Bear

Quests

1. Easy Rider.

• • Bear learns that a group of Thin-Bloods (from Savage Garden) have been sneaking into Flagler University, possibly spying on his domain or tyring to poach mortals from his feeding grounds. He tasks the PC(s) with figuring out what they're up to and scaring them off - nonviolently, unless they're hiding something worse. Bear is aware of Colette Silver's dorm room, and that of Eddie Ducaigne. He knows that Professor Masters is Kindred.

  • The PC(s) uncover that the Thin-Bloods are testing a stolen piece of SI tech, a surveillance drone programmed to track Kindred Vitae signatures. The device is faulty, but could still lead to problems. The Thin-Bloods insist they're only trying to protect themselves, but Bear doesn't care about their motives.

  • The PC(s) either convince the Thin-Bloods to vacate the campus (and hand over the tech), scare them off permanently, or turn them over to Bear. If they hand him the tech, bear begins experimenting with hacking it, starting a subplot about Kindred tech warfare. The PCs can parlay either (or both) outcomes into favor with Bear and/or Savage Garden.

2. The Wild One.

• • Bear invites the PC(s) to the Giggling Gator for a drink (or whatever passes for one) and tests their loyalty. He asks them to investigate a recent break-in at the Outlaws Clubhouse. Someone hacked into the servers, stealing files tied to the club's activities and exposing several secrets.

  • The PC(s) investigate and discover the culprit is a rogue hacker, possibly a mortal or rogue Nosferatu, selling information to the highest bidder. The PC(s) must locate and neutralize the hacker, either by stealing back the data, sabotaging the equipment, or cutting a deal on Bear's behalf.

  • Bear rewards the PC(s) with a token of trust, like limited access to the Clubhouse or information from the recovered data (Perhaps a relevant Kindred's Secret?). He warns them this isn't just about him - there are bigger players interested in Kindred secrets.

3. Glory Stompers.

• • Bear learns that a former Outlaw has betrayed the club by selling information to the Camarilla or a local Hunter group. He tasks the PC(s) with tracking the traitor down, recovering any data they've stolen, and sending a message that betrayal won't be tolerated.

  • The PC(s) uncover that the traitor is working with a faction that believes the Outlaws' activities (and Bear's presence) threaten the Masquerade. The PC(s) must decide whether to handle the situation diplomatically (convincing the traitor to return the data and leave) or violently (eliminating them). Either way, the PC(s) must prevent the information from falling into the wrong hands.

  • Bear respects the PC(s) choice of methods, though he values results over restraint. He offers them greater trust and access to his resources (Boon), warning that loyalty isn't optional in his world.

3. Hell Ride.

• • A rival biker gang is causing problems for the Outlaws, encroaching on their territory and attacking members. Bear decides it's time to rally his allies - including the PC(s) - for a decisive show of strength. He wants the PC(s) to gather intel on the gang's operations and recruit support for an all-out assault.

  • The PC(s) learn that the rival gang includes supernatural members (likely Day-Drinker Thin-Bloods, but Changelings or anything is possible) and uncover their plans to disrupt Bear and Outlaw activities across San Augustin. The PCs must plan their infiltration carefully, coordinating with Bear and their other allies to ensure maximum impact.

  • The raid is a success, with the PC(s) and Bear driving out the rival gang. Bear rewards the PC(s) with one of the rival bikes, the possibility of prospecting the MC, or access to shared resources like the Bolt-Hole or a piece of tech. The victory solidifies Bear's influence in the city and earns the PC(s) his loyalty.

4. The Girl on the Motorcycle.

• • Bear begins experiencing strange phenomena in his Bolt-Hole - a restless Wraith has taken an interest in him, likely tied to his violent past. The haunting threatens his operations, and he tasks the PCs with investigating the source and finding a way to put the spirit to rest.

  • THe PC(s) uncover that the Wraith is tied to one of Bear's past actions - possibly a betrayal, accidental death, or Sabbat-related atrocity. To resolve the situation, the PC(s) must delve into the Shadowlands and confront the Wraith directly, either by bargaining with it or forcing it to move on.

  • The Wraith is either appeased or banished, restoring peace to Bear and the Bolt-Hole. Bear rewards the PC(s) with access to an artifact tied to the Shadowlands or a piece of advanced tech, and a Boon. He acknowledges that some ghosts are harder to leave behind than others, hinting at buried guilt.

5. Werewolves on Wheels.

• • Bear receives word that a pack of Lupines is heading toward San Augustin, likely in retaliation for Kindred activity in nearby areas. Knowing the danger they pose, Bear decides to rally a coalition of Kindred, Outlaws, and other allies to intercept them. The PC(s) are tasked with gathering support and preparing defenses.

  • The PC(s) uncover that the Werewolves' true target tied to San Augustin's History and the Fountain of Youth. The PC(s) must decide whether to defend the target at all costs, negotiate with the Lupines, or sacrifice the target to save the city. The situation grows increasingly tense as the Lupines grow closer.

  • The PC(s) decisions shape the outcome of the confrontation. If the Lupines are defeated or appeased, Bear solidifies his position as a Kindred Leader. If the PC(s) fail or betray Bear's trust, it could lead to devastating consequences for San Augustin's supernatural community. Either way, this quest marks a turning point in Bear's story and his relationship with the PCs.

Secrets

• • The Fall of London. Bear's arrival in San Augustin after the fall of London was not entirely voluntary. He fled the city not just because of the chaos caused by the SI, but because of a major mistake he made while trying to protect the Outlaws' London chapter. Specifically, Bear hacked into MI5's surveillance systems, inadvertently exposing several Kindred havens and contributing to the Inquisition's sweep. Though bear destroyed the local data afterward, the damage was done, and he left London under a cloud of suspicion from other surviving Kindred. If this information were revealed, it might damage his credibility and reputation among San Augustin's Kindred, painting him as a liability.

  • The Missing 30 Seconds. One of the patches on Bear's vest reads "30 Seconds", a badge of readiness to act - the last two words you're likely to hear before the shit hits the fan, signifying a willingness to see things through to the end. While Bear still wears his, and considers himself willing to follow through, the truth is much darker. During a Sabbat Ambush in Amsterdam, Bear abandoned a fellow Brujah coterie mate - his Childe. The childe was captured and subjugated to brutal rituals before being destroyed, and Bear has carried the guilt ever since (it is likely the source of his abject hatred of Thin-Bloods). If someone uncovered the truth about this history, it might shatter Bear's tough, loyal image and lead others to question his reliability.

  • Double-Dipping in SchreckNet. While Bear is vocal about rebuilding or replacing SchreckNet with something much more secure - and secret - he has already begun working on fragments of the old network in secret - and he's not working alone. He has been in sporadic contact with rogue Nosferatu in other cities, sharing information in exchange for access to their surviving Nodes. However, this effort has inadvertantly tied him to some Nosferatu who are enemies of San Augustin's local Kindred. If this double-dealing were exposed, Bear could find himself ostracized or even targeted by those who see his actions as a threat to the city's fragile balance of power.