The Zawadskis
The Zawadskis. The ancient lineage of Peklenc created to maintain Balance in all things. Obsessed with feeding their bloodlust and protecting their own, these tanks tend to be unstoppable and often unkillable. Often. Every once in a while, though, someone gets lucky and manages to put one in an early grave. But they seldom stay there.
These folks are beyond most lore and may be the reason some of the beastly lores of old exist in the first place. They've seen corruption through the years and often opt to keep to themselves or well within their tight-knit group. And I do mean tight.
Zawadskis are also known for their animalistic tendencies and can lose themselves when their bloodlust peaks or their bodies sense danger of any kind. For that reason, most need to find a way to occupy their minds even with the help of their Hertz companions. You may find them in bakeries, hobby shops, artisan stores and other strangely docile areas.
Without their Hertz, Zawadskis are often lost and destructive, finding pleasures in undue chaos and overthrown structure. In that unhinged and terribly unbalanced state, they become problematic, much like Luca. So, it's best in everyone's interest if they keep their bloody little hands and overbearing bloodlusts controlled and in check.
The Zawadskis are also masters at defying natural genetics, often taunting and laughing in the face of things that should put them out or on their ass. Their relationship with death is almost unhealthily healthy. Most hunters find them exhausting and often give up before confronting one.
But many people tend to find them endearing, despite their predatory natures. See, Zawadskis are like tigers raised with a bunch of puppies: They care, but they've never actually forgotten the fact, even if they never physically knew, that they are, in fact, predators with kindness that will maul you if they have to. So don't make them have to.
