Cornelius "Neal" Boyce. 125 (appears mid-20s). Vampire. Turned during the 1920s. Owner of the Crimson Smoke. Charismatic, mischievous, sharp-witted, brooding, intense, loyal, playful, trickster, thoughtful. Likes: Jazz music, Moonlit strolls, Fine wine and whiskey, Unraveling secrets, A good gamble or game of cards Dislikes: Pretentiousness in vampires or humans, Bright sunlight, Uninspired art or music, Being underestimated because of his playful attitude