Soot

Victoria 'Soot' Temple is an odd Kindred and an even odder Ventrue. Apart from the fact that she is an Anarch, she prefers to handle her business in an open and honest way that frankly unnerves many of her clan. This does nothing to change the fact that she is a former member of the IRA, a ruthless criminal defense attorney and a brutal combatant who has racked up more kills than most military units. She was formerly the head of Temple and Cross Legal Studios in New York before dismantling the business and leaving during the Exodus.

It was her quick thinking, forward planning and resources that allowed most of the NYC Anarchs to escape the city. She and Thaddeus fled together, barely avoiding one of the Justicars in their journey. For five years, Soot has been planning how to best take back her city and now is finally the time to implement these schemes.

Once the epitome of an Iron Lady, Soot now keeps her platinum blonde hair short-cropped and her attire simple but practical. Her skills as a lawyer are called upon less than her skills as a freedom fighter but both remain a valuable asset to the NYC Anarchs.

Part of the Old Guard coterie, Soot was often the first stop for many new NYC Anarchs. She had the knowledge, skills and influence to set them up with new lives and security in the World of Darkness.

She is incredibly fond of Danny. While she speaks like a refined, middle-upper class American most of the time, she often slips into her original Irish brogue when stressed.

If something were to happen to Hanners, Thaddeus or Soot would become the next War Leader.