Linene

Linene is a fictional non-player character in the Forgotten Realms, best known for appearing in the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition adventure Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. She is the proprietor of the Lionshield Coster, a well-established weapons and armor shop in Waterdeep that supplies durable gear to adventurers and retail customers alike.

In Dragon Heist, Linene is portrayed as a practical, capable businesswoman who manages her store with discipline and foresight. Her shipments and inventory are important to the shop’s reputation, but they become targets as criminal factions operate in Waterdeep. The plot centers on recovering stolen goods and protecting her business from further disruption. Depending on the players’ actions, Linene can become an ally who provides information, access to equipment, or financial compensation in exchange for assistance.

Personality and role: Linene is not a frontline combatant; she relies on the reliability of her staff and the quality of Lionshield Coster’s merchandise. She values trust, discretion, and timely help. For players, she serves as a potential quest giver or contact who can supply gear, offer discounts, and facilitate connections within Waterdeep’s merchant network.

Legacy and usage: Linene’s presence emphasizes the everyday stakes for ordinary proprietors amid larger city-wide intrigues. She remains a recognizable fixture within Waterdeep’s economic landscape in official materials and is frequently used as a practical NPC for players seeking equipment, trade contacts, or assistance with logistics in the city.