You cats are right and I apologize for not making things about the Council more clear. It's been I while since I've roleplayed and I'm clearly a bit rusty. 

What I pictured and tried to communicate was something a little informal- Dracula uses them as eyes and ears in various parts of the world and the individual creatures are largely autonomous. Think like the Council is a board of trustees and Dracula is a CEO. Actual physical meetings of the Council like the one you've been summoned to are fairly rare. You know each other by reputation, or more closely if you've happened to collaborate or squabble in the past. I want to give people some latitude so you can be as familiar or unfamiliar with other characters as best suits you and the story you wish to create. Hope that makes sense!

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Gael is a fun character! I like the backstory too, makes me think a little of ROSEMARY'S BABY with a bit of real-life Manson. He's accepted, looking forward to seeing him in action.