Gadwick Short

Gadwick Short is the owner of Authentic Tavern, a niche medieval-themed hotel in Upper Bottom, serving holidaymakers to the Clockworks Recreation Park.

Appearance
He is a stocky, dark-scaled Chord with thin black hair and a wide jaw. He has a taste for strong coffee which has stained his teeth.

History
Gadwick established Authentic Tavern a year into the Fractures War after Orpheum World Media announced the building of the Clockworks Park in the northern part of Phobos. His entrepreneurial spirit did not translate well into the realities of business running and he quickly racked up significant personal debts with local vendors and predatory gamehalls in the city.

When Arno Stern became unable to pay for his rent at the Tavern, Gadwick suggested that he settle his account by engaging some of his debt-holders in a fight instead. He hoped this arrangement might take Arno off his hands one way or another, but was surprised when Arno returned, albeit badly beaten. Following Arno's recovery, the two struck a deal by which Arno would provide protection for the Tavern and its purveyor in exchange for weapons and free board.

Gadwick is an inherently suspicious person and spends his day researching dark corporate secrets and conspiracies effecting the System. Occasionally, he shares his thoughts and discoveries with Arno over a cup of coffee.