🩸 Veronica Adam — Detailed Profile

🧬 Core Information
Full Name: Veronica Adam

Birth Date: August 14, 1945

True Age: 80

Apparent Age: Mid–late 20s

Birthplace: London, raised partly in post-war Bucharest

Current Status: Ghoul bride of Vaughn Harker Basarab

Domitor: Vaughn (Tzimisce)

Ambition: To become Kindred

Desire: To serve Vaughn

Concept: Special Ops

Predator Type: Wife and Bodyguard

Chronicle: Appalachian Nocturne

🧠 Background & History

Daughter of a British diplomat and a Romanian mother.

Raised between Cold War paranoia in the West and ancestral dread in the East.

Multilingual, trained from youth in secrecy, diplomacy, and psychological control.

Recruited by MI6 in her early 20s; conducted black ops across Europe.

Embedded in anti-Communist cells, espionage under the guise of nobility.

Met Vaughn while under noble cover—he allowed her to find him.

Burned her past after taking the Blood. Became his eyes, blade, and shield.

⚔️ Role and Personality

Cold, calm, surgical in action.

Refined and composed, always presenting grace under pressure.

Doesn’t serve Vaughn because she must, but because he saw her potential.

She is the deadly shadow beside him—spy, protector, assassin.

🧷 Appearance
Unnaturally beautiful: Porcelain complexion, faint silver lines by the eyes.

Ash-blonde hair, always styled with nobility in mind.

Wears dark coats, silk gloves, high collars—refined, elegant, efficient.

Blue eyes calm and unreadable.

🧰 Combat & Skills
Armed: Carries a Glock, concealed blade.

Specializes in Firearms, Stealth, Awareness, Subterfuge.

Trained in espionage, assassination, and information gathering.

Has the Dominate Discipline: Cloud Memory is her known power.

Rifles are her preferred heavy weapon.

💔 Flaws
Long Bond – has been ghouled a long time; emotionally tied.

Stalker – perhaps watched or obsessed over.

Likely internal conflict: between independence and bond to Vaughn.

💎 Notable Backgrounds
Stunning – Her beauty is unnerving and draws attention.

Unseemly Aura – People notice something’s... off.

Fame – Possibly retains fame from her past identity.

Resources – Has wealth.

Blood Empathy – She’s finely attuned to her Domitor’s moods and will.

🩸 Veronica Adam – Character Questionnaire (1–14)

What is your full name?
Veronica Elise Adam. The surname is my father’s—kept for convenience more than
sentiment.

Where and when were you born?

August 14, 1945. London, but I spent much of my early childhood in Bucharest and
later across Europe.

Who are/were your parents?

My father was Richard Adam, a British diplomat—precise, reserved, always with an
eye on the next political shuffle. My mother was Ileana, a Romanian socialite with
deep roots in tradition and silence. From him I learned caution. From her, how to
hide knives behind smiles.

Do you have any siblings?

None that I know of. My father may have had mistresses. If he left sons behind,
they were forgotten.

Where do you live now, and with whom?

With Vaughn and Maria, in the Crimson House, Sevierville. It’s not what it once
was, but it is becoming something again. Quiet. Ours.

What is your occupation?

Officially? I don’t exist. Unofficially: Surveillance, security, assassination,
infiltration. I’ve worked under flags, under names, under faces. But now, I serve
Vaughn.

Write a full physical description of yourself.

5'8", slender but toned. Ash-blonde hair, usually styled or pinned, not for vanity
but to control perception. Porcelain skin, no tattoos. No visible scars—any that
existed were removed or hidden. Blue eyes—cool, detached. My clothing is almost
always dark, structured, elegant. High collars, gloves. I dress like someone you
shouldn’t interrupt.

To which social class do you belong?

Upper, now. Even as a girl, I was trained to act the part. Class is armor in
public.

Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

Nothing medical. But I haven’t aged since the 1960s. That’s its own kind of
weakness.

Are you right- or left-handed?

Right-handed, but I’ve trained the left nearly as well. You never know when a hand
will be taken from you.

What does your voice sound like?

Smooth. Cultured. Controlled. English accent softened by years of international
travel. I speak clearly, because I hate repeating myself.

What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

“Understood.”
"Eyes on."
“Let me handle it.”
I don’t waste words when action will do.

What do you have in your pockets?

Gloves. A compact radio. Folding blade. My sidearm, if I’m permitted it. A backup
phone. I don't believe in relying on just one tool.

Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining
characteristics?
I rarely blink when I’m watching someone. I stay still longer than most people are
comfortable with. I memorize exit routes. I drink coffee I don’t need to blend in.
I don’t like people behind me.

How would you describe your childhood in general?

Structured. Quiet. Uneasy. I was always being watched—by staff, diplomats,
security, neighbors. There was never a moment I felt unobserved, even in my own
home.

What is your earliest memory?

Hearing my mother whisper in Romanian in a candlelit room, telling me to never
speak when I didn’t have to—especially not around men with medals.

How much schooling have you had?

Officially: Top education, boarding schools across Europe, finishing schools, and
university-level coursework.
Unofficially: MI6 field training. Language immersion. Tradecraft. Counter-
surveillance. Things not taught in classrooms.

Did you enjoy school?

I enjoyed learning. I didn’t enjoy people. Most classmates were loud, shallow, and
easily manipulated.

Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
From field handlers, state operatives, and private instructors. And later—from
Vaughn. The last few decades have honed me in ways no agency ever could.
While growing up, did you have any role models?
My mother. She wasn’t loud or violent, but she knew how to end a conversation with
a single look. She controlled rooms by controlling herself.

While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Distant, respectful. Father treated me like an asset. Mother taught me to stay
invisible. There was no warmth, but there was function. I adapted.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Free. I didn’t have a name for it back then. Just an idea—being untouchable,
unafraid.

As a child, what were your favorite activities?

Observing. I used to sit in embassy corridors and watch adults lie to each other. I
liked figuring out which parts were real.

As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

Quiet. Sharp. Detached. Curious, but cautious. I didn’t trust easily, and I still
don’t.

As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
No. I was tolerated more than liked. I had a few schoolmates who hovered near me,
drawn to my silence or mystery. They didn’t last.

When and with whom was your first kiss?

A boy at a British boarding school. Jonathan something. It was a dare. He smiled
too much. I let him do it. Then I filed it away.

Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
No. It was part of a cover. Paris, 1967. A target with ties to East Berlin. He was
charming, careless, and necessary. It meant nothing.

If you are a supernatural being, tell the story of how you became what you are. If
not, describe the influences that led to who you are today.
I was shaped by espionage, by tension, by silence. But what changed me was Vaughn.
He didn’t force the Blood on me. He offered it. No government had ever given me
purpose. He did. And I accepted it—not out of desperation, but clarity.

Part 3: Past Influences

What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Meeting Vaughn. Not just because of the Blood. Because he saw through all the masks
and offered something no one else ever had: meaning without compromise.

Who has had the most influence on you?

My mother taught me how to survive. MI6 taught me how to vanish.
But Vaughn taught me how to exist.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I buried my past without ceremony. I erased myself from every agency database.
There are people trained to find ghosts—I made sure I’m not one they’ll ever track.

What is your greatest regret?

I once hesitated on a job. It cost a girl her life. She wasn’t the target. Just
someone in the way. I was too clean back then.

What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

I infiltrated a rebel cell in the 70s. I fed them false hope. Made them think I was
one of them. When the sweep came, they smiled at me while dying. One of them called
me sister.

Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

Officially, no. I’ve committed high treason, multiple assassinations, and foreign
sabotage—but only on paper I no longer exist in.

When was the time you were the most frightened?

When Vaughn vanished for three nights in Budapest. No signal. No trail. I thought
someone had destroyed the only tether I had left.

What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

Infiltrated a gala once. Dress ripped. Weapon clattered to the marble floor. I
recovered fast, but I remember the sound echoing through the hall.

If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
I would’ve taken the Blood earlier. Spent less time pretending I believed in flags.

What is your best memory?

The night I chose Vaughn. There were no theatrics. No grand speeches. He offered
the chalice. I drank. And I never looked back.

What is your worst memory?

A safehouse in Prague. One of ours flipped. He tried to run. I caught him. It took
hours. He begged by the end. I didn’t stop. I couldn’t. He was compromised.

Part 4: Beliefs and Opinions

Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Neither. I don’t believe in fate. Just outcomes.

What is your greatest fear?

Outliving Vaughn. Being left behind again.

What are your religious views?

I was raised Orthodox by my mother and Anglican by my father. Both taught fear. Now
I walk beside something older than gods. Religion is... decoration.

What are your political views?

Governments fall. Empires crumble. Power is personal. I serve the one who earned
it.

What are your views on sex?

It’s a tool. A weapon. A comfort. Never a weakness.

Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances is it acceptable or unacceptable?

Without hesitation. If it protects Vaughn, maintains the Masquerade, or removes a
threat—it’s justified. Always.

What is the most evil thing a human being could do?

Destroy trust. Use love as leverage. Create hope just to rip it away.

Do you believe in the existence of soul mates or true love?

No. But I believe in loyalty. And I believe in purpose that binds souls.

What do you believe makes a successful life?

Control. Choice. Knowing what you protect—and why.

How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?

Not very. But I am honest with Vaughn. Always.
Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I have no patience for idealists. Or loud men with no record of action.

Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?

Betray my Domitor. I don’t care who offers what.

Who or what, if anything, would you die for?

Vaughn. Without hesitation. Without question. No ceremony. No glory.

Part 5: Relationships with Others

How do you treat others? Does it change depending on how well you know them?
Professionally. Coldly, at first. I assess people like assets. Trust is rare.
Politeness is a tool. If I know someone well, I become direct. Brutally so.

Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

Vaughn. He gave me a second life. Not just by blood—by meaning. He didn’t rescue
me. He revealed me.

Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

Also Vaughn. He never pretends to be something he isn’t. He doesn’t need permission
to exist. That kind of resolve demands respect.

Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend?

I don’t have friends in the human sense. But Maria, Vaughn’s other bride... she is
close. We share a rhythm. An understanding that doesn’t need explaining.

Do you have a spouse or significant other?

Yes. Vaughn. In every way but mortal contract. The bond is deeper than that.

Have you ever been in love?

Yes. Once. Fully. I still am. It didn’t feel like fire—it felt like gravity. Still
does.

What do you look for in a potential lover?

Purpose. Self-mastery. And silence that doesn’t demand to be filled.

How close are you to your family?

Not at all. My mother is dead. My father’s usefulness ended years ago. That life
was shed like skin.

Have you started your own family?

In a way. This unholy triangle—Vaughn, Maria, and I—it works. We don’t play house.
We protect each other.

Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

Vaughn. No hesitation.

Do you trust anyone to protect you?

Yes. Vaughn. And Maria, in a firefight. She’s sharp. Predictable in the ways that
matter.

If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

Vaughn. Maria. No one else remembers me. That’s how I planned it.

Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

There was a handler in Berlin who used young agents like bait. Called it "the cost
of the mission." I made sure he never got promoted.

Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

I avoid noise. Not conflict. If it must happen, it will be quick and clean.

Do you take on leadership roles in social situations?

No. But if someone falters, I don’t hesitate to step in.

Do you like interacting with large groups of people?

No. Crowds are loud, inefficient, unpredictable. Give me a target or a partner—not
a room full of mouths.

Do you care what others think of you?

Only when it affects Vaughn’s position. Otherwise, their opinion is irrelevant.

Part 6: Likes and Dislikes

What are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Gun maintenance. Cryptography. Vintage piano recordings. People-watching without
being seen.

What is your most treasured possession?

A worn photo of me and my mother, taken before she sent me to London. It’s hidden,
but I know where it is.

What is your favorite color?

Midnight blue. The color of concealment and breath held.

What is your favorite food?

I haven’t eaten for pleasure in decades. But I remember rare lamb. Blood-warm,
lightly salted.

What do you like to read?

Field reports. Old spy novels. Intelligence journals. Poetry, sometimes—when no
one’s watching.

What is your idea of good entertainment?

A clean operation. Or music with complexity—strings, slow builds, haunting keys.

Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?

No. They compromise edge. But I simulate drinking when needed socially.

How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

Watching perimeter feeds. Mapping exits. Training. Listening to Vaughn’s voice if
he reads.

What makes you laugh?

Maria, when she forgets to be guarded and says something honest.
Old propaganda films. The absurdity of them.

What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

Cruelty without function. Torture for amusement. Loud incompetence.

What would you do with insomnia?

Check our gear. Watch traffic cams. Walk the rooftop and listen to the city
breathe.

How do you deal with stress?

Routine. Breathing. Movement.
Eliminating the source, if necessary.

Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

I plan. But I plan for chaos. That’s the secret.
What are your pet peeves?
Loud chewing. Flashy weapons. Liars who lie badly. Being touched unexpectedly

Describe the routine of a normal day. How do you feel when it's disrupted?
Wake. Assess Vaughn’s needs. Maintain perimeter, inspect gear, review intelligence.
Train, monitor, adjust. Stay sharp.
Disruptions are normal. What matters is how fast you adapt. I always adapt.

What is your greatest strength?

Composure. In chaos or calm, I don’t flinch. Others crack. I calculate.

What is your greatest weakness?

I don’t know how to stop. Even when the mission is done, I stay alert. Vaughn tells
me I forget to breathe.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Sometimes I wish I could forget. Not everything. Just one night. One hallway.

Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

Introverted. I observe. I speak when the message matters. The rest is noise.

Are you generally organized or messy?

Organized. Every item has a place. Every moment has a purpose.

Name 3 things you're good at, and 3 you're bad at.

Good at: Surveillance. Precision shooting. Disappearing.
Bad at: Small talk. Letting my guard down. Singing.

Do you like yourself?

Yes. I’ve become what I chose to become. That’s more than most can say.

What are your reasons for doing this life? Are they different from what you say?
Public reason: I protect Vaughn. I serve the mission.
Private truth: I need to matter. And I need control. Without it, I vanish.

What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

To be Embraced. Not for power. Not for eternity. Just to never have to leave him.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Still beside him. In whatever hell or haven we carve. Watching the world adjust to
our presence.

If you could choose, how would you want to die?

Quickly. Without fear. Doing something that matters. If Vaughn needed one more
breath—I'd give mine.

If you had 24 hours to live, what 3 things would you do?

Hold his hand. Write down everything I never said. Leave nothing behind to track
him.

What would you most like to be remembered for?

Loyalty. Precision. The strength to remain invisible when others needed the light.

What 3 words best describe your personality?

Focused. Quiet. Calculated.

What 3 words would others use to describe you?

Cold. Loyal. Beautiful.
If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?
“Veronica… it’s okay to exhale. You’ve earned more than just duty. Vaughn didn’t
keep you close because you were useful—he kept you because you’re irreplaceable.
Let yourself believe it.”