The Clan of the Rose has many faces.. hated by most of the Brujah Clan, smiled upon by the Ventrue, and either pitied or held as little more than flighty, artsy airheads by the rest; a fact that has some of the elder blooms of the Clan scrambling to prove themselves both worthy and able to survive in these dangerous modern nights. My own observations of the Toreador have led me to believe that they are more than capable of doing what is neccessary to survive.. Copil and Sana have shown amazing resilience in their war against the Sabbat in Buenos Aires; being set back many times over the centuries before striking back twice as hard.

As such, they have gathered a rather large following.. and recently even a tenative truce with the Garou of the Iguazu. Still, they never seem to be able to lose their appearances however.. Copil's words on this were bordering on merry:

" Mi Amigo.. war is staged upon many battlegrounds.. to retain our style of unlife while the city is so encrusted in final death.. it is a victory in itself.. and a taunting. We know we are secure here Armand: by proving our security in thought, we keep a measure more of it in reality while they sit in their dark cornerswondering if we really are. "

There are some older than many surviving vampires that were believed to be picture perfect Toreador. They made everything they did an art... One such was Seana MacMillan James. She was most noteworthy for her singing and songwriting. Some called her a Siren before the Daughters were created... believe it or not... by the Baali. A little known fact. The speculation was that Arikel and Malkav got together and found a way to blend their bloodlines, or ones close to them. Seana made her father/Sire proud, by doing things that would make his passions, which in the longrun became hers, reality. She became a studier of the human race. Some would claim her to be Ventrue... her business sense rivals many of the "prestigious clan's". Some would claim her to be a Lasombra... for the knowledge she keeps within her havens. But the woman is just a Toreador... or was... before Gehenna began. She is most noted for saying about the human race:

"Clan members, there is nothing more beautiful than the evolution of the human race. For as they evolved so have we. And in that, makes ALL of us as beautiful as they."

It is inevitable, of course, that persons of epicurean refinement will in the course of eternity engage in dealings with those of.. unsavory character. Record well any transactions made, and repay all favors promptly.

<>BNickname: Degenerates

Appearance: The Toreador is the most attuned to the human trends. If it is "in", then at least one Toreador will adopt it. Most Toreadors also make sure to surround themselves with beauty, so just a homely male or female won't do.

Havens: Toreador are impeccable socialites. So their havens are comfortable and well suited to having guests.

Backgrounds: They run the gamut on the art world, whether it be an artist or a trendsetter. Beauty is usually the key.

Character Creation: Social Attributes and Abilities are prized most. Expression and Performance. Subterfuge and Etiquette. Backgrounds: Allies, Contacts, Fame, Herd, Resources, and Status.

Clan Disciplines: Auspex Celerity Presence

Weaknesses: When a Toreador sees, hears or smells something that is truly beautiful (no matter what it is) he or she MUST make a Self-Control roll (diff 6) or become entracned by the sensation. Being 'wounded' will allow the entrancement to stop.

Organization: Cliquishness and Social networks versus true organization. And the Toreadors are EXTREMELY finnicky about social faux pas. So be careful.

Quotes: "Hmm.. funtional, yet chic. The blade really is the finishing touch. Very well done Franco.. very well done indeed."

" We turned our backs on the Torries once.. now the time's coming when it'll be us with the dagger at -their- backs. " Harold Vence, Brujah

"Play a vampire, a unique character, not a " clan clone. "