The Lodge at Uln Esril has walls now, but safety comes at a steep price.

In The Innkeeper's Debt, the third book of NPCs: The Innkeeper's Journey, Gerard finds himself balancing more than ledgers—bandit raids, goblin warbands, and the ever-present shadow of the Inquisition threaten his dream of a thriving inn. As debts mount, allies emerge in unlikely places: a cryptic night watchman with a bloodhound, a group of mercenary adventurers, and the shrewd yet dangerous Duke Rothwell.

From bartering supplies to saving kidnapped merchants, Gerard learns that every deal made comes with risks—and not all debts can be paid in coin. With each 500-word story, tension builds, friendships are tested, and danger grows ever closer.

Welcome back to The Lodge, where the fires are warm, the stakes are high, and survival depends on clever thinking and a dash of luck.