Origin:

- Dr. Wesley Maxfield created the Ripper Virus;
- A chemical compound that turns Vampires into Augustine Vampires
- His goal was to make Vampires feed on their own kind, to save Humans

Description:

Artificially created sub-species of vampires

Highlights:

- Gain an almost uncontrollable craving for vampire blood
- Cured by Traveler Witchesn
- After Dr Maxfield & the Travelers died, the Ripper Virus and its cure were lost

Physiology:

- Looked human but also had a true face:
- Sclera is blood-red
- Dark veins under their eyes which go down past their cheeks
- Fangs
- Body desiccates when they die

Powers & abilities:

- Can turn their humanity on & off
- Enhanced senses
- Super Strength, stronger than regular Vampires
- Super Speed
- Mind compulsion
- Limited Telepathy
- Don't age
- Healing Factor

Weaknesses:

- Mummify if they abstain from blood
- Can t enter a home without an invitation
- Vervain

Fatal:

- A werewolf's bite
- Sunlight
- Wood stabbed through their heart