Dege Blackhill
Dege Blackhill
Dege is an Inlander, a descendant of early pilgrims and outcasts who came to Kortos in ancient days but who never truly adopted a civilized life. He grew up in the Blackhill clan, whose village lies deep in the Inland Hills along the southwest spur of the Kortos Mounts, near the headwaters of the Husna River. Kortos Consortium traders stationed in the logging town of Meravon were the first to identify Dege’s delicious smoked meats as important works of culinary art, and with their financial backing Dege moved to Diobel to open a successful food stall in the bustling Pickapell Market. After three years, Dege (now greatly acclimated to civilized life) bought out his investors and moved the business to Absalom. Now a full-fledged restaurant and meadhouse, Blackhill’s, in Eastgate, features a huge taproom situated around enormous smoking pits. The enticing aroma of Dege’s famous spice rub permeates the tavern’s convivial atmosphere, providing a warm and welcoming refuge from the troubles of the outside world.
Blackhill’s is particularly popular with members of the Post Guard, and Dege counts their captain, Lord Ayunga, among his favorite patrons and closest friends. He also greatly admires his frequent customer Janira Gavix, who keeps him up to date on the latest developments in the Pathfinder Society. Dege is an inveterate rumor monger and has a great memory for the drunken stories his patrons tell him. He’s a fantastic and enthusiastic source of leads for adventurers and Post Guards looking to hire themselves out as mercenaries. He speaks in a warm, friendly voice, and isn’t afraid to fall back on his “humble upbringing” to get himself out of a tough situation. “Don’t mind me,” he might say with a knowing grin, “I’m just an ignorant Inlander.”
Blackhill’s is particularly popular with members of the Post Guard, and Dege counts their captain, Lord Ayunga, among his favorite patrons and closest friends. He also greatly admires his frequent customer Janira Gavix, who keeps him up to date on the latest developments in the Pathfinder Society. Dege is an inveterate rumor monger and has a great memory for the drunken stories his patrons tell him. He’s a fantastic and enthusiastic source of leads for adventurers and Post Guards looking to hire themselves out as mercenaries. He speaks in a warm, friendly voice, and isn’t afraid to fall back on his “humble upbringing” to get himself out of a tough situation. “Don’t mind me,” he might say with a knowing grin, “I’m just an ignorant Inlander.”
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