Silas Marsh

Silas Marsh
OCCUPATION	The Sailor
ROLE	All-Rounder
Distinguishing Features
Health & Sanity:
Health: 8
Sanity: 4
Skills:
	1
	3
	3
	3
	3
Starting Information
STARTING LOCATION	Sydney, Australia
STARTING EQUIPMENT	1 Fishing Net Asset
PERSONAL STORY	The Call
SET	EH

The Sailor

Abilities

• Action: Move 1 space along a Ship path, then perform 1 additional action.
• If you are on a Sea space, investigators on your space roll 1 additional die when resolving tests.

Quote

"Leave your fears on the docks, lads. I'll not carry that cargo. The wind is up! Full sail!"

Bio

Even as a child in Innsmouth, Silas had a special connection to the sea. He's an able and well-reasoned man on land, but on the ocean he possesses a singular strengthand wit. It's earned him a sterling reputation in every port across the globe, particularly in Sydney, where Silas set ashore last night. But this morning, the smell of the briny air carries dread as well as joy. There is something in his past, something in Innsmouth, that he knows will some day catch up to him.

Team Role

Silas's unrivaled movement speed and fairly well-rounded stats make him well-suited to getting to and resolving encounters, meaning he can quickly progress the active Mystery. Ironically, one of his weaknesses is combat, given his low Sanity and lack of an effective starting weapon. He should partner with a gate closer and either a fighter or an Influence character who can help him obtain a weapon.

Origin

Likely inspired by/intended to be related to Obed Marsh, "A sea captain and the founder of the Esoteric Order of Dagon in Innsmouth." (Note the mention of Innsmouth and the family name Marsh in the bio). However, as Silas is more pro- than ant- agonist, he is also possibly partially inspired by sailor Steve Costigan.