Looking for quick summary of background story

pool =/= money
pool represents influence, so apparently it's the amount of subtle mind-control needed to convince your minion to carry something around for their own good

vampires seem to be strongly reluctant to carry around a gun to protect themselves, probably a sense of pride, but it's very easy to persuade them to wear a stylish leather jacket or fashionable IR goggles. they always want to look cool.