Vencel Rikard

Clan: Ventrue
Nature: Architect
Demeanor: Caretaker
Apparent Age: mid-20s

Though of only medium stature and build, Vencel projects an image of greater height and power. His light brown hair is offset by pale blue eyes that can crinkle with good humor or impale an enemy with their coldness. He wears finely made, though not ostentatious, clothing. His sole adornment is a jeweled ring.
The product of a Christian knightly education, Vencel Rikard came to the city when King Geza invited a contingent of Bavarian knights to become his personal bodyguard. Embraced by Bulscu as a reward for his excellent service, Vencel is most concerned with retaining his position, maximizing the profits he reaps from his mercantile interests, and keeping the peace in Buda-Pest. He believes that the best way to do so is to make Buda-Pest the largest, most important city in Hungary, thereby attracting the king back and making it the capital of the kingdom. Vencel uses his natural charisma and princely prerogatives to attract new Cainites to the city, Cainites whose first loyalty will be to him. Vencel's influence extends to all levels of society in Buda-Pest. Although he concentrates on trade, he also promotes the growth of crafters and supports the Church. He thinks the way to rule a city is through honor and intelligent management. There is no real need to prove prowess or status, as no one really challenge his right to rule.