Lady Claret “Kehru” Vauleaux is a Vampire (Shade) of great power and prominence. Though her age and past are a mystery, she counts herself as one of the oldest living Shades, having amassed an immense amount of wealth and influence in her long lifetime. She is the current head of House Vauleaux, whose members include herself, her husband Senri, and their daughter and heir, Anora— both of whom she adores more than anything.

Kehru holds a seat on the Gloomheart Court— an Avarell-based group of powerful Shades who advocate for Shades across the continent, using their wealth and resources to provide support wherever needed. Not only does she have power in wealth and name, but she was also rumored to have been a powerful Sorceress in her youth— which at this point may have been several centuries ago. No one has seen her power in many generations, and some doubt she was even a noteworthy mage to begin with, with some claiming her power comes from her family name alone. She remains neutral in conflict, known for taking a stance of inaction during the Dusk War, in which she remained isolated in her family’s estate of Sunfall. This garnered some mixed criticism and praise from her peers… impressions which remain today. Her aggressive stance of peace and diplomacy has earned the respect of many, but there are those who have come to loathe her for her unwillingness to act during times of war.

She’s a charismatic woman with a near-unbreakable composure, possessing incredible wit and intelligence fitting of her age and stature. She used to be quite playful and mischievous long ago, but the last 15 years have seen her become more cold and unyielding, prioritizing the protection and longevity of her House above all else. She is analytical and calculating, with a mind that is always casting forward and looking at the greater picture. She may come across as strict and cold to others, but her family and subordinates know she possesses a compassionate heart and a strong desire to do right by her fellow Shades.