The Toreador range across
a spectrum of concepts, from lonely, tortured artists to debauched jetsetters.
Some Toreador are Embraced for no reason other than their beauty or personal
style, as a passionate sire decides that they simply must be “preserved”
for eternity.
Character
Creation
Social Attributes and Abilities
are prized among the clan, though Toreador are typically concerned less
with outright control than with making a good impression. Perception is
also favored, both for creation and for critiquing. Artistes favor Abilities
such as Expression and Performance often enjoying very high levels in these
aesthetic Traits; poseur brethren must make do with Abilities like Subterfuge
and Etiquette. Toreador are very social creatures, and love adoration from
both Kindred and kine; as such, Backgrounds like Allies, Contacts, Fame,
Herd, Resources and Status are common.
Organization
Toreador have little practical
organization, though their cliquishness and social networks are legendary.
The clan meets frequently, but more as an excuse to host lavish parties
and showings than to accomplish anything. Status among the Toreador is
a tempestuous whirlwind in which one subtle smile or catty critique can
lead to fortune or disaster; a prodigy may be adored one night, comment
a barely perceptible faux pas, and be ostracised the next.
Nickname: Degenerates Clan Disciplines: Auspex, Celerity, Presence
Weaknesses
Toreador are preternaturally
attuned to the aesthetic and beautiful, but this sensitivity can prove
dangerous. When a Toreador views, hears or even smells something that is
truly beautiful — a person, a painting, a song, a particularly lovely sunrise
— he may become entranced by the sensation. The Toreador will stand in
rapt fascination for a scene or until the beautiful thing withdraws. Enraptured
Toreador may not even defend themselves if attacked, though being
Sect
Most Toreador are in the Camarilla,
as only that august organization — promotes ”culture” and allows the Toreador
to live among the mortals they so favor. Those in the Sabbat pursue bizarre
"artistic" pastimes, such as torture and blood-painting, or are the rulers
of the most decadent underground movements.