Kevin Jackson
- Chicago Ventrue -ChiTown- Chicago
Sobriquet: Jackson
Appearance: Kevin is always in style. Covered in gold, hair style changed weekly and dressed to kill, he makes a notable figure anywhere he goes. Whenever he is with gang members he dresses flamboyantly, but he also favors double-breasted suits or the tucking in polo shirt style, in the right circumstances.
Behavior: Since you always travel with a retinue, let them do most of the talking. When you do speak, make it a command.
History: For as long as Kevin could remember, the Bloods had been a part of his life. Both of his older brothers had been in the gang, and Kevin grew up with an undying hatred of the Crips, the Ebony Playboys, and any gang other than the Bloods. Thanks to the help of his two brothers, one of whom had moved to Los Angeles and become a leader among the Bloods there, Kevin's rise in the Chicago branch was swift and dramatic. By 1984 he was one of the most powerful Bloods in the city, running much of the city's cocaine trade out of a housing project in Cabrini Green.
Lodin, disturbed by the rising strength of the black gangs and the decline of the Capone-controlled mobs, decided to bring one of the new leaders into his fold. After a quick review of the local toughs, he keyed on Kevin as one who had risen to power through the assistance of others -- not too ambitions, but with connections Lodin could use. He appeared before Kevin one night and told him of his plans. Aided by the subtle use of Dominate, Lodin convinced the young gang leader to join his new brood.
Kevin has not kept his new existence a secret from the Bloods. While he oten takes vitae from members of his own gang, he prefers to feed on members of the Bloods' traditional enemies (he can only feed on gang members). He has consolidated his power in the gang to the point that he is one of its most important members, with influence across the United States and into Central and South America. He still operates out of the same housing project, but it is now completely controlled by his gang.
When Maldavis challenged Lodin, the prince was afraid Kevin would side with her. Kevin quickly saw which way the wind was blowing, however, and kept his allegiance to his sire. Despite this, Lodin's inherent racism kept him from fully trusting his only black neonate. Kevin realized this, and occasionally (and very quietly) aided the anarchs.
He has turned his haven into an impregnable fortress, with armed gang members patrolling its halls. Taking a page from the Mafia's book, he keeps this one housing project completely free of violent crime. As a result, the residents are extremely loyal to the gang.
Kevin has Embraced one of his brothers and two other Bloods. No one else realizes this, for all of them are based in Los Angeles -- the anarch capital of the world. They have almost completely taken over the gang by this point, and have even greater plans for the future.
Kevin has considered making a bid for prince, knowing that he has more muscle than any other vampire in the city, and they he can call in more at a moments notice. He has also realized that the position would do little more than feed his ego, and would prove more of an obstacle to his plans than an aid. Still, if the time were right...
