Vox was a leader of cult, that he called a 'very influential group' and he wants to be something of a god.

He wants to rule over heaven and hell

Pentious was a hermit inventor who witnessed a man (wearing suspiciously similar clothes to Valentino) kill a 'beuyiful young lady' and he did nothing, taking that guilt to the grave. Only being redeemed when he finally stood up and tried to save someone.