Waterdeep

A neatly-dressed halfling with auburn curls, always found in pressed vests and tailored coats, occasionally sporting a monocle. He has piercing green eyes and wears a signet ring bearing a discreet emblem. His polished gait and cheerful, firm voice reflect his role as a practiced negotiator.

Polished, professional, and always on-message—until wine is involved. Quietly ruthless in business, but ethically flexible if results are promising. Feels pressure to succeed, but hides his stress behind smug quips and ledgers. Loves order, structure, and spreadsheets—chaos gives him heartburn. Uses politeness like a blade—graceful, but dangerous.

Merrick is a representative of The Company, a shadowy financial organization that operates across Waterdeep (and beyond). When Bertha and Zech defaulted on their debts, Merrick was assigned to oversee their restitution through a risky investment: reviving Trollskull Manor. This is Merrick’s big opportunity. If the venture succeeds, he earns a major promotion within The Company. If it fails, he loses more than just face—possibly his life. Though he started the job with cold detachment, Merrick has grown oddly fond of his charges. He’s beginning to see this tavern not just as a business, but as something worth building. He'd never admit it, though.