Jean-Claude is the current Master of The City of St. Louis and the head of the new vampire council in the United States. His Human Servant is Anita Blake and his wolf to call is Richard Zeeman. Together, they form Jean-Claude's triumvirate. He is also a sourdre de sang -- head of his own line -- due to the power increase Jean-Claude received from Anita and Richard when forming his triumvirate. He is also owner of several businesses around St. Louis.