Mermaids of Tiburon

A marine biologist at Marineland of the Pacific, Jamison is curious, rational, and driven by scientific inquiry. He pursues the flame pearl after its discovery and confronts violence when threatened by greed. The encounter with the mermaids expands his worldview, turning curiosity into a more reverent respect for the sea.

A ruthless treasure hunter who will stop at nothing to seize the flame pearl. He murders Steinhauer and manipulates Pepe to advance his plan, showing a willingness to violence and deception. His greed leads to his downfall when the dynamite and the sea turn against him.

A researcher who first presents the flame pearl to Jamison, initiating a treasure-hunting expedition. His disappearance triggers the investigation and the dangerous pursuit that follows. He becomes an unfortunate catalyst for the conflict surrounding the pearls.

A skipper drawn into Sangster’s scheme, he assists in the plan and tries to negotiate but is ultimately caught in the peril. He warns Jamison at times, but the pursuit spirals into deadly violence. Pepe’s fate underscores the peril of entangling with greed.

A central member of the mermaid group who guides Jamison to the grotto and acts as a liaison between the sea and the human visitor. She embodies the sea’s intelligence and protective instinct, helping the scientist while resisting exploitation.

Ruler of the mermaids who observes the human intruders and weighs whether to aid or deter them. She represents the sea’s ancient authority and benevolent power, quietly shaping Jamison’s understanding of the underwater realm.

A member of the mermaid community who taunts Jamison but eventually participates in guiding him and safeguarding the grotto. Her actions illustrate the mermaids’ ambivalent stance toward human visitors.

One of the mermaids who interacts with Jamison and the scientist’s entourage, signaling the merfolk’s presence and influence in this underwater world.