Character Profile: Jules Mendel

Tough-as-nails Hound with a bad attitude

"Let them run. It won’t help."

Clan: Mekhet
Covenant: Carthian Movement

Titles: Hound (City Status 3)
Court: High

Jules Mendel was a surprising appointment to the position of Hound, a Carthian who would no doubt have to police rebels and dissenters as part of her job, but her initially rocky partnership with Steven Garrett, the other Hound and an Invictus, rapidly turned into a strong friendship that only an idiot would underestimate. Jules has since proven herself loyal and tenacious, and as long as the High Court are willing to let her unapologetic attitude towards authority go by, she seems to be quite happy being the strong arm of the government. Is this truly the Invictus meritocracy in action, promoting even a competent Carthian through the ranks?

A stunt driver in life, Jules is still a bit of a legend amongst racers in the city. While she doesn’t race any more, people who try to evade the Prince’s justice quickly discover that she’s definitely not out of practice. I wouldn’t try to get too close to this Kindred, though - she’s known for being blunt and antagonistic, and attempts to turn her against the Prince or the Sheriff are met with very little patience. Plenty of Kindred still don’t trust her, but they have her to thank for keeping them safe, and you can almost hear their jaws clench as they do it.

Despite mostly spending her time around the Low Court, Jules is High Court by virtue of her position.

Likes: High-speed driving, biker bars, classic rock, dogs
Dislikes: Snobs, bribes, posers

Rumours:

• Garrett’s only been paired with Mendel because the Prince wants her watched at all times. You wouldn’t want someone like that behind your back, right?
• The reason Jules isn’t driving any more is because she’s sworn an oath not to drive again until she has avenged her sire.
• Jules is secretly an Invictus plant in the Carthian Movement. Why else would they have promoted her?
• Jules uncovered a scandal right under the Prince’s nose, and that’s why she was made Hound. To shut her up.