Dangerous Passage

Oil company employee whose inheritance becomes the catalyst for danger. He is cautious, resourceful, and capable under pressure, initially distrustful of Bergstrom yet driven to claim his rightful money. Across shipboard intrigue and land pursuit, Joe's determination and quick thinking help him navigate a web of deception while protecting the woman he grows to trust.

Cabaret artist who becomes Joe’s ally and love interest. She possesses inside knowledge of the ship’s crew and Bergstrom’s scheme, and her courage helps uncover the truth. Her trust is hard-won, but her support proves crucial in the final confrontation.

Steward on the Merman who initially helps Joe against his attacker. He is loyal and practical, but is murdered early on, his death triggering a chain of events that Joe must reconcile as he fights for his inheritance.

Testament executor who orchestrates the plot to seize Joe’s inheritance through deception and an impostor. He embodies calculated manipulation and legalistic cunning, turning a legitimate estate into a tool of crime.

The ship’s captain who commands the Merman and frames the atmosphere of authority and danger aboard. He is part of the crew dynamic that contributes to the escalating tension as the ship encounters peril and shifting loyalties.

First mate on the Merman who embodies the crew’s practical, maritime professionalism. His presence adds to the voyage’s tense ecosystem, hinting at potential complicity as the plot unfolds.

A mysterious man posing as Joe Beck to trick others and gain access to the inheritance. His role is central to Bergstrom’s manipulative scheme, and his presence amplifies the thriller aspect of the plot.