La Famiglia Giovanni
Enemies of the Night
The Giovanni Family has long been associated with the Clan of Death. They are known for their expertise in manipulating Kindred affairs. Their vampire and mortal origins trace back to ancient times, and they have established a reputation as the "Devil Kindred," striking a balance between fear and respect among their rivals and kin. Although the Giovanni Family and the Giovanni vampires are distinct, this misconception served a purpose for centuries. However, with the recent restructuring of the Clan following the Family Reunion, the original family refuses to be left behind. Despite some cousins wanting them gone, the true Giovanni are determined to preserve their long-standing family history and dominance. They are willing to go to extreme lengths, even resorting to murder, to maintain their position as the top dogs. In the end, no one fights like family.
●Petty Cash
The mortal Giovanni Family began as merchants, and even in modern times, knows the power of cold hard cash. You have access to a substantial bank account. Gain four free dots to spend on the Resources Background or its associated Advantages.
●●A Cousin's Ear
You've got a nose for business and a knack for networking. Gain five free dots to spend on the Contact or Ally Background or their associated Advantages.
●●●Soul Expertise
The Giovanni Family excels at many things, but they particularly excel at bringing spirits of the dead to heel. Your loyal Wraith can be any of the four types of Wraiths described in Chapter 10 of Laws of the Night: Specter, Poltergeist, Spook, or Phantasm (see page 329). It possesses all the listed characteristics of a Wraith. Choose one attribute category (Physical, Mental, or Social). Your Wraith has a 7 for all pools involving that attribute, and a 4 for pools involving the other two. They have six health levels, four Willpower, and two level-one Discipline powers of your choosing. If your wraith perishes or you lose its fetter, you do not immediately regain a new servant and must spend one downtime action to bring a new one to heel.