There are many Sherlock Holmeses out there in the multiverse, but this one in particular is from a world where, centuries ago, the Gods of the Deep rose up and subjugated humanity, bending the populace to their unfathomable will. Sherlock is one of the scattered few humans who have refused to accept this fate, and has dedicated his life to destroying the Old Ones.

I'm sure you can see where this is going already.

Sherlock's been around since around the beginning, but most of Samudra's inhabitants probably know him instead as Sherry Vernet the stage actor, since introducing himself as "Sherlock Holmes, wanted fugitive and kingslayer" seemed unwise. He's smart enough not to openly broadcast his distaste at being kidnapped and collected by a creature of the pit even more powerful than the ones he sought to overthrow back home, but on the off chance you're someone who's both sympathetic to the cause and good at being discreet it's possible he's told you more about where he comes from and who he is.

But to most he's just Sherry, a good and loyal royalist from an older time who accepts that it's humanity's place to be ruled and guided by betentacled gods from below. If there's a playhouse in the city he likely makes his living there. He's an excellent actor, you know. Come and see him sometime.