Richard Montrose is a student at Mahler's, a school located in Mr. Crepsley's hometown. Richard is also a friend of Darren Shan, who which he recognize as Darren Horston, the name Darren signed up for Mahler's. Richard and Darren became friends when Darren saved him from Smickey Martin, a bully in Mahler's. Richard has a lot of siblings. "Vuh-Vuh-Vampire!" After that, Richard is never seen again.