These new Merits and Flaws are included for use with Giovanni characters, in the interests of building greater complexity. They are not included for the purposes of minimaxing, so don't even think about using them in this regard. Also, the Storyteller is the ultimate arbiter of which Traits she permits in her game; please consult her before taking any of these Traits for your Giovanni characters.

Sanguine Incongruity (5 pt Merit)
Giovanni manifesting this peculiar trait are quite rare -- there are fewer than a dozen reported instances. Those possessing it do not bear the Curse of Lamia; their Kiss causes no more damage than the blood loss itself. However, these vampires acquire a peculiar pallor upon their Embrace -- they look like corpses, and no amount of blood ingestion will flush their features (as other vampires are able to do). Giovanni with this Merit are afforded wide berth, as this Trait is reminiscent of the Cappadocian clan weakness and the Giovanni tend to be quite superstitious about it.

Inbreed (1-5 pt Flaw)
A common occurrence among the incestuous Giovanni clan, inbreeding can take many forms, and this Flaw is best discussed with the Storyteller before a player takes it for her character. The Inbred Flaw covers all manner of physical, mental and emotional defects.

A one-point Inbreeding is something simple and unobtrusive, like eyes too close together or an underbite.

A three-point Inbreeding is more severe: a congenital health condition (for mortals) or a crippling physical deformity.

Five-point Inbreedings are grossly disabling or emotionally crippling -- everything from uselessly atrophied legs to a permanent Derangement, decided on mutually by the player and Storyteller.

Inbred conditions may or may not be immediately discernible, though their point costs should be relative to their magnitude.