Captain Harrigan (Male, human) a broad, muscular Garundi man with a shaven head, a long beard bound with gold rings, and an eye patch. He has a reputation n as one of the nastiest pirates in The Shackles region.

Mr Plugg (Male, human) The first mate. Mr. Plugg is an angry young man. He’s always furious about something, but somehow his rage simmers like a stew, and even when he loses his temper he quickly seems to gain control again. Everyone on board the Wormwood knows that the first mate is the captain’s right hand when it comes to dealing with the ship’s crew, and Harrigan is sure to punish anyone who attacks Plugg, a fact that every member of the crew is acutely aware of. Bald except for a black ponytail and sporting long, narrow beard, Mr. Plugg somehow looks angry, miserable, and uncomfortable, all at the same time. Bare-chested, he wears an immaculate coat with pearl buttons and carries a cat-o’-nine-tails with him at all times. He clearly takes great pride in himself—everything about him shines, from the polish on his boots to the dome of his head. His teeth are gray and yellow, however, and his face is fixed in an almost constant grimace.

Master Scourge (Male, human) Master Scourge is the Wormwood’s boatswain and masterat- arms, and Mr. Plugg’s right-hand man. As boatswain, he is in charge of all activities and sailors on deck, and as master-at-arms, he is responsible for discipline. Master Scourge is a sneering man with a braided beard and a mouth full of gold teeth. His body is tall and thin, and even his long coat and heavy boots fail to give any impression of strength or bulk. Officers

Peppery Longfarthing (female human sorcerer): sailing master and old friend of the captain

Riaris Krine (female human): master gunner

Habbly Quarne, the “Stitchman” (male human): ship’s surgeon and carpenter

Cut-Throat Grok (Female half-orc) is the Wormwood’s quartermaster, a no-nonsense character with a huge scar across her neck. Grok is a reedy half-orc who favors dark clothing. She carries a notched greataxe and an array of throwing axes hangs from her belt. Grok frequently grins toothily, and uses appalling curse words, particularly when drunk. Grok is renowned for being tough, and she doesn’t suffer fools, but she is a close friend of Ambrose Kroop.

Ambrose “Fishguts” Kroop (Male Human): Ship’s Cook - Kroop is a large, some would say fat, man, weighing well over 200 pounds and standing only 5 feet tall. He exudes an air of neglect, perhaps even despair, from the bushy tufts of black hair behind his ears, to his rotting teeth, to the stains on his filthy apron. He walks with a wallowing waddle, particularly when drunk, but is capable of surprising acts of strength. Kroop talks with a thick Shackles accent, which some people find hard to follow. He’s had so many lashes that his back is like tanned leather, and he claims to not even feel the bite of the lash anymore. Helpful (Joran).

Kipper ( male human): gunner’s mate and bootlicker for Plugg and Scourge

Patch Patchsalt ( female gnome): boatswain’s mate and sycophant of Plugg and Scourge

“Caulky” Tarroon (female human): the captain’s cabin girl

Owlbear Hartshorn (male human): simpleton and “pet” of Mr. Plugg

Sandra Quinn (Female, human) Crowned with a mane of fiery red locks, Sandara looks like someone not to be crossed. Yet the smile lines at the corners of her eyes and the easy way she holds herself hint at a lighter side. She dresses to accentuate her figure, and her whole appearance speaks of the sea, from the seagull feather in her tricorne hat to the sailor tattoos on her arms and the clay pipe thrust into the corner of her mouth. The night before the adventure starts, Master Scourge made a pass at Sandara, and she responded by slapping the boatswain and making it clear that she finds him repulsive. She is a priestess of Besmara, and clearly understands the pirate life. Helpful (Party).

Rosie Cusswell (Female halfling) Short but fierce, Rosie Cusswell has more muscles than most of the crew, and a fouler mouth than all of them put together. Rosie is from Port Peril, and like the PCs was impressed onto the Wormwood’s crew. She has been on board 3 days and has already made her mark by threatening to chop off the hand of anyone who messes with her, with her beloved handaxe. She has a healthy hatred of Mr. Plugg and Master Scourge, who did not take her threats kindly. She is a musician and plays the fiddle (which Sandra helped get back for her). Friendly (party)

Conchobhar Turlach Shortstone (Male Gnome) Conchobar Shortstone is a handsome, honey-tongued gnome who wears a foppish purple hat, an eye patch, and a white silk shirt, and carries a dandyish cane. His appearance is that of someone pretending to be a pirate, rather than a true buccaneer Conchobhar is resigned to his fate but is determined to make the most of it, as he’s always yearned for the sea anyway. One thing dominates Conchobhar’s thinking—himself. Friendly (party)

Crimson ‘Cog’ Cogward (Male Human) (so called after the color his neck turns when he’s angry) is a loner, and prone to incredible rages and dark moods. He wears a blue Varisian scarf tied tight around his shaven head. Cog gets pleasure from little other than combat and is quick to get into fistfights, whether because of a chance remark or simple bad luck. A devout follower of Pharasma, Cog prays regularly (particularly after combat) and participates in all Pharasmin religious festivals if possible. Cog actually volunteered to join the crew of the Wormwood. , unfriendly.

Barefoot Samms Toppin (CG female human): a former fisherwoman from the Sodden Lands who never wears shoes; job: Rigger; attitude: (Helpful: Kaleb).

Giffer Tibbs (NG female gnome): a bedraggled gnome with one eye; job: Swab; initial attitude: indifferent.

Jack Scrimshaw (N male human): a young lad talented at scrimshaw; job: Swab; Friendly (Joran) “

Ratline” Rattsberger (N male half ling): a rat-faced half ling with long arms and three missing fingers; job: Rigger; initial attitude: indifferent.

Tilly Brackett (N female human): a tough joker who likes her rum; job: Swab; Friendly (Tomin, Killic). “

Badger” Medlar (N female half-elf ): an older woman who shaves her gray hair into stripes; job: Swab; initial attitude: unfriendly.

Shivikah (N female human): a very tall Mwangi exslaver; job: Swab; initial attitude: unfriendly.

Aretta Bansion (NE female human): a bad tempered exharlot with big ears; job: Swab; initial attitude: hostile.

Fipps Chumlett (NE male human): a fat, pushy bully with a shaved head; job: Swab; initial attitude: hostile *.

Jaundiced Jape (CE male half-orc): a humorless, greedy half-orc mute; job: Swab; initial attitude: hostile * *.

Maheem (LN male human): a big Rahadoumi with a permanent scowl; job: Rigger; initial attitude: hostile *.

Slippery Syl Lonegan (CE female human): an unhinged murderer who f led to sea to escape the gallows; job: Rigger; initial attitude: hostile.

Tam “Narwhal” Tate (NE male dwarf ): an old friend of Master Scourge with a large, ugly nose; job: Rigger; initial attitude: hostile.