Captain Kelnamon

TVC 05/03 Brakalon, Captain of the Brakalon passenger ship Srisa, on which the murder of the Jotun Naval Admiral Huwood occurred. Barnabas thought he was a good Captain, as, when they met in his cabin. The captain’s chambers were lived-in, but there was no luxury. It was a matter of small touches: carved icons along the metal beams, a hand-stitched blanket on the bed, a rag rug that fit the unusual shape of the floor exactly. Barnabas had a much better opinion of Kelnamon after seeing this. Many captains became despots, glorying in their tiny realm and wanting to rule with an iron fist, and they invariably shoved as many luxuries as they could into their lives. He hadn’t gotten a striking sense of self-importance from Kelnamon so far, but a fleeting glimpse into someone’s mind wouldn’t always give the whole picture. This cabin helped flesh things out.

As Kelnamon talked to Barnabas about the murder, he turned a sickly shade of brownish-green, a sign of stress. When he found out that the authorities weren't coming to help(destroyed), he allowed Barnabas to take over the investigation.

TVC 05/7Barnabas found Kelnamon to have had no part in the murder.

TVC 05/9 Kelnamon lied to Norwun, Captain of the ship that finally came to resolve the legal issue, was released, and fled. Cooperated with Barnabas during investigation, offeringSrisa as meeting place for meeting with Ferqar. Was still alive at end of book, helping Barnabas look into any destroyed colonies, etc., that had not already been found (TVC 05. Epilogue.)