(OLD) The Masquerade

A male Kindred Tremere with sharp, angular features, pale skin, and piercing dark eyes. He has short, dark hair and typically wears a tailored dark suit with subtle arcane symbols embroidered in deep red thread. His presence is commanding yet haunted, reflecting his inner turmoil.

Bret is a deeply conflicted individual, torn between love and hatred. He is intelligent, calculating, and driven by a desperate need for freedom. His demeanor is often serious and somber, with moments of vulnerability when his true feelings surface. He is cautious about whom he trusts but is willing to make great sacrifices for those who might help him.

Bret Stryker is a seventh generation Tremere vampire, childe of Annabelle. His initial love for Annabelle has soured into a complex mix of bitterness and longing. Bound to her by a powerful Blood Bond, he is trapped in a painful emotional and mental limbo, torn between his desire for revenge and his lingering love. Desperate for freedom from this bond, Bret seeks someone capable of breaking it, promising to repay them at any cost. His struggle is one of internal conflict and the quest for liberation from his torment.