Shotgun
Primogen John Romanelli (a.k.a. Shotgun)
The others think Shotgun's sold out, but he thinks of it as knowing how to be useful. The Nosferatu rarely have an agenda, rarely take sides in the games of the Kindred. He may have picked a side, but he still remains neutral. He don’t share secrets for free, but he simply offers advice to whoever controls the domain. He serves the office of Prince rather than the Prince themselves, and thus remain outside the power games.
He has modeled himself as a civil servant, while Princes come and go; he remains to serve the city. He never actually shares the secrets he knows in public. He simply advises on the relative merits of any particular course of action. Some say he have an eye on the Princedom, but he seems content to serve. For now anyway.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Arms like iron. Rough looking body that no doubt has seen its share of damage, you sense that Shotgun could definitely take a punch. Shotgun tends to barrel into a room, the door can either open or not, it's up to the door.
Body Features
Grey leathery skin. No hair. Small tumorous growths cover his body. Oh, and he has no lower jaw.
Facial Features
It's hard to focus on anything other than his missing jaw. The tongue is still in there, it just hangs when he's sitting still.
Identifying Characteristics
Again, how do you get over the COMPLETE LACK OF LOWER JAW? Seriously? How does he feed???
Physical quirks
Has a tendency to lick his cheeks when people are staring, you think hes smiling at you, but it's hard to tell without any lips...
Apparel & Accessories
Shotgun wears old, ratty, suits found in any disreputable thrift store.
Specialized Equipment
Never seen carrying any weapons.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Shotgun was a bootlegger in the 1920s when a disagreement during a delivery ended rather abruptly. Shotgun earned his name when he took a blast to the face, removing his lower jaw entirely. By some miracle, he lived through the experience and spent the next few months in the hospital. Once he was fully healed he faced charges by the state and spent the next 5 years in prison. It was there that his affinity for secrets and rumor manipulation came to the attention of the Nosferatu.
He was embraced by the monster, Khalid al-Rashid one night in a Kindred-run speakeasy in Chicago. Mortal authorities raided the club, and fearing a return to prison, Shotgun ran and fought the police. Watching from the shadows, Khalid was impressed with Shotguns viciousness and cunning during the chase. Having wounded one of their own, the Chicago police decided not to bother arresting Shotgun, but rather beat him to near death, and dropped him in the river to die. Khalid rescued Shotgun from death and brought him into the night.
Surprisingly, Shotgun wasn't overtly bothered by the changes the embrace brought to him. Most Nosferatu rail and decry the loss of their human visage, Shotgun was already used to looking like a monster. In fact, the only real difference between his outward appearance before and after his embrace was a more leathery looking skin and some tumorous growths on his chest. It's almost as if Shotgun was always a monster, and life was preparing him for the change.
Employment
Runs/Owns several breweries in Indianapolis
Owns Slippery Noodle
Personality Characteristics
Virtues & Personality perks
Patient, Good listener
Vices & Personality flaws
His calm exterior hides a limitless fount of rage.
Personality Quirks
Shotgun has a tendency to flick his tongue absentmindedly.
Hygiene
He's a Nosferatu, nuff said.
Social
Speech
You can barely understand what he says, but somehow, you can understand his meaning.
Wealth & Financial state
Income from one of the most popular bars in Indianapolis plus control or ownership over several small-shop breweries give Shotgun more than enough money to do whatever he wants.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Primogen, Nosferatu
Year of Birth
1898
120 Years old
Birthplace
South Bend, IN
Children
Current Residence
Indianapolis
Gender
Male
Eyes
Black and Brown Swirls
Hair
none
Height
6'2"
Weight
226
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Ack hoe hawt oohh igh"
Aligned Organization
Character Prototype
Clint Eastwood comes to mind... if he didn't have a lower jaw...
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