Umbra

## Bio

Leo comes from a long line of magically adept individuals established in New York, who held their practices and knowledge above all else. When he was an apprentice (17) his eyes were open to the disturbing and illicit machinations of his Circle lead by the High Castor, Alphec Veritos. He confronted his teacher and father about the current state of their society and his father simply stated that this was the way the world was now. When Leo tried to generate concern and bring their criminal activities to light, nobody rallied. A few months later, after Leo had proven he was not going to stop, his father died of mysterious circumstances. It was attributed to a heart attack, but Leo and his mother knew better. She pleaded with him to give up but he refused to turn a blind eye like the rest of the sheep cowering under Alphec’s control.

Since then he threw himself into his studies, to accumulate knowledge and power, to become strong enough to dislodge Alphec and the rest of the Circle. A few years moved by as he descended deeper and deeper into his studies, searching for ancient scripts and centuries-old magick. His friends tried to pry him away from his studies but he refused to acknowledge them, pushing them away in favor of his pursuit. Eventually even his girlfriend and finally his mother abandoned him. But he dug further still. When he felt he was ready (24), he approached Alphec and challenged him. The battle lasted only minutes and Leo came out the loser. Alphec threatened to destroy his girlfriend and currently unborn child if Leo continued to live, act, and communicate with anyone within the Circle's boundaries. Seeing the cruelty that Alphec was capable of, Leo feared for them and moved far away. He begged his girlfriend to come with him, but however hard he pleaded she was steadfast in her decline. Leo suspected Alphec had some hold over her as well. He could only hope that whatever part she had to play, Alphec was done with her and kept his end of the bargain to leave her and their child alone.

Leo packed his things and moved to Louisiana where he stayed for seven years, opening his shop, Ombre Urbaine, an apothecary, in the New Orleans French Quarter. It was fairly successful, and he had many regular customers, but he felt the winds of change pulling him elsewhere. He packed again, leaving a forwarding address so his customers could mail for requests and refills. His new location felt a little too close to New York and Alphec for his liking, but there was nothing he could do about it. When The Call comes, it is wise not to ignore it.

## Basic Info

* Code Name: Umbra
* Real Name: Leopold Starling
* Affiliation: Ombre Urbaine (Owner)
* Gender: Male
* Age: 31
* Sexual Orientation (Optional): Gay
* Birthday (Month/Day): 7/13
* Hair Color: Sandy blonde
* Eye Color: Light green
* Blood Type:
* Height: 6'0, but constantly slouches
* Spirit Animal: Starling
* Color Associated: Emerald
* Motivation/Inspiration:
* Weapon: Potion Bottles
* Ultimate:

### Likes and Dislikes

Likes:

* Tea
* Coffee
* Preparing mixtures
* Windchimes

Dislikes:

* Sleeping
* Bookkeeping
* Being cold
* People who are rude to the elderly and disabled