Deudermont

Captain Deudermont is a friend of Drizzt and the Companions of the Hall. He is the captain of the famous Sea Sprite, a large pirate-hunting vessel commissioned to him by the Lords of Waterdeep. Wulfgar was once falsely accused of assassinating the good captain, though the attempt on his life was actually conducted by Tee-a-nick-nick and Creeps Sharky, who were later executed in Luskan. Deudermont survived the attack, despite being badly poisoned and seeming on the brink of death for a few days. His trusted right hand man is the wizard Robillard, who is second in command on the Sea Sprite and a capable magic user. Deudermont is recognized as perhaps the most succussful pirate hunter of all time, not even the elves know of one better.

In The Pirate King, Deudermont attempted to reform Luskan into a more proper town (previously, its activities had been controlled by the wizards of the Arcane Brotherhood and the roguish High Captains). Deudermont was backed largely by the populace, leading them against the Host Tower of the Arcane Brotherhood. Though Deudermont's reputation helped garner this support, it was mostly the cruel tactics of the Archmage Arcane, a lich and the leader of the Arcane Brotherhood, that drove the people to destroy the wizard enclave. Upon the destruction of the Host Tower, Deudermont rose to the position of Governor of Luskan. In the absence of the iron rule of the Arcane Brotherhood, however, the five High Captains of the city squabbled and food shortages occurred, weakening Deudermont's support. High Captain Kensidan ultimately instigated a rebellion which led to the death of Deudermont at the hands of Kensidan himself. Deudermont initially gained the upper hand in the battle, him being the more seasoned sword fighter, however, Kensidan polymorphed to crow form and managed to severely wound Deudermont. Pirate Maimun, feeling that he owed Deudermont for saving his life many years earlier, came to Deudermont's rescue and managed to best Kensidan and made him swear not to further harm Deudermont, but it was too late for Deudermont, who succumbed to his wounds shortly thereafter.

<!-- Captain Deudermont is a fictional human character created by R.A. Salvatore in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Captain of the ship Sea Sprite, Deudermont is a tall refined man. By his look, you would expect to find him amongst the Lords and Ladies during his shore time, but he cares about his crew. He typically spends his time keeping an eye on them, and making sure they stayed out of trouble.

Drizzt Do'Urden and Wulfgar first met him in Waterdeep when they were trying to secure passage to Calimishan looking for Regis. Several years later, Drizzt and Catti-Brie spent many years as part of Deudermont's crew. While being escorted by Drizzt and Catti-Brie, he is attacked by a doppelganger that attempts to take his place as the captain of his ship.

Deudermont is almost unshakeably loyal to his crew, and expects that loyalty in return. When Drizzt arrives to sail with the Sea Sprite, he is initially skeptical of the drow's motives, but Drizzt quickly proved himself and found a place among the ship's complement.