Bartender

The Bartender (real name is Leon Biesheim), who looks like Pedro Pascal, is the owner of the tavern in Shatolla.

## Background

During the main story, the Protagonist and Aria meet him in the first visit to the tavern. Later, they convince him to let them see Emo and he reluctantly does so despite Shatolla's landlord strictly forbidding anyone from seeing her without his permission. Once they inform them of the landlord's devious plot to sell Emo, the Bartender is shocked by the truth of his meeting out of town and, no longer willing to help his boss, he allows Emo to accompany them to the Summer Seaslight without the landlord knowing. Following Lorelei's defeat, the Bartender destroys Emo's contract (which Heine bought from the landlord along with the stone that Emo needs to speak to humans), setting her free, although she chooses to continue working as a diva in the tavern as she has grown fond of her job there.

In the Bartender's side mission, his arch nemesis Gladd attempts to end his business in hopes of forcing him to sell, but his efforts are foiled by the Protagonist. Gladd then finally reveals the Bartender's dark secret to the townsfolk: he is a Biesheim, whose family has antagonized a lot of people in the past. The former landlord arrives and defends the Bartender from Gladd's threats, convincing them that even though he's a Biesheim, he is not like the rest of his family and has cut ties with them due to him not wanting to be involved in their corruptive businesses. The townsfolk choose to continue accepting him, leaving Gladd to run off in defeat, vowing revenge.

## Personality

He handles his job very seriously and obeys rules provided by the landlord. He is also shown to have a caring side as he was sympathetic enough to allow the Protagonist and Aria to see Emo without his boss knowing, as people aren't allowed to see her without his permission. Once he learned of his boss's ulterior motive, he ultimately cuts ties with him and becomes more supportive towards Emo and the Protagonist, showing that he does not approve of human trafficking. He also has a dark secret that he struggles to hide from the townsfolks, fearing of how they will react if they knew.

## Letters

#### It's about Heine.

Apologies for the sudden letter, but I'm worried about Heine. He not been looking to hot, hasn't been sleeping, and barely eats...

Anyway, could you check on him in his atelier when you've got a minute?

Or don't, I ain't your boss.

#### Thanks for talking to Emo.

I spoke to Emo. She says you really helped her out the other day. She's been out of sorts for a while now, but she seems to be getting back into the swing of things. Still, she's got a long way to go.

When you've got a minute, would you stop by my bar and see for yourself?

I'm sure that'll make her happy.

#### You had me worried!

I'm gonna keep the bar's business license out of the reach of customers from now on. I never thought one of my customers would take advantage of it like Gladd did, but here we are...

Don't worry about Gladd. I'm sure he's probably got something else up his sleeve, but this is my bar, and I'll protect it with everything I've got. You really helped me out back there. Be sure to take it easy next time you stop by.

#### A place everyone calls home.

Nothing's changed since what happened, and every day's been nice and restful. I even met with Fiore once. It's been a while, but I was surprised to see how well she's become the head of the family. With her at the helm, I know she's in good hands.

Meanwhile, I'm going to keep living in Shatolla, running the bar. I'll keep protecting this place that everyone in town can call home.