Unnamed Minstrel

Faction: Neutral | Status: Active (regular performer at Crossroads Inn)
Race: Human | Class: Bard (uses enchantment magic)
Tags: #npc/neutral #npc/innkeeper #npc/powerful-mage #npc/mystery

Description

Pretty boy human bard with posh outfit and large Mary Poppins-style hat. Tall, very handsome ("very pretty boy"). Plays multiple instruments including violin/fiddle, flute, and other instruments strapped to legs. Well-known regular performer at Crossroads Inn, greeted enthusiastically by patrons upon arrival. Uses enchantment magic to make entire tavern dance. Tosses money satchel to Tansy Porridgepot upon entering. Name unknown (to be requested before party departs).

Key Details

Human male, tall, very attractive ("pretty boy")
Wears posh outfit with large Mary Poppins hat
Carries multiple instruments: violin/fiddle, flute, others strapped to legs
Uses enchantment magic (detected by Elvva Beltavar's passive Arcana)
Makes entire tavern dance with magical performance
Regular performer - well-known to Crossroads Inn patrons
Tosses money satchel to staff upon arrival (paying for services or distributing wealth?)
Generous spirit - accepted Ser Tessell Highfrost's failed lute attempt graciously
Current location: Crossroads Inn
Name unknown - party did not ask

Abilities

Enchantment magic (performance-based)
Multi-instrumental performance (violin/fiddle, flute, others)
Can magically compel entire tavern to dance simultaneously
High Charisma (crowd loves him)

Relationships

Regular performer: Crossroads Inn (Pippa Porridgepot, Tansy Porridgepot, Porridgepot family)
Performed alongside: Ser Tessell Highfrost (lute), Elik'r Stormswallow and Elvva Beltavar (dancers)

Appearances

Session 34 - 25 January 2026 - Performed at Crossroads Inn, used enchantment magic to make tavern dance, Ser Tessell Highfrost attempted to join on lute (failed, string snapped), accepted failure graciously

Quests - Mysteries#Unnamed Minstrel Identity - Who is he? Why use enchantment magic at tavern? Legitimate entertainer or something more?

Crossroads Inn (The Burrow and Barrel Inn) - Regular performance venue

Notes

Uses enchantment magic casually in public (suggests either legal in Odessia or authorities don't frequent tavern)
Generous with money (tosses satchel upon arrival)
Well-established regular (crowd cheers when he enters)
Party should request name before departing for Thalas'Miriel
Possible College of Enchantment bard or similar specialist
Level unknown but enchanting entire tavern suggests moderate-to-high level ability