SILAS "SIL" DARKWATER
Islanders of Shimmering IslesIdentity
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Thin and pale with the look of someone who spends time with the dead. His skin is lighter than most Islanders, his black hair streaked with gray. His eyes are calm and accepting. • Clothing: Wears somber clothing in dark colors—black suits, white shirts, everything immaculate and respectful. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands, which move with gentle precision; his voice, which is always soft and calming
Personality
- Compelling backstories tied to world lore
Backstory
Silas was born to a family of undertakers, learning the craft from his father. He's spent his life guiding the dead to their final rest, his respect for the departed earning him trust in his community. His knowledge of death rites across cultures is extensive.
Daily Life
Silas's days are spent in service to the dead—preparing bodies, conducting rites, comforting the grieving, maintaining the funeral home. He's always on call, his life governed by the rhythms of mortality.
Secret
- Adventure hooks for quest opportunities
Story Hooks
- 1 Silas needs help investigating the unnatural deaths he's been seeing
- 2 Someone has been robbing the graves he's responsible for, and he needs help catching them
Narrative Value
Professions Covered: - Sailors, Captains, and Navigators - Shipbuilders and Carpenters - Traders, Merchants, and Auctioneers - Fishermen and Pearl Divers - Sea Priests and Healers - Musicians, Dancers, and Storytellers - Craftsmen (Coral Sculptors, Stone Masons) - Service Workers (Innkeepers, Chefs, Tavern Owners) - Officials (Harbor Masters, Guards, Diplomats) - Scholars and Researchers - Criminals and Spies - Common Folk (Dock Workers, Street Performers) Social Classes Represented: - Elite (Chiefs, High Priestesses) - Upper (Merchant Captains, Master Craftsmen) - Middle (Skilled Workers, Small Business Owners) - Lower (Dock Workers, Street Children, Fishermen) Age Range: - Children and Youth (14-20 years) - Young Adults (21-35 years) - Middle Age (36-55 years) - Elders (56-78 years)