The Thumb

The Thumb was a tavern owner in Athkatla, Amn.

Description
The man owned the Sea's Bounty, a tavern and inn close to the city's docks. He spoke like a commoner, and often used slang. The Thumb enjoyed a drink or two; he sold mead and ale. He claimed he was never a pirate, but sailed the exotic merchant routes to the west.

The Thumb often referred to his hook, which was his namesake, a "present" from his seafaring days. However, a woman named Gracie said that one should not believe what he says. In fact, she claimed he was only a fisherman who got his hand chopped of in a tavern brawl. She also said that he won the bar in a bet.

After he met the "wee beastie" mounted over his bed, he retired. Interestingly, a secret door in his tavern led to a pirate hideout. The captain proclaimed that he paid The Thumb good money for his secrecy.

Personality
He seemed friendly, offering travellers hospitality and bedding on cold and dreary days. However, if patrons got extremely drunk, he'd chuck them in a bed upstairs, for an extra charge.

Appearances

 * Video games
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn