Appearance:

Zane is an average dwarven man of about 40 years of age. He stands about 5'5" and weighs about 140 lbs. His hair is short and black, and his eyes are brown. He has a short black beard and a matching mustache and is clean shaven all around. His clothes are clean, but they have seen better days. He wears a black waistcoat over a white, long-sleeved shirt. He also has black pants, black boots and a black belt. Zane doesn't have much money, but everything he has is well-kept.

Interaction:

If players approach him at the Glory's Lantern, he'll be a little standoffish, but will warm up soon enough. He'll be talking about the Glory's Lantern and his family. He loves his family, but he's recently lost his wife when she died in childbirth and he wasn't able to save both mother and child. He doesn't want to talk about it, but if pressed he'll say he had a son and that the baby died with his mother due to complications with the birth. He might ask for a favor from the players, if he does, he'll offer to help them when he's able to. He doesn't want to be bothered with it, but he will. Zane is very gruff and rude. He doesn't have much money and isn't interested in helping unless it benefits him. If they don't help him, he'll provide them with information, but only if they pay him.

Background:

Born in Shielding to a wealthy family, Zane's father died when he was young, leaving him in the hands of his mother and older brother, who had a strong dislike of him. They treated him badly their whole lives, but when his mother died, he was left alone with his brother. When Zane was only 23, he was kicked out of his family home, and he made his way to the Glory's Lantern and bought it from the previous owner. It had been a rough couple of years for Zane and he was pleased to finally have a place of his own to settle. It wasn't long before he met a woman who was willing to marry him, and not long after he became a father. Everything was going well for Zane, until his wife passed away in childbirth. Her life was saved, but his child died despite the best efforts of Zane and the midwives. Zane is somewhat fearful that the same thing will happen to his son, an only child. He doesn't want to raise a child, but he hasn't been able to let go of his son. He blames himself for his wife's untimely death.

Combat / Skills:

Zane is a very talented bartender and is a skilled cook. He is a stout fighter, able to take down most of his opponents. His character is overall modest and down to earth. He doesn't like attention, but enjoys it all the same. He is a good man who is trying to make his way in the world.