* All characters must be members of [[setting/Clan Angliae]], and therefore should be able to function reasonably well in upper class Victorian society * The favoured abilities of Clan Angliae are Etiquette and Academics * The Ride, Engineering and Stewardship abilities replace the Drive, Computer and Finance ability for obvious reasons * The Resources background is removed. In it's place there areis a default [[income]], as well as the [[Investment]] and [[Business]] backgrounds, as well as the other [[income]] rules. * The Wealth background replaces the Resources background - note that you do not get a free house with the background, but rather the ability to maintain one. Houses, Mansions, Estates, Palaces, etc can be acquired separately IC. These do not cost additional XP. * All characters must have a [[Class Merits|Class Merit]] (some are free) * Characters who aren't Caucasian should check the [[Exotic Merit]] which depending on their character may be optional or mandatory * All PCs are either Fledgelings or recent arrivals in London with no significant influence or power. As such, players start without backgrounds. If you must have a background for your character concept, please contact the storyteller to see what can be done. Don't worry: backgrounds will be available during play * Be mindful that your character's gender will have a relevant influence on the game. * Certain unique details beyond the scope of the rules are allowed, but please talk to the Storyteller about it first. * The clan will provide some basic income, as well as a place to live which is decent for its members.