An extremely old man totters into the Red Dragon, leaning heavily on a staff. His robe appears expensive but out of date. Following close behind him is a small female kobold in ill-kept clothes. The man makes his way to the bar, and addresses one of the barmaids. "Joe, is that you, you old scoundrel? You've done some new things to the bar since I've last been in here." He smiles lopsidedly
Joe walks up behind the astonished barmaid and moves her out of the way. "Well Ridman it's been a long time since you've been here. Good to see you again. Who's your friend, and does she know the rules?"
"I'm Lily", the small kobold woman says. "I'm an apprentice mage, and looking to learn more about people."
"She's not an apprentice any longer, since I'm turning her loose! She's a full fledged mage now." The old man decrees. He adds in a loud whisper to Joe, "Some people didn't want to see this nice young halfling woman learn magic. Can you believe that?"
Joe raises an eyebrow at this statement that Lily is a halfling, since she's obviously not.
"Well Lily you be safe now, and remember that you're the equal of anyone in here. Goodbye Joe!" The old man strides off towards the exit and narrowly misses walking directly into the wall, before finding his way outside.
Lily stands awkwardly in front of the bar for a few seconds before darting off to a table in a dark corner.