πΊ Ricio Tane
Race: Human
Role: Tavernkeeper, Ally of the Party
Appearance: Middle-aged, with a sturdy build and a neatly trimmed beard. Usually seen in well-kept but practical tavern clothes, often with a warm smile and attentive eyes.
Backstory
Owner and proprietor of The Lucky Leap, a popular tavern in Onadbyr. He is known for his hospitality, sharp business sense, and for maintaining ties across social classes.
Personality & Traits
- Outspoken and unafraid to challenge authority.
- Keeps a sharp wit and cynical view of the Crownβs narratives.
- Loyal to the party, offering insight even at political risk.
Role in the Story
- Hosted the reverent farewell to Xaniver, helping the party honor their fallen companion.
- Arrived at the partyβs The Haunted Manor with Lord Signmonder and battered knights, deepening his alliance.
- In Session 8, openly challenged Signmonderβs retelling of King Waldrenβs βpublic truth,β suggesting the Crown covers its crimes with convenient lies.
- Brought forward key leads: the Tomb of the Constructor, his deceased friend Davrillio Prankcarr, the key that opens any lock, and hints of the Containment Chest.
Notable Moments
- Led mocking interruptions during Signmonderβs story of the Crown, exposing hypocrisy.
- Named Davrillio Prankcarr and his tomb as vital to the partyβs path.
- Reinforced that the Towerβs fall left magic unshackled.
- Guided the party to door 221, beginning the Architect trail.
- Maintained low visibility among Crown guards while the group investigated the apartment.
- Reinforced his reliability as both informant and field ally.
Relationships
- The Party β Strong ally; shares dangerous truths others conceal.
- Lord Signmonder β Political associate; the two arrived together, though often at odds in outlook.
- Davrillio Prankcarr β Friend, buried in the Tomb of the Constructor.
Session Appearances
- Session 1 β Introduced as the owner of the Lucky Leap.
- Session 6 β Sheltered the party after the castle battle.
- Session 7 β Oversaw Xaniverβs ritual and joined Signmonder in retreat to the Haunted Manor.
- Session 8 β Publicly disputed Signmonderβs account of history, offered critical leads tied to the cursed crown.
- Session 9 β Rejoined under Signmonderβs orders to act as the partyβs guide in Onnedbar.