Brian O'Reilly's Retainers

Brian O'Reilly

Bulgarian Ghouls

• -- Boyana Luben -- Former homicide detective and now a private eye in Leeds.
• -- Arkady Todorov -- A Bulgarian general who now serves as a United Nations military adviser.

Quebec Ghouls

• -- -- Dr.Gisèle Vérène Fay -- museum administrator & free ghoul
• -- -- Dr. Pierre Leclerc -- mortician & ghoul

The Lithuanian Guard

Based on some great service he provided the Lithuanian people in the past, Heinrich of Volstag is able to call upon service from many individuals. While it is unknown what limits there might be on this boon, Heinrich is known to take certain individuals into service periodically. In the year 2000, he provided his youngest childe, Brian O'Reilly, with a cadre eight of experienced ghouls, veterans of the armed forces, as bodyguards. When most of the original cadre was killed in 2022, the survivors (some of whom were now Brian's Childer) called upon the same service, and ten more veterans of Lithuania's military arrived, ready to take up service as Ghouls to a Vampire. They then filled out their ranks by recruiting mercenaries, veterans and bodyguards of other nationalities, with a particular eye toward any Baltic expatriates they could find. Four of these were killed by Sabbat forces in September, 2029.

Aras Valdemaras and Bronius Gintaras are now childer of Brian O'Reilly. Jurgis Ąžuolas was embraced as a last-ditch tactic by a Brujah anarch and served as an adopted childe until his death in 2029. Daumentas Skuodzius was embraced by Bronius in 2029.

Current Membership

• -- Niele Pavilionis -- Medic and last living (and not undead) member of Brian's original guard. She holds the rank of Major, but does not command the guard.
• -- Petras Iljinas -- Commander of the Lithuanian Guard. Promoted in 2031, following the embrace of Daumentas Skuodzius.
• -- Andrius Harpeng -- Lieutenant.
• -- Vilhelmas Dailide -- Sergeant.
• -- Audra Jurcin -- Corporal.
• -- Mykolas Urbon -- Private.
• -- Jeanne Bikinas -- Private.

Fallen Heroes

• -- <<Private Morta Karolis>> -- DECEASED -- KIA in October 2022 in Quebec City by the Sabbat Librarians Coven.
• -- <<Private Tomas Petras>> -- DECEASED -- KIA in October 2022 in Quebec City by the Sabbat Librarians Coven (He liked Freddy Murcury).
• -- <<Private Irûna ir Ieva Yoffe>> -- DECEASED -- KIA in October 2022 in Quebec City by the Sabbat Librarians Coven.

The Companions: Bodyguards and recruits from around the world

Technically, the companions are equal members of Brian O'Reilly's bodyguard, but since the core of that group is Lithuanian, recruits from other countries hold a kind of second class status within the organization. Most were trained in Quebec City by Aras Valdemaras, but others were recruited for specific acts of competence or in desperate situations. Before his death, Jurgis Ąžuolas was particularly fond of "recruiting" those who showed potential, and had a ridiculous number of blood-bound retainers who he tried to integrate with the groups combined bodyguard force "on the fly." Following his death, it fell to his siblings and sire to sort them out.

Between them, Brian's childer attempt to ensure that at least 30 well-armed security personnel are close enough to respond to danger wherever Brian ("The Principle") goes, along with whatever assistants and specialists he might need. Aras and Bronius each keep five of their own bodyguards with them, in addition to those they "maintain" for their sire's protection. For the past decade, Bronius has been responsible for the majority of this coordination, as Aras has remained in Quebec City, maintaining his Sire's territory there and training replacements (as well as earning money by providing security services for companies around North America and Europe).

Quebecois and Canadians form the majority of these recruits: The recent War of Independence (AKA Quebec Crisis or Quebecois Rebellion) has left many experienced combatants without a legal source of income. Aras specifically looks for retired soldiers (though he is not shy about offering "retirement bonuses" to active duty officers who show potential), and jumps at the rare Baltic expatriate. Though they remain a significant minority, Aras also seeks out competent women because they blend in more easily and can go some places men are not allowed.

• -- Fabian LeBlanc

James Smith: Lieutenant. ("Yes, THAT Jim Smith" is his favorite line). James was promoted in the wake of the casualties inflicted on the group by the Sabbat in 2029. An Anglophone from Toronto, Jim served the minimum four years as a private in the Quebecois military before jumping into civilian contracting. He is now wanted in Quebec for what he terms "actions taken in line with my duties as a bodyguard." The fact remains that it is illegal in Quebec to shoot someone who is screaming threats and brandishing fists in the face of your charge, no matter how many scarred up "friends" he has with him. As it is, Jim's escalation probably prevented a more serious situation, and the Police looked the other way as he was given work overseas - in Brian's bodyguard. His duties include overseeing the daylight security of whatever residence The Principal might be occupying.

Hendrik Soosar: Lieutenant. An expatriate and world traveler from Estonia. Hendrik served ten years in the Estonian military following the breakup of the USSR, then took his paltry pension and traveled the world. He became adept at stretching his resources and finding safe, out-of-the-way places to stay. He now employs these skills as the leader of Brian's "Advance Team." Whenever Brian deigns to give his people advance notice of a visit, Hendrik's team leaves immediately to set up bolt-holes and arms caches, and get the lay of the land. When not on the move, he and his team are often responsible for acquiring necessary equipment and running other potentially dangerous errands.

Coralie Martel: Lieutenant. Coralie leads the first of three backup units, assigned to secure the area near the Principle, such as large buildings or a few city blocks, and keep an eye out for suspicious activity. She graduated from Canada's premier military academe a few years before the Crisis, and sided with her countrymen. After several years in the Quebecois military, she grew tired of fighting the glass ceiling and retired into private life. She is ambitious and constantly evaluates every scenario for threat or potential gain - both for herself and her responsibilities.

Francoise Poulin: Lieutenant. Francoise served in the Quebec military with distinction during the crisis, rising to the rank of Sergeant. After the Crisis, he proved to be quite unsuited to barracks duty, and was demoted twice for disobedience and fighting. He was given the chance to lead a group because he clearly was unable to take orders well. His unit is often assigned potentially dangerous missions, such as leading the way into dangerous territories like Sabbat-occupied London. He is fond of heavy weapons, and is the most vocal, almost mutinous, when ordered to withdraw because a situation might be too dangerous for humans.

Andrew Benton: Lieutenant. The only Lieutenant without military experience, Andrew is instead an avid wargamer and student of military history. Though he spends significant time at the range and in hand-to-hand training, he is not personally an exceptional combatant. He spreads his unit thin over the area around The Principle, watching for potential threats. When threats manifest, he coordinates the actions of the backup teams, attempting to lead hostiles into ambushes and away from their target.