Nickels

Nickels Zeltron is a deep gnome member of Clan Ironhand first found in Moonrise Towers Prison in Act Two.

“

Stone guide me - I'll be home soon.

„

— Nickels

Involvement

Act Two

Nickels can be encountered in a cell in Moonrise Towers Prison, together with  Wulbren Bongle and  Nimble. If he escapes, he can be directed or escorted to Last Light Inn.

If not freed from Moonrise Towers before dealing with the  Nightsong, his corpse can be found in the Oubliette together with those of the other prisoners.

Act Three

Nickels can be found with other members of Clan Ironhand in Angleiron's Cellar in Rivington. He has been noticing the shaking in the city, and realised it is coming from inside the rock. Nickels says he has asked the stone why it is shaking, but it only screams.

Related literature

• Moonrise Towers Prisoner Log

Related quests

• ⁠Avenge the Ironhands
• ⁠Deal with the Gnomes
• ⁠Gather Your Allies
• ⁠Rescue the Tieflings
• ⁠Rescue Wulbren

Combat

When met in Moonrise Towers Prison, Nickels has no equpiment, and can only use Throw Stone. On encountering him in Rivington he has equipment and corresponding weapon actions.

Actions and abilities

 Brace (Ranged) ()   –  Heavy Crossbow

Spend 6 m (20 ft) of your movement. For the rest of your turn, roll ranged damage twice and use the highest result.

 Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Heavy Crossbow

Damage: 2~11

1d10 + 1⁠Piercing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Piercing Shot ()   –  Heavy Crossbow

Damage: 2~11

1d10 + 1⁠Piercing

Deal regular damage and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds which cause extra damage on attacks.

Undead and constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Throw Stone ()

Damage: 4~7

1d4 + 3⁠Bludgeoning

Throws a sharp stone at a foe.

 Range: 9 m (30 ft)

Loot

• Heavy Crossbow
• Leather Armour

Idle banter

While in a cell in Moonrise Towers Prison, Wulbren, Nickels and Nimble discuss their predicament.

• Nickels

  The stone - I feel it. Hollow behind the back wall, and beyond... water?

• Wulbren Bongle

  I'd bet my last copper there's a pier nearby.

• Nimble

  This could be our chance, sir.

• Nimble

  We should leave - and soon.

• Wulbren Bongle

  That is the plan, Nickels.

• Nickels

  There's something evil here. Below, down, down... argh!

• Nimble

  Breathe - I've got you.

• Wulbren Bongle

  Unless this 'evil' can get us out of here, I don't want to hear about it.

• Wulbren Bongle

  It's only a matter of time 'til we're served up to the necromancer on a platter.

• Nimble

  We'll get you to Baldur's Gate, sir - I swear it.

• Wulbren Bongle

  Damn straight - without me everything will be for naught. The Ironhand Gnomes must succeed.

While in a cell in Moonrise Towers Prison, Nimble and Nickels have a chat together.

• Nimble

  You need to eat before we head off, all right?

• Nickels

  Yes.

• Nimble

  Do you have anything to eat?

• Nickels

  No.

• Nimble

  Where did I leave that damn hammer?

• Nickels

  The stone says it is one floor down to the left.

• Nimble

  Hah - thanks Nickels. And the stone.

• Nickels

  You are welcome.

• Nimble

  I'll sort you out for dinner. How does the stone read?

• Nickels

  The way is clear - the light has shown the way.

• Nimble

  Good. The sooner we get out of here the better.

Gallery

• 
  Nickels in Act Three
• 
  Prisoner model during Act Two
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  Model in Act Three