[Mithadan]

From a nearby table, Mithadan raised his glass in salute. "Well met, Karigan! It is good to see a new face here. I am Mithadan, captain of the Lonely Star, a vessel but recently returned from a long voyage at sea."

He stood and walked over to the Errand Rider, motioning for the barkeep to serve a new round of drinks. "I see that you have met Gandalf. A good friend to have, who may be found frequently both in this Inn as well as those in Rohan and The Shire." He lowered his voice to speak in a conspiratorial tone, "He is well fond of Inns, they say, and others might say overfond. Nonetheless, there are few about who can tell tales better than he..."