Emma Wayburn

**Emma Wayburn** is the titular protagonist to The Haunting of Emma Wayburn.

## History

Emma Wayburn is a 19-year-old woman living in London during the Victorian era. Before becoming a vampire, Emma grew up in a toxic household with impoverished aristocratic parents. She was constantly subjected to abuse and neglect from her parents, which led to her feeling like an outcast. One night, Emma was attacked by a mysterious figure, later revealed to be Leopold Aldridge, who killed her and turned her into a vampire. After killing her parents, Emma eventually regained her sanity and realized what she had done to her parents. Overwhelmed with guilt and remorse, she abandoned her previous life and retreated to the shadows, vowing to never cause harm to anyone ever again. Emma's life in London was a lonely one, as she had to carefully hide her true identity and the fact that she was a vampire.

During the day, she would wander the streets of London, trying to blend in with the other citizens and appear as human as possible. At night, Emma began working as an underground alchemist. She used her knowledge of chemistry to craft powerful elixirs and potions, which she used to heal the sick and injured. Emma soon found a place in the underground community of London, where she met other oddities like herself. She began working with them, helping to heal the sick and injured, using her knowledge of alchemy and chemistry. Emma gained a reputation as a skilled healer, and people from all over London would come to her secret clinic for help.

She established a network of allies and friends from different walks of life, all of whom were grateful for her skill and kindness. Emma was finally able to find a place in the world and feel accepted, something she hadn't had in a long time. Emma was determined to never use her powers to harm anyone again, so she would only hunt animals for food and survive off of fruits, veggies, and bugs. Despite her vampiric urges, she was able to control her cravings and live a relatively peaceful life.

## Personality

Emma had a difficult life, which is reflected in her personality. She was distrustful and suspicious of others, often keeping her distance and being aloof. However, she was also kind and caring, using her knowledge and skills to help heal those in need. She was determined and brave, having the courage to break away from her abusive family and live on her own. Emma was strong-willed and independent, determined to carve out her own place in the world. Emma was very conscious of her vampiric urges and wanted to be seen as human, after years of being in a loveless family. She was aloof and suspicious of those around her, preferring to keep her distance from people to protect herself from further hurt. Although she was distrustful of others, her kindness and willingness to help those in need revealed her true nature. She was determined to prove that she could be accepted and respected by humans, and she worked hard to become a skilled healer and a respected member of the underground community in London.

## Powers and Abilities

**Vampire Physiology** - Sired by Leopold Aldridge, Emma possessed the typical physiology of a vampire. She had superhuman strength, speed, agility, and reflexes, as well as the ability to sense supernatural beings. Emma was also immune to most forms of conventional injury and had an accelerated healing factor, allowing her to quickly heal from wounds. Despite her human appearance and mortality, Emma became immortal due to her vampire status.

* **Venomous Fangs** - Emma possessed venomous fangs which she used to paralyze her targets, but only temporarily. She would use this venom to render her targets defenseless, giving her enough time to escape or to disable them without having to resort to killing them.
* **Supernatural Tracking** - Emma had the ability to track supernatural creatures and beings, even if they had gone into hiding. She was able to sense their presence, as well as their intentions and capabilities, allowing her to stay one step ahead of them and protect herself and those around her.

**Medical & Pharmaceutical Skills** - Emma has a deep knowledge of healing skills, which she had learned from years of experimentation and collecting herbs. She was skilled in chemistry and alchemy, creating powerful elixirs and potions to heal the sick and injured. She gained a reputation as a skilled healer, and people from all over London would come to her secret clinic for help.