him make it almost impossible to show. Part of her is envious of Joshua, he is so carefree in a way Adriel could never afford to be, got to have the childhood that was promised to the both of them, but she was ripped away from. Despite knowing that Josh was not at fault for any of this, Adriel cannot stop the ache within her heart whenever they cross paths and she sees him enjoying the normal life that she feels she is owed.

Jenny Hart: Foster sister/Former roommate – Adriel feels a tremendous amount of guilt when it comes to Jenny. Whilst the two had never had the time to bond like Jenny and Josh had, Adriel still cares for the other girl and considers her family. When Adriel was 17 years old and just before Jenny had joined the Alvarez family; Adriel awoke with a start from a dreadful nightmare. Most of it had been fuzzy due to her unconscious nature, however, she remembered blood, the unmoving bodies of two figures and – most clearly – the grief-stricken face of Jennifer Hart. Knowing that it was futile to attempt to fight against what the universe had planned, Adriel kept what she had seen to herself.

Hallie Carter: Coven Mother/Superior – As she was growing within the Coven, Adriel’s successes and failures were always weighed up against the Maiden’s before her – Hallie. Whilst Adriel still respects Hallie as her superior, it was hard being compared at such a young age. This has caused a small, one-sided rivalry to blossom for the current Maidan.

Salome Napoliello: Coven Crone/Superior – Adriel’s relationship with her Crone is a complicated one. On the one hand, Adriel holds contempt for Salome for not allowing her to have a normal life like her bother. Contradictorily, Adriel also looks up to the older woman, and will defend her against any slander. This makes for an interesting atmosphere and many heated debates when the two are together.

MISC

Speciality: Precognition - Adriel is able to see visions of the future. However, using this ability has caused her eyesight to steadily deteriorate, resulting in Adriel now being completely blind.

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THE BASICS

Full Name: Beatrice Collins

Aliases/Nicknames: Betty, Bets,

Age: 23

Birthday: September 8th

Sexuality: UTP

Species: Werewolf

Occupation: Reference Desk Associate at the Brookhaven Public Library

Alignment: Neutral Good

Affiliation/s: Her family, her pack, the library staff

BIOGRAPHY

The word “pack” can sometimes be associated with camaraderie but, even from childhood, Betty struggled to tap into that sense of belonging in her family of werewolves. It wasn’t that she didn’t love them, nor did she consider herself a complete outsider in their company. The trouble was how easily one could blend into the crowd and become just one face among many. This was especially true when your sister became the leader of the pack. Anything Betty did went largely unnoticed in Vivienne’s shadow. Vi was older, more self-assured, and more respected. Her renown wasn’t even confined to the times she was in wolf form; each year of school brought more remarks from teachers about what Vi had been like as a student. While Betty got equal if not higher grades in most subjects, she often suspected that her educators found Vi to be the more dynamic and well-rounded pupil. Since neither her home nor academic setting provided much of an escape from that gnawing sense of inadequacy, Betty instead retreated into books. Many of the protagonists she found in those pages were introverted and had trouble fitting in among their peers, but they usually met new people along the way who became their friends and appreciated their worth. Betty held out hope that someday that would happen for her, too.

There was a half hour of unstructured time each morning when students were allowed to roam freely in common areas until the start of their first class. Betty began using that window to seek some quiet solitude in the school library. The staff librarian took notice of her daily presence there and they formed a rapport, which eventually led to Betty getting to be a student assistant for one class period each day in her senior year. The end of her general education drew nearer and Betty still had no concrete plans for her life beyond that point. She admitted as much aloud one day and the school librarian presented her with a promising option: Why not simply become a librarian herself? As a means of getting her foot in the door, Betty applied to work as a part-time shelver at the public library. She got the job and, by the time graduation day arrived, she already had half a year of work experience under her belt.

PRESENT

Betty is employed at the local library to this day, although now she’s scheduled full-time at the reference desk. She continues to love the work and the environment, and yet something about her existence these days feels stagnant. Everyone else’s lives seem to be changing, but Betty’s looks almost exactly the same as it has for the past five years. The awareness of this fact leaves her restless and dissatisfied. She’s been losing sleep and venturing on her own into the woods to try to clear her mind, but thus far no amount of solitary thinking has given rise to a solution.    

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Hazel eyes that shift to a deep brown when in were form and hair that is usually braided in some way to keep it off her face while working, frequent incorporation of denim in her wardrobe (overalls, jackets, etc.)

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Knowledgeable, Helpful, Persistent

- Aimless, Insecure, Shy

STATS

Charisma: +1

Intelligence: +4

Athleticism: +2

Power: +3

CONNECTIONS

Kyla McCusker: Former schoolmate - Betty was vaguely aware of Kyla when they were in their first few years of high school, but the two didn’t get to converse much until they were seniors. She helped Kyla with computer-related questions, which felt like good practice for when Betty would eventually become an associate at the local library. Funnily enough, now that she is working that job, she’s still answering occasional questions from Kyla McCusker. Betty knows that Kyla didn’t enroll in college after they graduated, but she sees her sometimes shuffling off to remote corners of the library with a stack of nonfiction books, so she guesses that she’s doing some sort of independent study or is simply taking one course at a time to fit her schedule. She sometimes tries to commiserate over the workload, given that Betty only recently finished the requirements to earn her MLS degree, but Kyla just sort of laughs and gives a vague response before disappearing into the stacks again.

Vivienne Collins: Older sister, Pack leader - Betty resents the legacy of her sibling more so than Vi herself. She considers Vivienne to be a good leader and a decent person, but sometimes it feels like her sister has to keep aspects of her personality divided: Relaxed Vi and Authoritative Vi. It makes sense that this is necessary, given how young she is and the respect she must be able to command; Betty just feels like she has to modify how she speaks to Vi if any pack members are within earshot. Despite the distance that’s between them as adults given the hierarchy, Betty feels certain that Vi would defend her against anyone saying or doing something unkind. The loyalty remains underneath it all, even if they can’t always meet on equal ground.

THE BASICS

Full Name: Vivienne Collins

Aliases/Nicknames: Viv, Vi,

Age: 32

Birthday: November 4th

Sexuality: Pansexual, panromantic 

Species: Werewolf [Alpha]

Occupation: Sheriff

Alignment: Lawful Good

Affiliation/s: Her pack, her family,

BIOGRAPHY

Vivienne’s childhood had never truly been her own. Raised with the legends of her ancestors and the crushing expectations they inspired within the young Were, Vivienne found herself maturing at a pace much more rapidly than those of her peers. Instead of playing games with the Were cubs her age, Vivienne's days were filled with learning the ways of the Pack's democracy and duties. She was often found asleep on top of textbooks that should have been far above her level, or pushing her sparring ability until she was left covered in bruises and cuts. Vivienne did not seem to understand the concept of taking her time, as though she was in a constant race with herself and where she believed she should be.

Edward Collins, Vivienne’s grandfather, had fought through adversity to unite The Pack after years of mistrust and corruption from the hands of the previous alpha – Charles Campbell. Charles’ actions had caused great unrest within The Pack, resulting in the other Weres becoming distrusting of any authority and breaking off into their own factions. The Great Divide, as it came to be known, resulted in much in-fighting and countless lives lost. However, through the tireless dedication and sacrifices of Edward, they were finally able to trust again, and The Pack was united once more.  After Edward’s timely passing, Vivienne’s father took over responsibility for The Pack. Under his guidance, the Brookhaven Pack reached levels of prosperity never seen before. The Pack was able to gain a voice in the policies of the town which led to specific areas for The Pack to hunt and run free during the full moon. This new level of safety led to an abundance of litters being born, allowing for The Pack to significantly grow within its numbers. This further solidified The Pack’s trust in the Collin family’s leadership.

Years continued with The Pack succeeding under her father’s watchful eye, however, Vivienne began to feel restless. She had always known that one day The Pack would be put into her stewardship she had dedicated her entire life to it, doing everything she possibly could to be worthy of this duty. Despite this, she was waiting, waiting for the next phase of her life to begin. Feeling useless and also slightly morbid as she practically waited for her father to die, Vivienne decided to make use of her fine-tuned skills and turned to the police force at twenty-two. Vivienne considers this to be the best decision she ever made; her expertise and eagerness to learn caused her to take to policing like a duck takes to water. Additionally, her dedication for what was right and wrong made her extremely popular with some of the townsfolk and the vast majority were elated when she was elected as Sheriff when the previous one retired.

PRESENT

It’s been almost two years since Vivienne’s father passed away. Vivienne barely had a moment to shed a tear before she was thrust into the responsibility as the new Alpha. Suddenly in charge of a Pack of grieving Weres, Vivienne did not feel it was her time or place to mourn. This belief continued, and as everyone slowly began to move forward with their lives, Vivienne remained stuck, in some sort of limbo. Somehow, she had not fully considered that for her to become the Alpha, her father would have to be gone – forever. Now trying to mourn, lead a Pack, and maintain law and order in her town; Vivienne is beginning to feel she may have overextended her capabilities. It’s been almost two years since Vivienne Collins became the first female Alpha in over a century, and she feels like she is drowning.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Vivienne is a difficult individual to miss; her piercing yellow eyes and unfaltering stature give her a distinct look which is easily recognisable in both her human and wolf form. Prioritising comfort over fashion, Vivienne can usually be found in one of her many plaid shirts and a pair of jeans with her Sheriff badge proudly strapped to her belt.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Detail-orientated, Assertive, Decisive

- Critical, Intimidating, Defensive

STATS

Charisma: +3

Intelligence: +2

Athleticism: +2

Power: +3

CONNECTIONS

Beatrice Collins: Younger sister -  As a child, Vivienne didn’t give her younger sister much thought. This was not intentional, rather it was a regretful consequence of Vivienne’s single-mindedness. When Beatrice was born, Vivienne was already nine years old working towards what was expected of her, and so the young Were did not have the time to bond with her new sister. This almost colleague-like relationship continued into their adulthoods, the two of them seeming to have no time to develop or break old habits. However, recently, Vivienne has been finding herself feeling something different towards her sister – envy. Logically, Vivienne knows it is not Betty’s fault that Vivienne ended up with all this responsibility rather than her but, in the middle of the night when she can’t sleep, Vivienne finds herself imagining what it had been like if she had been born second.  

Noah McKee: Deputy/’friend’ – Vivienne has never really had a friend but, if she had, she believes that it would be a lot like her relationship with Noah. Noah had been the first person willing to show her the ropes when she first joined the force. Initially, Vivienne had been resistant to offer up any personal information about herself at first, content to only discuss work matters. However, with his easy-going smiles as he brought her in coffee every day, Noah began to break down Vivienne’s hard shell. That was ten years ago, now Vivienne is the Sheriff and Noah is her most trusted Deputy. The pair will occasionally go for post-work drinks and Vivienne will purposely have one too many in order to discuss how she is feeling, truths that would be too hard to say when sober. 

THE BASICS

Full Name: Kyoto Akane 

Aliases/Nicknames: None. 

Age: 25

Birthday: December 31st

Sexuality: Pansexual, Panromantic

Species: Shape-Shifter [Kitsune]

Occupation: Unemployed 

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral 

Affiliation/s: Her family, 

BIOGRAPHY

Despite being born into one of the main five Shifter families, Akane had never taken much of an interest in leadership or developing her stature - happy to remain where she was. As the youngest and only female child of her family, Akane is the apple of her parent’s eye and doted on excessively. This allowed her a level of freedom not accessible to her older brothers; Akane had the benefits of their family name and money with none of the expected work. Whilst her brothers were instructed on how to find suitable mates for the development of the family, Akane was able to spend her days travelling and spending as she wished. 

Raised in relative exclusion from the rest of the supernatural community, Akane had no reason to give much thought to those different to her. Living in the comfort that comes from being born of the head shifter family in the country, Akane has a level of ignorance to the lower classes expected of someone with her level of privilege. This was how Akane’s existence continued for most of her life. That was until her things began to shift in a way she did not appreciate. Her parents began to involve her brothers in the family business and started to encourage the eldest two to start courting appropriate partners. Recognising this as the beginning of the end of her independence, before she would be expected to be married out and have a family of her own, Akane decided to take what freedom she had left and see the world.

PRESENT

After travelling through Asia, Europe, and Africa, trying to learn more about the world and trying to subtly interact with supernatural communities each continent housed, she made the decision to begin the North American section of her world tour. It was during this section of her travels, in a town in the middle of nowhere, that Akane heard a scuffle. Curious and believing that a measly Human brawl would be no threat to her, the young shifter decided to move into her Kitsune form to investigate. However, the altercation turned out to be far from a simple Human fight. Instead, it was a group of lackeys sent from The Council to ‘round up’ local supernaturals in order to deliver them to the local supernatural town – Brookhaven. In her overconfidence, Akane was spotted – her multiple tails a clear indication that she was not a simple fox – and also captured.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Despite being a natural red-head, Akane has dyed her hair a more vibrant ginger in order to fit with the ‘aesthetic’ of her Kitsune form. In her Kitsune form, Akane has two large, bushy tails which seem to move on their own accord.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Confident, Curious, Eye-catching, 

- Ignorant, Manipulative, Mischievous

STATS

Charisma: +3

Intelligence: +2

Athleticism: +2

Power: +3

CONNECTIONS

Unnamed bodyguard [this connection is available for an original character]: Bodyguard – Due to her family’s high social status, Akane became accustomed to the presence of body guards from a young age, however, she was less than thrilled when her parents ordered her to travel with one. In hindsight, her parents were correct to petition for this as the one time Akane was able to slip away from her guardian she was captured and taken away. Now, unknown to Akane, her body guard is attempting to find her whilst covering up her disappearance from Akane’s parents. 

Unnamed abducted supernatural [this connection is available for an original character]: Acquaintance – As she had only seen them for a moment before she was also blindfolded and bundled into the back of a truck, Akane cannot recall exactly what her co-kidnappee looks like but would be able to remember their voice. Akane now holds some blame towards the other for causing her own capture. 

Seon Ki & Wang Jianjun: Family acquaintances – With the Seon and Wang families being part of the main five shifter families, Akane has heard of them in passing, however, they have never actually met. 

MISC

Akane speaks fluent English, but it isn’t her first language.

She has a soft spot for supernatural tv shows for both their accuracy and inaccuracies but given her lack of interaction with other species, she’s not quite sure what’s fact from fiction.

In her Kitsune form, Akane is able to do some small scale illusion magic. 

THE BASICS

Full Name: Isabella Romano 

Aliases/Nicknames: Isa, Boss or Sir [by Massacre staff]

Age: 534 [Physically 19]

Birthday: Unknown – Isabella lost track of when her birthday was and celebrates a different date each year.

Sexuality: Asexual, Homoromantic

Species: Vampire

Occupation: Club owner 

Alignment: Chaotic neutral

Affiliation/s: Amari Kyei, The Council

BIOGRAPHY

[CW: Mentions of homophobia, arranged marriage, murder, and implied religious trauma]

Originally from a small town in Italy, Isabella was raised within strict parameters of what was right and wrong. Her father being the local priest meant that by the age of four, Isabella could recite the Ten Commandments on demand, with no slip-ups or pauses insight. Coincidentally, this was also around the same time that Isabella's father began to plan her marriage to the son of a gentry family who lived just outside of town. The two families were close friends and Isabella's parents believed that marrying up would ensure the best future for their daughter.

Isabella was a 'good', obedient young woman. However, she was unable to hide the fact that she felt nothing for the older man she was to be betrothed to. Forced smiles and hollow laughter would have been difficult for her devoted mother to miss. Whilst her father would have been happy to ship her off to her fiancé's home as soon as she came of age, stating reasons such as "duty" and "the right thing to do", her mother had a much obvious soft side for her daughter and offered another idea – When Isabella turned sixteen, she would be allowed to take a job in the manor. The term "job" was loose at best. Rather, Isabella would spend her time, after her religious studies, at the manor where she would learn from the staff what would be intended of her when she was the woman of the house. This plan was contrived in a bid for Isabella to become closer to her future groom or, at least, become interested in the idea of running her own estate. However, neither of these ideals came to fruition. Instead, Isabella would expertly dodge any and all attempted affection from her fiancé and rather found herself befriending the staff. There was one member of staff who caught Isabella's attention – a gardener by the name of Ginevra. Ginevra was special, she was sweet and kind and listened to Isabella in a way that no one had ever before. Isabella and Ginevra's friendship grew and, after months of spending time together, Isabella realised that this was it, this was the feeling people had been telling her she should have for her fiancé.

It did not take long for people to notice the girls' closeness and talk began to spread. It did not take long for the gossip to reach the man of the house who, of course, had to inform his close friend Mr Romano of his concerns. When her father was told of his daughter's 'sinful' relationship, he flew into a mad rage – throwing and breaking objects and cursing out his daughter. He left for the church, telling his daughter that she would join him and repent if she "had any sense". Isabella immediately left in a bid to find Ginevra. Arriving at the manor, she was informed that the young woman had been "sent away" to work in the country. Devastated, Isabella returned home and locked herself away in her room, refusing to even come down for supper. This continued even when her father returned to the home. Whilst the rest of her family rushed to greet him, Isabella refused to move an inch. That was until the screams of her family suddenly flooded her ears. Rushing from her room, Isabella was greeted with the scene of a massacre. The blood of her family painted the walls of their front room, their lifeless forms littering the floor with the shape of a man standing above them. It looked like her father – but this was not her father anymore, at least, not who he had been. He had blood smeared across his face and when his eyes locked onto Isabella, she felt terror she had never felt before shoot through her body. That was when he sprang.

When Isabella came to, she was hungry. It was a hunger she had never felt before, starvation that seemed to seep into her bones, causing pain to rip through her body with every move. Unexpectedly, the blood splattering the walls that had previously disgusted and scared her, now seemed inviting. Her father was no longer in the home as Isabella got to her knees and lowered her face to the puddle of blood pooling from her younger brother's head. As she began to lap at the iron tasting liquid, it felt wrong – but not in the way it should have. Isabella's insides groaned as she attempted to lick up all the blood she could get from her dead family – this was wrong. It wasn't fresh. As the thought crossed her mind, there was a knock at the door. Automatically, Isabella got up to answer it, not considering how her blood-smeared face and dress may shock whoever was on the other side. All she could think was of the distant heartbeat she could hear thumping behind the hunk of wood. Opening the door, Isabella instantly descended on the person before her, too overcome with bloodlust to notice who it was. Draining the person dry, Isabella finally came to her senses and realised what she had done. In her arms was the gentry boy she was – or had been – betrothed to. Horrified by what she had done, what she now was, Isabella ran. She ran just like her father before her and continued to run for hundreds of years.

PRESENT

Isabella had been attempting to escape from the memories of what she had done for years. With no idea of what she now was, Isabella was unable to understand the bloodlust that she felt. She would resist until the hunger became too much, and she would attack whatever human was closest. Somehow, Isabella was never outright caught for her murders, but tales of odd disappearances and death seemed to materialise wherever she ended up. Slowly watching the world around her change but noticing no change in herself, Isabella’s mental health began to deteriorate. Her memory faded and she became more impulsive.

Life continued this way for 100 years until Isabella came under the observation of the Council. Unknown to Isabella, they had heard of her murder trail and were determined to terminate her before the humans could piece together the one common denominator of the chaos and possibly discover the existence of vampires. However, before they could carry out their plan, a high-ranking member of the council came forward stating that he could “rehabilitate her”. Due to his ranking, Amari Kyei was allowed this venture and set out to help the young vampire.

Amari taught Isabella what she was and how to manage her bloodlust in small bursts as to not have to kill every feed. After a few years, Amari took Isabella with him to the little, unassuming town Brookhaven. Isabella quickly took to the town and set up a club – now known as Massacre. Isabella is now a well-known pillar in the community and is respected as the adopted sire of Amari and as a businesswoman.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Isabella has the scars of the bite from her father on the right side of her neck which has now healed to two red round wounds on her otherwise unblemished skin. Isabella is also never seen without the silver cross she wears around her neck.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Friendly, Loyal, Curious

- Impulsive, Demanding, Absent-minded

STATS

Charisma: +2

Intelligence: +3

Athleticism: -1

Power: +5

CONNECTIONS

Amari Kyei: Father figure/teacher – Isabella regards her adoptive sire as her saviour. Amari has shown her more understanding and unconditional love than her own father even had. If it had not been for him, she would still be scared and confused, hopping from place to place. Amari's impact on her life had resulted in her having a home, something she had not been able to have for far too long.

THE BASICS

Full Name: Wang Jianjun 

Aliases/Nicknames: Jian, The Prince, Princey, Boss [from members of The Rebellion], The Forgotten Prince, The Lost Prince, The Exiled Prince, The Traitor Prince, 

Age: 29

Birthday: August 22nd

Sexuality: UTP

Species: Shape-Shifter [Dragon]

Occupation: Shifter Royalty/Rebellion Leader 

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Affiliation/s: The Rebellion, his mother, humanity, 

BIOGRAPHY

The only son of the shifter royal family, Jianjun has always known what was expected of him. To the public and the other high-class families, Jianjun was the perfect little prince. He knew when to smile, when to be quiet, and when to agree. He came across as mild-mannered and polite, the dream suitor that any aristocrat would love to marry their daughters off to.

However, far from prying eyes, this carefully crafted persona was able to be shed. Jianjun knew that portraying the idealistic version of his title allowed him a certain level of ease and safety that his true beliefs would not. Within the comforts of his own home, Jianjun was every bit as charming but more steadfast in his convictions, leading to him and his father - the king - butting heads. Jianjun's father was a callous man, putting his own wants and needs before those of his people. Bending over backwards to keep in the Council's good books, even if it went against his morals. Jianjun watched as his father would smile at the commoners as he delivered them to their doom. He swore he would be a better king.

Jianjun's resentment towards his father and everything he stood for came to a head when Jianjun was 19. Jianjun had been unable to sleep and so was wandering the castle halls, something that had become somewhat of a routine with his poor sleeping habits. Jianjun had been on his night-time stroll for around an hour or so when something caught his attention - whispers coming from a door further down the hallway. Curiosity piqued by who else could still be awake at such a late hour, Jianjun moved towards the door and peered through the keyhole.  There was a group of people in the room, around 10 or so, of different species, all wearing the same grey robes. It was The Council. Pondering what shady thing The Council would instruct his father to do next, Jianjun pressed his ear to the door, straining to make out the words of conversation. It took a few moments, but Jianjun was finally able to make out the words "Queen" and "terminate". Overcome with fear for his mother, Jianjun took off back down the way he had come, rushing towards the Royal Chambers.

Overcome with fear and adrenaline, the prince was not making much sense as he blurted out what he had heard. Before he could explain, Jianjun's father was up and ushering him out of the room. Believing his father to be tired and irritated Jianjun continued to try and clarify why he had interrupted his parents' sleep. However, his father grabbed him under the elbow and continued to escort him down the hall, despite Jianjun's cries for his mother's safety. Perturbed by his father's seeming lack of concern, Jianjun finally took in the King's demeanour. His eyes were stern, purposely not looking at his son, and his grip was tightening with every step they took. Jianjun had seen that look in his eyes before, in fact, he had seen it many times, as the King lied to their people's faces again and again. Jianjun's cries died in his throat – his father knew.

Ripping his arm from his father's grip, Jianjun rounded on him, furious tears prickling at his eyes. Jianjun exclaimed his suspicions, a small part of himself still hoping he was wrong, that his father would put his ridiculous worries to bed. Instead, his father at last locked eyes with him, a look of resignation across his face. "We must jump-start this war, Jianjun," he began. "we tell our people that humans executed their Queen and they will have no choice but to join us and rise up. Your mother will become a martyr for the cause, she would understand." Jianjun stumbled back as if his father's words had been a physical strike. He had known his father was a selfish coward, but to act so callously towards his own wife? The mother of his child? The prince felt sick.

Unable to contain his disgust for the man before him, Jianjun exclaimed that he would tell everyone about his father's plans and continuous deceit and stop him. Looking back, it was maybe not the smartest thing to do but he was young and naïve. In a split second, the castle's guards were on him. His father had shouted for them, sprouting lies of a coup where Jianjun had planned to kill his parents and take the castle for the human resistance. Jianjun began to shift in an attempt to overpower the guards and shake them off of him. His father was quick to react, drawing a dagger from his pocket and slicing at his son. The sudden pain was enough to shock the young prince and stop his shift, causing him to be overtaken by the guards once more and hauled to the castle dungeons.

PRESENT

After the incident with his father’s guards, Jianjun’s ability to shift was ‘locked’ by a Witch loyal to his father and The Council. Jianjun would have rotted away in those dungeons if the rebellion hadn't stepped in. It emerged that several of the castle staff had been part of the rebellion or rebel-sympathisers and so when they heard of what had happened – knowing that no plan had ever been conceived – they pledged their loyalty to the disgraced prince and vowed to help him regain his freedom. These brave individuals risked their lives to free Jianjun and help him to travel to a near rebel hideout where he met their people and heard of their cause.

This could have been the end of his story. Jianjun was free, he could flee and live a relatively normal life. Blend in among the people and stay undetected. However, Jianjun had never been one to close his eyes to others suffering. He became part of the rebellion, using his political knowledge and charms to aid his fellow rebels into places they would never normally have access to. Jianjun's role was mainly covert, supplying information where available. Due to his very public image and even more public ostracism, Jianjun had to stay under the radar for fear of being recognised and hauled back to the castle dungeons – or worse. Over the years, as the more obvious members were captured or killed, Jianjun found himself thrust into the position of leader. The ex-prince had been raised for leadership and this childhood training also served him well in his new rank. Jianjun has continued to stay concealed behind his organisation but he has begun to feel himself becoming restless as if something was coming.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Jianjun has a scar down the right side of his face, cutting from just below his cheekbone to his jaw. He sustained this from his father during a physical fight where Jainjun was banished from the family home. 

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Adaptable, Charming, Valiant

- Disobedient, Calculating, Single-minded

STATS

Charisma: +4

Intelligence: +4

Athleticism: +2

Power: 0 [currently unable to shift]

CONNECTIONS

Jenny Hart: Second-in-command - Jiangjun had been impressed with Jenny's steadfast loyalty to the cause the moment they first met, even if, at first, it had unsettled him to see such a young individual willing to give their life. However, as Jenny continued to prove herself time and time again, Jiangjun began to realise that there would be no stopping the demon from getting what she wanted. Unable to ignore her ferocity, Jiangjung took a special interest in Jenny and what had brought her to the rebellion. The two began to open up to each other, and Jiangjun learned of the murder of Jenny's parents – two of the first rebels he had met and worked with upon first joining. Jenny quickly moved up the ranks to become Jiangjun's second in command and he would trust the woman with his life. However, he does sometimes worry that her personal vendetta will one day cloud her judgement and ultimately be her undoing. 

Lily Mason: New recruit - Impressed with Lily's capabilities in battle without the use of her abilities, Wang Jianjun decided that the young Fae would be useful within the Rebellion. Nevertheless, he wasn't blinded by her capabilities enough to mistake her mistrustful nature, and so he placed her under the watch of his trusted second-in-command, Jenny. Jiangjun sees Lily as the rebellion's possible Ace card; a Fae raised outside of the supernatural world with no ties to either side – she would be so unexpected she could turn this battle completely on its head. 

Seon Ki: Betrothed - Jiangjun had never thought much of his fiancé. The two had met a few times when they were young and Ki had been fun to play with but, back then, he didn't truly understand what 'betrothed' meant. Jiangjun does sometimes wonder who else they may have married his childhood play date off to with his exile, however, that was not currently his biggest concern. 

THE BASICS

Full Name: Kyla McCusker

Aliases/Nicknames: Cuskie [from classmates as a teen]

Age: 23

Birthday: April 6th

Sexuality: UTP

Species: Shape-shifter [White-tailed deer]

Occupation: Assistant Town Groundskeeper

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Affiliation/s: Her shifter family

BIOGRAPHY

Kyla has always had a bit of a baby face which, coupled with the fact that she is the youngest of three in her family, did not help when trying to get people to stop hovering over her. She compensated for this by being the most outgoing of her siblings once she began her public education. The first nine years gained her friends and new experiences, but it was high school that marked the start of the personal freedom she sought. Spirit Club, student council, the school newspaper -- Kyla gained agency and confidence through her involvement in extracurriculars. Special responsibilities were placed on her shoulders, and Kyla was grateful that her club supervisors trusted she could get the work done on her own without excessive monitoring. She took such a liking to journalism that she thought she might consider it for a career after graduation, but then Kyla got the chance to speak to someone who used to write professionally for the Brookhaven Gazette. When Kyla asked why the former journalist quit, the woman heavily implied that strict censorship from The Council stifled her ability to report. Kyla heeded that veiled warning and did not apply at the Gazette, but the conversation did set gears whirring in her mind about what those in power might have to hide. 

PRESENT

Kyla’s uncle worked out a job for her as his assistant tending the grounds of Brookhaven’s public lawns and greenspaces. Since she was feeling a bit unmoored after her first dream fell through, Kyla accepted the opportunity. What she soon discovered was that this often put her in close proximity to Council members, and sometimes they passed near her in unguarded moments without even realizing it. Kyla began to overhear fragments of generally undisclosed information. It was rarely enough to make her feel like she was getting real answers, but she could tell from what little reached her ears that this was the sort of talk The Council did not want spreading to the public at large. The question now became: If Kyla couldn’t publish what she’d learned without it being altered or outright confiscated, how could she safely convey to the people of Brookhaven that all is not as they’ve been told? One afternoon, when she visited the Brookhaven Public Library, she got an idea. Some student who previously checked out the book in her hand had scribbled notes in the margins while they prepared for an exam and forgot to erase them. What if she could leave similar logical breadcrumbs, but with purpose? After all, Kyla was the right age to be a college student and, in the eyes of some people, her face made her look even younger. As long as she didn’t check them out with her card, there’d be no record of her picking up the specific titles she intended to use for her purpose. Under the guise of self-guided study, she began secretly defacing works that could hypothetically find their way into the right hands. What she left behind was something akin to blackout poetry, just a few thought-provoking lines on a page that could get the next reader to start asking the right questions, at least within the privacy of their own thoughts. It’s a frustratingly small drop in the ocean, trying to preserve secrets out of the reach of those who would obscure the truth, but Kyla keeps up her little personal rebellion. She hopes someday it can prove to be more than just a dangerous hobby and actually help undermine the authority figures who’ve been feeding the town their own version of reality.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Kyla has the same watchful, rich brown eyes as her siblings, but there’s a piercing intensity to her stare that she’s learned to conceal when necessary so as not to put anyone she questions on-edge. She perfected a seemingly innocent, deliberately disarming smile for when she’s aiming to be persuasive (It should be noted that her elder sister is one of the few not fooled by this, since Tegan accurately deduced it only appears on Kyla’s face when she wants something). A small snort tends to come from her nose when she’s feeling especially indignant, and occasionally when she laughs.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Assertive, Investigative, Self-reliant

- Risk-taking, Suspicious, Intractable  

STATS

Charisma: +3

Intelligence: +3

Athleticism: +2

Power: +2

CONNECTIONS

Lee McCusker: Older brother - Kyla idolizes Lee. She’s aware that his clumsiness makes others view him as a bit awkward, and most of the time his head is in the clouds, but what matters to her is that he’s the only man she’s ever truly relied on out of any in her family. She knows her mother was a good parent who wasn’t lost without the help of her father, especially since both aunts were always there if another adult was needed, but Kyla still couldn’t help resenting her father’s absence sometimes. It seemed to her that the cabin where he lived with her uncles might as well be its own little world, almost completely separate from her own, given how infrequently they spent time together. Not so with Lee; he was always just a room away. Lee made her imaginative toys and playsets as a child, and he was always willing to join in her games of pretend. Now that they’re adults, she sometimes can’t make it to shows at the theatre where he works, but Kyla tries to at least visit during the weeks prior to opening night so she can see how his sets are coming along. The two meet occasionally for dinner or drinks, and Lee can be found waiting for her with a hug and a grin the moment she walks through the door. 

Tegan McCusker: Older sister - Tegan wasn’t involved in Kyla’s youth in the same way that Lee was, despite the fact that she’s technically closer in age to her than their brother is. Kyla wouldn’t go so far as to say that her sister was cold as a kid. In fact, she has numerous memories of cuddling on the sofa and sharing the two-seater swing in their yard. Tegan was simply more introverted, and she had the tendency to keep to herself while everyone else did their own thing. She didn’t worriedly circle around the way their mother and aunts did, but she was a constant presence in the background. Kyla tries to channel that uncanny ability to blend into any given setting when she’s at work. The two don’t generally confide in each other, but Kyla can tell that her sister cares from afar. Sometimes she’s surprised by the details about herself that Tegan seems to have gleaned just from observation alone. 

Beatrice Collins: Former classmate - Betty and Kyla had a few classes together in high school, but they didn’t sit near each other and they weren’t part of the same social circles. Kyla didn’t pay her much attention for the first three years, but their paths started to cross a little more when they were seniors. She was part of the newspaper staff and - given how distractingly loud her house could be - Kyla was in search of a quiet place to write her articles. The school library provided exactly that and, senior year, Betty was the student assistant there who helped her whenever she needed it. Their relationship in early adulthood is actually quite similar; Betty works at the Brookhaven Public Library, and Kyla seeks her out specifically if she needs to ask a staff member a question. She finds her approachable because Betty reminds Kyla of her sister in a way, although she gets the sense the librarian feels less content on her own than Tegan generally is.

THE BASICS

Full Name: Lee McCusker

Aliases/Nicknames: Brandybuck [by townsfolk who’ve seen him wandering after dark in deer form]

Age: 35

Birthday: March 11th

Sexuality: UTP

Species: Shape-shifter [White-tailed deer]

Occupation: Theatre set designer [Broadview Theatre]

Alignment: Neutral Good 

Affiliation/s: His shifter family, the cast and crew at Broadview

BIOGRAPHY

Though he’s the eldest of the three McCusker siblings, Lee has always been the one the rest of his family worried about when left to his own devices. He loved exploring and constructing things with found materials, but the risks he took to do both of those things proved stressful for his relatives to witness. Lee followed wherever his inspiration and wanderlust led; the trouble was, as his mother often cautioned him, he needed to “look before you leap.” The vast majority of his childhood, Lee had numerous small bandages on his limbs and torso from falling while outdoors. He’d cheerfully point to each one, if asked, and tell the story behind the minor injuries. They never seemed to bother him much or dissuade him from going on new adventures. When he went to high school, Lee got involved in theatrical productions with the drama club. The club supervisor quickly discovered the boy had a talent for making sets, and he was put in charge of doing so for every production during his four years at the school. Lee thrived in that auditorium and has maintained friendships with the other theatre students even to the present day. 

PRESENT

An internship at Broadview facilitated by his club supervisor in school led to a steady career as a set designer once Lee got out of college. He’s been happily employed there ever since. It’s a rewarding line of work, but also admittedly strenuous. When he has days off or a few hours of freetime at night, Lee often visits a local bar to have some drinks and unwind. Metropolitans are typically his order-of-choice, and he enjoys them so much that sometimes moderation gets thrown to the wind. Lee has discovered that a personal side effect of this is that he tends to shift on his way home. Finding his clothes back the next day is a rather hit-and-miss endeavor. Locals swap stories of the clumsy deer they saw tripping over lawn decorations and bleating at statues as if they might respond.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Lee has floppy, dark brown hair that he refuses to cut short. That said, he does prefer to trim before it gets long enough that it’d need to be tied back while working. He still has a lot of scrapes and cuts, just like in childhood, and some have turned into scars. There’s always at least a little stubble on his face. He wears a musky cologne to help combat the constant scent of sawdust that comes from his clothes.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Innovative, Ebullient, Honest 

- Clumsy, Forgetful, Impetuous 

STATS

Charisma: +4

Intelligence: +1

Athleticism: +2

Power: +3

CONNECTIONS

Tegan McCusker: Younger sister - Tegan is a bit of a mystery to Lee because she keeps so much to herself. Still, he remembers how she would conveniently journal or do outside chores when he was working on a project near the house, and he knows that she cares. He’s allowed to offer a couple of tickets to family members for each show, and one of those is always sent to Tegan because he knows she’ll attend every time to admire his latest creations. 

Kyla McCusker: Youngest sister - While Tegan was Lee’s unofficial project monitor, Kyla was one of his most frequent project testers/recipients. He made her a seesaw, a dollhouse, and a wooden ship to play on in their backyard. They may not have a great deal of common ground given the twelve years between their ages, but he still scoops Kyla off her feet for a big hug whenever they’re able to catch up and chat.  

THE BASICS

Full Name: Tegan McCusker

Aliases/Nicknames: Teegs, 

Age: 31

Birthday: November 9th

Sexuality: Homosexual, Homoromantic

Species: Shape-shifter [white-tailed deer]

Occupation: Hotel housekeeper [At The Weeping Willow]

Alignment: True Neutral

Affiliation/s: Her shifter family, the staff of the Weeping Willow

BIOGRAPHY

Tegan McCusker was born the middle of three, between an older brother and a younger sister. She spent limited time with her father during childhood because he resided elsewhere in a cabin with her uncles. The trio of kids lived with their mother, their aunts, and numerous cousins in connected townhouses. Tegan noticed early in life that the only time her family seemed able to be truly quiet was when they shifted. Conversely, in human form, the household was all conversation and chaos. Being raised in such a large group setting, Tegan became used to getting lost in the shuffle, but in a way that suited her more often than not. She enjoyed quite a bit of independence, and sometimes she managed to get away with a little rule-breaking because no one noticed. Tegan also became a very keen observer while keeping to the outskirts of any family drama. It was possible to discern which relatives were in a bad mood and who was keeping a secret, just based on their body language and how they spoke. She never used these discoveries for any kind of leverage; it was merely a matter of avid curiosity and a fondness for people-watching.   

PRESENT

When Tegan graduated and went looking for a job, she naturally gravitated toward a homey environment with lots of people coming and going: The Weeping Willow. She became part of their housekeeping staff and has worked there ever since. Tegan likes how cleaning the rooms feels like having a story told to her in clues, even if she must be careful not to linger too long over anything that gets uncovered in the process. Local deaths may not officially get attributed to those in power, but still Tegan is wise enough not to draw attention to herself or discuss any findings that may make her a target.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

There’s a scar just below her right elbow from a fall when she was on the high school track team. She has a spray of freckles on her back that mirror her markings as a fawn. Now that she's an adult, these no longer manifest in her fur when in deer form. 

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Imaginative, Detail-oriented, Inquisitive

- Nosy, Cautious, Reticent

STATS

Charisma: +2

Intelligence: +3

Athleticism: +2

Power: +3

CONNECTIONS

Kyla McCusker: Younger sister - Tegan could always tell, from the time Kyla was old enough to walk and talk, that she bristled if older family members tried to do too much for her. She was content to humor her little sister and grant Kyla that desired self-sufficiency, only lending assistance if directly asked. Those requests came less and less frequently as they got older, and she could see her sibling growing into a bold and bright young adult. At first, Tegan was surprised by Kyla’s choice of career after high school, given that she’d never shown much interest in tending plants before, but she appreciates the green thumb her sister seems to have acquired since then. The town square looks lovely, and that’s thanks to the efforts of Kyla and their uncle. Tegan tries to make a point of voicing how great she thinks the work is when they see each other, since she knows that otherwise the job can be quite thankless. These days, the sisters only tend to see each other for holidays and family get-togethers unless they coincidentally bump into one another, but Tegan hopes Kyla would come to her for help if she needed it, just like she did when they were kids.

Lee McCusker: Older brother - Tegan regards Lee with fond exasperation. She knows that he gets caught up easily in his own imagination, and sometimes that can lead him to physical harm. Tegan used to find outdoor chores that needed doing, or simply set up someplace comfortable in the shade with her journal, to keep within view of wherever he was working on his latest construction project. Nowadays, since they no longer live under the same roof, she gives him a box of bandages every year on his birthday (along with whatever other gift she purchased). He always offers her tickets to shows at the theatre when there’s a new production, and Tegan attends to view the latest ideas from his inventive mind. Lee is more physically affectionate with Tegan than she is with him, but she doesn’t mind it. Sometimes Lee’s excellent big brother hugs are just what the day needed to feel a little brighter.

MISC

She has red-green color vision deficiency.

Tegan journals in cyphers. It started as a way to guarantee privacy in case one of her many live-in relatives found one of the journals, but now it seems like a wise security measure to continue in light of how dangerous certain knowledge can be in Brookhaven.

THE BASICS

Full Name: Joshua Alvarez

Aliases/Nicknames: Josh, Joshy, Alvarez, [nicknames]

Age: 24

Birthday: May 22nd

Sexuality: Heterosexual, heteroromantic

Species: Half Angel/Half Witch [Light]

Occupation: Mechanic

Alignment: Lawful good

Affiliation/s: His family [blood related and found], his town,

BIOGRAPHY

Joshua Alvarez could be the poster boy for “boy next door”. The eldest of a large family, Josh can either be found helping his younger siblings with their homework, cooking immense meals for them and their exhausted mother, or working what extra hours are going at the garage. Josh is quick to offer a hand in any situation, always willing to put his own wants and needs second to those around him. His constant smile and giving nature hides any hint of his own lonely upbringing. 

Josh was born from the forbidden love of an Angel and a Witch. Josh’s Angel parent, Zadkiel, was a warrior who had been sent down from Heaven to keep watch over humankind in preparation of a new Demon attack. Waiting to be called back home, Zadkiel took to wandering the planet that their Lord had commanded them to protect. During these travels, Zadkiel came across a small town with fascinating occupants. In Heaven, Supernaturals were only spoken of in hushed tones, in conversations either masked in shame or disgust. Zadkiel, against their better judgement, found themselves intrigued - their fellow Angels spoke of these creatures as hateful but, instead, Zadkiel found creation and innovation. During their time in the town, Zadkiel came across a youthful Witch by the name of Yoselin. If the town had sparked a sense of intrigue in Zadkiel then Yoselin was a naked flame. She radiated such warmth and compassion, Zadkiel fell in love - an emotion they didn’t know they were capable of -  without a second thought. 

Weeks became months, and months became years. With no signal from above to return, Zadkiel allowed themselves to fall into a domestic life with their love. Soon enough, Yoselin became pregnant, and Zadkiel was completely prepared to never return home and, instead, stay on Earth raising their children. Sadly, those plans were dashed when Yoselin was 5 months pregnant, as Zadkiel was recalled from duty and told to return to Heaven. Fearing what would become of their children, the offspring of such taboo, Zadkiel bid farewell to his love and fled back to Heaven. With that, Yoselin was left alone, the babies growing inside her the only reminder of the love she had once had.

PRESENT

Since the birth of her two only biological children, Yoselin realised that being a mother suited her. With this in mind, she began to foster and adopt any children in the town who needed a home. This led to Josh becoming the eldest to a hoard of siblings, all of whom he doted on. Like his mother, becoming a caretaker suited Josh, and he was more than happy to share whatever little he had and aid his younger siblings in any way they needed. 

Now, at 24 years old, Josh still lives at home to help his mother with affording to pay bills and care for the younger children. Outside of work, Josh no longer has much of a social life like he did as a teen. The once popular jock now spends whatever free time he has with his family or requesting extra hours at the garage and he is happy - mostly. He has become used to only being approached to be asked about his sister - the new Maiden of the Coven - and otherwise blending into the background. 

With the departure of his angelic parent, Josh finds it difficult to discuss his heritage with others and has only disclosed his winged birthright to a small selection of people. Josh believes that Zadkiel left himself and their family too easily and feels bitterness towards being abandoned. Due to this, Josh has a rocky relationship with God and religion. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTORS

Tanned skin, broad shoulders, baby blue eyes. Has designs of blue spirals and other intricate patterns all over his body which he tries to show off at any given opportunity.

Lanky, awkward in his movements, rarely without a smile. Small scar through his left eyebrow from when he fell off a swing as a child, a second small scar on his inner right forearm from chickenpox. Has large, white, feathered wings that can be produced from his back at will.

CHARACTERISTICS

+ Diplomatic, Compassionate, Family-Orientated

- Awkward, Indecisive, Overly trusting, 

STATS

Charisma: +2

Intelligence: +1

Athleticism: +3

Power: +4

CONNECTIONS

Adriel Alvarez: Twin sister - Josh’s and Addy’s relationship has always been laboured. Despite coming into the world together, the twins were rarely together since their toddler years. As Adriel began to lose her sight, their mother began to coddle her youngest child, accidentally letting Josh slip through the cracks, leaving him to spend most of his childhood alone. After Adriel became the appointed Maiden of their Coven, she has become a sort of untouchable being that seems just out of reach for her brother. The twins now rarely get to spend time together and Josh has become used to mainly being spoken to so that others can inquire about his idyllic sister. Despite their tumultuous relationship, Josh holds no bitterness towards his sister and is proud of the person she has become. However, he finds it difficult not to crave simpler times. 

Jenny Hart: Foster sister/Close friend - Being a part of the football team, becoming friends with Jenny Hart, the popular cheerleader, was almost expected. However, how it happened was not. During their initial school years, the two were more passing acquaintances; attending the same parties and hanging around with the same groups of people. After the untimely death of Jenny’s parents, Josh felt compelled to try and ease her burdens in any way possible. He mentioned the fact that Jenny was going into care to his mother, a family-orientated woman who had fostered and adopted many children since having her two biological children, knowing that she would be unable to sit back and not do something to help. Thus, Jenny came to live with the Alvarez family. At first, things were difficult, as Jenny was intent on self-destruction in the mourning of her parents. Nevertheless, Josh was consistent in his attempts to get through to her: inviting her to the parties they used to frequent, asking her to spend time with his close friends, refusing to start family events until she was present. Eventually Jenny began to open up and allow him in, causing the two of them to forge a deep connection that lasted even after Jenny moved out of the Alvarez house. Josh would never admit it, but he sees himself as closer to his foster sister than his biological sister. Yet, lately, Josh has noticed Jenny retreating back into herself once again - she seems more withdrawn and has become secretive. Josh is concerned but also knows better than to push.

Xander Campbell: Best friend - Joshua and Xander became friends at the age of 12 when Josh stood up for the other boy against school bullies. After that, the two became inseparable and saw each other more as brothers than friends, to the point where people would think there was something wrong if they saw one without the other. Josh was the first person that Xander came out to, with Josh yanking him into an almost bone-crushing hug as soon as the Werewolf began to cry during his admission. Xander also became an honorary member of the Alvarez family due to his own turbulent home life, sleeping on Josh’s floor more often than his own bed. When Xander left Brookhaven, Josh was torn. Obviously he understood that their hometown was not a healthy environment for his friend and he wanted the best for him. However, due to the unresolved issues he has related to Zadkiel leaving, Josh also harboured a feeling of abandonment. Xander’s letters to Josh detailing his adventures “out in the real world”, helped quell these feelings somewhat but it wasn’t long until Xander’s letters became less and less frequent - resulting in Josh feeling alone once more. 

Sterling Price: Past classmate/Best friend’s ex-boyfriend - Josh was friendly towards Sterling in the same way he was towards everyone. This quickly increased upon finding out that Sterling was dating his best friend, with Josh being happy with anyone that made Xander happy. However, this only lasted for around a year before Josh started to notice that something was off. Xander no longer seemed happy, he seemed wary around his boyfriend, and sometimes even held a look that Josh had only seen on him when he was forced to be around his father. After Xander left Brookhaven, Sterling came to Josh demanding answers as the two of them were supposed to left together, except Xander had suddenly packed up and left without a word. Since Xander’s departure, things between Josh and Sterling have been strained as Sterling believes that Josh knows more than he is letting on and Josh believes Sterling may be one of the reasons his best friend left so much sooner than he had initially planned. 

MISC

Speciality: Flight - through the use of Angelic wings that are produced from his back. However, using this ability causes Josh immense pain and results in him needing to rest for days at a time. 

His family’s familiar is a chocolate Labrador by the name of Benedict - holds the soul of Josh’s great, great, great, great uncle.