Erkhan has secured a great deal of control over the archipelago through social engineering and illusion. He poses as many different individuals, securing secrets, making threats, and gaining popularity ... depending on what face he wears. He has great sway over the local authorities and some influence with the temple, and he has his grotesque paws in the operations of the local smuggling ring. Erkhan is truly a Rakshasa. In his natural form, he is a humanoid with the bearded face of a Bengal tiger, clawed hands in reverse orientation, etc. Erkhan can change shape at will and detect thoughts with relative ease. (Defy Danger: Wis to think nothing, Int to think falsehoods) Erkhan enjoys tricking and coercing others into fighting for him, using spells to buff his minions and impede his opponents. When cornered on his own, however, he will lash out with spell and blade. Instinct: To control others through seduction, blackmail, deceit, and treachery

• Buy victory at someone else's expense
• Disguise self as any humanoid
• Automatically detect thoughts
• Take or offer a high-stakes wager
• Always repay a debt
• Buff a minion or debuff a foe