Demetrius Asterious was born into a wealthy family in Athens, Greece, in 1849. He was a brilliant and idealistic young man, and he was passionate about social justice. He studied history and philosophy at the University of Athens, and he became a vocal critic of the Greek government. it was this criticism that forced him to flee and move to America where he set up residence in New Orleans. Once there, he was able to gain a job as a professor of linguistics at the local university teaching Greek. A few years later, he began to teach history and a few years after that he began to teach Ethics. He was a firebrand and expert orator, he kept his classes enthralled and often, unlike many others of that time, had long drawn out conversations with his classes. He taught his students to think, not just to memorize facts. His fervor for education drew the notice of his eventual sire.
In 1899, Demetrius was embraced by a Brujah vampire named Julius Monohan. Julius saw great potential in Demetrius, and he encouraged him to use his intellect and his passion to fight for the cause of the downtrodden, of the uneducated, of those without true representation. Demetrius happily took up this cause, using any spare time from the University to teach the underprivileged. Again, his classes swelled and his students adored him.
Demetrius is a brilliant and charismatic individual, and he is a gifted orator. He is a staunch advocate for freedom and equality, and he is always willing to fight for what he believes in. However, he fights with his mind and with his words. He informs those that do not know what they need to know to be free, and those people tell others.. and those people tell others.
Demetrius currently works as a professor of history and ethics at the University of Florida Atlantic University. He is much loved by his students as he dives deeply into the intricacies of the politics involved during major historical events. He offers up discussions with his students and draws them by allowing them to share their thoughts on what occurred.
Demetrius is a complex and fascinating character. He is a brilliant scholar and a gifted orator. His skills are not in battle but in educating those in command to make better choices. He is also a passionate advocate for freedom and equality. He is a dangerous enemy, but he is also a valuable ally.