S.Q. Pedalian is the most loyal Executive to Mr. Curtain. It is believed that S.Q. was repeatedly brainswept, causing him to forget all evil in Mr. Curtain, thinking it's all for the best. He appears to want to believe that Mr. Curtain has good intentions. S.Q is an orphan and serves Mr. Curtain like a son despite his mistreatments. In the TV series, his full name is Shepard Quaid Pedalian and he is introduced as Mr. Curtain's adoptive son. He draws pictures and blows glass, is able to learn birds' names and "jobs" by watching them.