Part of the famous Coppola clan (nephew to Francis Ford and brother to Nicolas Cage), Biker Chef is a a study in juxtaposition, a harmony of opposites. An imposing presence yet kindhearted and friendly. A road warrior whose rough hands can break down a carburetor by pale moonlight or pluck the most tender chanterelle from dew-kissed soil. A leather clad mystic who believes in the nurturing power of food to bring people together. His bike, his closest companion, brings him to rare corners of the country where he increases his vast knowledge of cooking traditions. But for the Chef, this knowledge is a means to an end, stepping stones for inspired improvisation. The trusted acolyte, skilled at preparation and detail but green in the arts of true cooking insight. He is eternally loyal, thirsty for the kind of experience and knowledge only the Biker Chef can bestow. Behind his bike he tows 'The Crate,' a mini tool shop and pantry stocked with every useful repair and prep tool imaginable. Sous is a large man, bigger in frame than even the Chef. It is whispered his clouded past includes poor judgment and various acts of mayhem, indeed there are times he seems to be resisting an urge to 'let loose' and 'stomp something.' But there is no room for hate in this chapter of Sous' life, for the first time he's part of something larger than himself. Otto, the brave cat who loves to travel as well as eat, won the audition hands down to be the Biker Chef "cat on the road." Riding on the front of Biker Chef's steed in a custom seat, Otto helps sniff out gastronomic opportunities. Equipped with harness, leather do-rag, and goggles, this is no fraidy-cat. Otto is out for adventure. Whether purely by chance or as foretold by the Tome, the cooking Scientist assists Biker chef at the closing cook-off of each show. Renown in the region as an expert in both concocting and eating fine cuisine, Mr. Slipery provides the science behind the recipe and keeps the sizzle in the frying pan. Call it his sixth sense of smell or just a knack for showing up, the Food Scientist always seems to find his way to assist Biker Chef in his free form magical meal. Extremely few facts about the Oracle can be confirmed. His origin, his location, and his age are all shrouded by impenetrable mists. What is obvious is his wealth of true cooking wisdom — a profound level of kitchen experience bordering on the metaphysical. The Oracle represents the culmination of cooking genius gathered from countless experts across the globe. When the Biker Chef finds himself beset by a confusion of ingredients and is momentarily unable to hear the sound of one hand stirring, he channels the Oracle via a singular telepathic bond. Only the Chef can see the hazy cloud appear in the middle distance. Only the Chef can see the older yet inquisitive visage of the Oracle. Their conversations play out in surreal stream-of-consciousness shorthand but inevitably the Oracle helps Biker Chef regain his balance and see the light. You see, the Oracle was once 'on the road' himself, a previous incarnation of the same spirit now inhabiting Biker Chef. The Oracle took the quest as far as he could in this mortal coil and now resides in another dimension of culinary clarity. Sometimes he still misses the touch of the leather bound Tome and the thrill of combining eclectic ingredients, but that's okay. Nirvana provides a sweet, aromatic freedom and from its lofty perch, the Oracle assists the Biker Chef however he can.