Nikolai Zaderevsky

Nikolai Zaderevsky is a rank 4 Shadow Lord.[1]

History

The Lords of the Summit faction of the Shadow Lord Tribe seeks allies among the shen. The Lords hope to find fresh leverage for their ongoing struggle against Western rivals and some new vantage point from which surprising attacks might be mounted. Nikolai Zaderevsky, whose human and wolf ancestors both have ancient ties to Siberia, volunteered for the duty after three of his immediate predecessors returned to Russian Garou strongholds dismembered and each shipped in nine different parcels.

So far, Nikolai can boast of his efforts more than his accomplishments. He has a number of deals with Hakken of the northern provinces, but none with any of the substantial forces of the home islands. Kuei-jin notions of honor run deeply and in directions not suitable for the Lords.

Nikolai is a recognized among Tokyo shen. He speaks earnestly to young shen interested in making their mark on the world beyond the Middle Kingdom. From time to time, some of his audience accepts such offers because typically they must flee after having gravely offended a powerful senior. On the side, Nikolai occasionally deals with Japanese industries seeking access to Siberia's mineral wealth. The profits from these deals enrich Shadow Lord coffers around the world, and Nikolai justifies interaction with "Earth rapers" by stipulating that he is better able to police their activities from the inside.

During the early part of his career in Japan, more than 15 years ago, Nikolai nearly fell into collusion with the Goblin Spiders. Their representative almost succeeded in fooling him about their connections to the Yama Kings. Since then, Nikolai has been an ardent fighter alongside Tokyo shen against the Kumo, and he has earned a reputation as (in this regard, if no other) someone deserving of cooperation.

Appearance

Nikolai looks like a Russian legend spring to life. He stands six-six, with a muscular build and long black hair that he braids with exotic cords. He dresses in bright colors and intricate patterns, the better to emphasize his self-chosen separateness from the crowds. Japanese tend to be appalled by his loud, forward manner, though he impresses some young people as a man living out the freedom they yearn for, but feel unable to obtain.

Home

A small villa on the edge of Aoyama.

Secrets

Not many, beyond the mundane lore of business negotiations.

Influence

Among Japanese shen, almost none; among the Russian Shadow Lords, a fair degree of respect for his efforts in this difficult place.

Stats

Position: Sunset Person
Breed: Homid
Auspices: Philodox
Tribe: Shadow Lords
Nature/Demeanor: Competitor/Gallant
Physical: Strength 4 (6/8/7/5), Dexterity 4 (4/5/6/6), Stamina 4 (6/7/7/6)
Social: Charisma 3 (3/3/3/3), Manipulation 2 (1/0/0/0), Appearance 4 (3/0/4/4)
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 2, Wits 2
Talents: Alertness 3, Athletics 3, Brawl 3, Dodge 2, Expression 3, Intimidation 2, Primal-Urge 2, Streetwise 2
Skills: Animal Ken 2, Etiquette 2, Firearms 2, Prformance 2, Survival 1
Knowledges: Computer 1, Investigation 2, Law 3, Linguistics 2, Politics 3
Backgrounds: Contacts 2, Resources 4
Gifts: Aura of Confidence, Fatal Flaw, Persuasion, Resist Pain, Staredown, Strength of Purpose
Renown: 5 Glory, 5 Honor, 1 Wisdom
Rage: 6; Gnosis: 4; Willpower: 8
Rank: 4
Rites: Rite of Binding, Rite of Spirit Awakening

References

  1. ↑ WOD: World of Darkness: Tokyo, p. 69
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