Hassan

Hassan the Ferryman, is the royal ferryman of the Land of the Green Isles, as such has been his family for generations of royal mariners. As such, the royal ferry, the Island Queen, is the only means of transportation between the isles (because of the dangerous currents and rocky shoals).

Background
Supported by the kingdom as befits its value, the ferry has been in Hassan's family for generations. The way of avoiding the currents and shoals is a secret known only to him and his own. He was taught how to navigate the currents by his father when he was just a boy. Derek Karlavaegen met him and his father at the time. Some years ago, however, once the isles started feuding, Vizier Abdul Alhazred stopped the ferry. Hassan helped Prince Alexander of Daventry by giving him quite a bit of history about the Land of the Green Isles, and giving him his Rabbit's Foot.

Hassan at the time of Alexander's Adventure was a bachelor and as such did not have an heir to impart his knowledge of how to travel between the islands.

It can also be assumed that he was also the captain that would carry Alexander and Cassima, from the Green Isles to Daventry, to visit the royal family. He enjoyed playing a rousing game of King's Questions to pass the time while they traveled. During one of these trips the game became linked to the magical waters surrounding his ship, and the game determined their fate. It was only with his sound knowledge of the royal trivia, that he saved their lives.

Unless of course Hassan imparted knowledge of how to navigate through treacherous waters of the green isles to another captain.

Behind the scenes
In KQ6, this character's name was never mentioned. However the King's Quest Companion established that his name was Hassan.