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Mr Tipple Stub
Role Coffeehouse Owner
Nationality British
Status alive
Age unknown
Overview
Mr. Tipple is the jaded owner of The Laughing Fox, a bohemian coffeehouse in Soho frequented by journalists, musicians, and working-class patrons. A former musician himself, he has developed
Overview
Mr. Tipple is the jaded owner of The Laughing Fox, a bohemian coffeehouse in Soho frequented by journalists, musicians, and working-class patrons. A former musician himself, he has developed a sympathetic eye for struggling performers.
Description
Weathered and weary, Tipple moves behind the bar with practiced efficiency.
Personality & Traits
- Jaded but compassionate; has seen enough hardship to be sympathetic
- Unflappable; doesn’t ask questions
- Will provide information about Clara if approached respectfully
Key Information
- Knows Clara as “Anna” and has sheltered her
- Can describe her mental state and behavior
- Will testify to her fear of music and strange reactions
Roleplaying Hooks
- Will speak to investigators about Clara if they seem genuinely concerned for her welfare
- Can point them toward other regulars who may have witnessed unusual behavior
Relationship to Campaign
Tipple is a minor NPC who provides context for Clara’s current situation and serves as a potential source of information about the coffeehouse and its patrons.
Appearances
Relationships
- Employs Clara Fen — Lets Clara stay rent-free; protects her from rough patrons
- Owns The Laughing Fox — Proprietor of the coffeehouse