[Cerek]

Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar: A good-aligned character could justify it by realizing that Quallo is being enchanted, and that while killing the crawler might cause him momentary pain, it is a needed step in breaking the spell.

That's an excellent point, Illumina, and the primary reason I'm actually having a dilemma regarding the situation. I had already decided that I would not kill Quallo's friend just to benefit my own party with one weapon that may or may not be better than the weapons we already have (after all, my PC doesn't even know what kind of blade the reward consists of). But once she actually spoke to Quallo, she realized that he is little more than a vessel being controlled by The One (whoever or whatever that might be). So killing his "friend" and retrieving the sword might very well be necessary in order to break the enchantment and allow Quallo to be in control of himself again. Much like Reilev, his death or the death of his "friend" might be a necessary evil that would actually be welcomed (in the long run) by the recipient.

In the meantime, I've completed the Slaver's Quest and returned to the Copper Coronet for a much needed rest.