Father Pryce began his life as a trouble youth who, in a momentary lapse of judgement, killed a man before his 18th year. He fled the consequences of his crime, but found himself unable to handle the guilt it brought him and, in an attempt at redemption which would become a pattern in his life, entered the seminary. His adult life passed with little of great importance. He was a good priest, uncommonly dedicated to his faith and possessing of a singular patience for those in need. During the Civil War, he did much to ease the suffering of the dead and the dying, and afterwards he settled into the bustling town of Shreveport in a quiet Louisiana parish. His content demeanor, however, hid a troubled mind which felt that he wasn't doing enough to make up for the sins of his past. Seeing to the needs of his parishoners wasn't meaningful enough to soothe his conscience and he began to consider missionary work when something intervened.
Henry Black came to the priest one night in 1874 and told him what he was and confessed his sins. He sought redemption and here, it seemed, was the opportunity that Pryce needed. Over the next decade and a half, he helped the sheriff determine what his purpose was and understand the place he had in God's plan. This was a task, though, that wasn't to be achieved in a single mortal lifespan. He talked it over with Black and, one night in 1890, the sheriff brought him over so that he might join him in Purgatory.
Since that date, Aaron has dedicated himself to the spiritual guidance of kindred who cross his path. He's been moderately successful, too. His reputation is such in the area that religious or redemption-minded Sabbat come from all the surrounding states to speak with him. Particularly those neonates trying to come to terms with who and what they are. He's helped several antitribu, including Dennis Miller of New Orleans and his packmate James Koch, to see the deeper religious meaning in their state and how it is ministered by the Sabbat.
His life hasn't, however, been entirely devoted to religious matters. He has also been pivotal in assisting the sheriff in the war with the Camarilla. His instinctive insights into the psychology of guilt has allowed the pack to end more conflicts by subtle means than any other Sabbat pack in the state. His Embrace gave him an uncanny ability to turn individuals onto the path of redemption and more than one Camarilla operative has been driven from the town by torturous visions of damnation and quiet discussions about the fate of their soul. He has also used his degree of fame among the local Sabbat to develop quite an impressive network of informants who keep him up to date on the latest political games of the area Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals.
For the last decade or so, there has been a change in the priest. With the end of the millennium, he has been growing increasingly, if quietly, obsessed with the concept of Gehenna and the end of the world. He is starting to believe that judgement is near and it is uncertain how the rest of his pack will respond to this revelation, when he decides to share it. He is waiting, at the moment, until he has a chance to speak with the Noddist scholar in New Orleans, whom Dennis told him about in the conversation which led to his current concerns. Dennis had made a special trip to speak to him, so disturbed was he at the words of this Jean-Pierre Devereaux, and the related prophecies disturbed the priest even more deeply.
Father Pryce is a patient, polite man whose obsession is very well controlled and expressed, such that it is difficult to recognize that he is, indeed, mad. In fact, he is so sincere and well-educated in his beliefs, that it is hard not to find him persuasive. When the preternatural faculties of Auspex and Dementation are considered, it is a wonder any who meet him face-to-face survive with their convictions and sanity unaltered. Nothing about the man is menacing, however, for he truly wishes to save the souls of those he encounters. It will be seen, however, if this new preoccupation with apocolypse will force him into the sort of fevered desperation that people expect of obsessives.
Aaron feels a deep sense of loyalty to Henry Black, both because he was the first truly damned soul he aided in his new life, and due to the gift of purgatory he gave him in order that he may cleanse himself of his own sins. They keep a close counsel and offer each other advice as equals, since Pryce is well aware the sheriff was as responsible as he was in determining the truth behind their condition. The only thing he's kept from him is this latest revelation and that's only in deference to Dennis and only until he corroborates it (he's a bit wary of Dennis' mental state given his early contact with the man).
He's also very protective and supportive of Douglas and James, though each has a long way to go. He is somewhat alarmed at the reliance Douglas places on himself and the sheriff and hopes to help the man develop a better moral compass of his own. He is also appalled that James continues his occult research even now that he's seen the light and come to the true path. He's doing all he can to disuade the man of his demonic dabblings, but is also aware that his criticism may drive him to leave and so he's trying to be as subtle as possible so as not to lose him (and, thus, his soul).
His feelings toward the Camarilla agents in town is mixed. He hasn't had enough time to size up Anderson, but is wary of the man's confidence and political acumen. For Julia, he feels an intense distaste which, in any other man might be hatred or disgust, but in him is tempered by his desire to save her from her fate. While the others, Douglas in particular, would rather see her dead or gone, Pryce can't shake the deep, guilty suspicion that saving a soul so dark with sin might give him the redemption he craves. With thoughts of the end of the world kicking about his head, such concerns may soon become paramount.
He has a great fondness for Dennis Miller, whom he feels has come far since he first encountered him. He is supportive of the man's crusade, though he is inwardly doubtful that such a violent task will lead him to his own redemption and peace. The two stay in close contact and Dennis is Pryce's primary source of information on goings on in New Orleans. Aaron is seriously considering a trip to the city in order to consult with the Noddist and meet Douglas' childe and his pack, whom he's heard much about.
Father Pryce has a mild influence in the city, mostly through his charitable works and connections with the local clergy and humanitarian organizations. He also has a certain sway with the downtrodden and disaffected with whom he's come into contact and had an influence on. Often, when a bit of subtle spying is required, he'll ask a favor of an easy to ignore, but loyal, indigent.
While he has no ghouls, the Father does keep a small herd of poor and indigent souls whom he takes care of in return for their consideration. He is very careful with them and would sooner feed from stray animals than overtax them. A subtle use of Dementation has them believing that he is merely indulging in some very mild carnal pleasures with them (what harm is kissing and an embrace?).