Jacques Mercier

Mr. Jacques Mercier is a merchant based in Kingston, Jamaica. An associate of Lucien Vignes, Jacques arranges the export of Jamaican coffee through the Vignes merchant fleet.

Jeanette Vignes visits him upon her arrival to Jamaica. He sends his son, Jean Mercier, away to the interior plantation under the guise of bringing his wife to meet Jeanette. Once he is alone with Jeanette he spends a lot of time with her, plying her with wine all day and trying to get her drunk at dinner. When he tries to force himself on her, Jeanette manages to fight him off and runs away.

Jacob Martin appears and falls upon him with righteous fury. He [REDACTED FOR SPOILERS].

Family
 * Gabriella Mercier - wife
 * Jean Mercier - son