CREATING YOUR OWN SOCIALITE
A few thoughts on making your own socialite. It would seem that there is more latitude with this sort of character, and that's true at the surface. However, Socialite Tremere have to be just as sharp and close to the party line as any other Clan member. A few questions to aid in the creation of the socialite Tremere follow:
- Why does your character live in the world of high society? How did you get to be as well known (or infamous) as you are?
- Money and/or title if often associated with social standing. What was your character's standing in life? How does their status differ as a Kindred socialite, and how do they feel about the change?
- Did your character ever lose a lot of status? Why? What would be important enough to your character to lose status over (think hard on this one!)
- Does your character ever wonder what it would be like to withdraw from Kindred society? Why? What do they think it would be like?
- Does the Clan bring status to your character? Do you ever think of being a Tremere as holding you back socially? How do you overcome the trepidation people have about your being a Tremere?
- Does your character have ghouls or pets? What sort, and why?
- Which is more important, status within the Clan, or within other clans? Why?
Basically, the easiest way to think about Tremere Socialites is to consider them as professional dealmakers, like brokers of corporate mergers, for example. Wining and dining and stealing are all in a night's work. Why work when you can talk? Or, better yet, listen?
Socialite concepts are extremely heavy on social traits, as well as some mental traits. Things like Dominate and Presence become more a concern in your mind with these types of characters, as should the defense against them, particularly Presence. There are magical defenses, and at least a cursory glance at them is worthwhile.
Also consider the skills of Subterfuge, Leadership, Intimidation, and Investigation very seriously. Languages are a waste right until they are indispensible, so they should not be discounted altogether, but most people in your group will probably conduct themselves in English anyway.
Trust no one and keep your laser handy.
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