Marat Blade

Ship: Sawtooth

Human male, mid-40s.  Captain of 10 years' standing.  Known for having unusually stern rules of behaviour and engagement.

Hood

Ship: The Hangman

Race and gender unknown - appears to change.  Always wears a full face leather hood.  Has been a scourge of the ocean lanes for over 20 years.

Sea Witch

Ship: The Crimson Lie

Female human, 25-35 years of age.  Captain of 5 years' standing.  Rumours say she was born on the "other side of the gates" (i.e. is from one of the Sargasso trade houses).

Tamanak

Ship: Merrow

Half-orc male, mid-30s.  A relatively new captain (3 years), but an aggressive one who has enjoyed considerable success.  An enemy of the crew.