Katherine
Ricardo takes the note, examining the seal. "Aye, lass, I'll be there." He says with a nod.
Your wand-shopping goes well... a small temple of Verdante recognizes the talisman, and is willing to sell you a half-used (25 charges remaining) wand of cure light for 375 gold.
Seeking out other crew members doesn't take quite as long as the interview with Ricardo, since you are no longer asking about pirates. You manage to round up six sailors who seem trustworthy enough, as you didn't detect anything that would indicate otherwise. They vary widely: three humans, an elf, and two halflings.
For payment, Jericho explains that a typical sailor is paid one or two silver per day.