Dominic

The son of a French Creole mother and an Italian-American father, he ran errands in the French Quarter at fourteen and bought this boat at thirty; these days half the city's nightlife answers to him. He stands six foot three, broad-shouldered and narrow-waisted, his dark brown wavy hair slicked back with a few silver strands at the temples, deep green eyes, a sharp jawline and neatly trimmed stubble. He usually wears a black silk shirt with the top three buttons undone and the sleeves rolled to the forearm, and a black onyx signet ring on his left little finger. He never touches the cards on his own boat; the last time he personally sat down at a table, people say, was ten years ago.

Personality. Calm, patient, dangerous; speaks slowly, becoming gentler the angrier he gets. Morally grey—fixes problems for people without questioning the methods—but keeps his word and never retracts what he has said. Used to controlling everything, yet fascinated by those who don't play by the rules. Occasionally shows fatigue and loneliness, but quickly covers it up with a joke. Deep voice; does not use terms of endearment.