I do apologize if this is in the wrong section. I suppose I [b]am[/b] trying to check if people here would be interested in such a thing, but I am also looking for their opinions on the concept in general -- like yours. Some did try to explain the fact that there was a bunch of people who never seemed to want to leave the Tavern with something like a spell. Others left it to the players to decide for themselves, some were wandering vagabonds who found love at the Inn and simply never wanted to leave, while others were employed there, and some opted to live in the forest nearby, or in a house in the closest city. It allowed for some flexibility and avoided the potential issue of forcing a story on the players, as I'm sure they would be curious as to who this evil wizard is.