The Humans and Semblances of EKKO
These are some of the guys and gals of EKKO that keep the action alive.
BOOK I: White Limousine Follow the Tour HERE Join the Blog HERE
CJ: Our Protagonist. He’s an audiovisual aficionado at the peak of his career, maintaining his lust for adventure and sound while keeping his boyish curiosity alive. He doesn't mess around with formalities; he gets to the point. He'll take on any semblance; even if it means getting his ass kicked. His sole purpose is to blow the audience away with spectacular shows and he’ll stop at nothing to uncover something mysterious.
Dean: A rough and durable Promoter from London who's been in the music business for decades, This tour is a big change for him-- he’s used to flying over the pond every few days. Someone has to call the right shot at the right time, though, and that’s what Dean does….he’s around to make sure his investment pays off.
E: The lead singer of the band... Dustins Dance; an ego-maniac existing solely for the stage and the adulation that comes with it. Nevertheless, he's a rock star. E has no idea there's another world besides his own and he needs a daily dose of attention to keep him going. He prefers to overlook the paranormal spectacles; it's easier to believe that the crowd is cheering is for him.
Clarise: She's just a young village woman from the early 900's. Besides trying to find her father for several centuries, she's happy and content to exist within the world of Artha--where human interaction is minimal. Her favorite pastime is hanging out on the catwalks and watching the shows. She didn't really have any quarrels...until CJ came along.
Milo: From the year 875, he was part of the unfortunate few that were ravaged by Vampires way back when. Trouble is, he's been asleep for over a thousand years and he's not happy about CJ getting in his face. Not to worry, though; CJ has his hands full with ghosts, so there’s no room for Vampires in this saga.
Mr. 5008: A singer from the 50s. His career was cut short by a simple gunfight in Savannah; a victim of a jealous boyfriend at a pool hall. All he wants to do is sing on stage and the human crowd can't get enough of him.
Sara: The one you love to love; she works in the NY office of Intertwine Music as Dean’s right hand woman--easily juggling a dozen tasks at a time. She's up to date, on top of it, reliable, straightforward, and helpful to all. She an essential part of the home base operations and she keeps the office in full swing while the tour takes the country by storm.
Brandon: He’s the assistant A/V for the tour; a womanizer and a bit of a slacker. His jealousy of CJ stems from being young and impatient. He believes that stirring up shit will move him up the ranks. For no other reason than his ego, he creates some unnecessary havoc during the tour. The kid's got a a major chip on his shoulder. Forced to hang on while CJ shows him the ropes, his craving for power leads to lies, tricks, and stealing. We all know someone like that; don't we? .
Zwie: A mean and mighty black woman who kicks butt on a regular basis; she's a victim of a Speak-Easy kitchen fire in the early 1900's. She's not happy about anything. She's old fashioned when it comes to haunting; she likes to punch and scare people. As a troublemaker and a good impressionist, she can't refuse a chance to frighten someone--including the other semblances in 'her' venue. If she can't go anywhere; neither can they.
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BOOK II : Thirty 6 Black Bees
Alan: He's the Stage Manager for Dustins Dance, wearing many hats and trying his best to keep the crew in line--not an easy job when ghosts are involved...but he has no idea about all of that; he keeps wondering what the hell the stagehands are up to.
Cecil: Originally a slave that belonged to Stede the Pirate, Cecil has an interesting background, all explained in Book 2, but he's not going anywhere just yet.
Janie B: She's the Grand Dame of EKKO; a time-wedge to the past. She's tough as nails and shows no mercy, as it's her job to protect the spirit world. CJ rubs her the wrong way and she tries to set him straight, but it gets tough when neither wants to budge--especially when they both of them think they have the upper hand. They find a way to move on, but it ain't easy bein easy, and they have some things to work out.
Cavanaugh: He's a record mogul wanna-be...worm...slime ball...bottom-feeder; with no couth whatsoever. He's been hired to trail CJ, but he has a hard time keeping up.
Allison: She's one coo-coo bitch; a strange and interesting character. She watches over the Paradox and knows every nook and cranny in the building. She's pretty rude and want's nothing to do with anyone that might be a threat to the Paradox because the arena is unofficially her baby. She's a bit overprotective and she'll use force to make sure a few things remain private--including her own dark secrets.
Reynolds & Randall: A real duo here; a few roadies for Dustins Dance. They're good stagehands and a hard workers when they're not gambling. Reynolds stirs up the mischief and Randall asks questions, leaving others to wonder how the dynamic duo gets anything done.
John: The road manager for Dustins Dance, he works for Dean at Intertwine records. He's a business guy who grew up in the touring business and he's solid as a rock. He's curious about the stage spectacles-as is everyone else, but he's lovin' the revenue.
DeBussey: One of CJ's tech buddies in New York. He's taken a load of work off of CJ's lap, but he seems to exist within a series of phone messages. Why won't anyone call him back?