*You stand in the entrance to a large mansion. Before you, a grand stairway stretches away and up to the many floors. Stood at the base, is a shadowed figure. After a moment, he moves towards you, his arms opening in greeting.*

Welcome, children, to my humble abode.

*He laughs at your expression of outrage,* Yes, you are a child. I have lived through more lifetimes than you, than most except the Ancients have ever endured.

So, you come to learn....

Eran Garad is a Vampyr, of that there is no dispute. His very mannerism towards mortals professes this, despite the palor of his skin after millenia without sunlight.

He stands before you, six feet of muscle. This, along with his short dark ginger hair, gives the impression of a cocky American football player. As all Kindred (or Cainites, as he prefers), except the Nosferatu, he is strikingly attractive to non-vampyr.

He dresses in the robes of the well-decorated Roman Centurian, his armour coated in medals and ribbons, some presented by Caesar, that any 4 star would do anything to possess. He seldom wears his helmet, but is always in his deep red cloak with his short sword at his side.

As some of you may have guessed, Eran Garad is a member of the Ancient Inconnu. The Inconnu are a remant of the Roman era of Cainites. They are Patrician in demeanour, and exert a lot of influence over their younger kindred. The Inconnu tend to be concerned with the old ways, and some believe that humans should be treated fairly. Others do not...

Eran Garad was sired in the year 1634BC by Brujah, the founder of the clan. He himself is of that clan and serves his sire with the loyalty of legions.

Eran was taught the Art of the Transubstantian in 86AD by a Vampyr calling himself Simon Peter.

In 230AD, Garad achieved Golconda. That is, he calmed the inner Beast within him. Golconda takes on a different form for each who achieve it, though it always gifts the Cainite with a relative immunity to sunlight, and they have little need for vitae, though some still pursue it for the pleasure of it. For Eran it provided him with the ability to master anything. Whether it be magic or horse racing. Those of Clan Tremere who know of this Inconnu have a great desire to "talk" with him, and learn his secret, so that they too may learn how to master their lost art.

Just some of his merits and flaws...

MERITS & FLAWS

Feeding restriction: Transubstantian

Ambidextrous: Anyone who doesn't know what this is should not be roleplaying.

Acute Senses: Same as above.

Special Gift: Golconda

Eidetic Memory: Photographic memory.

Self Confidence: Self explanatory.

Spy Network: Self explanatory.

Code of Honour: He will never kill an unarmed opponent, though he may come close...

Higher Purpose: That would be telling...

Over confident: A (possibly exaggerated and unshakeable opinion of your own worth and capabilities.

True Faith: Oh yes, he does believe in God. (Links with his higher purpose.)

Transubstantion: Ask.

And there we go. Phew, that took a while.

Second thoughts? I thought so...