Doran

Doran is a slave from the Midlands serving on The Makepeace. Along with Connell, he is given the responsibility of taking care of Luca when he is brought to the ship. He also plays a role in looking after Toby.

He is described as broad-shouldered, with shaggy hair.

He has a girlfriend named Annie. On The Makepeace, he has sex with Connell. He says that Luca made him think about sex, but never expresses an interest in actually having sex with him.

He cares deeply about Luca, despite being exasperated by some of his behaviours, and protects him from being accosted by other sailors. He also coins the nickname 'Mouse'. Doran treats Luca far more gently than he does Toby, who he treats more like a little brother. Luca is shocked by the way Doran, a slave, behaves and speaks around Toby. This can be seen when Doran kicks Toby to wake him up.