The proprietor is a short, friendly young human male named Toblen Stonehill. Toblen is a native of the town of Triboar to the east. He came to Phandalin to prospect, but soon realized that he knew a lot more about running an inn than he did about mining. The new town offered a good opportunity to become established. Toblen was upset that the Redbrands had been allowed to terrorize the town, and that Harbin Wester, the townmaster, had done nothing to curtail them. However, he tried not to stir up trouble for fear that the Redbrands might retaliate against his wife and children.