Leonard Porter
A broken man behind a polished bar, carrying grief he never earned and guilt he may never escape.
What People Know
Leonard Porter is the proprietor of the finest inn in Strangeways, a place once known for warm meals, clean rooms, and quiet respectability. He is courteous, soft-spoken, and visibly exhausted in a way that sleep does not fix.
He is also the widower of Gan Porter.
Most people lower their voices around him now.
Reputation
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Kind, generous, and deeply unlucky
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Pitied rather than trusted
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Treated carefully, as if he might shatter
Leonard is not blamed for what his wife became—but he is never fully separated from it.
The Inn
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Still the cleanest and best-appointed in town
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Staff kept on out of loyalty, not profit
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A common room that feels quieter than it should
Leonard maintains the inn out of habit and obligation. Joy has left the building.
Personality
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Gentle, apologetic, and withdrawn
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Avoids conflict instinctively
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Quick to offer discounts he cannot afford
He flinches at raised voices.
He does not argue.
Relationship to Gan
Leonard loved Gan Porter. Whether he knew the depth of her beliefs is unclear—even to him. He insists he saw no signs, no rituals, no warnings. Some believe him. Some do not.
Leonard believes himself guilty regardless.
Relationship with the Party
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Polite, grateful, and distant
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Thanks them for ending Gan’s torment
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Cannot bring himself to meet their eyes for long
He does not ask questions.
He does not want answers.
Rumors
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Leonard knew more than he admits
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Leonard was completely blind
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Leonard is being quietly watched
No one agrees. Leonard does not defend himself.
Player Notes
Leonard Porter did nothing wrong—and will never believe that.
He is living proof that evil does not always announce itself,
and that survival can be its own punishment.
If Leonard ever disappears,
the town will realize too late how fragile he truly was.