Deudermont Captain Deudermont was a friend of Drizzt and the Companions of the Hall . He was the captain of the famous " Sea Sprite " , a large pirate - hunting vessel commissioned to him by the Lords of Waterdeep . Deudermont was recognized as perhaps the most successful pirate hunters of all time , and not even the elves knew of one better . Description . Deudermont was a tall refined man . By his look , one would expect to find him amongst the lords and ladies during his shore time , but he cared about his crew . He typically spent his time keeping an eye on them , and making sure they stayed out of trouble . Personality . Deudermont was almost unshakeably loyal to his crew , and expected that loyalty in return . When Drizzt arrived to sail with the " Sea Sprite " , Deudermont was initially skeptical of the drow ' s motives , but Drizzt quickly proved himself and found a place among the ship ' s complement . Relationships . His trusted right - hand man was the wizard Robillard , who was second - in - command on the " Sea Sprite " and a capable magic user . History . Drizzt Do ' Urden and Wulfgar first met Deudermont in Waterdeep when they were trying to secure passage to Calimshan when 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 was attacked by a doppelganger that attempted to take his place as the captain of his ship . 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 . Deudermont later 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 Captain s ) . 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 . In the Year of the Haunting , 1377 DR , 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 polymorph ed to crow form and managed to severely wound Deudermont . The 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 . However , it was too late for Deudermont , who succumbed to his wounds shortly thereafter .