Bon Vivant
Archetype
The Bon Vivant knows that life — and unlife — is shallow and meaningless. As such, the Bon Vivant decides to enjoy her time on Earth. The Bon Vivant is not necessarily irresponsible. Rather, she is simply predisposed to having a good time along the way. Most Bon Vivants have low Self-Control ratings, as they are so given to excess. Hedonists, sybarites, and dilettantes are all examples of the Bon Vivant Archetype. A Kindred Bon Vivant may sire a brood of fawning childer, or he may spend his time gorging on the blood of drug abusers for the contact high.
— Regain a point of Willpower whenever you truly enjoy yourself and can fully express your exultation. At the Storyteller’s option, a particularly fabulous revel may yield multiple Willpower points.
Regain Willpower
Regain a point of Willpower whenever you truly enjoy yourself and can fully express your exultation
Also in BoS p. 15 — text differs from V20 (52%)
Grabbing hold of all the fun you can find, you’re a devotee of excitement and experience. It’s all too easy to weep and moan in this world. Fuck that noise. As far as you’re concerned, it’s better to laugh your way to hell than to zone out or crawl all the way to your inevitable grave.
Joie de vivre (“love of life”) is your defining strength. Nothing gets you down for long. Your ability to find enjoyment
in even the darkest circumstances is an inspiration to the folks around you. More than simply being the life of the party, you bring the party wherever you might go.
Your Superficiality, though, can be a trap. Not only do your fun-seeking ways bring you into risky situations, they also trivialize things that really do need to be taken seriously. Plea sure in itself is not wrong; to Ascend beyond such superficial concerns, though, you’ll need to face whatever pain you’re hiding beyond that party-hearty façade.
– Regain Willpower whenever you have a truly awesome time and bring other folks along for the ride.
Also in W20 p. 489 — text differs from V20 (81%)
Life is short, and it’s bound to end poorly. The Bon Vivant is one who plans to make the best of it. The Bon Vivant isn’t necessarily irresponsible: simply predisposed to having a good time along the way. Most Bon Vivant Garou are homids given to the pursuit of pleasure that Western culture exalts.
— Regain a point of Willpower whenever you truly enjoy yourself and can fully express your exultation. At the Storyteller’s option, a particularly fabulous revel may yield multiple Willpower points.