Meet Baron Samedi, the Master of the Cemetery, and his spirited wife, Maman Brigitte. Together, they reign over the Gede, a vibrant and rowdy family of spirits who oversee both death and fertility. Known for their love of revelry and celebration, they are the life of any party, enjoying drinks, smokes, and sharing their best dirty jokes. Among them all, Baron Samedi stands out as the most outrageous, depicted as a skeleton donning a top hat and sunglasses, one lens often missing, symbolizing his unique ability to see both the realms of the living and the dead simultaneously. When he speaks, his nasal voice carries a hint of mischief.

Beneath his vivacious exterior, Baron Samedi is a compassionate and potent healer, holding the power to grant permission for one's departure from this world. He is also revered as a just figure and holds a strong protective instinct towards children. Offerings of black coffee, rum, hot peppers, cigars, and cigarettes are favored tokens to honor him.