All Vampire Characters should be created exactly as it says in the book.
If you wish to play a character who is more powerful or Older than Neonate level you need to get the Okay from an ST before you submit for approval.
The Following clans are by invitation only: Assamite, Followers of Set, Giovanni, And Ravnos.
Camarilla Characters of all the clans are Welcome. (Brujah, Gangrel, Malkavian, Nosferatu, Toreador,Tremere and Ventrue)
Sabbat Characters should also speak to an ST prior to submitted. Due to the pack nature of the Sabbat groups of Sabbat characters have a much better chance of being accepted than lone Sabbat.
Obscure or Player created bloodlines are not allowed. No exceptions.
The Vampire game focuses on three things.
Personal Horror. This is at the forefront of all storylines. Vampires are monsters and predators without peer.
Sect politics. Secondary to personal Horror is horror inflicted by others. The Camarilla are not the good guys. They are just as terrible to eachotehr as the Sabbat. They are just sneakier about it... The system of favor currying and status within both the Camarilla and Sabbat are fully explored.
Sect Conflict. Tertiary to it all is the actual war beetween Camarilla and Sabbat.
The Best Characters are involved on all three levels of the game.