Maksim

*"Is this what you've been up to? Angering the Fae? Are you trying to start a war?"* - **To Collin Petrovsky**

## Physical description

### Species

Vampire (Turned by Vitaly Petrovsky), Former Human

## Appearances

### Portrayed by

Julian Kostov

**Maksim Kovalenko** is a vampire who resides in the Petrovsky manor. He is the main groundskeeper of the manor, with tasks consisting of housekeeping, gardening, and caring for Collin Petrovsky, the son of Irina Petrovsky. Not much is known about Maksim's background as he is very secretive. He is good friends with Deja, another vampire who used to reside in the manor with them. He and Deja were hired by Irina to protect Collin after the death of Vitaly Petrovsky. Vitaly and Maksim were good friends in the past, working together on certain occasions. Rumor has it Vitaly is the one who turned Maksim into a vampire after he was mortally wounded on a job.

## Appearance

Maksim is of tall stature, with a strong, athletic body type. His face is decorated with scars and moles. His pointed ears and fangs are marks of his vampiric nature. His brown hair is chin length but it is usually tied up. His eyes are the same as when he was a human, a light brown. He is usually seen in his manor uniform which consists of a white button up, a gray vest, and black dress pants with an apron tied around his waist.

In his vampire form, Maksim's eyes are black with red irises. His fangs elongate and his skin becomes extremely translucent revealing veins and dark circles. His ears become bat-like and long sharp nails emerge from his fingers.

## Biography

### Early Life

Maksim's life took a dramatic turn when he was a young man, living as a human in the bustling city of old-town Eastwell. He came from a modest background, struggling to make ends meet and working odd jobs to support his family. Little did he know that his path would lead him into the shadowy world of the vampire mafia.

At that time, the Petrovsky family, led by the powerful and influential Vitaly Petrovsky, held a tight grip on the criminal underworld of Eastwell. Maksim, desperately seeking a way to provide for his family, became entangled with the Petrovsky crime syndicate. He performed various tasks, ranging from surveillance to more clandestine activities, all under the watchful eye of the mafia.

Maksim was a loyal and dedicated member of the organization, earning Vitaly's trust over the years. His skills and unwavering commitment made him a valuable asset to the Petrovskys. However, as Maksim climbed the ranks within the mafia, he began to question the morality of his actions and the consequences of his choices.

#### Vampirism

One fateful night, during a covert operation gone awry, Maksim found himself in a life-threatening situation. Mortally wounded and on the brink of death, he was discovered by Vitaly Petrovsky himself. The powerful vampire leader, known for his cunning and ruthlessness, saw potential in Maksim and made a life-altering decision.

In a desperate bid to save Maksim's life and secure his unwavering loyalty, Vitaly Petrovsky turned him into a vampire. The transformation was both a blessing and a curse, granting Maksim immortality and supernatural abilities but binding him in servitude to the Petrovsky family for eternity. In exchange for this second chance at life, Maksim vowed an unbreakable oath of loyalty and servitude to the Petrovskys.

With his newfound vampiric strength and abilities, Maksim became a fiercely loyal protector and caretaker to Collin Petrovsky, the sole heir to the Petrovsky Estate after Vitaly's death. Collin, who had lost his father and faced numerous threats, came to rely on Maksim for guidance and protection.