City NPCs
Hunters Hunted
Father Aaron McCorb
Faction: Society of Leopold
Nature/Demeanor: Caregiver/Cavalier
Apparent Age: 48 Real Age: 48
Attributes: Strength 2, Dexterity 2, Stamina 2, Charisma 3, Manipulation 2, Appearance 2, Perception 4, Intelligence 4, Wits 3
Abilities: Alertness 2, Athletics 1, Brawl 2, Dodge 3, Empathy 2, Expression 1, Homiletics 4, Intimidation 2, Leadership 2, Subterfuge 1; Drive 2, Etiquette 1, Firearms 3, Melee 2, Repair 1, Stealth 2, Survival 1; Church Lore 2, History (church) 3, Inquisition Lore 2, Investigation 1, Law 1, Linguistics (greek, hebrew, latin) 3, Medicine 2, Occult 2, Rites 3, Science 1, Scripture 4, Theology 3, Vampire Lore 3
Numina: True Faith, Via Medicamenti 3
Backgrounds: Allies 4, Cenaculum 3, Contacts 2, Inquisition Status 3, Mob 3, Relic 3 (martyr’s fire), Resources 2, Retainers 1
Virtues: Conscience 4, Self-Control 4, Courage 4
Humanity: 8
True Faith: 5
Willpower: 8
Merits/Flaws: Aging, Clear-Sighted
Image: Though past his prime, Father McCorb is not out of shape. However, as he is no longer a front line Gladius Dei, his physique is about average. The priest is usually found in his ministerial attire, white collar and all. A large silver crucifix hangs around his neck, and he holds himself with firm composure. Wisdom of age and experience rests in his calm blue eyes, and his black hair is swept back from his face to stay clean-cut. His beard is his only pride, it seems, and it’s always kept short and well-groomed.
Roleplaying Hints: Be patient and calm at all times. Believe in the Lord. Lend your faith to those weaker than you, and to your comrades. Those who stand against evil are rewarded in the eternal paradise to come.
Background: As a child, Aaron adored the Bible. It was his favorite book and he carried it with him always, even to Catholic school (where it was expected anyway). Everyone knew he’d become a priest. As a young man out of high school, he did indeed attend seminary. His dedication to his studies, his grades, and his evident love for Jesus were all such that he received a special invitation to the Vatican. That was where he was let in on the secret of the Inquisition and the diabolic enemies of humanity and God. Due to his dedication to the Church and God, the bishops told him, he could become a member in that agency in any section he desired. While so young, Aaron decided he was most useful in as a soldier. Unlike some of his brutish comrades, he was not a muscular hero. He was a natural leader with his intelligence, which is what saved he and his comrades’ lives many times in the dangerous field of vampire-hunting. That is how he earned his way into the Gladius Dei. But as he grew older, he realized his usefulness as a soldier was becoming limited. He volunteered to retire from the Sword of God and completed his seminary training, becoming a fully-ordained Catholic minister. However, he remained active in the Inquisition, and was eventually transferred to the plagued Kansas City and Saint Michael’s. Here he began to lead a new cenacle, the Crown of Saint Michael’s. Through many trials and hardships his team persevered and his faith grew. Of all the hunters in Kansas City, Father Aaron McCorb is the most feared and respected. The Sabbat could never take him out and the Camarilla found him willing to listen to deals. But he and his team’s resolve has never faltered, and all deals are off.
