The inn dweller has no boss to order him around, no partner to keep him in check, no children for whom he needs to set an example. He knows he's going to die and there's nothing to be done about it. He's learned to accept it. In short, he's freer than you can imagine, and if he wants he could fuck you up and there's nothing you can do about it.
The inn dweller is probably the most dangerous person you'll meet, and you're almost guaranteed to underestimate him. He knows this, and as necessary will use it to his advantage.
His credit is impeccable and he has cash reserves and resources at his disposal. He may not be wealthy but he doesn't need to count his pennies and has nothing left for which to save. It would amuse him to max out all his credit cards right before he dies and make the bankers figure it all out after the fact. His only fiscal worry is leaving unspent money in the bank before he dies.
You're not going to change his mind or his opinion. He doesn't give a shit about what you think or who you are or how you identify or what your opinions are. He will listen to you only as a form of cheap entertainment and to catalog information he may be able to use to his advantage.
The inn dweller is not an evil person or some sort of malignant presence. He pays his bills, respects the hard work of others, and generally tries to leave things in better shape than he found them. He has no goal or desire to cause you or anyone harm, and takes no pleasure in the misfortunes of others. In fact, he could become a great friend and benefactor.
But if things turn out otherwise, it's because you foolishly underestimated him and put yourself in a position where he had to cause you misfortune. That's not a threat or a warning, it's just advise for you to accept or ignore.
Beware of the inn dweller.
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