The Vermillion Vulpes
Toronto's Victorious Vulpine Vigilante
Coraline Maxine Penrose (a.k.a. The Vulpes)
Background
Coraline Penrose was born into the elite Penrose family, known for their wealth, influence, and power in Toronto's legal and financial sectors. Raised in a world of privilege, Coraline was groomed from a young age to follow in the footsteps of her father, a renowned barrister, and her mother, a prominent socialite. However, Coraline’s rebellious and curious spirit led her to challenge the conventions of high society. She sought justice and truth, driven by a strong moral compass and a passion to make a difference in the world beyond what wealth and privilege could offer.
Coraline’s grandfather, the Silver-Fox, was an infamous gentleman thief in his youth, a secret only known to her. Seeing the same spark in Coraline that he once had, he took her under his wing. At just ten years old, she began training in the art of thievery—not for criminal gain, but to understand and combat those who used wealth and power to escape justice. Her grandfather trained her in stealth, agility, infiltration, and combat, passing down all his knowledge as one of the most elusive criminals of his time. Their bond was deep, and Coraline revered her grandfather not only as a mentor but as her hero. However, their partnership was tragically cut short when a drive-by firefight between the Ruso and Malone mafia families claimed his life. Devastated, Coraline swore to uphold his legacy but vowed to fight on the side of justice, using the skills she had learned to protect the innocent and dismantle the criminal underworld.
In honor of her grandfather’s memory, Coraline adopted the persona of The Vulpes, a fox-themed vigilante who operated outside the law to deliver justice. She donned a sleek, red fox-inspired costume, complete with a red wig to conceal her true identity, and equipped herself with advanced gadgets funded by her family’s wealth. Her mask is a key component of her gear, equipped with advanced technology such as night vision goggles and a sound amplification system, known as Fox Ear, which enhances her ability to hear distant or faint sounds. This technology allows her to detect threats, eavesdrop on conversations, and remain steps ahead of her enemies.
During her university years, Coraline formed deep friendships with individuals from all walks of life, including Alice Little, a brilliant but socially awkward prodigy, and Martha Vanhorn, a daring heiress with her own rebellious streak. These friendships further opened Coraline’s eyes to societal inequality and injustice, inspiring her even more to become a beacon of hope for the marginalized and oppressed. She refined her skills, honed her intellect, and began her crusade against the criminals who plagued Toronto.
Personality: Coraline Penrose is fiercely intelligent, determined, and morally driven. She balances her sharp legal mind with a deep sense of justice, often grappling with the ethical dilemmas of operating outside the law. While her role as a legal consultant requires her to uphold the law, her identity as The Vulpes pushes her to bend or break those same rules to bring justice to those who think they are untouchable.
She is deeply loyal to her friends and those she seeks to protect, often putting herself in danger to safeguard the people she cares about. The loss of her grandfather weighs heavily on her, motivating her every action as she works to rid Toronto of the same kind of criminal violence that claimed his life. Coraline uses her intellect and skill to expose corruption and exploitation, taking on powerful criminals who believe they are above the law.
Coraline Penrose was born into the elite Penrose family, known for their wealth, influence, and power in Toronto's legal and financial sectors. Raised in a world of privilege, Coraline was groomed from a young age to follow in the footsteps of her father, a renowned barrister, and her mother, a prominent socialite. However, Coraline’s rebellious and curious spirit led her to challenge the conventions of high society. She sought justice and truth, driven by a strong moral compass and a passion to make a difference in the world beyond what wealth and privilege could offer.
Coraline’s grandfather, the Silver-Fox, was an infamous gentleman thief in his youth, a secret only known to her. Seeing the same spark in Coraline that he once had, he took her under his wing. At just ten years old, she began training in the art of thievery—not for criminal gain, but to understand and combat those who used wealth and power to escape justice. Her grandfather trained her in stealth, agility, infiltration, and combat, passing down all his knowledge as one of the most elusive criminals of his time. Their bond was deep, and Coraline revered her grandfather not only as a mentor but as her hero. However, their partnership was tragically cut short when a drive-by firefight between the Ruso and Malone mafia families claimed his life. Devastated, Coraline swore to uphold his legacy but vowed to fight on the side of justice, using the skills she had learned to protect the innocent and dismantle the criminal underworld.
In honor of her grandfather’s memory, Coraline adopted the persona of The Vulpes, a fox-themed vigilante who operated outside the law to deliver justice. She donned a sleek, red fox-inspired costume, complete with a red wig to conceal her true identity, and equipped herself with advanced gadgets funded by her family’s wealth. Her mask is a key component of her gear, equipped with advanced technology such as night vision goggles and a sound amplification system, known as Fox Ear, which enhances her ability to hear distant or faint sounds. This technology allows her to detect threats, eavesdrop on conversations, and remain steps ahead of her enemies.
During her university years, Coraline formed deep friendships with individuals from all walks of life, including Alice Little, a brilliant but socially awkward prodigy, and Martha Vanhorn, a daring heiress with her own rebellious streak. These friendships further opened Coraline’s eyes to societal inequality and injustice, inspiring her even more to become a beacon of hope for the marginalized and oppressed. She refined her skills, honed her intellect, and began her crusade against the criminals who plagued Toronto.
Personality: Coraline Penrose is fiercely intelligent, determined, and morally driven. She balances her sharp legal mind with a deep sense of justice, often grappling with the ethical dilemmas of operating outside the law. While her role as a legal consultant requires her to uphold the law, her identity as The Vulpes pushes her to bend or break those same rules to bring justice to those who think they are untouchable.
She is deeply loyal to her friends and those she seeks to protect, often putting herself in danger to safeguard the people she cares about. The loss of her grandfather weighs heavily on her, motivating her every action as she works to rid Toronto of the same kind of criminal violence that claimed his life. Coraline uses her intellect and skill to expose corruption and exploitation, taking on powerful criminals who believe they are above the law.
Physical Description
Special abilities
Master Thief: Coraline was trained at a young age by her grandfather The Silver Fox in the arts of stealth, slight of hand, escapeology, acrobatics, lockpicking, codebreaking and subertfuge among other displines.
Adept Martial Artist: Trianed by her grandfather in Defendu Coraline has since adapted several other martial arts into a mixed martial art that focuses on speed, using her enemies strength and size against them and quick take downs.
Master Detective: Coraline's natural perception, extensive training, understanding of Criminology and Forensics make Coraline an extremely talented detective making her much more dangerous to the criminal element then a vigilante who relies solely on violence to fight crime.
Adept Martial Artist: Trianed by her grandfather in Defendu Coraline has since adapted several other martial arts into a mixed martial art that focuses on speed, using her enemies strength and size against them and quick take downs.
Master Detective: Coraline's natural perception, extensive training, understanding of Criminology and Forensics make Coraline an extremely talented detective making her much more dangerous to the criminal element then a vigilante who relies solely on violence to fight crime.
Specialized Equipment
Body Armor: The Vulpes costume is a protective suit of body armor that has gone through various iterations her current suit the Mark III employs advanced body armor design employing Kevlar, microfiber and specialized layers of titanium, impact absorbing gel, advanced military grade ceramics and plastics. To reduce weight and increase her strength the armor includes a cunningly designed system of non-powered augmented torsion and weight distribution system.
The Fox Mask: Vulpes mask is more then just a cosmetic choice, the Ears are a sound focusing, augmentation and filtration system while the yellow lenses are part of an advanced night-vision and light filtration system allowing her unparalleled nocturnal senses while the filters make her all but immune to flash-bang grenades and similar sensory overload attacks.
Combat Gauntlets: The Vulpes gauntlets are a carefully designed force multiplier that like her armor have gone through various incarnations. Her current set include Reinforced Knuckles with Tungsten Inserts, a Pneumatic Booster powered by a small but powerful battery that can be turned on with the press of a button, a layer of Kinetic Amplification Gel and Shock-Absorbent Stabilizers and Dampeners allowing her to strike with a deceptive amounts of power.
Utility Belt & Pouches: The Vulpes carries a number of gadgets and tools on her person at any given time, though her loadout isn't always exactly the same (mission dependent) she is rarely without thieves tools, throwing weapons, smoke bombs, flashbangs or her multi-tool.
Tail Whip: A new addition to her gear is a prototype "Fox Tail" made using advanced bionic tech acquired from the Datajackers gang the whip resembles a fox tail she attaches to her belt. It aids in balance but can be detached and the metal and cable tail extended becoming a whip or short range grappling device.
Vehicles: The Vulpes has used and had access to several specialized Vehicles over the years including the following The Silver Kit
The Fox Mask: Vulpes mask is more then just a cosmetic choice, the Ears are a sound focusing, augmentation and filtration system while the yellow lenses are part of an advanced night-vision and light filtration system allowing her unparalleled nocturnal senses while the filters make her all but immune to flash-bang grenades and similar sensory overload attacks.
Combat Gauntlets: The Vulpes gauntlets are a carefully designed force multiplier that like her armor have gone through various incarnations. Her current set include Reinforced Knuckles with Tungsten Inserts, a Pneumatic Booster powered by a small but powerful battery that can be turned on with the press of a button, a layer of Kinetic Amplification Gel and Shock-Absorbent Stabilizers and Dampeners allowing her to strike with a deceptive amounts of power.
Utility Belt & Pouches: The Vulpes carries a number of gadgets and tools on her person at any given time, though her loadout isn't always exactly the same (mission dependent) she is rarely without thieves tools, throwing weapons, smoke bombs, flashbangs or her multi-tool.
Tail Whip: A new addition to her gear is a prototype "Fox Tail" made using advanced bionic tech acquired from the Datajackers gang the whip resembles a fox tail she attaches to her belt. It aids in balance but can be detached and the metal and cable tail extended becoming a whip or short range grappling device.
Vehicles: The Vulpes has used and had access to several specialized Vehicles over the years including the following The Silver Kit
Fox in the Night The Vulpes Theme Song
AI Music by Makebestmusic
I would like to thank my good friend, gamer, RPer and frequent member of my TTRPG groups Zaldra5, who inspired the Vulpes and has long given her life beyond the confines of a character sheet.
AI Music by Makebestmusic
I would like to thank my good friend, gamer, RPer and frequent member of my TTRPG groups Zaldra5, who inspired the Vulpes and has long given her life beyond the confines of a character sheet.
Alignment
Vigilante
Professions
Date of Birth
November 5th
Birthplace
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Children
Current Residence
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sex
Female
Eyes
Green
Hair
Auburn (Naturaly) Wears a wig when in costume
Height
5'7" or 170 cm
Weight
140lbs or 63.5 kg
Quotes & Catchphrases
"No one outfoxes the Vulpes"
Owned Vehicles
Ruled Locations
Myers-Briggs Personality Type: ENTJ
Blood Type: O
Friends & Allies
John “Wolf” Bane
Le Renard Noir
Detective Liv Benoit
Jean Delacroix
Jessica “Jessi” Fairfax” Le Fay
Rogues Gallery/Enemies
Psychedelic
Wonderland
Thrill Seeker
Amazon
The Glorious Groundhog
The Bloor Street Bloodletter
Judge-Mental
Le Fantôme Prestidigitateur
Mister Midnight
Umbral Theurge
Mr. Adonis
Carmine “The Big Dog” Ruso
Angelo “The Angel of Death” Ruso
Bianca “Songbird” Ruso
Stefano “The Grave Digger” Ruso
Patrick "Madman" Malone
Johnny “The Bloody Gentleman” Malone
Finn "Hellfire" Flanagan
Fiona "The Fury" Malone-Flanagan
Uncle Ren
Madam Xiaolain
The Ghost of Kowloon
Max “The Bronze Bull” Drakopoulos
The Jack of Clubs
Jack of Spades
Jack of Hearts
Jack of Diamonds
Cabaret the Cultured Diva of Crime
The Bawdy Burlesque
The Mistress of Quest’s
Comments
Author's Notes
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