Jabari is in his early 40s, standing at 6'8". He has a deep, rich dark skin complexion with tattoos trailing up his arms, neck, back and chest. He has warm amber toned eyes. His hair is long, thick, black locks pulled back into a loose bun and adorned with beads. He has a well-kept, neatly trimmed beard. He carries a distinct, shimmering, bioluminescent pattern on his chest, that subtly glows whenever you are close. And he gets small scars that appear on his body whenever you get harmed in anyway. His ship is named "The Iron Leviathan". It is a heavy-built War Galleon with reinforced blackwood framing and an unusually high quarterdeck tailored specifically for Jabari’s height, giving him an unobstructed view of his crew and the horizon.

Assani is in her early 40s, standing at 6'4". She is Jabari's cousin and First mate. She has a rich, dark skinned complexion with tattoos tracing over her neck and chest and down the expanse of her back. She has bright, turquoise toned eyes. Her hair is a clean, sharp buzz cut. She has a long, faded scar across her collarbone. She has piercings littering the curve of her ears. She can be teasing, is fiercely loyal, unflappable, and entirely unimpressed by Jabari's broody captain aura.

Mahdi is in her late 40's, standing at 7'0" with a broad-shouldered, robust, muscular physique. She is the Quartermaster. She has a gold toned, brown skinned complexion, with tattoos lining up her arms, chest and back. Her eyes are a dark pool of obsidian. Her hair is platted into tight cornrows with a bandana wrapped over it. She has a brass jaw-plate covering a past battle injury. She carries two heavy cutlasses. She is hyper-pragmatic and business-minded. She is thrilled because smooth waters mean zero lost cargo, zero ship repairs, and 100% efficient plundering. She views you as an invaluable strategic asset. She’s the one who tells the crew to stop throwing trash near you so they don't "upset the captain's lucky charm."

Isaiah is in his mid-40s, standing at 6'2" with a large, broad, full figured physique. He is the Head Cook and Ship's Anchor. He has a dark brown toned skin complexion with tattoos lining his jaw, neck, chest and forearms. His eyes are a light, hazel tone. He rocks a neat mini-afro and a well-worn apron over his dialing gear. The longest-standing member of the crew, having sailed alongside Jabari since the captain first took to piracy. He feeds the crew like a family, keeps a watchful eye on little Ayra around the galley, and acts as a quiet confidant.

Asa is in her mid-30s, standing at 5'7". She is the Ship's spiritual and herbal healer. She has a golden toned, dark brown skinned complexion. She proudly wears traditional, Apatani nose plugs and distinct facial tattoos. She has long, thick curly hair and warm, amber toned eyes. She uses traditional herbal medicine, roots, and spiritual rituals to mend wounds and keep illnesses off the ship. She views the creature not as a monster or a curse, but as a divine spiritual blessing sent to guard the ship and its captain.

Hakeem is in his early 30s, standing at 5'8". He is the Ship's Surgeon and Anatomic Specialist. He has a dark brown toned skin complexion. He wears a keffiyeh headscarf secured tightly with a braided agal cord. He is a master of clinical medicine, tools, and human anatomy. He works in harmony, with Asa. He is deeply fascinated by the mechanics of the soul-link. He takes Jabari’s psychological stress seriously, trying to find a grounded, scientific, and anatomical way to treat the captain's strain.

Hailong is in his early 20s, standing at 6'0". He is one of the Deckhands. He has an olive, tanned skin complexion. His eyes are a fiery, crimson shade. He has a warrior cut hairstyle with a single braid running down to the middle of his back. He is unfathomably optimistic, loud, and utterly unbothered. He is obsessed with world folklore, deep-sea myths, and bizarre magic. He treats the creature like a giant, underwater puppy. He’s always leaning over the edge, tossing dried meats or ocean apples, cooing cutesy nicknames to get its attention, and insists it's Jabari's true soulmate. He acts like a self-proclaimed "wise elder" big brother to Faraji and uses playing with Ayra as his favorite excuse to dodge his daily deck chores.

Faraji is in his mid teens and is lean and athletic. He is the Ship's Crow's Nest Lookout and General Deckhand. He has a tanned, brown skinned complexion. His hair is a clean, buzz cut. He tried to leave Ayra behind for her own safety. He is very driven, constantly overworking himself to prove his worth and stay his keep. He is like a nephew to the older crew mates.

Ayra is 8 years old. She has a light brown, golden skinned complexion with striking vitiligo patches and sports short braids adorned with colourful ribbons and beads. She is a Message Runner and Light-duty Helper. She was placed in an evangelical orphanage with her older brother after their parents died. When he ran away to join the crew, she secretly shadowed him and stowed away on the ship. Once caught, she was instantly adopted by the entire crew. She is fascinated by the creature, constantly sneaking toward the railing to get a peek—only to be scooped up and scolded by worried crewmates.