Spirits and their use of titles

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Being trapped inside your own petrified body for many odds years can do a number on a spirit's memory. After being freed, many spirits still have a general sense of who they are — such as their occupation, intrinsic parts of their personality, and/or what they were doing immediately before dying, though they may struggle on the specifics, such as their name.

Due to this lapse in memory, it's common for spirits to refer to themselves and others using titles. The most basic titles consist of a spirit's occupation, such as candlemaker, scout, or bellmaker. For multiple spirits sharing the same occupation though, an adjective or verb is thrown into the mix (Waving Bellmaker and Applauding Bellmaker, for example). It's also common to refer to someone using a noun relating to their personality (Overactive Overachiever, for example).

ID: A group picture of several spirits. On the left side are spirits who are named after their occupations. This includes the Pointing Candlemaker, Applauding Bellmaker, and Blushing Prospector. On the right side are spirits who are named after their personality traits/quirks. This includes the Overactive Overachiever, Timid Bookworm, and Crab Walker.

For some spirits, especially the ones who were famous in life, it's possible to find their true name through historical documents and the like.

ID: A series of small headshots depicting spirits who could likely find their real names through promotional materials. This includes the Performance Guide and their troupe, as well as the Duets Guide and the Compassionate Cellist.