You and your kin descend from Abraham van Helsing, professor-turned-vampire-slayer, and have been raised fully aware of the monsters that roam this world and many others. You may have been raised at the Castle with your relatives, trained and then released into the world, or perhaps the van Helsing name has fallen into ruin after a devastating attack. Whatever it is, you are very knowledgeable about vampires, ghosts, and other creatures of the night and you are very good at killing them.

Skill Proficiencies: History, Athletics

Languages: Giant, Deep Speech, Draconic, Goblin

Suggested Characteristics

Your lineage has left a deep mark on your person.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I can stare down the undead without batting an eye.
2	I’m haunted by the memory of a vampire killing those dear to me.
3	I don't know how to relax.
4	I'm bad with people. I prefer books and monsters.
5	I drink to cope with the horrors I've seen.
6	If I just train harder, I won't ever have to lose anyone ever again.
7	I will avenge my family and slaughter that which has taken them.
8	When death comes, I will welcome her like an old friend.

d6	Ideal
1	Protection. I have seen people die at the hands of monsters; none shall ever face this fate again. (Good)
2	Power. I don't care if I become a monster myself, as long as I become stronger. (Evil)
3	Redemption. Any one can be redeemed, even monsters can do good. (Neutral)
4	Unity. Those who are dear to me are the only ones that matter. (Any)
5	Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
6	Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I would let myself be turned into a vampire to protect but a single soul.
2	I will never forget how the vampires destroyed my home and my family.
3	I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
4	I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
5	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
6	Someone saved my life from a vampire. I still aspire to follow in their footsteps.

d6	Flaw
1	I have little respect for anyone who fears death.
2	I would rather drive a wooden stake through my heart than lose against a monster.
3	Like many in the family, I am an addict.
4	My hatred for vampires and other monsters is beyond reason.
5	I made a terrible mistake in battle against a vampire that cost many lives—and I give anything to undo my mistake.
6	I do not know how to live a life beyond hunting.