Barkeep (Durvish City)

Quick Info

Race: Humanoid Role: Innkeeper Affiliation: Independent Location: Durvish City Status: Alive

The Barkeep of Durvish City is the proprietor of a modest inn located in the southern district of the city. He is a pragmatic, business-oriented individual whose establishment served as the accidental meeting point for the original party members.

Biography & Personality

The barkeep is primarily motivated by his livelihood, exhibiting a miserly streak that earned him the reputation of a “cheapskate” from Temerity. He is often overwhelmed by the bustle of city festivities and appears ill-equipped to handle supernatural disturbances, relying heavily on the direction of his more decisive wife. While he maintains a gruff, transactional exterior, he is easily intimidated by physical threats or high-status individuals.

Campaign History

• Entry 01 (The Initial Altercation): Engaged in a heated argument with Temerity over performance rights and room board. Attempted to price-gouge Lavender by charging 5 gold pieces for a single night’s stay.
• Entry 01 (The Spectre Contract): Following an intervention by his wife, he negotiated a deal with the party to provide three nights of free room and board in exchange for clearing an upstairs room of spectres.
• Entry 01 (The Interrogation): Faced a violent interrogation at knifepoint by Theren. He revealed that he had rented the haunted room to a man in a black, hooded cloak who paid with a large pouch of gold, asking no questions in return.

Key Relationships

• Barkeep’s Wife (Durvish City): His spouse and business partner, who holds significant influence over his decisions and manages the more difficult aspects of the inn’s operation.
• Temerity: A source of constant irritation; the two clashed immediately over the bard’s attempt to stay for free.
• Lavender: Nearly incensed the paladin with his attempts to overcharge her, only backing down when physically seized by the collar.
• Theren: The target of the warlock’s suspicion and physical intimidation during the hunt for the “Man in Black.”

Notable Equipment

• Innkeeper’s Ledger: A record of the inn’s guests, notably missing the names of certain high-paying, secretive clients.